Our True Colors
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsOur True Colors is a podcast that explores the challenges of being racially ambiguous and focuses on identity and belonging. What’s it like when you fit everywhere yet belong nowhere all at the same time? If you or someone you care about might be considered a racial riddle, an ethnic enigma, and a cultural conundrum, this show is for you! Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching and Consulting, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) firm aimed to help you and your organization move forward in your DEI journey beyond compliance by offering support through strategic planning, DEI training, and through consulting and coaching. Visit www.truecultureconsulting.com for more information and to schedule a free consult.
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Mixed Tape 4
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThis is it, y'all! The last episode of OTC! Join the cohosts and me as we reflect on this journey and enjoy the sampler platter we've prepared for you as we talk about the themes we explored, lessons learned, and incredible growth over the years! Meet the Cohosts: Season 1: Meet Shannon Season 2: Meet Jason Season 3: Meet Carmen Season 4: Meet Yolandie Part 1: The Mixed Tape with Jason Season 2: I'm Gumbo, Baby! Season 2: What's in a Name? Part 2: The Mixed Tape with Shannon, Carm...
Mixed Tape 4: The Close of a Chapter
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThis is it, y'all! The last episode of OTC! Join the cohosts and me as we reflect on this journey and enjoy the sampler platter we've prepared for you as we talk about the themes we explored, lessons learned, and incredible growth over the years! About This Episode: Part 1: The Mixed Tape with Jason Season 2: I'm Gumbo, Baby! Season 2: What's in a Name? Part 2: The Mixed Tape with Shannon, Carmen, and Yolandie Season 4: Kickin it with Karlton Hoskins Season 1: Coming to Our Census ...
Belonging and the Gift of Story: Discussions with Joquina Reed
December 16, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week I am joined by Joquina M. Reed, my colleague and dear friend. She is the founding steward of J Reed Consulting LLC. She is also the curator behind the Please Say Black podcast as well as the Divesting from Whiteness Podcast. Kina is deeply committed to global reparations for chattel enslavement and creating shared humanity. In this episode we explore new perspectives on belonging and how learning more about our identities can provide a welcome anchor to our personal narratives...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Drama and Identity Dramaturgy with Yolandie Hamilton
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBYay! Yolandie is back after taking a few months to be with her little one (if you listen carefully, you'll hear a little bit from her, too! 👶). In this episode, Yolandie (and sometimes Olivia) tells us about a play she is working on and the complexities of identity and stereotypes. This all made me very curious and, despite my congestion (sorry, y'all - guess I was keepin' it real), I had lots of questions for her about her experiences and the premise of the play. References By the Way, Me...
Removing Your Mask to Tell Your Story: Authentic Filmmaking with Dija Henry
November 30, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBPrepare to be inspired! On this episode of OTC, I am talking with Dija Henry. Together we discuss her work in film and how the work supports the empowerment of authenticity all the way from the people contributing to the film to those viewing it. We go on to discuss the nuances of having a multicultural family and the connections that younger generations are making cross-culturally – a notion that is good for all of us to practice, including one's sense of belonging, particularly when you ar...
I Belong to Me: Conversations with Velda Thomas
November 23, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBOn this episode of Our True Colors, I had the opportunity to spend time with Velda Thomas - sharing our thoughts on identity, growth, and belonging. Velda Thomas is the author of Blended: Perspectives on Belonging. She was born and educated in England, UK with family ancestry from Africa, the Caribbean, and the America's. Healing modalities have always been of interest to Velda. She has a love of plants and herbal remedies. For Velda, somatic and ritual experiences weave passion with ground...
Social Justice on the Line: Talking Civil Rights with Joseph Huang-Racalto
November 16, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhat a fantastic episode I have for you this week! I am joined by Joe Huang-Racalto, a Civil Rights lobbyist, who works for organizations that defend people who are enslaved in labor and sex trafficking, abused children, minorities living with HIV/AIDS, and humane animal welfare. He retired from Capitol Hill on June 1, 2017 as Chief of Staff. During his Congressional career, he focused on civil rights for women and LGBT Americans. He successfully led efforts to enact the Matthew Shepherd ...
Multiracial Motherhood with Rach Kass
November 02, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRach Kass is a Nursing Station Technician (NST), life coach, and podcast host and joins us for this episode to talk about her experiences as the White mother of her five biracial children. Also joining us as a guest host, while Yolandie takes some time with her new little one, is Sarah Bacerra - a two-time former guest on OTC. Rachel and her husband, Chris, also host and produce Infusion Health Podcast. In this episode, she talks with us about being a White mom to biracial children and what...
Hey, Queen! Talking Racial Ambiguity with Christian Gann and Aimee Amour
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this very special episode, I have a one-to-one real-talk session with my son, Christian Gann. Christian is back for his second interview on Our True Colors. If you missed the first interview, you can check it out here. It's linked below, as well. In this episode, Christian talks about his experiences as a multiracial makeup artist and drag queen and shares his perspectives as Aimee Amour. You don't want to miss it! References in this Episode: Aimee Amour on Instagram Aimee Amour on T...
The Velvet Punch: Talking Transracial Adoption with Amy Daniels (Part 2)
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week we are back with Part 2 of the interview with Amy Daniels. If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here. In this episode, Amy and I continue our conversation about her lived experiences as a Korean woman who was adopted by White parents and what it's meant moving through spaces where people around you have certain expectations about your identity. We talk about her experiences dating, the "Guest Pass", and even the importance of names. For Further Exploration The Color of Whi...
The Velvet Punch: Talking Transracial Adoption with Amy Daniels (Part 1)
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode is the first of a 2-part interview with my friend, Amy Daniels. I'd been wanting to interview her for a couple of years now, and she happened to be hanging out my place when we were like...let's do this! Amy is a superstar recruiter in the management consulting industry in the DC Metro area - sometimes called the "DMV" since it encompasses parts of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In this first part of her interview, Amy talks about navigating situations when people make...
Confronting Anti-Blackness with Daniel Washington
September 19, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBDaniel Washington is an I/O Psychology Master's graduate with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He was born in New York City but raised in Atlanta, GA and moved back to New York City in August of 2018 to further his education in I/O Psychology. I received my Master's from Touro College in the summer of 2020. He is now I'm working towards furthering my career in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this episode, Daniel talks with me about his identity journey and the way he has...
SPECIAL EPISODE: The Little Mermaid of Color
September 19, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this special episode of Our True Colors, Yolandie and I discuss Disney's new live action Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. Join us for this important conversation about social expectations and redefining norms. REFERENCES The Little Mermaid Trailer AI Technology Making Little Mermaid White Charlotte La Bouff - "Man Catchin' Beignets" Racists Are Worried About the Historical Accuracy of Mermaids RELATED ARTICLES A New Ariel Inspires Joy for Young Black Girls: ‘She Look...
Settings and Social Identity with Guest Ashnie Butler
September 04, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBAfter a bit of a summer break, Yolandie and I are back with our guest Ashnie Butler. Ashnie's story starts on the island of Trinidad with roots going back to Southern India. She has lived on the east and west coast of the United States, currently residing in Portland, Oregon, with her non-binary teenager. Her passion for cooking took her to culinary school and started her journey of learning about cultures and people through their food. Once Ashnie completed her B.A. in American Multicultura...
Kickin' It with Karlton Hoskins
August 04, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Our True Colors, we welcome Karlton Hoskins, #1 International Best Selling Author, Business Owner, Real Estate Investor, and Strategist. In this episode we talk about business and go all the way back to roots. Do NOT miss this fascinating conversation that takes us around the world and back in time. Resources related to the convo: What Became of the Taíno? From Acadian to Cajun The Creole Community in The United States of America, a story What's the difference between...
3rd Culture Empathy with Payal Beri
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this fantastic episode with Payal Beri, we discuss what it's like living abroad for an extended amount of time as 3rd Culture folks. Along the way we talk about how this has equipped us to be empathetic and applying these life lessons to what we do every day. Come along for the ride! If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website to find out how...
Convos with Sandra Hunter: Stealth Aunties and Metaphorical Changing Rooms
July 05, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this intriguing episode of Our True Colors, Sandra Hunter joins us to talk about her work with Wild Women Leaders of Colour and shares her own experiences of identity and "herstory". Together we talk about leaning on each other...and our ancestors...for support as we as women of color navigate space historically dominated by white men. Resources related to the convo: How a Lack of Sponsorship Keeps Black Women Out of the C-Suite Sista, Sista: How A Mentor Can Be The Key To Advancing Yo...
SPECIAL EPISODE: World v. Wade - Discourse about the Threat to Human Autonomy
July 05, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBI am so happy to welcome back Season 3 Cohost, Carmen Watson, to talk with me about the news of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. I wanted to know her thoughts and perspectives as a Canadian and understand what conversations are happening among our neighbors to the north. Join us for this special episode as we discuss this incredibly impactful Supreme Court decision. Resources to Check Out Woman Whose Conception Sparked Roe v. Wade Case Breaks Silence: 'I'm Keeping a Secret bu...
World v. Wade: Discourse about the Threat to Human Autonomy
July 05, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBI am so happy to welcome back Season 3 Cohost, Carmen Watson, to talk with me about the news of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. I wanted to know her thoughts and perspectives as a Canadian and understand what conversations are happening among our neighbors to the north. Join us for this special episode as we discuss this incredibly impactful Supreme Court decision. Resources to Check Out Woman Whose Conception Sparked Roe v. Wade Case Breaks Silence: 'I'm Keeping a Secret bu...
You Know What They Say About Making Assumptions...Discussion with Rahimeh Ramezany
June 30, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, we talk with Rahimeh Ramezany about identity and making assumptions about who people are and what their lived experiences must be. Rahimeh is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Specialist, whose work is focused on addressing the experiences of marginalized ethnic, racial, and religious communities in the United States, in order to create change on individual, interpersonal, and systemic levels. Rahimeh has a Master's degree in Intercultural Communication from ...
Don't Get Pitch Slapped! An Ethics Convo with Ruthie Bowles
June 23, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBRuthie Bowles is a US Army Veteran, mom to four kids, and lives in Maryland with her family, goats, and chickens. She focuses on bringing awareness to the unethical tactics and strategies in the small business coaching and consulting industry. Ruthie is also an audiobook narrator. She joins Yolandie and me this episode to talk about teasing out powerful coaches and consultants from those who are just out to pitch slap you. While everyone can use a great coach, Ruthie warns about those with ...
Work-Life Harmony with Ruthie Bowles
June 23, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBRuthie Bowles is a US Army Veteran, mom to four kids, and lives in Maryland with her family, goats, and chickens. She focuses on bringing awareness to the unethical tactics and strategies in the small business coaching and consulting industry. Ruthie is also an audiobook narrator. She joins OTC this episode to talk about the difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony. Too often we try to juggle everything all at once rather than looking for how we can do some ebb and flow. R...
Black in Bali: Adventures with Twanette Barrett
June 09, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJoin Yolandie and me this week as we chat with my wonderful friend, Twanette Barrett. She is a retired army vet and now a life coach living in Bali, Indonesia. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website to find out how True Culture Coaching and Consulting can support you and your organization. You can find us at truecultureconsulting.com where ...
Caught Between Worlds with Dr. Christopher Riddick
May 26, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhile Washington, DC is the city where he resides, Dr. Christopher Riddick is a proud son of North Carolina and hails from the rural county of Gates. His upbringing was significant in shaping his identity and fuels many of his passions today. Dr. Riddick is intent on helping organizations truly exhibit what they frequently say but are often challenged to demonstrate: that people are their most valuable assets. Dr. Riddick is a devoted husband and father of three. He is a lover of music, baco...
Identity Beyond Chapter Titles with Katrina Strohl
May 19, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBKatrina Strohl (they/she/him) served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic in the US Navy. In 2018, Katrina decided to take their own life after internalizing the behavior of an unsafe workplace. They now serve others through their work in psychological safety, mental health and boundary strategy for people who share their identities or their lived experiences. This work includes Absolutely Not!, the weekly live podcast dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work and...
Identity Beyond Chapters with Guest Katrina Strohl
May 19, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBKatrina Strohl (they/she/him) served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic in the US Navy. In 2018, Katrina decided to take their own life after internalizing the behavior of an unsafe workplace. They now serve others through their work in psychological safety, mental health and boundary strategy for people who share their identities or their lived experiences. This work includes Absolutely Not!, the weekly live podcast dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work and ...
Welcome to Season 4 - Meet Yolandie!
May 12, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to Season 4 of Our True Colors! I am happy to introduce my co-host for this season, Yolandie Hamilton. She'll be hangin' with us for the season, so get to know a little bit about her in this episode. Yolandie Hamilton is a personal style and confidence coach, mom and proud to be the very interesting mix of Jamaica and Poland, with a lot of other stuff in there. She is passionate about giving women back to themselves through style and connecting with others to learn what they are pas...
Another "Mixed" Tape: Wrapping up Season 3
May 06, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBJoin Carmen and me as we talk about our experiences, what we've learned, and the takeaways from Season 3. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website to find out how True Culture Coaching and Consulting can support you and your organization. You can find us at truecultureconsulting.com where you can also contact us to schedule a free consultatio...
Revisiting Intersectionality with Stefanie Kurgatt
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBOur guest this week is Stefanie Kurgatt. Stefanie was born in Eldoret, Kenya but moved to the states at a young age and most of her childhood was spent in Tallahassee, Fl. She attended Georgetown University, where she earned her B.S. in Healthcare Management/Policy and M.S. in Health Systems Administration. She holds a great interest in health disparities, community health, and social determinants of health and strives to increase access to care for the underserved. In her spare time, Stefan...
The Liberation of Self-Love and Authenticity with Dr. Charletta Wilson
April 08, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBDr. Charletta Wilson is an industrial & organizational psychologist, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Professional Coach, Global Team Coach, TEDx Speaker and Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator at CaPeesh Consulting LLC. For over two decades, she’s served thousands of clients in business startups, leadership and organizational development. In our interview, Dr. Wilson shares stories of how she was introduced to colorism and how it parlayed with stories of not being good...
Mixed History with Haley and Megan
March 25, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBHaley and Megan are sisters who grew up in rural Louisiana. Haley is now a school psychologist working in South Louisiana. Megan lives in New Orleans and works in the film industry. These sisters love history and started making a list of historical figures who were mixed race a few year ago. Two years ago they decided to turn their list into a blog. Since then they’ve been adding more people to the list and sharing blog or Instagram posts about them. Some of the people on the list are well k...
Sticks and Stones Reboot: Stop the Violence!
March 18, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn light of the continued violence against Asian communities around the US and, indeed, around the world; and in an effort to bring renewed awareness, I am bringing back an episode from earlier this year. Daniel Quan-Watson, a high-ranking official in Canada's Public Service, has a unique blend of experiences. He's held the highest Canadian civil service position, is fluent in both English and French, has lived in 13 Canadian locations, traveled extensively across the country, authored long...
"Calling In" with Nikki Innocent
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBMy guest this week is Nikki Innocent. Nikki is a 2-time TEDx speaker, certified women’s leadership coach, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) strategist and the host of the podcast Checkbox Other, that focuses on the journey toward belonging. Five years ago, Nikki left behind her career in corporate America to live and lead fully as herself focusing on belonging, releasing the pressure to “fit in” and embracing the ways she differed as a creative, biracial, Millennial woman. Nikki’s work ...
Dr. Shantel Buggs on Dating, Technology, and What's to Come for DEI
March 04, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBMy guest this week is Dr. Shantel Gabrieal Buggs. Dr. Buggs is an assistant professor of sociology and African American studies at Florida State University, specializing in research on multiracial identity, representation, and romantic, sexual, and family relationships. She is currently working on an edited collection of essays on "queering" consent for LGBTQ people in the #MeToo era and her first monograph on the online dating experiences of multiracial women in Central Texas. She's also co...
Mixed Up School Daze - Talking Then and Now with Maris Lidaka
February 24, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBMaris Lidaka is a filmmaker in Los Angeles and the creator of the Blended Future Project. Maris talks with me about his experience growing up mixed both in a mostly white suburb but also abroad in high school. This experience allowed him to gain some perspective on race and who he is. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website to find out how T...
Discovering and Embracing Purpose with Natalie Forest
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBNatalie Forest, Ph.D. an intuitive transformational Mentor with a background in history and teaching. She is a teacher inside and out in all she does. She helps people going through a "midlife crisis" reconnect with their own unique self through addressing "the Hidden Power of Patterns" so that they can finally live their lives, their way. Natalie is from Germany, studies U.S. and "USSR" history to become an experts in issues relating to equality in the U.S. through her studies of history,...
Making a Space for Mixed-ness with Life Coach Sarah Lotus Barrett
February 03, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBSarah Lotus Garrett is a life coach working with mixed adults and monoracial parents of mixed children. She was born and raised in northern California and has lived in Northern Italy for the past 15 years. She is a woman, daughter, sister, mother, wife, auntie, friend, world citizen, chef, gardener, creator of beautiful things, a napper, and a joy seeker. You can check out her work on her Mixed Bloom Room site, where can also learn about her courses. Don't forget to follow her on Instagram,...
Unwrapping the Gift of Dialogue: Race Talk with Meredith and Cindy
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBHow was the topic of race handled in your household? Something you've always discussed or an area that typically went untouched? Meredith and Cindy Palomo are a couple living in the Kansas City area. They recently paused a three-year endeavor as foster parents. They're lucky to have three amazing daughters, aged 20, 17, and 3. They have a passion for sharing what they know about trauma-informed care, and have a deep belief that every child deserves to grow up with a connection to their roo...
Unwrapping the Gift of Dialogue: Race Talk in Families
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBHow was the topic of race handled in your household? Something you've always discussed or an area that typically went untouched? Meredith and Cindy Palomo are a couple living in the Kansas City area. They recently paused a three-year endeavor as foster parents. They're lucky to have three amazing daughters, aged 20, 17, and 3. They have a passion for sharing what they know about trauma-informed care, and have a deep belief that every child deserves to grow up with a connection to their roo...
Sticks and Stones: Discussing Micro (and Macro!) Aggressions with Daniel Quan-Watson
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBDaniel Quan-Watson, a high-ranking official in Canada's Public Service, has a unique blend of experiences. He's held the highest Canadian civil service position, is fluent in both English and French, has lived in 13 Canadian locations, traveled extensively across the country, authored long-lasting legislation, overseen a prominent National Parks system, and contributed to shaping Canada's responses to critical issues. Notably, he's the first Deputy Minister of Chinese-Canadian heritage in th...
This Land is Our Land: A Message as we Observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 18, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBIf this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website to find out how True Culture Coaching and Consulting can support you and your organization. You can find us at truecultureconsulting.com where you can also contact us to schedule a free consultation. If you like Our True Colors, you should also check out The Culture Clinic, a podcast that offers action...
Unicorns, Inclusion, and Mrs. Tennessee
January 06, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBI had the pleasure to welcome the reigning Mrs. Tennessee for 2020 - 2021, Mrs. LaFaye Noel. Not only is LaFaye active in her community and beyond, she speaks of intersectionality, self-esteem, and skills to bring confidence to just about any situation with the wisdom of a mother of four, educator, and a shining example of diversity, equity, and inclusion advocating for minorities through her platform “Unicorns: We Belong!”. LaFaye Noel began competing as a teen and now steps into a new di...
Kickin' it with Katie Andresen from Mixed Kid Chronicles
December 16, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBKatie Andresen is the host & producer of Mixed Kid Chronicles, a podcast for the mixed up and mixed race. This week my guest is Podcaster Katie Andresen, the creator and host of Mixed Kid Chronicles. She shares her identity story and what it’s been like as a podcaster talking with others. In this Episode we talk about “otherness” overseas and general experiences of being racially ambiguous. Carmen weighs in, too - don’t miss it! If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: STA...
The Coaching Connection: Removing the Stigma of Counseling
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBMy guest this week is life coach and counselor, Brittany George. Brittany was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is the founder of Mixed Mental Health. She focuses on identity alignment and building confidence and community. Mixed men and women can find relatable content on her site about what it is liked to be mixed and how your mental health is affected by what we experience. In this episode, Brittany talks a little bit about her program for women, but also shares a bit of her stor...
The Coaching Connection: Removing the Stigma of Counseling w/ Guest Brittany George
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBMy guest this week is life coach and counselor, Brittany George. Brittany was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is the founder of Mixed Mental Health. She focuses on identity alignment and building confidence and community. Mixed men and women can find relatable content on her site about what it is liked to be mixed and how your mental health is affected by what we experience. In this episode, Brittany talks a little bit about her program for women, but also shares a bit of her stor...
Mixed Heritage and CHamoru Culture with Rara Imler
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBRara Imler is a native CHamoru born and raised on Guam. She is a comedian, writer, actor, and adult entertainer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She has joined me on the show to discuss what it means to be a mixed-race Islander and the difficulties experienced when trying to assimilate and be fully accepted into one's respective culture(s). In this interview, she describes this phenomenon as not being unique when experiencing life on the island, but that it can impact Americans in the contine...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Election Reaction with the Hosts of OTC
November 10, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBHang with me and my cohosts from Seasons 1 through 3 in this special episode as we discuss our reaction to the US Presidential Election. Shannon Edwards (Season 1), Jason Mitchum (Season 2), and Carmen Watson (Season 3) join me to talk about our perspectives, our hopes, and our disappointments. Carmen, who is Canadian, gives us her viewpoints as a neighbor from the north. Stick around to the very end to hear the song that is giving me life these days - LOVE IT! Check out Only You by Kidd a...
Decision 2020: Discussing the Presidential Election with April Powers
November 02, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe time has arrived. Election Day in America is here. With me to discuss the significance of this election, the very fulcrum of the future direction of America, is my guest, April Powers. April is the Managing Director of First Impression Rx, a full service consulting firm that helps fortune 500, nonprofits, and government agencies manage differences through training and diversity and inclusion strategy. She is also the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Society of Children’s Book Wr...
Decision 2020: Discussing the 2020 Election with April Powers
November 02, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe time has arrived. Election Day in America is here. With me to discuss the significance of this election, the very fulcrum of the future direction of America, is my guest, April Powers. April is the Managing Director of First Impression Rx, a full service consulting firm that helps fortune 500, nonprofits, and government agencies manage differences through training and diversity and inclusion strategy. She is also the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Society of Children’s Book Wr...
Blasian Experiences: A Chat with the Cast of Blasian Narratives
October 21, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week I am joined by the cast of Blasian Narratives Vol. I. Some have gone on to take on a diverse range of endeavors but this project continues to connect them. It has been five years since Volume 1, and now the group is back together to discuss their perspectives on being Black and Asian. Visit blasianproject.org/ for more about the Blasian Project and follow them on Instagram. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Ou...