In the aftermath of the terrorist attack that took place against the Asian community this week in Atlanta, GA we unpack and unload what it’s like living in the world today, we discuss how companies are using the ever-changing hashtags and Hollywood's long-standing history of perpetuating racial stereotypes. For this episode we are joined by a very special guest, Justin Jung (Lilian's Hubby) and he divulges what it's been like for him growing up in a world dealing with Asian hate.  We hope this episode brings comfort to anyone processing the horrific events from these past few weeks. Thank you always for listening and sharing the information we present.

To get involved and stay informed we recommend connecting with the following organizations:

In Canada

Project 1907-they provide spaces for diasporic Asians to understand our histories, explore our identities, examine our privileges and reclaim our power. In partnership from Elimin8 Hate, VAFF, Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter, CCNC.SJ.

In USA

Stop AAPI Hate- Hate against Asian American Pacific Islander Communities. Nation’s LEADING coalition documenting and addressing anti-Asian hate & discrimination.

Like most of the world we were glued to our TVs watching Meghan and Harry's Interview with Oprah. In this episode we share our thoughts on the interview with the Queen Of Talk! To finish off the episode we share our Netflix pick of the week. You don't want to miss this one!

January 18th marks Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. It is now known as the MLK Day of Service; a day said to inspire thousands of Americans to come together to serve their community. Dr. King recognized the power of service and this holiday of observance is a remarkable way to start each year with a commitment to make your community a better place.

We here at MUMGRY aspire to use our platform to spotlight others who do remarkable things to support our community. May this day of service help empower more individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, address social problems and honour Dr. King’s life teachings.

Join us on this special episode as we share some interesting facts and history about one of the greatest human beings to ever walk this earth. Without Dr. King's tremendous selfless work there is no life as we know it.   We love and admire him for the world he created for our children and children's children. Enjoy!

8 days in 2021 and we already have so much to share! Tune in as we break down the first few days that have unraveled faster than a cat with yarn.  We discuss starting the year anew and what we each are doing to sustain happiness, share our long list of Netflix picks of the week as we took the holidays for a much needed reset, and the sudden chaos that erupted at the U.S. Capitol in a bid to halt the certification of the U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. We invite our friend Mark Gronzalski back onto this episode to give us a quick update on his health since receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine. We also discuss some of the top places that have more security than Capital Hill (no shade).  Sometimes we have to laugh to cry and this episode is one of them. 

For our final MUMGRY Podcast episode of 2020 we try our best to end it on a high note!  We kick off the show by revealing our friend who recently confided to us that he was a recipient of the COVID-19 Vaccine Shot; the process of how he entered into the trial in July, the phases of the blind studies, and ultimately the experiences that unfolded to this discussion. Tune into hear the good, bad & ugly as we reflect on 2020 and delve into personal stories and share our final Netflix Picks of 2020.  2021, we ready!

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, but not equally. While no one is untouched by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, women have been disproportionately affected. The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequities; we discuss the Unmasking Gender Inequity with the BCWHF’s subject experts on the socioeconomic impact; with women shouldering 60% more job losses in March than men; women losing 26% of work hours in April due to childcare; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s health in British Columbia. Furthermore, the higher risk of exposure and to infection from COVID-19 for women in BC working in one of the four industries with high face-to-face interactions (healthcare, retail, education, accommodation, and food services).

We converse these imperative issues with Dr. Marina Adshade, Professor of Economics at UBC, and the commissioned economist for the Unmasking Gender Inequity report. Dr. Marina is one of Canada’s foremost economics experts on the role of women in society and a major advocate for inclusive cultural reform. Dr. Marina is one of the primary subject matter experts on the data and results in the report and shares what we can learn from these findings.

We also invite Jamie; a teacher and mother of two. She shares her story as a teacher, loss of work, increased caregiving responsibilities, and losing the support system she once had access to as the pandemic unfolded. Jamie discusses her personal experience, advocating for increased support for teachers and women in pandemic recovery plans.

To finish our 2nd to last episode of the year we also give you our Netflix pick of the week and share our topic for the last episode of 2020. Thank you always for listening, commenting and sharing with your friends and family. 

What are your plans after the election? We discuss the potential aftermath of the election, debate the best Halloween Candy, share our favorite Halloween film and talk about our struggles when it comes to watching Netflix with our spouses. Don't be discouraged by the word Politics we keep it light and fun on this Halloween special. To kick off the show we share some BIG news for people interested in starting their own podcast. Our friends at StoryHive @Telus are offering up BIG bucks to help you get started, tune in to find out more.

Also we are having the BIGGEST GIVEAWAY OF 2020!  BEYONCÉ’s personal wardrobe curator, @zerinaakers & her team will be selecting our final winner for our #MUMGRYMOMENT giveaway!!!! ⁣An evening at the Museum and One Night Experience at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver ✨ ⁣

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Back to school back to reality 🎶 Like many of you we haven't stopped thinking about what school will be like for kids this year. We've lost sleep over it, we've watched youtube videos with all sorts of conspiracy theories, we've chatted with friends and teachers about education options available.  Is the education system a hot mess?!  We tried our best to find out by asking ALL the questions you had to high school teacher Sarah Keel who's based in the state of Arizona. With the US already in their 3rd week we wanted to get the inside scoop on whats really going on and what school is like today. Izzy also opens about her experiences with her 5 year old who's in her 3rd week of online kindergarten. If you are a parent, teacher, grandma, grandpa, caretaker, sitter, tutor, aunty, uncle or INDIVIDUAL on earth who gives 2 cents about education you do NOT want to miss this episode. SCHOOL is in session and it is NOT the same as it once was when we were growing up. We also get Sarah to share her Netflix pick of the week and her favorite movie based in a school because don't act like you haven't wanted to ask every teacher. Grab a jar of MUMGRY and tune in. We wish the very best to all the teachers, parents and students this year. Change is difficult but as Sarah reminds us, "kids are incredibly resilient."

We also spend time remembering the late Chadwick Boseman. Our hearts are with his loving family during this difficult time.

"The show must NOT go on!" In the aftermath of the Amy Cooper Central Park incident  - Actor, Activist, Philanthropist, Husband and Father, Griffin Matthews released a nearly 8 minute video titled, "Dear Amy Cooper: Broadway is Racist".  Filmed inside his home, Matthews shares his experiences dealing with 'Amy Coopers' while creating his hit Broadway show Witness Uganda aka Invisible Thread.  In the viral video it's made clear that 'white men can be Amy Coopers too' and we receive an incredible description of what character traits exist in an Amy Cooper.  Our jaws drop from the information we learn and at the same time we rejoice when we find out what actions have been set forth to change the future of Broadway.

While our focus is on understanding racism in theatre we also took some time to learn more about what it's like to work on the set of "Dear White People" and get the scoop on whats coming up for one of our favorite Netflix and HBO stars!  

Griffin Matthews has been making a difference in our world for a VERY long time and you'll find out all the ways!  You'll also learn his NETFLIX pick of the week so grab your jar of MUMGRY and find a comfortable space because this is our longest episode to date and we hope you enjoy every second of it. Follow @griffinsthread and let us know what you think of this episode @mumgry on IG.

Following a surreal week, Lilian shares an open letter to Beyonce & Zerina Akers a Costume Designer, Wardrobe Curator and Founder of @Black.Owned.Everything

Izzy and Lilian are then joined by Iowa based couple Mark Gronsalzki and Dr Denise Martinez.  Mark works in corporate for one of the largest companies in the world and Dr. Denise Martinez is an Associate Dean and clinician in the Department of Family Medicine as well as the Assistant Dean of the Office of Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiative at the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. She is currently the faculty advisor for the Student National Medical Association, a medical student association focused on minority health.  

We cover an array of topics, you don't want to miss this episode! Thank you for tuning in and sharing with your friends. Let us know what you think @mumgry on IG.