Laxmi is a Londoner, born and raised. Her mother comes from Ilocos Norte in the Philippines, and her father is from Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. They met in England in the 1970’s.

In this episode we explore Laxmi’s connection to her ancestry on both her maternal and paternal side, and how fragmentation through colonization and migration impacted these connections. She shares how her parents met, what they did and how she grew up.

We explore how she’s reclaiming her roots and which side she feels culturally closest to, as well as aspects of colonization she has struggled with. We end by speaking about the world she wishes to help create for those who come after us.

You can find Laxmi's work here and @thislakshmi