AWWA Podcast: Armenian Voices
Episodes
From Law Offices to Forests: Jean-Marie Papelian’s Journey with Armenia Tree Project
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jean-Marie Papelian’s path to environmental impact began far from Armenia’s forests. Raised in Milford, Massachusetts, in a close-knit Armenian-Am...
From Yeghegnadzor to Game Worlds: Arsine Mkrtchyan’s Digital Heritage
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Raised in Yeghegnadzor and now studying Game Art at Ringling College of Art and Design, Arsine Mkrtchyan is building new worlds while staying rooted i...
From Abkhazia to America: Building Roots, Systems, and Self
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Sochi, raised in Cherkasy, with family roots in Abkhazia and an Armenian heritage that spans borders, Andrei’s story is one of constant move...
Coming Home to Heal: Anna’s Medical Journey from Syunik to the World
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Vanadzor and shaped by years spent in Goris, Yerevan, and Syunik, Anna’s path in medicine is deeply connected to place, purpose, and service...
Diaspora Dreams in Sound: Krista Marina’s Musical Language
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Krista Marina is an alternative pop/R&B singer, songwriter, and producer whose sound blends jazz, blues, and the Middle Eastern soul she grew up w...
Between Language, Lens, and Stage: Nare Navasardyan’s Creative Inquiry
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Yerevan, Nare Navasardyan works at the intersection of storytelling, language, and civic thought. As a co-author of the documentary...
Building Homes, Building Power: The Armenian-American Journey of Davit Melikian
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Gyumri and raised in North Carolina, Davit Melikian has spent his life navigating the space between heritage and homeland. A custom home build...
Where the Homeland Lives: Marine Jarchafjian’s Path of Culture, Family, and Survival
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in the village of Sardarapat, Marine Jarchafjian has shaped her life around language, culture, and the enduring heartbeat of Armenian identity. A...
Listening to the Quiet: Lilit Movsisyan’s Art of Memory
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Born in Gyumri and trained in Yerevan, Lilit Movsisyan uses storytelling as a way to document and preserve what others often overlook. Her first book,...
Bridging Worlds Through Sound: Kyle Kalebdjian Clark’s Musical Journey
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Kalebdjian Clark is an Amsterdam-based guitarist and composer whose music has been described as an Eastern soul playing a Western instrument. A r...
Rooted in Spirit: Ani Carla’s Armenian Journey
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ani Carla offers a heartfelt reflection on life within the Armenian diaspora, shaped by her experiences in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area....
Finding Home Through Heritage: Jessica Damerjian’s Story
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Damerjian’s journey begins in Gyumri, Armenia, where she was born and adopted as a baby. Now a college student at Drexel University in Phila...
Simone Rizkallah: A Cultural Gypsy with Armenian-Egyptian Roots
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Rizkallah is a Catholic speaker and writer who helps people discover a deeper and more meaningful existence. As a first-generation American of ...
Telling Stories of Resilience and Identity: Susanna Semerdzhyan’s Voice
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susanna Semerdzhyan is an Armenian-American writer and ESL instructor based in Los Angeles. A proud child of immigrants and a descendant of Armenian G...
Breathing Wellness Into the World: Susan Terzian Aran’s Journey
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Terzian Aran is a proud Armenian mother, Nutrition Educator, Holistic Health Coach, Yoga Teacher, Entrepreneur, and founder of Radiate Kombucha....
Keeping Armenian Voices Alive: Lilly Torosyan’s Work in Journalism and Culture
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lilly Torosyan is an Armenian-American writer and editor whose work centers on celebrating and preserving Armenian culture. As the editor of The Armen...
Building Peace and Preserving Identity: Margarita Simonyan’s Vision for Armenia
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Margarita Simonyan is a first-year student at Stanford University, where she’s double majoring in International Relations and Public Policy with a f...
Passing Down Pride: Tamar Kassarjian’s Commitment to Culture and Community
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tamar Kassarjian is a Florida-born Armenian-American whose life is a vibrant blend of service, storytelling, and cultural preservation. While she work...
Honoring Heritage Through Healing: Tatevik Ananyan’s Path
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tatevik Ananyan, known to many as Tate, was born in Yerevan and raised in New York after moving to the U.S. at the age of eight. While she grew up in ...
Rooted in Faith and Heritage: Armen Jesralyan’s Story
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Armen Jesralyan was born and raised in New Jersey, carrying with him a deep personal connection to Armenian history—his grandfather, Peter, was a su...
Faith, Heritage, and the Next Generation: Delilah Shahbazian’s Mission
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delilah Shahbazian is a lifelong community advocate whose roots run deep in the Armenian Apostolic Church. Raised in faith and culture, she has remain...
Bringing Armenian Stories to Life Through Music: Stephanie Mangioglu’s Journey
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Mangioglu is a music director, conductor, educator, and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for preserving and reimagining Armenian culture...
A Life Dedicated to Preserving Armenian Identity: Michael Demirchian’s Story
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Demirchian is a Boston-based Engineering Manager passionate about Armenian customs and traditions. While his day-to-day covers the Semiconduct...