The Self-Aware Millennial

A milestone has been reached! IT'S TSAM'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! J.Mix reflects on seven of her most cherished conversations from Year One and offers tips to creatives looking to start their podcast journey.

J.Mix's Top 7 Cherished Episodes:

• Ep. 1 Sex From A Millennial's Perspective w/ Free B.
• Ep. 21 Black Experiences in the NOLA Theatre w/ Lauren Turner and Cameron Ware
• Ep. 36 Gender Does Not Exist w/ Marlo B.
• Ep. 15 "On Periods w/ Jamie Bernstein and Nicholas Flye
• Ep. 32/33 Collective Healing w/ Lex Caron
• Ep. 25 Chronicles of Nonmonogamy w/ Martin "Bats" Bradford
• Ep. 35 Here's to Friends with Benefits w/ JD

If you are all caught up on TSAM and want to support J.Mix the podcaster AND artist:
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme" + "Venturing" by J.Mix (Patreon Rap)
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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When you think of "black love," do you think of a black hetero couple? If you do, this is the episode for you, because J.Mix and Ashley Jemini will be talking about the exact opposite :) On this episode, they give insight on what love means in the context of being polyamorous and queer black women. They address their views on compulsory monogamy, marriage, and divorce. And they offer guidance and tips for those interested in pursuing the poly lifestyle. 

Recommended episode: Ep. 23 Nonmonogamy for Dummies

FOLLOW ASHLEY JEMINI @ASHLEYJEMINI on IG
WATCH "READING IN MY LINGERIE"

Suggested Books:
Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá
More Than Two by Franklin Veaux
The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
The Will to Change by Bell Hooks

If you are all caught up on TSAM and want to explore more bonus and exclusive content:
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme" + "Venturing" by J.Mix (Patreon Rap)
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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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We are kicking off black history month with professional roller skater, Chris Carradine, as he chats with J.Mix about skate culture and the black community's integral part in keeping the hobby alive BEFORE the white girl TikToks. They discuss how skating has impacted their mental health and recall some of their most memorable experiences during their skating journey's. J.Mix also gives the humbling backstory on her newest roller skating-inspired single "Crescent Groove."

Other topics discussed:
Gamestop/Trading stocks *send recs*, Zoloft drowsiness, Parasite/Hippie Spot skate park, Captain Mitchell + Sergeant Squish, J.Mix's scary fall, Deputy Clyde Kerr III's suicide, Skate tips for beginners


Listen to "Crescent Groove" on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, + Youtube!

Follow Chris @squirrel_nutzzz and @neworleansskateschool on Instagram and Facebook!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join TSAM's Patreon
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Resources:
Deputy Clyde Kerr III's Suicide 
https://bit.ly/3oZvNAC
New Orleans Skate School https://bit.ly/3cNSrJG
Black Roller-skating History https://groovyhistory.com/black-roller-skating
LA Roller-skating Culture https://kcrw.co/3cNA0F9
Roller skating Resurgence https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/roller-skating-resurgence/

Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme" + "Crescent Grooce" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix
Sound editor: Theo Fogleman

www.tsampodcast.com

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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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On this week's episode, J.Mix and Rachel continue the second-half of their performing arts-inspired conversation by diving into the romantic relationships they have experienced on and off-stage. J.Mix also announces her new occupation title and gives a run-down on what's coming for TSAM during Black History month.

Some things discussed:
Prepping to be intimate with an onstage partner, When an onstage lover has a real-life lover, Catching feelings for an onstage partner, Nonconsensual relationships, and much more!

FOLLOW RACHEL'S SOCIALS:
Twitter and Instagram
@rachelsing08
Youtube
Rachel Reads And Sings

SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join TSAM's Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/theselfawaremillennial

Follow The Self-Aware Millennial on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube!
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For inquiries on almost everything, email [email protected]
Compliments welcome as well :)
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix
Sound editor: Theo Fogleman

www.tsampodcast.com

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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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On this two-part episode, J.Mix is joined by opera singer, Rachel Abbate, to discuss fatphobia in the performing arts. They debunk the fatphobic lies they have been told about overweight performers and recall moments in their lives where they have been subjected to and/or witnessed fatphobia in their communities.

**STAY TUNED for the next episode as they will be diving into another hot topic in the performing arts community: On-stage AND off-stage relationships.

FOLLOW RACHEL'S SOCIALS:
Twitter and Instagram
@rachelsing08
Youtube
Rachel Reads And Sings

Follow TAKE EM DOWN NOLA and New Orleans People's Assembly on IG
@TakeEmDownNOLA + @NOLAPeoplesAssembly

Resources:
https://www.onstageblog.com/industry/how-to-combat-fatphobia-in-theatre
https://www.thetemper.com/combat-fatphobia/

WANNA SUPPORT THE SHOW? Join TSAM's Patreon
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Compliments welcome as well :)
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix
Sound editor: Theo Fogleman

www.tsampodcast.com

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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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We are kicking in the new year with LOTS to catch up on AND lots to prepare for! This episode features Chris Parker (of Parker XL), who gives concrete tips on how entrepreneurs can find a healthy balance between utilizing social media for their brand(s) and nurturing their mental health. J.Mix and Parker begin by discussing the self-awareness of the rioters at the capitol earlier this month. During "Pony Tales," Parker explains how old school social media platform, Habbo Hotel, gave him important skills on managing his current social platforms.  J.Mix discusses her current stressors with social media in relation to producing and promoting the podcast. And they both explore if it is possible for the average millennial to "succeed" without social media.

FOLLOW PARKER'S SOCIAL + CLOTHING BRAND:

INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/parkerxl/?igshid=1d6trfg5qakfi

WEBSITE:
https://parkerxl.com/

TRUTH BLACK:
https://truthblack.com/

Other resources:
New Orleans People's Assembly J20 Nola Info (Revolutionary Choir premiere)
Bureau of Labor Statistics on average daily time on social media
Social media and mental health statistics by Etactics

Join TSAM's Patreon to hear J.Mix's Polyamory year-in-review:
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Compliments welcome as well :)
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme TESTER" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix
Sound editor: Theo Fogleman

www.tsampodcast.com

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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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J.Mix gives a detailed run-down on ALL of the various events, good and bad, that made 2020 a year that she will never forget. Highlights include: Life before Covid19 versus now, Worst moments of 2020, Best moments of 2020, Podcast accomplishments, Personal accomplishments, Goals for 2021.

Important things discussed:
Birthday party recap, Dealing silently with first poly-related breakup, Resigning the WWII Museum, Final thoughts on The Victory Belles and its founder, Summer of revolutionary awakening, Declining ability to verbalize complete thoughts due to exhaustion from anxiety, depression, and racial trauma.

Join Patreon to hear J.Mix's Polyamory year-in-review:
https://www.patreon.com/theselfawaremillennial

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Compliments welcome as well :)
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme TESTER" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix

www.tsampodcast.com

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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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https://theselfawaremillennial.com

Are you being "schooled" by Covid19 at your learning institution?  Well, you're not alone! The state of education has taken on many adjustments since the beginning of the pandemic.
J.Mix sits down with two NOLA-based music educators, Andrew Szypula and Andy Bower, to discuss the global, national, and local challenges and perks of teaching since school resumed. J.Mix also reads off testimonials from several students, student teachers, parents, and educators from different areas of the U.S. on their personal experiences with education during the pandemic.

INSTAGRAM:
Follow Andy! @bowerofpower
Follow Andrew! @andrewszypula
And their WOOD SHOP! @aawooshop

REFERENCES:
First Covid Vaccine Distribution in NOLA
https://www.nola.com/news/coronavirus/vaccine/article_bbb02f5a-3e16-11eb-a214-3be823346c0a.html

Current CDC guidelines for U.S. schools to consider before reopening
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html

Covid19 Education Global Stats
https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sg_policy_brief_covid-19_and_education_august_2020.pdf

About the Orleans Parish School Board
https://nolapublicschools.com/about/board

TSAM is striving to function and grow as far from the capitalist structure as possible.
If you want to support TSAM efforts in achieving this, please consider supporting me (J.MIX) on Patreon where you will find raw footage, bonus content, and full, exclusive releases of the episodes that you've been hearing the previews for at the end of each show.

Follow The Self-Aware Millennial on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube!
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For inquiries on almost everything, email [email protected]
Compliments welcome as well :)
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme TESTER" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix
Sound editor: Theo Fogleman

www.tsampodcast.com

Wanna give your thoughts about this episode? Send us a text

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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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On this week's episode, J.Mix chats with New Orleans singer + entertainer, Mic Ventress, about the privileges and downfalls of being a physically attractive person. They begin their discussion commenting on if they are "fazed or unfazed" about the outcome of the recent swinger's convention that came to the city during the pandemic. Both also recall moments in their life when they fell out of attraction for someone they once fancied. J.Mix lays the stats on the table about the advantages of being pretty in association with quality of life. They wrap-up the convo giving advice to a poly listener who is overcoming insecurity due to their partner dating someone else who they perceive more attractive than them.

Other things discussed: How "the tipping system" benefits attractive people,  J.Mix's questionable college crush, Mic's encounters with obsessive fans, Importance of not shaming kids for how they look, Importance of confidence and self-love, Mic sings HBD to J.Mix!

Follow Mic on IG @micventress!
Watch "Pretty Woman"!

Reference Links:
"Swingers Convention"
https://www.nola.com/news/article_59c7a560-33db-11eb-8639-dffaf4948c1c.html
Factual info about pretty privilege perks
https://www.businessinsider.com/beautiful-people-make-more-money-2014-11

Visit link below for 20% OFF A.W.A.R.E. Causes jewelry and merch
PROMO CODE: SELFAWARE20 @ Checkout:
https://awarecauses.com/?ref=TSAM

TSAM is striving to function and grow as far from the capitalist structure as possible.
If you want to support TSAM efforts in achieving this, please consider supporting me (J.MIX) on Patreon where you will find raw footage, bonus content, and full, exclusive releases of the episodes that you've been hearing the previews for at the end of each show.

Follow The Self-Aware Millennial on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube!
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For inquiries on almost everything, email [email protected]
Compliments welcome as well :)
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme TESTER" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix
Sound editor: Theo Fogleman

www.tsampodcast.com

Wanna give your thoughts about this episode? Send us a text

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For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

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This week we are joined by singer + songwriter, Chloé Marie, to marinate and observe the contents of generational black trauma and how it has played a key role in the unmatched execution of black music and culture.

Announcements:
J.Mix sounds the alarm on the National WWII Museum knowingly cropping her out of the picture of their most recent Christmas-inspired advertisement. And she also announces the winners of TSAM's first-ever A.W.A.R.E. Causes giveaway.
Visit link below for 20% OFF PROMO CODE: SELFAWARE20 @ Checkout:
https://awarecauses.com/?ref=TSAM

Fazed or UnFazed:
Elliot Page's transgender announcement. They then get nostalgic and offer their fangirl compliments on The Umbrella Academy, Skins AND Misfits.

PonyTales TL;Dr:
As kids, J.Mix got slapped by her mama. And Chloe cut her and her dolls braids off.

Other topics:
Undiagnosed Mental Health Issues within the Black Family Structure, "Caroling for Justice," J.Mix's Gregorian Chant Hallucinations, The Problems with Utilizing Black Trauma to Feed Black Creativity

Reference Links:
Health disparities of black Americans during Covid 19
Black Mental Health during Covid-19

FOLLOW Chloe on IG @chloebandita and her band @alabasterstag!

TSAM is striving to function and grow as far from the capitalist structure as possible.
If you want to support TSAM efforts in achieving this, please consider supporting me (J.MIX) on Patreon where you will find raw footage, bonus content, and full, exclusive releases of the episodes that you've been hearing the previews for at the end of each show.

Follow The Self-Aware Millennial on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube!
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For inquiries on almost everything, email [email protected]
Compliments welcome as well :)
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Song(s): "The Self-Aware Millennial Theme" + "Venturing" (Patreon promo) by J.Mix

www.tsampodcast.com

Wanna give your thoughts about this episode? Send us a text

Support the show

For deeper conversations & to support our work for this show, join our Patreon for as low as $1/month.
https://www.patreon.com/theselfawaremillennial
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Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok!
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Questions or inquiries? Email [email protected]
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Producer(s): J.Mix + Lefty Lucy
Sound editor(s):  Ben Ross + Theo Fogleman + J.Mix
Video editor(s): Ben Ross + J.Mix
Music by J.Mix

Recipient of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community Partnership Grant ('23-24)

Powered by Triple Threat Media

https://theselfawaremillennial.com