In this inaugural episode of "Mixed With What," meet your host, Steph Stock as we delve into the specific experiences of being mixed in America. In a conversation with her parents, Steph asks thought-provoking questions to learn more about her own roots, race and identity. Through the lens of two monoracial parents responsible for raising a mixed child in the 1990s, we explore the journey of embracing duality in a society often defined by categories.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (00:00 - 03:47): Host introduces the podcast and provides an overview of the episode's theme.
- The Dorms: How two kids had a kid (03:48 - 08:50): Guests discuss their personal backgrounds and meeting in Wisconsin.
- Keeping a secret: Telling the parents (08:50 - 14:04):Guests recall what it was like to tell their families; Discuss the realities of raising a child while in college
- Realities of interracial dating: Navigating Identity (14:05 - 18:55): The differences of dating interracially
- Going to Green Bay: A sea of blue eyes (18:56 - 22:04): Guests share their feelings about growing up in a small town; What is learned when there is a lack of diversity
- Code switching: Growing Up Mixed (22:05 - 27:37): The realities of duality; Being of and othered in the same place
- Milwaukee’s Inner City: Lessons from the 53206 (27:40 - 29:45): Inner city living in Wisconsin; Guests share the lessons gathered in their hometown
- Mixed: defining a generation (30:00 - 32:26): Conversations around creating a shared language to define the fastest growing demographic in America
- Exploring roots: Being Mixed throughout the generations (32:26 - 35:02): Conversations about family origins in the Jim Crow South; Guests express their thoughts on why it matters to define identity
- Closing (36:19 - 37:00): Thank you to listeners, guests and encouragement for listeners to leave reviews and join the conversation on Instagram at @mixedwithwhatpodcast.
The first episode of "Mixed With What" offers listeners a preview of what’s to come in season one of a podcast that explores multiracial identity and its impact on America. The dynamic 37-minute interview sheds light on the intricacies of navigating identity, heritage, and societal perceptions and invites listeners to ask the tough questions and listen with love. Be sure to leave a review, like and subscribe to the podcast and join the conversation on Instagram, @mixedwithwhatpodcast.
