The Self-Aware Millennial

We are BACK + BLACK with new episodes featuring J.Mix and the conversations she is curating with No Dream Deferred's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black and Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and receive art. 

This episode is a continuation of the virtual discussion featuring J.Mix and friends of the show, Lauren Turner Hines, & Brian Egland, and their take on what Inheritance means to our next beneficiaries and the importance of having our own places to curate our DreamSpaces. 

DISCLAIMER: These discussions may contain perspectives that are the result of misinformation. Remember to seek out experts and be critical of your biases while forming an opinion. Please see the humanity in each participant and as always, we encourage empathy.

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Lauren Turner Hines: @Somebdysmother + @nddnola
Brian Egland: @brianartworld

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Want to chime in on these conversations? Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month.
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For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

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Happy New Year + Black History Month! After a month hiatus, we are BACK + BLACK with new episodes featuring J.Mix and the conversations she is curating with No Dream Deferred's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black and Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and receive art.

This episode features J.Mix, Lauren Turner Hines, & Maryam Fatima Foye discussing the current conditions of Black + Brown art spaces in New Orleans and the importance of us divesting our labor from predominately white spaces in order to have the energy to nourish our own. They explore why Black + Brown artists tend to believe that PWIs are better than any other institution. They hold space and patience to the collective awakening of these beliefs. 

DISCLAIMER: These discussions may contain perspectives that are the result of misinformation. Remember to seek out experts and be critical of your biases while forming an opinion. Please see the humanity in each participant and as always, we encourage empathy.

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Want to chime in on these conversations? Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Click here to watch Dream Hour episode.

For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

Follow our guests:

Maryam Fatima Foye - @maryam_fatima_foye + @hbc430creative

Lauren Turner Hines - @somebdysmother + @nddnola

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On this episode, J.Mix is joined by herself, Jessica Mixon, to reflect on their career this year and share some important updates on the future of The Self-Aware Millennial.  

J.Mix's suggested podcasts:
Pay The Tab
Whoreible Decisions
It's Not Just In Your Head
Code Switch

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Want more of these conversations? Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Click here to access Dream Hour episode.

For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

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On this two-part episode, J.Mix has a humbling conversation with Brian Egland about the ways in which they are setting boundaries as artists to preserve their creative pursuits and prevent burnout.

Follow Brian Egland @brianartworld on IG and learn more about his career by visiting https://www.brianegland.com/

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Want more of these conversations? Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Click here to access Dream Hour episode.

For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

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On this two-part episode, J.Mix has a humbling conversation with Brian Egland about the ways in which they are setting boundaries as artists to preserve their creative pursuits and prevent burnout. 

Follow Brian Egland @brianartworld on IG and learn more about his career by visiting https://www.brianegland.com/

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.
Want more of these conversations? Join J.Mix on @nddnola's IG live for DREAM HOUR every 1st+ 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Click here to access Dream Hour episode.

For info on the WE WILL DREAM NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/about-the-festival

Many thanks to DIRTY COAST + MO'S PIZZA for sponsoring this week's episode!

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Shout out to all the cOn+EnT Cr3@t0r$ who manage other social media platforms on top of their own. J.Mix is joined by fellow Sag♐︎, Julian X, to chat about the blessings AND headaches of being social media/marketing/content creating/artistic managers.  Topics include:  Why Julian X has never taken a social media break, Intro to Marketing as a Gen Z'er, Devaluing art by calling it content, The before-times of algorithms + ads, Our obsession with numbers, Winning the internet vs winning life, Weening off of social media, Why J.Mix is triggered by the clown emoji, Signs that you need a social media break, and so much more.

Follow Julian X on IG + Tiktok ► @julianwhxs 

Resources + Recommendations:
If you liked this episode, check out Ep41: Navigating the Social Media Lifestyle ft. Chris Parker (of Parker XL)

Three Shows on Netflix that Uncover the Dark Side of Social Media ►
1. The Great Hack 2. The Social Dilemma 3. Black Mirror

Check out J.Mix's new website ► http://www.jessicamixon.com

This episode is in partnership with NO DREAM DEFERRED.

For info on their upcoming festival, visit www.nodreamdeferrednola.com

Many thanks to MO'S PIZZA + DIRTY COAST for sponsoring this week's episode!

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Contrary to popular belief, there is no right or wrong way to process grief. On this episode, J.Mix and Trey Rawles of The Session Podcast discuss their experiences with losing loved ones. Trey, furthermore, reflects on his relationship with grief before and after experiencing the sudden loss of his father. Topics discussed: Stages of Grief, How to Console a Grieving Person, Grieving Food, Others Forms of Grief, Listener Testimonials on Grief, Caretaking a Terminally Sick Loved One, Importance of Therapy Before and After Grieving, Seasons of Grief, Ancestor Visits in Dreams, and so much more!

Follow Trey on IG ► @aphinity4muzik
Check out Trey's podcast ► The Session Podcast 

Resources + Recommendations:
Stages of Grief ► https://www.washington.edu/

Provided by Mentalhelp.net:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Many thanks to OLM PHOTOGRAPHY + MO'S PIZZA for sponsoring this week's episode!

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André Lazarus & Susannah Rose are experienced practitioners in Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) with more than 16 years of combined experience navigating open relationships and other various dynamics. On this episode, J.Mix explores their lifestyle and answers pressing questions from The Self-Aware Millennial community about open relationships. Topics include: Wrong Ways to Open A Relationship, Mental Health Benefits of CNM, Jealousy vs. Envy, Difference between Sex Clubs + Dungeons, Disentanglement from Co-dependency, Respecting relationship hierarchy, Setting clear boundaries, and much more! 

If you or someone you know is finding certain traditional, monogamous relationships to be limiting and want to explore Consensual Non-Monogamy, Polyamory and intimacy but have NO idea where to start or how to navigate it? Sign up for their course. ► https://opentomore.mykajabi.com/openrelationshipcourse
 
 
Follow André & Susannah on IG ► @comingcloserwithandre + @susannahroses

 Resources + Recommendations: 

Book ► “Polysecure” by Jessica Fern
 NOLA-based Dungeon ► Happy Kitten Portal 

https://www.portalnola.com/


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Black and Brown theatre makers working in predominately white spaces often have to "jump through hoops" to effectively communicate their artistic needs. On this episode, J.Mix chats with director and choreographer Polanco Jones Jr. about their experience working on RENT the Musical at Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane. Topics include: Lack of communication and micro-aggressions from people in power, What defines a phenomenal director, New works = radical change, No Dream Deferred New Works Fest, Sexy is a feeling not a size, Real Bodies on stage, Biased Diversity, Cultural Differences, Art as imitation of life, and much more.

Follow Polanco on IG ► @imizpolancojonesjr

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On this special episode, J.Mix is back with her fellow cast-mate, Jenna Winston, to reflect on their performance experiences and the rehearsal process for their upcoming production of RENT the Musical, which runs Aug 4-7 at Summer Lyric Theatre. Get your tickets!
Some topics discussed: The absence of acting in opera performance spaces, Summer Lyric's transition away from "traditional" shows, The movie vs. The musical, The meaning of RENT, Homelessness in New Orleans, Polanco Jones Jr. and his fantastic directing/choreography, Bonding with fellow cast members, Rent Jr., Thoughts about being the oldest cast members, and soooo much more.

Follow Jenna on IG ► @jbaybayfresh
Follow Jenna's band ► @missmojonola
Follow Jenna's youth theatre ► @nolayouththeatre


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