Please join us for the final Podcast of mixed blessing! In the last episode Lola Palomo and her Spangerian children Mateo and Inès talk to us about their candid experience of living in a mixed relationship. The conversation is laced with detailed information of a blossoming romance, navigating racism at all levels with an iron grit attitude of loyalty to each other and the God they both serve. The children’s are confident rooted in parental love as a shield. Racism is real but love and understanding is the key to long lasting mixed relationship. Enjoy this honest, faith filled conversation. 

Series devised and presented by Mary Oyediran. Mixed by Jaye Palmer.

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In this latest episode of Mixed Blessings we’re joined by an amazing couple Abisola and Patrick Lynch. Their adventurous journey into mixed relationship is gutsy, plucky and humorous yet full of romantic overtones. Their conversation is engaging upbeat, factual and honest. Their philosophical attitude reminds us that love is the key to overcoming all adversities including racism. Enjoy every minute.

Series devised and presented by Mary Oyediran. Mixed by Jaye Palmer.

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This episode examines the impact of institutional racism on the outcome of some mixed marriages. Our conversation with Noor Mohammed is painfully honest yet insightful, informative and educational. His personal experience leaves us to examine our own attitude towards mixed relationships . An episode to challenge the core of our heart and prick the conscience to advocate for policies to support mixed marriages.

Series devised and presented by Mary Oyediran. Mixed by Jaye Palmer.

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In this episode we talk to Lassane Ouaedraogo the outgoing Chairperson of the African Solidarity Centre and the Executive Officer of Connect Centre about the impact of racism on mixed marriages of Africans to EU citizens. This conversation is painful yet insightful, informative and of great educational value, highlighting the intrusive role played by the government Task Force in African mixed relationship in Ireland. An episode to challenge our heart and conscience.

Series devised and presented by Mary Oyediran. Mixed by Jaye Palmer.

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Mary meets Fatima Msumi an expert in Intercultural Relations. She talks loving her interracial relationship with her new  husband. She is an open book leaving no stones unturned to bring truth and balance to the the equation of loving another culture. “Maturity is a key ingredient” she declares.

Series devised and presented by Mary Oyediran. Mixed by Neil Farrelly.

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In this episode we talk to Jude Hughes, the Chairperson of the Association of Mixed Race Irish (AMRI). The conversation is insightful, informative and impactful, drawing on historical background of mixed relationships in Ireland to the present day! An episode to challenge the unconscious bias.

Series devised and presented by Mary Oyediran. Mixed by Neil Farrelly.

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In this first episode, we’re privileged to meet a young couple Sam and Tara Oyediran. They are the newly wed! Sharing insights of their dating journey, wisdom for negotiating a wedding of two cultures. Enjoy their quick wit and intelligent humour as they muse through the interview relaxed, confident of the future for them and their children. Yes! Love can overcome racism! Enjoy their story.

Mixed Blessings podcast is limited series of six episodes surveying the impact of racism on interracial relationship of Africans living in Ireland and beyond. This podcast gathers personal stories, insights and information on laws affecting African love.

Using open dialogue techniques, each guest is encouraged and challenged to discuss their experiences of intercultural relationships without patronisation, to pursue a heartfelt conversation about the intrusion of racism, prejudice and discrimination from family, community and governmental laws on mixed partnerships.

Produced and presented by Mary Oyediran. Sound design and production by Neil Farrelly. NearCast production editor is Paul Loughran. Thank you to listeners for taking the time to listen to this podcast.