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The Culture Talk Collective27. A Zim Boy Meets a Zambian GirlIn this episode, we invite some familiar faces to the mic! Pai’s parents share their story of how they met and got engaged. Pai’s mother, a Zambian, and Pai’s father, a Zimbabwean, tell us about the journey of intercultural dating and engagement. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Donald was born in Matsai but had a hybridized upbringing because his parents were missionaries in Zimbabwe. Maud’s dad was Zambian and her mother was Zimbabwean. She was born in Zambia and moved to Zimbabwe at 18 years old. She did not know t...2021-07-1255 min
The Culture Talk Collective26. Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural CelebrationIn this episode, we talk about the dangers of Cultural Appropropriation and how we need to learn to be people that focus on Cultural Celebration. Join us as we share stories of how we have practiced cultural celebration in our marriage, and more importantly, give you the tools to celebrate your partner’s culture. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS What is cultural misappropriation? Cultural appropriation is the adoption of an element or elements of one culture or identity by members of another culture or identity. This can be controversial when members of a...2021-05-2435 min
The Culture Talk Collective25. A Story of When Our Son's Name Was Called Unusual. A Lesson on Respecting and Celebrating Names.In this episode, We tell a story about an experience we had when we registered our son’s name for a birth certificate when he was born. This experience spurred us to talk about the importance of appreciating names that may be foreign to the majority culture. We also have three special guests that share with us some of their experiences of having a foreign name in the United States. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Pai and Christian share their story about trying to register their son’s birth certificate. Our friend...2021-05-1748 min
The Culture Talk Collective24. The 10 Dos and Don'ts for Intercultural RelationshipsWhether you’re dating or married, there is an added layer of nuances and protocols that most intercultural couples have to navigate through. In this episode, Pai and Christina share tips on navigating intercultural relationships. By no means is this a comprehensive list, but here are ten pointers that will help you thrive in your relationship! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Dos Try new foods. Ask questions. Be patient in your communication. Learn your partner's language. Celebrate your differences. Don’ts Address your in-laws by their fir...2021-04-2845 min
The Culture Talk Collective23. Learning to Raise an Intercultural FamilyIn this episode, Pai and Christina share their new journey as parents. Like many new parents, they are learning so much about themselves and their little one. However, as an intercultural and interracial family, they have an added layer of learning and understanding they have to navigate through. Join them as they talk about what they are learning! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Before having a baby, lay a strong foundation as husband and wife. What are your values for your family? What do you want your children to grow up k...2021-04-1936 min
The Culture Talk Collective22. 3 Lessons That 2020 Taught UsWe’re back and excited for Season 2! 2020 was tough for all of us. The entire world experienced the same fear, hopelessness, and uncertainty. Join us as we process our triumphs, losses, and teachable moments from 2020. We’re also excited to announce the launch of The Culture Talk Community, a private Facebook group for intercultural/interracial couples! Our desire is to create a vibrant and safe place in which you can ask questions, meet other couples and grow together. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS 2020 Highlights for the Mushayamundas 2020 Challenges for the Mushayamundas The...2021-04-1352 min
THRIVE PODCASTInterracial, Intercultural Love, and Becoming a Thriving Ally for the Black Community - with Paidiwanashe and Christina MushayamundaPai and Christina Mushayamunda have felt the sideways stares and double looks of racism, being an intercultural and interracial couple in Tennessee. But they're fighting the good fight and using righteous anger to help make right and make change to systemic racism in America. The married hosts of The Culture Talk Collective are here to talk about what racial reconciliation REALLY looks like, what it means to lament, and how to become a thriving ally for the Black Community.
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The Culture Talk Collective21: Processing Race in America as an Intercultural Black couple with Johnson & Rasheka. Part 2.Johnson moved to the United States from Nigeria. While in University, he met Rasheka, a Memphis native, and they quickly fell in love. Rasheka would soon realize that Johnson had no idea of the racial complexities of being black in America. Tune in to hear their journey of love and discovery of what it means to be an intercultural black couple. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Johnson and Rasheka Osazee are happily married and have two beautiful kids. Johnson works as a Registered Nurse and Ra...2020-06-2900 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveProcessing Race in America as a Black Intercultural Couple with Rasheka & Johnson. Part 1.Johnson moved to the United States from Nigeria. While in University, he met Rasheka, a Memphis native, and they quickly fell in love. Rasheka would soon realize that Johnson had no idea of the racial complexities of being black in America. Tune in to hear their journey of love and discovery of what it means to be an intercultural black couple. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Johnson and Rasheka Osazee are happily married and have two beautiful kids. Johnson works as a Registered Nurse and Rasheka is a Human Resource specialist a...2020-06-1500 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 19: Building Bridges with Tina McDanielWe’re excited to have our first guest on the Culture Talk Collective! Our friend, Tina McDaniel has spent the majority of her career working in the field of human resources for a major corporation. Since leaving her corporate role, Tina has spent the last few years pursuing her passion for race reconciliation and justice. She is a facilitator with Be the Bridge, a race reconciliation group. In this episode, we talk about grief and trauma, the importance of taking care of yourself, and how to become a bridge builder. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher |...2020-06-0800 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 18: A Lament For Black America.Lament: A passionate expression of grief or sorrow. Many of us around the world witnessed George Floyd get murdered by a police officer. It grieved all of us to the core. The sad reality is that his brutal death is only a symptom of an underlying problem that we face in the United States. Join Pai and Christina in a vulnerable conversation as they lament. For further learning on Anti-Racism, we have compiled a list of resources in our show notes. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | We will be launching a private Facebook group, s...2020-06-0100 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 17: The Injustice of Black America.Pai and Christina share their unfiltered thoughts and process the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. He was a 25 year old black man who was shot by a white father and son while jogging in his neighborhood. It’s not until the video surfaced months later that the two would get arrested. For further learning on Anti-Racism, we have compiled a list of resources in our show notes. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Pai shares about his experiences with race the past few years. Christina reads her response piece on the shooting. Pai and...2020-05-1100 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 16: How to Approach CrisisWe are in the midst of a global crisis with COVID-19 and it’s turned the world upside down. We all cope differently during times of crisis and as intercultural couples, it takes intentionality on how to navigate through it together. Tune in to hear stories of how Pai and Christina have coped and also some tips on how you can better communicate with your significant other! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS As we all go through this season of social distancing and self-isolation, it's important to continue to be intentional wit...2020-04-0600 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 15: The Triumph of EstablishmentIn this episode, Pai and Christina get to share with you on a life update! Becoming a homeowner in the United States might be a commonality for the average American, but for immigrant kids or a first-generation American, it means more than that. For immigrants, a house isn’t just a place you live in, its establishment. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | We have a FREE resource for you intercultural couples! Check out our “9 Date Night Ideas for the Intercultural Couple” Sign up for our mailing list at theculturetalkcolllective.com and we will dr...2020-03-3000 min
Johnson City Living16. Pai & Christina Mushayamunda: Starting conversations around culture and race in Johnson CityToday we're talking with Pai & Christina Mushayamunda about their experiences as an interracial and intercultural married couple in Johnson City.
By day, the Mushayamundas are dedicated community servants. Christina teaches freshman English at Science Hill High School and Pai is the chief operating officer for Good Samaritan Ministries in downtown Johnson City. When they're not at their day jobs, Pai and Christina produce a podcast called The Culture Talk Collective, where they create conversations around relationships, culture, and race.
Pai & Christina are remarkably kind people, and having them in the studio was a great experience...2020-02-2640 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 14: Navigating Race in an Intercultural RelationshipIn this episode, Pai and Christina talk about the challenges and joys of being in an interracial relationship. They share some personal experiences and how they have grown individually and as a couple. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Black History is American History. Don’t relegate the beautiful history of black Americans into a single month. Instead, make it a part of your every day. It’s also common to associate the Black History narrative with only stories of slavery and that's not the full story. There are countless Black men and...2020-02-0300 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveOur Immigration StoryImagine telling your employer you can’t work and being unable to drive for almost 3 months...Like many other intercultural couples living in the United States, Pai and Christina have had their fair share of difficulties with immigration. In this episode, Pai and Christina share their story and their immigration journey. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Pai and Christina talk about the permanent residency process for married couples. In this episode, there are many terms Pai and Christina use to talk about different statuses and documents. They are listed below: F2 - th...2020-01-2700 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 12: Valuing Each Other's CultureIn this episode, Pai and Christina share on why it’s important to value your partner’s culture. It is so much easier said than done! For Pai, it’s easier to value Christina’s culture since he lives in the majority culture. For Christina, she has to make sure that she is intentional in appreciating aspects of Zimbabwean culture since it’s not common in America. The couple share practical tips on how you can be intentional with your partner's culture! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS Pai and Christina share a conversat...2020-01-2000 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 11: My Big Fat Zim WeddingIn this episode, the Mushayamunda’s share about their Zim-American wedding day. Pai and Christina talk about how they incorporated American traditions and important Zimbabwean traditions such as the Roora, Ma Steps, and others during their wedding. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS How we incorporated our values did from both cultures A Zimbabwean Rehearsal Dinner and the Roora The Wedding Day 13 countries represented! Our American friend learned Shona just to speak at our wedding. Shona and English songs Lots of dancing! Check out some of our wedding highlights on Instagr...2020-01-1300 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 10: Me vs. We. Planning an Intercultural WeddingIn this episode, Pai and Christina share their challenges and triumphs in planning their intercultural wedding. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | HIGHLIGHTS As an American, Christina has grown up being taught that the wedding is about the bride. She has to reconcile with Pai’s Zimbabwean culture in which the wedding is a communal event. Every relationship has moments of GIVE and TAKE. Pai and Christina share about those moments during wedding planning. Our Culture Talk Tips Find 1 or 2 meaningful ways to incorporate your culture in your wedding. Communicate with your fa...2020-01-0600 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveMerry Christmas!Christina here popping in to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! While we don’t have a full episode for you to listen to during this heavy travel week, we do have a pdf for you to download with 30 questions to ask your partner! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher CONNECT WITH US Instagram – @theculturetalkcollective Facebook – @theculturetalkcollective 2019-12-2300 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 9: Pai Pops the Question!In this episode, Pai and Christina share about how Pai proposes to Christina! Christina didn’t want to be proposed to in front of people, but Pai didn’t listen. . .Tune in to hear what happens! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher HIGHLIGHTS Pai and Christina share about how Pai proposed to Christina on his own graduation day. As any girl dreams of, Christina had a specific way she wanted to be proposed. Pai, as a Third-Culture Kid wrestled with balancing Zimbabwean expectations in an American culture. We have a FREE resource for you int...2019-12-1600 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 8: When Your 6ft 5 Uncle Helps You ProposeIn this episode, Pai shares the story of asking Christina’s father for her hand in marriage. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS American Proposals vs Zimbabwean Proposals When planning to go meet Christina’s dad, Pai’s dad gave him a piece of advice that changed everything. We have a FREE resource for you intercultural couples! Check out our “9 Date Night Ideas for the Intercultural Couple” Sign up for our mailing list at theculturetalkcolllective.com and we will drop it right into your inbox! CONNECT WITH US Instagram –...2019-12-0900 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 7: Hard Conversations We Had Before Getting Engaged Pt. 3In this episode, Christina and Pai continue to share about the hard conversations they had while dating. In today’s episode, they talk about expectations as they were dating. Check out Part 1 and 2 before you listen to Part 3! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS American Expectations vs Zimbabwean/African Expectations PDA Immigration What does quality time look like? We have a FREE resource for you intercultural couples! Check out our “9 Date Night Ideas for the Intercultural Couple” Sign up for our mailing list at theculturetalkcolllective.com and we will drop it right in...2019-12-0200 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 6: Hard Conversations We Before We Got Engaged Pt. 2In this episode, Christina and Pai continue to share about the hard conversations they had while dating. Check out Part 1 before you listen to Part 2! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS Future family involvement. In African families, the extended family is often just as close as the nuclear family. Family remittances Being open to traveling and living abroad Hospitality We have a FREE resource for you intercultural couples! Check out our “9 Date Night Ideas for the Intercultural Couple” Sign up for our mailing list at theculturetalkcolllective.com and we will drop it ri...2019-11-2500 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 5: Hard Conversations We Had Before Getting Engaged Pt. 1In this episode, Christina and Pai share about the hard conversations they had while dating. When you date interculturally, you navigate your relationship differently than you would in a same culture relationship. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS The conservation of Identity plays a major role for intercultural and interracial couples. The clash of cultures vs the immersion of cultures We have a FREE resource for you intercultural couples! Check out our “9 Date Night Ideas for the Intercultural Couple” Sign up for our mailing list at theculturetalkcollective.com and we will drop...2019-11-1800 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 4: Our Dating StoryIn this episode, Christina and Pai share about how they first met and how they navigated their intercultural relationship. They also share tips for couples who are in an intercultural dating relationship. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS Christina shares the story of how they first met. American expectations of dating vs. Zimbabwean. Nuances in dating. Culture Talk Takeaways for intercultural couples Create an open line of communication! Communication is the road map to your destination. Discover what your cultural deal breakers are. Surround yourself with other like-minded couples who...2019-11-1100 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 3: Coming to AmericaEpisode 3: Coming to America In this episode, Christina interviews Pai about his experience immigrating from Zimbabwe to America when he was a pre-teen. SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS Pai dives more into the concept of a third culture kid and how being a third culture kid gives him a dual-lens perspective when looking at life. Pai shares his favorite memory growing up in Zimbabwe. Pai talks about the culture shock of moving from Zimbabwe to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and then the second culture shock of moving from Winston-Salem, No...2019-11-0400 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 2: A Tale of Two Stories: Zimbabwe & AmericaIn this episode, we share with you our upbringings, memories and how we ended up where we are! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Christina is an Indiana girl raised in Tennessee who moved quite a bit growing up. Her love for history books and American Girl dolls introduced her to people from different cultures and backgrounds at a young age. This was extremely helpful especially growing up without much racial and cultural diversity. Pai and his family immigrated to the U.S and lived in North Carolina. In High School, his family...2019-10-2800 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 1: Meet The MushayamundasEpisode 1: MEET THE MUSHAYAMUNDAS In this episode, we share with you our individual stories, fun facts and our passions! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS Where we are from. Our passions. Fun facts. We would love to engage with you all! Let us know what topics we would like for us to cover. Visit us at theculturetalkcolllective.com CONNECT WITH US Instagram – @theculturetalkcollective Facebook – @theculturetalkcollective2019-10-2800 min
The Culture Talk CollectiveEpisode 0: Introducing The Culture Talk CollectiveWe’re so excited to be journeying with you as we launch the podcast. We want to reveal the beauty of intercultural relationships in our community and around the world! SUBSCRIBE Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS HIGHLIGHTS We desire to create a safe space for people to ask questions/ a community The first season of the podcast will be “Get to know the Mushayamunda’s” and the next season, will begin to invite guests. Join us for weekly episodes released every Monday morning! We would love to engage with you all. Let us know wh...2019-10-1700 min