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Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 37 - Taya ReedIn this episode Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Taya Reed, a therapist and the host of the Podcast "I found Her".
Taya shared the background to her adoption and how she lived her early years in the same race family.
She talked about the search for her birth parents and the reunion and building a bond with them.
She also discussed how she started the podcast "I Found Her" with her birth mother.
https://soundhousetherapy.com
@ifoundherpodcast
2024-09-041h 00
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 36 - Sequoijior Bateman-WilkesIn this episode, Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Sequoijior Bateman-Wilkes.
Sequoijior talked about his adoption and how it has affected his childhood and his teenagehood when he spent time in juvenile hall and joined a gang to find a sense of belonging, a sense of family and trying to find himself.
He shared his reunion with his biological family and how writing, poetry and music saved his life.
He also talked about his current relationships with adoptive mother and birth family as well as changing his name back to his birth family name.
Content warning: mention of molesta...2024-07-271h 12
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 35 - Ronnie and AaronChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with two biological brothers, adopted separately, one knowing he was adopted while growing up and the other didn't. This is their incredible story of finding each other and building a close bond.
Ronnie shared the moment he found out he was adopted, when he made contact with his brother and when he confronted his adoptive family.
Aaron shared about how he lived his own adoption and the identity issues he faced trying to understand who he was.
They both talked about their relationship with birth family.
They shared how Firepit Conversations started and how...2024-07-1442 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 34 - Monique FunchesChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Monique Funches.
Monique discussed her time in foster care before her adoption. She talked about the abuses she encountered during her adoption and the difficulties she faced in early adult life and the consequences into her adult life.
Monique also shared her time in the military and in corporate America, her reconnection with her birth family and her current relationship with adoptive parents.
@theadopteejournal
Content warning: this episode contains discussion about physical abuse, neglect, molestation and suicidal ideation.
2024-07-101h 15
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 33 - Khayla MoniqueChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Khayla Monique, aka the adoptee Unshatterd.
Khayla shared about her adoption background and about her experience of finding out at 9 years old that she was adopted. She talked about her experience of identity formation and being a teen mum.
They discussed Khayla's reunion with her biological family.
Kayla also shared her hopes for her non-profit organisation called Unshatterd Hearts and Dreams.
@ms_khaylaa
2024-07-0328 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 32 - Caroline SumlinChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Caroline Sumlin, author of We'll all be free.
Caroline discussed the complexity around the concept of identity and how as a dual heritage woman raised by black adoptive parents she identifies herself as a black woman and does not connect with her Hispanic side of her heritage.
Caroline also talked about the background to her adoption and how she experienced her adoption and what helped her in her journey.
Finally, they discussed Caroline's work around white supremacy.
@carolinejsumlin2024-06-1956 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees identities - Episode 31 - Uwera FranckaertsIn this episode, Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Uwera Franckaerts, a transracial adoptee based in Belgium.
Uwera discussed the circumstances around her adoption from Rwanda to Belgium. She also talked about reconnecting with her birth family and discovering that her birth family never agreed to her adoption.
They also explored how reunion is extra difficult when you can't communicate with your birth family as you no longer speak the same language or share the same culture and how family perceptions and expectations can be difficult to navigate.
Uwera also shared how she navigated identity issues growing up in...2024-06-111h 13
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees identities - Episode 30 - Tarcia SmithChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Tarcia Smith, the host of the Adoption Journey Podcast.
Tarcia shared about her adoption journey in a same race family, her journey to search for her birth family and the reunion with her maternal family.
They also discussed Tarcia's work with the Adoption Journey Podcast and building a community with other adoptees.
Social media: @theadoptionjourneypodcast2024-06-0250 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 29 - Fatmata and HawaIn this episode, Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Fatmata and Hawa, the hosts of Adopted Gals podcast. Fatmata and Hawa were both adopted from Sierra Leone to America when they were 9 years and 8 years old respectively.
Fatmata and Hawa discussed how they started Adopted Gals podcast and then shared the background to their adoption. They talk about their memories in war-torn Sierra Leone and their return visit, when adults, to meet their birth family. Finally, they discussed how they built their identities in America.
Content warning: this episode contains discussion about war violence and a...2024-05-191h 10
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 28 - Shannon GibneyChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with writer, educator and activist, Shannon Gibney.
Shannon shared the background to her adoption, how she identified herself while growing up in a white family and her complicated on and off relationship with her birth family.
Shannon also talked about her activism and writing work and her novel The Girl I am, was and never will be.
www.shannongibney.com
@shannonelainegibney
https://www.facebook.com/shannon.gibney.33
2024-05-0451 min
The More Sibyl Podcast인종간 입양인|The One with Christelle Pellecuer - Between Worlds: A Transracial Adoptee's Journey from Madagascar to France: Episode 2 (2024)The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 인종간 입양인|The One with Christelle Pellecuer - Between Worlds: A Transracial Adoptee's Journey from Madagascar to France: Episode 2 (2024)In this episode, Christelle Pellecuer, a certified coach empowering black adoptees, joined us on The More Sibyl Podcast to share her journey of self-discovery and cultural identity. As a transracial adoptee (someone who has been adopted into a family of a different racial or ethnic background) from Madagascar raised in France, Christelle's narrative is one of resilience, growth, and the ongoing quest for identity.The conversation explored Christelle's experiences growing up in France, feeling disc...2024-04-301h 07
The More Sibyl Podcast인종간 입양인|The One with Christelle Pellecuer - Between Worlds: A Transracial Adoptee's Journey from Madagascar to France: Episode 2 (2024)The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
In this episode, Christelle Pellecuer, a certified coach empowering black adoptees, joined us on The More Sibyl Podcast to share her journey of self-discovery and cultural identity. As a transracial adoptee (someone who has been adopted into a family of a different racial or ethnic background) from Madagascar raised in France, Christelle's narrative is one of resilience, growth, and the ongoing quest for identity.
The conversation explored Christelle's experiences growing up in France, feeling disconnected from her Malagasy roots, and the complexities of transracial adoption. She shared poignant moments from h...2024-04-301h 07The More Sibyl Podcast인종간 입양인|The One with Christelle Pellecuer - Between Worlds: A Transracial Adoptee's Journey from Madagascar to France: Episode 2 (2024)The More Sibyl Podcast Presents:
In this episode, Christelle Pellecuer, a certified coach empowering black adoptees, joined us on The More Sibyl Podcast to share her journey of self-discovery and cultural identity. As a transracial adoptee (someone who has been adopted into a family of a different racial or ethnic background) from Madagascar raised in France, Christelle's narrative is one of resilience, growth, and the ongoing quest for identity.
The conversation explored Christelle's experiences growing up in France, feeling disconnected from her Malagasy roots, and the complexities of transracial adoption. She shared poignant moments from h...2024-04-301h 07
I Found HerS3:E6 | Christelle Pellecuer, Adoptee Coach and PodcasterIn this episode, Roz and I share our time with Christelle Pellecuer, who is a fellow podcaster and adoptee coach living in Portugal. Our discussion today allowed us to go to another part of the world and explore the culture of Africa, specifically the island of Madagascar as Christelle talks to us about her journey as a transracial adoptee.
Christelle can be found on the Black Adoptees Identities podcast and also @mschristellerosette or @blackadopteesidentities.
To learn more visit us at https://ifoundherpodcast.com/
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Open Adoption ProjectChallenges in Transracial International Adoption with Christelle PellecuerChristelle Pellecuer returns to the podcast to discuss some tough questions and challenging aspects of adoption, particularly transracial and international adoption, in this episode. She discusses the importance of honesty and transparency in adoption. She also considers what potential impacts of a lack of structural and communication openness may be in her adoption experience. Christelle shared her story in Episode 88 of the podcast. We recommend listening to that episode before this one for more context. Find our ebook at https://openadoption.gumroad.com/l/opa use code launchOAP for 25% off until April 18th, 2024. 2024-04-151h 06
The Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 53: Letting go to acquire peace, purpose, and healing with Christelle PellecuerChristelle Pellecuer is a certified coach empowering black adoptees to navigate their adoption story and identity, fostering self-awareness, personal growth, and success.
With a background in diverse sectors such as higher education, beauty and fashion, arts and culture, and charity, Christelle brings a unique perspective to her coaching practice. As the host of the Black Adoptees Identities podcast, Christelle is dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of adult adoptees. Christelle is also a multidisciplinary creative, in areas of fashion, film and writing exploring issues around culture, heritage and identity.
If you want follow Christelle's journey and work, follow...2024-04-011h 13
The Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 53: Letting go to acquire peace, purpose, and healing with Christelle PellecuerChristelle Pellecuer is a certified coach empowering black adoptees to navigate their adoption story and identity, fostering self-awareness, personal growth, and success.
With a background in diverse sectors such as higher education, beauty and fashion, arts and culture, and charity, Christelle brings a unique perspective to her coaching practice. As the host of the Black Adoptees Identities podcast, Christelle is dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of adult adoptees. Christelle is also a multidisciplinary creative, in areas of fashion, film and writing exploring issues around culture, heritage and identity.
If you want follow Christelle's journey and work, follow...2024-04-011h 14
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 27 - Shania IvesChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Shania Ives, the founder of The Dunbar Project.
Shania shared the circumstances leading her to be put into foster care and then being adopted and how the situation has impacted her and her identity. Shania also discussed her relationship with her birth mother, moving back with her at 18 years old, then falling out and later rebuilding their relationship again.
Shania also talked about the work she does at the Dunbar Project, formerly known as Adoptee Futures.
@shania_sophia_
@thedunbarproject
www.thedunbarproject.org...2024-03-3037 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 26 - Sana Latrease CottenChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Sana Latrease Cotten, the founder and CEO of Unashamed, Inc.
Sana shared about her traumatic early years with birth family and foster care before being adopted. She also discussed her chaotic teenage years and being a teen mum and her journey into adulthood and finding comfort in her faith.
Content warning: this episode contains discussion about child sex trafficking, sexual abuse, murder attempt, incarceration.
@sanalatrease
2024-03-2242 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 25 - Corey QuinnChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Corey Quinn, a musician and a transracial adoptee based in Michigan.
Corey shared about his early years moving from foster home to foster home before being adopted at the age of two. He talked about how his adoptive family had to sue the state to be able to keep him and consequently being invited on the Oprah Winfrey show following the court case. Corey shared about the challenges he faced during teenagehood and early adulthood and how he turned to music and writing songs for comfort. Corey also discussed his reunion...2024-03-1752 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 24 - Teisha MilesChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with blogger Teisha Miles. Teisha talked about her kinship adoption and her own experience of being raised by a family member and her relationship with her adoptive mother. They discussed the stigma and secrecy around adoption in the black community. Teisha shared her work around kinship adoption education and her blog.
@adoptedblackgirl
wwww.adoptedblackgirl.com
2024-03-0942 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 23 - Matthew AnthonyChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Matthew Omowale Anthony, writer and podcast host. Matthew talked about growing up in a sundown town and how this has impacted their life. They also discussed the issue with the adoption system. Matthew also shared about his written piece called "Shape of Black", published in Logic(s) magazine.
Instagram: @creativekindred_
Substrack: @creativekindred
X: @CantBurnTheSun
Book: You Can Not Burn The Sun
2024-03-0137 min
Concrete Pastures PodcastS4 Ep 12 Christelle Pellecuer-Black Adoptees IdentitiesChristelle Pellecuer is a certified coach who helps adoptees to navigate their stories so they can find their authentic voices and identity. Christelle is also a facilitator, consultant and multidisciplinary artist and podcast host of "Black Adoptees Identities".
Christelle's professional background includes working in the education sector for over 15 years undertaking programme/project management roles with an international focus and working for 10 years in the fashion industry. She also has led non-profit organization and co-leads a community theatre company.
Podcast- Black Adoptees Identities
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-adoptees-identities/id1705621707
C...2024-02-2546 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 22 - Molly McLaurinChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Molly McLaurin, founder of Monarch Connections. Molly talked about what it means to her to be a biracial, transracial adoptee and how she navigated her identity. She also discussed her work with Monarch Connections and her current relationship with her twin sister, adoptive parents and biological family.
Content warning: general discussion about suicide from 35min32 to 36min16.
@monarchconnections
@identitynrace
www.monarch-connections.com
mollymonarchconnections@gmail.com
2024-02-2340 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 21 - Nicole Monique BeedeIn this episode, Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Nicole Monique Beede, aka "The Therapeutic Babe of Adoption", a transracial adoptee based in Boston. Nicole talked about the environment where she grew up in and how she navigated the challenging times. She discussed how she dealt with grief when her adoptive mother passed away when she was 17. She also shared her journey into finding her birth family and the reunion. They also discussed the importance of wellbeing and resting.
Follow Nicole: @theraputic_babe aka "The Therapeutic Babe of Adoption"
2024-02-1530 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 20 - Dr Patrice MartinIn this episode, Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Dr Patrice Martin, an adoptee and adoptee advocate based in Tennessee.
Dr Patrice Martin shared about her origin story and the circumstances that led to her adoption, her identity growing up in a shame race adoptive family and her reunion with birth family on live television on the show Long Lost Family.
Dr Patrice Martin also talked about her advocacy work in the adoption space around media, faith and legislation.
They also discussed the controversial trend of baby boxes and the vulnerable p...2024-02-0559 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 19 - Noémie RodrigueIn this episode, Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Noémie Rodrigue, a transracial adoptee from Haiti, based in Canada. Noémie discussed how she navigated between a loving childhood and struggle between her own identity later on in life. Noémie shared her thoughts about the possibility of visiting Haiti and having information about her birth siblings. Noémie also shared about how she is thriving right now with an expanding catering business and a family of her own.
@itsnoemierodrigue
@sweet.and.salty.charcuterie
2024-01-3137 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 18 - Isaac EtterIn this episode, Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Isaac Etter, founder of Identity, a startup focused on using technology to help adoptive and foster parents thrive. They discussed how Isaac navigated growing up in a transracial family and the emotions and struggles he faced. Isaac shared his journey into working in the adoption space and his relationship with his adoptive parents. Isaac also talked about his healing journey, his docuseries called "Discovering my identity" and the learning from having a child of his own as an adoptee.
Instagram: @Isaac_etter
www.isaacetter.com
2024-01-2343 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 17 - Lanise Antoine ShelleyIn this episode Christelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Lanise Antoine-Shelley, an Haitian born interracial adoptee. Lanise shared her experience of coming out of the fog and the impact of adoption on her identity. They discussed grief, adopters narrative about adoption and impact of suppressing emotions for long time. Lanise also talked about her podcast “When They Were Young: Amplifying Voices of Adoptees”, her creative work and her inner work.
Instagram: @youngadoptee
2024-01-1650 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities Live - Episode 16 - Rewriting the NarrativeThis is a special episode of Black Adoptees Identities, recorded live during a discussion panel celebrating the end of Season One of the podcast and bringing together previous guests from the podcast.
In this episode the guests are discussing "rewriting the narrative".
2024-01-111h 33
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities Live - Episode 15 - Reclaiming their IdentitiesThis is a special episode of Black Adoptees Identities, recorded live during a discussion panel celebrating the end of Season One of the podcast and bringing together previous guests from the podcast.
In this episode the guests are discussing "reclaiming their identities".
2024-01-111h 44
Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption IssuesEp106: Christelle PellecuerChristelle Pellecuer is a certified coach who helps adoptees to navigate their stories so they can find their authentic voices and identity. She has have been on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance as her adoption journey, like for many adoptees, has not been straightforward. She was adopted in South of France from Madagascar at the age of 10. For a long time, she lived in denial and didn’t acknowledge that her adoption was the cause of much of the life confusion she was feeling and her lack of identity.Through several years of self-discovery, healing and shari...2024-01-0158 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 14 - Isaac SundbergChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Isaac Sundberg, a transracial adoptee from Minneapolis. They discussed Issac's adoption journey and growing up in multicultural family. Issac shared his challenges with his identity and adoption, his creative work and how he found his birth family. Isaac also shared his brother's story and the struggle of living as a black person in America.
Content warning: discussion about police violence from 22min32 to 22min40 and 26min33 to 33min00 and 35min50 to 36min50.
2023-12-2041 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 13 - Morgan HarveyChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Morgan Harvey, a chef, a doula and same-race adoptee based in America. Morgan shared her adoption journey and how it impacted her identity. They also discussed her journey to access her adoption records, her search for her birth family and her reunion with her birth father.
Content warning: general discussion about suicide and food disorder from 34min19 to 34min22; general discussion about abortion from 1:01:20 to 1:01:22
@doulef_mo419
2023-12-121h 10
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack Adoptees Identities - Episode 12 - Anthony LynchChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Anthony Lynch, a mixed non-binary adoptee and co-founder of In Between Lines, an award-winning creative community for individuals belonging to multiple ethnicities, cultures, and families. They discussed Anthony's adoption story and the challenges they faced with their adoption and their identity. Anthony shared their reunion journey, their work with In Between Lines and their creative practice.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-emanuel-lynch/
https://inbetweenlines.co.uk
2023-12-0139 min
Black Adoptees IdentitiesBlack adopteesIdentities - Episode 11- Amandine GayChristelle Pellecuer is in conversation with Amandine Gay, filmmaker-producer, writer-scholar, afrofeminist activist and transracial adoptee who grew up in France and now living in Canada. They discussed Amandine's adoption story and how she navigated her identity. Amandine shared about her creative work (Speak Up, Story of One's Own, Chocolate Doll)and the importance of resting and taking care of self.
www.amandinegay.com
https://linktr.ee/orpheonegra
Ouvrir La Voix (Speak Up)
https://mubi.com/fr/films/speak-up-make-your-way
https://www.canalplus.com/cinema/ouvrir-la-voix/h/9106165_40099
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ou...2023-11-1836 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveSpirituality & Adoptees Christelle PellecuerHas psychology - the most common path in the western world - failed to make you feel whole? Are you looking for something more healing? A spiritual exploration can help us heal as part of a holistic approach. Listen in as Christelle brings her unique experience to support us along the path to wholeness.Here's a bit about Christelle from her website:"I was born in Madagascar, raised in South of France, lived in the UK for over 20 years and I now living in Portugal.I was adopted in South of France at th...2023-11-1058 min