Mixed DNA Podcast

This week Mixed DNA is taking a self care visit to the nail salon. We'll be sharing our own likes and dislikes about visits to getting our nails done as well as sharing techniques we love. We'll talk about choosing the right salon and the Vietnamese dominance of the industry in North America.

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This week Mixed DNA is in storytime mode and we're sharing with you creation stories from around the globe. From the Bible's Genesis story to Polynesia, Ancient Egypt, Zulu tribes and Indigenous Australian; we'll share some of the more interesting and thought provoking creation myths from civilizations and cultures that have helped shape our planet.

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This week Mixed DNA is talking about the kicks we wear and the sneaker culture surrounding why we wear the sneakers that we do. From Air Jordans to Chuck's and even "dad shoes" we'll discuss the past, present and future of the culture. Nike, Adidas, Converse, New Balance or Puma - we've all got a favourite brand and each comes with its own cultural understanding.

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This week Mixed DNA continues its vacation centric episodes with cruise ships. From Caribbean cruises to Mediterranean and Hawaiian and Alaskan, there are 100's of cruises to choose from. This episode we'll cover the history of cruises and why everyone should give this vacation type a try.

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This week Mixed DNA looks into the ongoing problem of environmental racism and its effects on communities of colour. Toxic waste, factories and contaminated water; just to name a few, have lasting effects that carry on for generations.

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This week Mixed DNA is taking a ride in a taxi cab. Join us as we discuss the history of this mode of transportation, how the industry in North America affects immigrants plus hosts Melissa & Vanessa share some of their most interesting taxi stories from their worldwide travels.

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This week we Boogie down with disco. Disco music and its culture were extremely popular in the 70's, and although it was a short lived trend, it has had a lasting impression on pop culture, fashion and electronic music. From superstar singers like Earth Wind & Fire & Gloria Gaynor - we'll cover disco's history, its importance to black music and the LGBTQ community and its lasting legacy.

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This week Mixed DNA is looking into White Saviorism. We'll discuss, why it happens, how it happens and why it shouldn't happen anymore because being a white savior is more damaging than most of us realize.

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This week we're walking in someone else's shoes .... in someone else's high heels to be exact. From men's prestige to women's discomfort, high heels have been a staple of fashion for many eras. Today we'll discuss the history and evolution of one of fashion's most stylish, feminine and uncomfortable kind of footwear and we'll also discuss the health risks heels pose and we'll share our own thoughts on heels, stilettos and platforms (be forewarned; we don't love them).

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This week Mixed DNA is looking into the beautiful and creative world of Indigenous arts. From tufting to beading to hoop dancing we'll share some artist profiles and look into the history and meaning behind many of the artistic concepts that our Indigenous brothers and sisters are inspired by when they share their traditions. Jois us as we look into the art of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Canadians.

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