Writing Her Roots: Kristel Kardashian’s Journey Through Poetry and Heritage
Kristel Kardashian is a fourth-generation Armenian American whose connection to her heritage continues to deepen with every story she uncovers. Born and raised in Southern California, she has embraced...
4 Aug 13min
Dancing Across Generations: Lilian Tahmasian’s Armenian Story from Australia
Lilian Tahmasian’s connection to her Armenian identity has been shaped through rhythm, movement, and tradition. Raised in Australia, she grew up immersed in Armenian culture through private Armenian s...
21 Apr 4min
Open Doors, Open Hearts: Narine Minasyan on Armenian Hospitality and Identity
Born and raised in Glendale, Narine Minasyan grew up in a home that was always full—of family, food, music, and celebration. As a first-generation Armenian-American, her earliest memories are shaped b...
6 Apr 8min
The Taste of Being Armenian: Kristel Arabian on Food, Memory, and Identity
For Kristel Arabian, being Armenian is deeply connected to hospitality, family, and the flavors of childhood. Born into an Armenian family in Beirut and raised in a culture where food brought people t...
23 Mars 5min
From Law Offices to Forests: Jean-Marie Papelian’s Journey with Armenia Tree Project
Jean-Marie Papelian’s path to environmental impact began far from Armenia’s forests. Raised in Milford, Massachusetts, in a close-knit Armenian-American community, his early connection to heritage dee...
9 Mars 9min
From Yeghegnadzor to Game Worlds: Arsine Mkrtchyan’s Digital Heritage
Raised in Yeghegnadzor and now studying Game Art at Ringling College of Art and Design, Arsine Mkrtchyan is building new worlds while staying rooted in ancient ones. A UWC East Africa graduate, she we...
24 Feb 4min
From Abkhazia to America: Building Roots, Systems, and Self
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 movement and intentional grounding. Now based in Florida...
9 Feb 19min
Coming Home to Heal: Anna’s Medical Journey from Syunik to the World
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. A graduate of Yerevan State Medical University, sh...
26 Jan 9min
