This week on Militantly Mixed, I am joined by Traci Hobson, a biracial Black and Korean transracial adoptee whom I had the pleasure of meeting at Mixed Asian Day earlier this year. Traci was adopted from Korea and raised in the United States by American parents, navigating not just what it means to be Mixed, but also what it means to be disconnected from her birthplace, language, and culture, in this episode. We talk about identity, belonging, and survival, and how being both Mixed and a transracial adoptee shaped her sense of self, and how motherhood influenced the ways she approaches combating generational trauma. One of the most powerful aspects of our conversation is her recent return to Korea, where she began reclaiming pieces of her life and identity that were lost at the time of her adoption. Traci is such a lovely person and an incredibly thoughtful guest; I am so happy to share her story with you all.

A quick programming note: Militantly Mixed is currently on an every-other-week schedule, but I may not be back until December 9th. The week before is both finals and the anniversary of Tristan’s death, and I don’t expect to be in the best headspace. I appreciate your patience and care while I take the time I need. Thank you for sticking with me, and I’ll do my best to return on December 9th.

Support My Knit November Challenge

This month, I’m participating in Knit November to support the American Cancer Society. I’m knitting every day, making chemo caps for people experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment, and raising funds in honor of our community folk we’ve lost to cancer and the loved ones still fighting.

If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser link:
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Every stitch, every share, every dollar counts. Thank you for supporting this meaningful work.

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This week on Militantly Mixed I’m joined by the brilliant Alison Hart, an OG Mixed Cousin who first appeared on Episode 24 back in 2018 with the release of her debut novel, Mostly White. Alison returns to share her stunning new novel, The In-between Sky, and we dive into creativity, identity, and what it means to write from a Mixed-race perspective.

Talking with Alison felt like catching up with family because that’s exactly what it was. We reflected on the years between our first conversation, the evolution of her craft, and the power of storytelling from that “in-between” place so many of us know well.

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Support a Native & Queer Bookshop!
Alison gave a special shout-out to Black Walnut Books, so if you’re able, please consider buying through them, a Native and queer-owned bookshop: https://www.blackwalnutbookshop.com/

Every purchase supports community storytelling and sovereignty in publishing.

Support “DISARM” — A Short Film Crowdfund

Our cousin's project DISARM is still raising funds!
Disarm written by Lauren Lola, is a story of a Mixed-race woman navigating her identity in this divisive era. Connected to her culture through Filipino martial arts, she's put up to a test after a fight breaks out on the train.

https://seedandspark.com/fund/disarmshortfilm#story

Support My Knit November Challenge

This month, I’m participating in Knit November to support the American Cancer Society. I’m knitting every day, making chemo caps for people experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment, and raising funds in honor of our community folk we’ve lost to cancer and the loved ones still fighting.

If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser link:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1485480965898623/

Every stitch, every share, every dollar counts. Thank you for supporting this meaningful work.

Support Militantly Mixed: 

- Visit the Website - https://militantlymixed.com

- Listen to episodes, leave a review, or record a voicemail for the show. 

- Support on Patreon - https://patreon.com/sharmanefury

– Shop Militantly Mixed Merch – Logo T-shirts, “Mixed & Hella Queer” tees, and more. 

Instagram: @militantlymixed 

Bluesky: @militantlymixed 

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Even though Militantly Mixed is still on Mental Health hiatus, I wanted to drop a quick update for my Mixed Cousins about a few important tech transitions because of technical difficulties. 

First, I recently switched the email domain, and some of you may be getting spam, spoofing, or phishing warnings when you receive emails from me. I’m working on fixing that, but you may need to re-accept access or mark my messages as “not spam.”

Second, the new Militantly Mixed newsletter is now hosted on Substack, and it may also trigger scam alerts or require you to grant permission to receive emails. I know it’s an inconvenience, and I truly appreciate your patience. These are just some of the growing pains as I move Militantly Mixed to more secure, ethical platforms that hopefully don’t support genocide or harm. Thanks for sticking with me through the transition. More updates are coming soon!

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In this episode of Militantly Mixed, Sharmane sits down with the creative team behind Disarm, an animated short film that captures the painful yet powerful intersections of identity, grief, and resilience in the wake of anti-Asian violence.

Following the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, Disarm tells the story of a young woman navigating multiple layers of identity when a hate crime unfolds on her train ride home. Through stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, the film explores anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic from a mixed-race Filipino American perspective, offering both an artistic and emotional reflection on what it means to exist in a world marked by racism, fear, and strength.

Sharmane speaks with:

• Lauren Lola – Writer & Co-Director @akolaurenlola
  
  
• Darrick Lazo – Co-Director & Editor @edit.ninja
  
  
• George Nelson – Animator @wakasashe
  
  

Together, they discuss the film’s creative process, the intentional choice of animation as a storytelling medium, and how Disarm serves as both art and activism in a time of collective reckoning.

Support the Film:
You can contribute to the Disarm crowdfunding campaign at Seed & Spark
. Every donation helps bring this vital story to life.

Support Militantly Mixed: 

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• Support on Patreon – Help keep this independent show thriving.
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After a truly amazing summer filled with Mixed Affinity experiences and the big step of starting law school, your Sir Auntie Mane is taking a much-needed Mental Health Hiatus.

If you’ve been around a while, you already know this is my rhythm—every three months I pause to rest, reset, and rebalance.
If you’re a new cousin, don’t worry—I’ll be back this November with fresh energy and a lineup of amazing guests.

Law school has added a whole new chapter to my life, and I just need some space to catch up with myself while I navigate it. Thank you for your patience, support, and love through this journey. Militantly Mixed will be back soon, stronger than ever.

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• Support on Patreon – Help keep this independent show thriving.
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On this episode of Militantly Mixed, Alex Chester-Iwata from Mixed Asian Day returns for a heartfelt post-event conversation with Mane.

We had a wonderful, cup-filling weekend in San Francisco at the Koho Creative Hub in Japantown (Nihon Machi) celebrating Mixed-Asian identity. Together, we reflect on how the event unfolded, the community connections that were built, and our hopes for next year. Above all, this episode centers on the importance of community—why it matters, how it sustains us, and why events like Mixed Asian Day are essential spaces for Mixed folks.

Follow Alex Chester-Iwata on IG: @alexfchester
Follow Mixed Asian Media: IG:@MixedAsianMedia | mixedasianmedia.com

Support Mixed Asian Day: Please consider donating so that MAD can continue to keep these events free to the public. Go to leviathanlab.org/supportleviathanlab and make a note that your donation is for Mixed Asian Day.

Militantly Mixed is a ManeHustle Media podcast, hosted and produced by Sharmane Fury.

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On this episode of Militantly Mixed, I sit down with Rena Heinrich, Lauren Lola, and Ingrid Hu Dahl to talk about their upcoming panel, Our Stories, Our Ink: Mixed Asian Authors in Conversation at Mixed Asian Day 2025. We tease their panel a little bit and dig into the importance of holding space for Mixed Asian voices across generations and geographies.

I also share a bit about my own panel and why I’m so excited to be a part of this year’s event in person.

Connect with our guests:

Lauren Lola

• Instagram: @akolaurenlola
• Bluesky: akolaurenlola.bsky.social
• Substack: laurenlola.substack.com
• Book: Struggle and Strength
• Website: kidheroes.net

Rena Heinrich

• Website: renaheinrich.com
• Book: Race and Role – Rutgers University Press
• Instagram: @rena.heinrich

Ingrid Hu Dahl

• Website: ingridhudahl.com
• Instagram: @ingridhudahl
• Writing: Sun Shining on Morning Snow

Mixed Asian Day 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025
KoHo Creative Hub
1675 Post St, Fl 2, San Francisco, CA

Learn more and get event updates: Mixed Asian Media

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Leave a voicemail with your opinions and reflections on this subject at speakpipe.com/MilitantlyMixed. Your message might be played on a future episode of the show.

Militantly Mixed is a ManeHustle Media podcast, hosted and produced by Sharmane Fury.
Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/sharmanefury

This episode of Militantly Mixed comes from a recorded IG Live hosted by Nina C of @Reunion.Mixed.Race.Events. Together, we explore the concept of Liminality—what it means to exist in the “in-between” spaces of identity as Mixed-race people.

We talk about how Mixed folks often find themselves navigating liminality—sometimes by choice, sometimes due to external pressure—and what that means for how we see ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a voicemail with your opinions and reflections on this subject at https://speakpipe.com/MilitantlyMixed. Your message might be played on a future episode of the show.

And don’t forget to follow Nina’s work on Instagram: https://instagram.com/Reunion.Mixed.Race.Events.

Militantly Mixed is a ManeHustle Media podcast, hosted and produced by Sharmane Fury.
Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sharmanefury

On this episode of Militantly Mixed, I speak with author Quincy Carroll about writing from a Mixed-Asian lens and how a brief period living there as an adult reshaped his perspective and practice as a writer. We also dig into how Quincy’s work consciously centers his personal anxieties—and how the act of writing helps him process and work through issues that affect him.

Guest links

• Instagram: @quinzorro

• Website: quincycarroll.com

• Unwelcome (Changsha)

• Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside (Ningyuan)

Quincy will be appearing as a panelist at Mixed Asian Day. Learn more and get details here: https://mixedasianmedia.com/mixedasianday

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This week on Militantly Mixed, I’m joined by the planning committee of Free To Be Fest, a celebration of Mixed identity, community, and creativity. Fresh off the success of this year’s festival, we sat down together to debrief the event, share our reflections, and dream out loud about the future of Free To Be Fest.

We talk about the highs, the challenges, the magic moments, and what we hope to build for next year and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating a festival rooted in identity, inclusion, and joy, this behind-the-scenes conversation is for you.

- Got thoughts, feelings, pitches, or film submission inquiries? Reach out to the team at: [email protected]

- Want to make a donation to support Free To Be Fest? Contribute via PayPal: https://www.paypal.biz/freetobefest

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