Cultureful: Global Identity & Intergenerational Stories
Cultureful is an independent, award-winning cultural documentary series dedicated to unscripted oral histories and the deeply personal, intergenerational stories that shape who we are.
How do our backgrounds, family lines, and personal migrations influence us? Hosted by Jess Lin, each episode dives into the raw complexities of global identity—from the careers we build to the people we love—exploring how we map our sense of belonging across borders and generations.
From preserving family traditions to uncovering untold family rituals passed down, Cultureful examines the powerful intersection of identity and migration with warmth, empathy, and sometimes humor. These are the raw immigration stories and deep-dive migration and identity reflections that connect us to our roots.
Created for global citizens, history lovers, and deep storytelling fans, this archive delivers the vital historical context and diverse perspectives that connect us all.
New episodes drop bi-weekly. Subscribe to explore our world through the eyes of our regular incredible neighbors and leave a better global citizen.
Cultureful: Global Identity & Intergenerational Stories
Season 3 Trailer: Bridging Cultures & Building Empathy
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Cultureful is a project for bridging cultures and building empathy. We’re back for Season 3 on Tuesday, January 27th! New intimate, up-close, and human stories coming your way. I have deep-dive conversations with regular, amazing people about the everyday experiences, traditions, and family histories that connect us all.
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Transcript generated by AI and may contain errors
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Jess: Hey, it's Jess Cultureful is a project for bridging cultures and building empathy. I have deep dive conversations with regular amazing people about their everyday stories, cultural traditions, and family history. I want you to hear a few of their voices.
Taryn: Cultureful is, becoming this amazing archive of how, individuals and their families experience the world.
Tonisha: Being on Cultureful made me reflect on how much the stories that my grandfather told me growing up really had an impact on my life,
Aisha: the fact that Jess made me go back, not just one generation, but two generations. that sort of cultural heritage was something you hardly think about, particularly in this day and age.
we forget where we came from and who we really are.
Joanne: to get us all out of our identity bubbles learn more about each other, and, get to know each other
Jess: We're coming back for season three on January 27th. [00:01:00] Subscribe so you don't miss it. You can find culture full. That's culture plus FUL like beautiful wherever you get your podcasts. And on YouTube. See you soon. With love. Jess,