Militantly Mixed: Mixed Race Podcast

In this episode of Militantly Mixed, your Sir Auntie Sharmane Fury speaks with Nicole, a biracial Chinese-White Canadian married to a biracial Chinese-White Canadian, who are raising a multigenerational Mixed toddler. Nicole shares her experiences of being assumed as white despite her Mixed-Asian appearance, and she explores the challenges and curiosity surrounding their daughter's development as a Mixed individual with consciously aware parenting in Mixedness.

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*** NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ***

⁠⁠Matcha and Masala⁠⁠: Blended Besties Spill the Tea, a new show hosted by ⁠⁠Sharmane Fury⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Rhia Maïr Kaur,⁠⁠ a couple of Mixed mates musing over matcha, masala, and murder.

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This week on Militantly Mixed, your Sir Auntie, Sharmane Fury is joined by John Blake, a distinguished senior writer at CNN.com and the author of "More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew." We discuss John's extraordinary life journey, marked by the complexities of growing up with a predominantly Black identity while his white mother was absent due to her confinement in a mental institution during his childhood. The conversation explores the intricate intersections of race, identity, and family, John's journalism career, and the pivotal moment at age 17 when he finally met his mother, compelling him to reconcile the complexities of his Mixed identity and the profound challenges of mental health within families. This episode is a riveting exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of storytelling.

You can purchase you copy of "More Than I Imagined" Amazon or the independent bookshop.org.

Please check out Auntie TaRessa Stovall's article on John Blake and his book here - Mixed Auntie Confidential Article

*** 2023 BE YOUR MIXED ASS SELF FUNDRAISER T-SHIRT ***

The 2023 Be Your Mixed Ass Self Fundraiser T-Shirt has begun, get your shirts here⁠.

*** NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ***

⁠Matcha and Masala⁠: Blended Besties Spill the Tea, a new show hosted by ⁠Sharmane Fury⁠ and ⁠Rhia Maïr Kaur,⁠ a couple of Mixed mates musing over matcha, masala, and murder.

⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠Tik Tok⁠: @MatchaMasala

Subscribe, rate, and review us on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ to show your support!

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You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Konnichiwassup cousins,

We're back from Mental Health Hiatus and your Sir Auntie, Sharmane Fury has a captivating conversation with fellow Mixed-Japanese American, Akane Sugimoto Storey, who has spent the last two decades living in Mexico, raising kids here and fully embracing her adopted culture. This episode, "Mixed in Mexico," we dive deep into the fascinating journey of Akane as a multiracial immigrant and expat.

From Intro:

Watch Marie from Cool Aunties Pod share their feelings about one of the September Militantly Mixed Daily Questions

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***CATCH SHARMANE ON IG LIVE WITH RHIA MAÎR KAUR ***

Sharmane Fury aka DaBlasianBlerd is going LIVE with Rhia Maîr Kaur aka MixedRaceMama on IG on October 5th at 10 AM Merida Time/ 5 PM British Summer Time

*** NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ***

Matcha and Masala: Blended Besties Spill the Tea, a new show hosted by Sharmane Fury and Rhia Maïr Kaur, a couple of Mixed mates musing over matcha, masala, and murder.

Instagram & Tik Tok: @MatchaMasala

Subscribe, rate, and review us on ⁠Spotify⁠ to show your support!

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You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed⁠⁠⁠⁠

Konnichiwassup Cousins,

Your Sir Auntie Sharmane Fury is back for another quick update just to let y'all know I made it back to Mexico but still in need of Mental Health Hiatus. Please feel free to check out the Instagram page for daily questions to engage on until we come back from hiatus.

While I am on hiatus, I would like t to encourages fans to consider contributing through ⁠Patreon⁠ or ⁠Paypal,⁠ as well as purchasing the recent "I am not racially ambiguous, YOU are just confused" merch from ⁠MilitantlyMixed.com/Merch⁠. Your support is greatly appreciated during this hiatus. Be your Mixed Ass Self and I'll be back with more episodes in October!!

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Konnichiwassup Cousins,

Your Sir Auntie Sharmane Fury is back only briefly with this special update episode of Militantly Mixed, to check in with listeners and share the latest updates on my journey towards Mexican residency. Amidst the stress and anxiety leading up to the appointment, I wanted to assures everyone that I am in good health however, I really needed the extra long break.

While I am on hiatus, I would like t to encourages fans to consider contributing through Patreon or Paypal, as well as purchasing the recent "I am not racially ambiguous, YOU are just confused" merch from MilitantlyMixed.com/Merch. Your support is greatly appreciated during this hiatus. Be your Mixed Ass Self and I'll be back with more episodes in October!

Listen to episode 221 here!

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In this final episode of the season, Sharmane Fury has an enlightening conversation with Filmmaker, Photographer, Audio Engineer, and Vocalist Amy "Amori" Piñon. Amy shares her profound insights as a Mixed-Japanese, Filipino, and Mexican-Indigenous (Maya and Aztec) individual. The discussion delves deep into topics such as epigenetics, ancestral trauma and traits, solidarity movements, and the transformative journey of self-discovery through connecting with one's ethnic heritage. Tune in for this thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of multicultural identities and the powerful connection between heritage and personal growth.

https://www.amylp.com/

Join Auntie ⁠TaRessa Stovall⁠ and Sir Auntie Sharmane Fury in another engaging conversation for the ⁠Mixed Auntie Confidential⁠ series building on the previous discussion about Pheno-Divergent, Pheno Non-conforming, and Pheno-Fluid, possible new terms as alternatives to the limiting and othering "racially ambiguous." In this part 2 episode, your Mixed Aunties share some community responses to the previous episode as well as discuss the significance of self-validation in reclaiming of our own Mixed identities. Explore how finding language that resonates with us, as Mixed individuals, can lead to a sense of comfort and empowerment. Don't miss this enriching conversation from the Mixed race perspective, as we strive to foster inclusivity and embrace our unique heritage.

In this week's episode of Militantly Mixed, your Sir Auntie Sharmane Fury is joined by with Tristan, an endlessly enjoyable man of French and Filipino ethnicity, who was born and raised in London and now resides in Sweden. Together, they explore the challenges and importance of finding intersectional (LGBTQ and POC) communities while living abroad. Tristan shares his unique journey of identity shift from Mixed to Filipino after moving to a predominantly white country, where he found it more natural to embrace a singular identity rather than explaining his entire ethnic background to strangers driven by curiosity. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that sheds light on the complexities of multicultural identities and the power of community in navigating life abroad.

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In this week's episode of Militantly Mixed, your Sir Auntie Sharmane Fury is joined by Nina, an Afropean currently living in Slovakia. Having lived in multiple countries, Nina shares her quest to establish a supportive community for fellow Mixed people, countering the sense that outsiders put on Mixed people of not belonging. Discover her inspiring journey as she endeavors to create safe, inclusive spaces for individuals of Mixed heritage, particularly those of African and European descent, challenging the false notion of "not being European enough." Tune in as Sharmane and Nina explore the importance of working with affinity groups on a path towards healing Mixed race trauma and gain insights into the complexities of race and identity in this eye-opening conversation that paves the way for understanding, acceptance, and empowerment.

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This week on Militantly Mixed, your Sir Auntie, Sharmane Fury as she welcomes special guest Michael Yam, NFL Networks sports host and anchor turned children's book author. Together, they explore Michael's delightful book, "Fried Rice and Marinara," which chronicles the endearing journey of a Chinese-Italian 4-year-old as he navigates the quest for the perfect food for his birthday party. Tune in for a heartwarming conversation that highlights the power of embracing multicultural experiences and the beauty of blending different cultures. Don't miss this enlightening episode that celebrates diversity, identity, and the joy of finding common ground.

Watch the animated short of Fried Rice & Marinara here: https://youtu.be/P8sy5DCU7d4

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