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The Watt From Pedro Show2024-10-16 The Watt from Pedro Showhour one:
"my favorite things" (live excerpt from the liederhalle, stuttgart, west germany on nov 4, 1963) john coltrane
"funeral march of the (not always) jolly pigmies" saupg
"depression" saupg
"planet caravan" (purple blaze mix) how I quit crack & deep cross
"happy halloween 2024" florence lugemwa and mb jones
"VIII" bryan day + ernesto diaz-infante
"bangin' on the freeway" kim gordon
live at the 'festival internacional de theremin' (santiago, chile on nov 8, 2014) romina tironi
"mama, I'm on your rag" saupg
hour two:
"leisure wave" saupg
"I gotta move" ben salter
"all about you" the dictators
"matter of time" plaza
"roy rogers, dale evans and...2024-10-168h 00
The Candid Frame: Conversations on PhotographyTCF Ep. 625 - Petronella LugemwaPetronella Lugemwa is a storyteller, speaker, educator, and Creative Director of Petronella Photography – an award-winning destination wedding and family photography studio based out of the New York area. She specializes in helping multicultural, interracial, or mixed couples celebrate their love in a modern way and believes that what makes you different makes you beautiful. She was named a Rising Star in Wedding Photography Worldwide and photographed the Nov 2018 magazine cover. Her work has been featured in The Knot, Carats and Cake, Essence, Martha Stewart Weddings, and MunaLuchi Bride. Resources Petronella Lugemwa Websites Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Frames Magazine Education Resources: Mo...2024-07-021h 13
The Watt From Pedro Show2023-11-13 The Watt from Pedro Showhour one:
"naima" (live in 1965) john coltrane
"skull vessel" another demon
"everboy's lucifer" sickwalt
"chemical restraint" (draft 1) mb jones and florence lugemwa
"whistle conversion - part 3 of 10" position normal
"erosion" sn0re
"visita as ruinas" arubu avua
"port na bpucai" dulcidrone
"settled law" stanley / nappa / cain
"de comp o sition" jess joy
"deaf gods" another demon
hour two:
"butcher's dog" sickwalt
"pig haver" rusk
"no alternative" skuridat
"thrown to the wolves" (remix) wheels of giants
"off my back" volksempfanger
"love alignment" sickwalt
"here come the waves" poor lily
"the joke is over" circus devils
"too late for the end" tobin...2023-11-133h 00
Customer Experience Patterns PodcastAgile for CX: Loose Thread, Missing ThreadA cautionary note that Agile does ask you to commit a lot of time to meetings, and communications. Thanks to my talented colleague Emily Tolmer for the cover art. Thanks to my friends at Moon Island for the music.Transcript hi, everyone. Another loose threads missing threads mini episode from the CX patterns podcast. This is Sam stern. This week, I wanted to circle back on two things from the agile for CX podcast episode with Lara Nowak last week. First, a loose thread. We talked a...2023-06-3002 min
Rivers Church SandtonGod's Dream Girl: Sisonke Lugemwa & Simi Olivier2022-08-0329 min
Photographic Collective Podcast || with Miles Witt BoyerTaking time to tell the untold stories. Leaning into the power of photography with special guest Petronella Lugemwa || PCP15Imagine being a photographer with such an incredible passion for storytelling that you can't help but cry simply at the thought of it. We live in an age where we are literally rewriting the stories that have been told to us for generations with the truth while simultaneously taking on the challenge of being the voice for people who may not have one on their own. Whether we're wedding photographers, war photographers, documentary photographers, or even portrait photographers the images that we capture and the heart behind them matter more now than perhaps ever before because of the remarkable...2021-12-1656 min
Purpose to Create PodcastEP 51:Understanding Your Ideal Client with Petronella LugemwaPetronella—or as I call her, “P”—has been a friend and cheerleader from the start. Based in New York, Petronella is a wedding and family photographer serving multicultural, interracial, interfaith, and mixed couples. P is all about celebrating family and cultural heritage in her photography. She’s a blessing to know and I’m so hyped that you all get to hear from her in this episode. Understanding your ideal client is essential in elevating your brand and business. You cannot be everything to everyone, and better yet, no one is expecting you to be or do all the t...2021-08-1245 min
The Black Shutter PodcastEP 13 - Petronella LugemwaTune in as we speak with Ugandan Multicultural Wedding photographer, Petronella Lugemwa, who speaks about the importance of owning her heritage while growing up in a foreign environment. 2020-11-0357 min
The Black Shutter PodcastEpisode 13Tune in as we speak with Ugandan Multicultural Wedding photographer, Petronella Lugemwa. She is an award winning photographer and has been featured in Yahoo Style, Essence Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot. In this episode she discusses growing up in Alabama and the importance of owning her Ugandan heritage despite her environment.2020-08-1200 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 51 | Petronella Lugemwa: International Wedding PhotographyMeet Petronella Lugemwa, founder of Petronella Photography, an award-winning international wedding photography studio that specializes in multicultural and interracial couples. Based in New York, her work has taken her around the world and has been featured in Essence magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and more. Petronella shares what sparked her wanderlust, how she got into wedding photography, and some favorite travel adventures. She also talks about navigating the pandemic and the current focus on anti-racism.You can find out more about Petronella on her website, and say hi to her on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter....2020-07-3135 min
For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning99: Multicultural Wedding Do's and Don'ts, with Petronella LugemwaSome of the most lavish and exciting weddings to work are the ones where culture plays a big part in the wedding. And today we talk to someone who specializes in multicultural weddings, international photographer Petronella Lugemwa, and she gives us the do's and don'ts of multicultural weddings. THE PLANNER'S VAULT: On February 27, 2020, Megan launched The Planner's Vault, a membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there will be guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a s...2020-04-0137 min
Weddings for RealMulticultural Wedding Do's and Don'ts, with Petronella LugemwaSome of the most lavish and exciting weddings to work are the ones where culture plays a big part in the wedding. And today we talk to someone who specializes in multicultural weddings, international photographer Petronella Lugemwa, and she gives us the do's and don'ts of multicultural weddings. THE PLANNER'S VAULT: On February 27, 2020, Megan launched The Planner's Vault, a membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there will be guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a s...2020-04-0135 min
The Big Wedding Planning Podcast#187 Spend Your Money Where It MattersPetronella Lugemwa is an international wedding and marriage proposal photographer, speaker, writer and storyteller based out of the New York area who specializes in helping multicultural couples celebrate their love in a modern way and believes that what makes you different makes you beautiful. As a wedding photographer, Petronella sees it all and has put together a list for us all about how she sees couples spending money on elements at the wedding day that really don’t ‘matter’ to guests. We’re talking about impact, priorities, and putting the money where it really matters on your wedding day.Cli...2020-03-1151 min
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?The Beauty & Diversity of Weddings | Petronella Lugemwa, Multicultural Wedding PhotographerI am a sucker for a beautiful love story. Celebrating two people coming together in holy matrimony is a beautiful display of love and an amazing way to see different family traditions come together. My guest today has a vision and passion for bringing to life the beauty and diversity of multicultural and multiethnic weddings through stunning portraiture. Petronella Lugemwa is an international wedding and marriage proposal photographer and speaker who specializes in helping multicultural couples celebrate their love in a modern way. Petronella believes that what makes you different makes you beautiful. I had such a great time...2020-02-1941 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories042: Why 1 Family Traveled Halfway around the World To AdoptWhen you’ve spent many months planning and preparing as part of an in depth international adoption process, what happens when you travel halfway around the world to meet your little girl? In episode 42, I talk to Beth Haff about her experience growing up in an all white community in Oklahoma and why her and her husband decided to adopt after having their first child. She candidly shares her family’s journey of adoption, how and why they decided to adopt a little girl from Nigeria and now another daughter from Hong Kong and how her an...2019-05-1553 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories041: How Blasian Couple Derik + Lauren Mix Fun, Fitness & CultureHow can a multicultural couple incorporate each other’s culture into their relationship? In episode 41, I talk to Derik + Lauren, a Filipino American blasian couple about how they grew up, met and seek ways to have fun through fitness and travel and how they intentionally incorporate each other’s culture in their relationship. Learn more about them here2019-05-0842 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories040: How 1 Mom of 8 Gives Hope to Families in Uganda | Asher SingeWhy did 1 multicultural mom of 8 decide to move to Africa, raise a family and create an organization that gives hope to Ugandan families suffering from jiggers? In episode 40, I talk to Asher Singe, wife, mama of 8 and the owner of Sole Hope about growing up as a third culture kid, living and raising a blended family of 8 in Uganda & now her family’s transition to Oklahoma all while leading Sole Hope, an organization that gives hope to Ugandan families suffering from jiggers. Stay tuned.2019-05-0155 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories039: How to Define Your Brand when you’re Multicultural | Nicole YangWhen you’re Americanized but your parents were born in another country, how do you define who you are & what your brand? In episode 39, I talk to Nicole Yang, a savvy entrepreneur, designer and branding expert about life growing up in the South, why she decided to explore her Vietnamese heritage by sharing her parent’s story and how to overcome stereotypes and define own’s brand as a person and as an interracial couple. Learn more about Nicole Yang here2019-04-2447 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories038: Why this Immigrant Couple Helps Multicultural Couples Find Financial Security | Kate and ValAs an immigrant or multicultural couple, how can your upbringing and emotions impact how you live, spend and save money? In episode 38, I talk to Katie & Val a Chilean - Ukrainian married couple about how they immigrated from their home countries to Canada, met, fell in love and how despite coming from families where money was scarce, they figured out how to make their dreams come true financially by uncovering the emotions behind their spending and are now teaching financial concepts to other multicultural couples so they too can have financial peace & security. 2019-04-1756 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories037: Why this Filipino Mom Chose to be a Stay at Home Mom | EdilWhen you’re a strong, independent Filipino woman who makes the intentional decision to be a stay at home, how do you find the support and community to feel empowered in your decision despite what others might think? In episode 37, I talk to Edil: mom, wife & founder of the SAHMxStories about how and why she decided to stay at home & raise her multicultural & interfaith Filipino - Jewish daughter June & why it’s important for her to help & inspire other women to empower & honor their decision and to change the narrative around being a SAHM. Blog: http...2019-04-1041 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories036: How this Mixed Mom Stays Deeply Rooted in who she is | Vanessa of Sessa PhotoWhen you’ve grown up in a mixed household and are in a interracial relationship, how do you stay true to you are and your heritage despite how others might label you? In Episode 36, I talk to Vanessa of Sessa Photo, a mixed wife & mom of 2 about how she leverages her multicultural story to be a better mom, wife and emotive family, lifestyle and portrait photographer.2019-03-2739 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories035: How this Multicultural Couple personalized their Wedding on their own terms | Lydia Isnanto + DougWhen you’ve been brought up in a culture with strong notions or expectations about one's wedding day and marriage, how do you create a wedding that’s all your own as a multicultural couple? In episode 35, I talk to Lydia and Doug, an Indonesian Chinese American White Caucasian couple & producer, Film Director & Dreampreneur about how they met, got married in a personalized wedding that honored their relationship first before their cultures & how they’ve created a marriage that fits their lifestyle.2019-03-2054 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories034: How this Interracial Couple uses music to connect people of different cultures | Adrien + LizbetHow can music connect people of different cultures? In Episode 34, I talk to Adrien & Lizbet, an interracial American - Namibian couple about how they grew up, met, fell in love & formed an orchestral folk rock band that encourages conversation & connection between people of different backgrounds & cultures?2019-03-1351 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories033: How Rachel Sawden Learned to Celebrate Her Biracial HeritageWhat journey did 1 biracial woman go on to discover who she was and embrace all of herself? In episode 33, I talk to Rachel Sawden about her mixed race experience growing up Jamaican - British, living around the world & how travel helped her discover and embrace all of herself.2019-03-0641 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories032: Why Adopting Outside her Race popped her “White Bubble” | KrystenWhat is transracial adoption? Why is it important as a multiracial family to openly discuss visual differences with your kids and why does representation matter? In episode 32, I talked to Krysten about how and why adopting a child of a different race popped her "white bubble" by opening up her eyes to a deeper meaning of what it meant to have white privilege and how that realization drove her to write and create 2 children's books to celebrate her multiracial family.2019-02-2743 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories031: How to answer the question “What are you?” as a Mixed Person | Sonia Smith-KangIn Episode 31, I talk to Sonia Smith-Kang, a mom, speaker, writer, multicultural movement activist & CEO of Mixed Up Clothing about how she & her husband are raising & have created a very intentional home and public life that allows their their multiracial & multilingual Mexican, Korean, African-American children to fully celebrate their cultures, code switch seamlessly between different cultural worlds and make their own little box when asked “what are you?”2019-02-2047 min
B&H Photography PodcastFinding Your Niche in Wedding PhotographyThe wedding-photography business is very competitive, so, to have a distinct client base and a way to stand out from the crowd is crucial—almost necessary. On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we discuss niche wedding photography with three photographers who have forged a career path by photographing the weddings of a specific niche demographic. To be clear, each of these photographers shoot weddings for all ilks, but they have been able to distinguish themselves by embracing a specific market. We discuss how each of them discovered their photographic specialty, the importance of und...2019-02-1444 min
B&H Photography PodcastFinding Your Niche in Wedding PhotographyThe wedding-photography business is very competitive, so, to have a distinct client base and a way to stand out from the crowd is crucial—almost necessary. On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we discuss niche wedding photography with three photographers who have forged a career path by photographing the weddings of a specific niche demographic. To be clear, each of these photographers shoot weddings for all ilks, but they have been able to distinguish themselves by embracing a specific market. We discuss how each of them discovered their photographic specialty, the importance of und...2019-02-1444 min
B&H Photography PodcastFinding Your Niche in Wedding PhotographyThe wedding-photography business is very competitive, so, to have a distinct client base and a way to stand out from the crowd is crucial—almost necessary. On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we discuss niche wedding photography with three photographers who have forged a career path by photographing the weddings of a specific niche demographic. To be clear, each of these photographers shoot weddings for all ilks, but they have been able to distinguish themselves by embracing a specific market. We discuss how each of them discovered their photographic specialty, the importance of und...2019-02-1444 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories030: The 10% Talk + How to Relate to Your Lover's Culture | Chris + MoniqueWhen you significant other's culture doesn't fit what's familiar and normal for you, how do you reconcile & gain respect with his or her family? In episode 30, I'm talking to Chris + Monique, a Jamaican - American couple about their journey to "I do," the cultural challenges they faced adjusting to each other's standards of dating and what they compromised to make their relationship work & gain the respect of their families.2019-02-1348 minWe Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories029: How to Create Your Own Path without Forgetting Your Haitian Culture | Winnie SabbatWhen everyone in your family & cuture has allowed followed a certain path and way of life, how do you break free to create your own path without forgetting who you are or abandoning your cultural heritage? In episode 29, I’m talking to novelist Winnie Sabbat about what life was like growing up in Haiti with her mom & sister and her journey to pioneer her own path as a young Haitian - American woman by traveling around the world to find and create happiness her way.2019-02-061h 02
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories028: How to Celebrate Your Heritage as a Multicultural Couple | Abbey Domond + Rafael MedinaHow do you celebrate 2 different cultures as individuals and as a couple and family in episode 28, I talked to Abbey Domond and Raphael Medina an interracial couple living in Connecticut about how and why celebrating their cultures matters so much to them and why they want to pass on those same values to their granddaughter Ava. He's a gourmet chef and she's a rising photographer and we delve into life together as an interracial couple, why they work well together through life's ups and downs and how they are celebrating their Haitian & Puerto Rican heritages through music...2019-01-3040 min
Brands that Book with Davey & Krista JonesEpisode 34: Petronella Lugemwa - Finding Your Ideal Client
Today’s guest is Petronella Lugemwa of Petronella Photography, and we’re chatting all about strategies for connecting with your ideal client.
Petronella has an incredible background—she was born in Uganda, moved to the states from Zimbabwe, has an MBA and undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, and she worked with big brands like Cover Girl, Advil, and Splenda.
That's all before becoming a wedding and marriage proposal photography specializing in helping multicultural couple celebrate their love in a modern way.
We dig into how Petronella figured out who she wanted to serve, and th...2019-01-3042 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories027: Why this Interracial Gay Couple isn't defined by BoxesHow do you stand up for who you are when other people might be quick to stereotype or label you? In season two, episode 27, I'm talking to Mike and Rashaan, 2 talented business savvy creatives with the popular instagram account, Mike and RJ about what their life looks like as a gay interracial "gayracial" couple living in New York. In this heartwarming episode, they candidly and beautifully share why they aren't defined by boxes, how they met and how they define family.2019-01-2343 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories026: The Family Potluck | How to Trace Your Roots through Story with Chrislyn Choo When you’ve grown up in a country other than your own, what happens when you return to live in your home country and explore your roots? What stories will you uncover about your identity and family’s multicultural heritage? In episode 26, I talk to Chrislyn Choo, multicultural storyteller and host of the Chrysalis Chronicles & a multimedia content officer at My China Roots about her inspiring and fascinating journey to trace her roots through story and Chinese history. Her story will inspire you to explore your family’s history, heritage and the pieces of their stories that they bring to the tab...2019-01-161h 10
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#195: How to Figure Out Your Why - Petronella LugemwaIs your photography business satisfying your desire to make an impact on your community and the people you care about most in your life?In episode 195 of the Bokeh Podcast, Petronella Lugemwa opens up by describing the impact her life has had on capturing the photos she is most passionate about. Knowing why you continue to focus on a career in photography and understanding the influence your photos have on others can fulfill more than just your own passions. Listen in as she shares simple questions you need to ask yourself in order to find the "...2018-11-1943 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#195: How to Figure Out Your Why - Petronella LugemwaIs your photography business satisfying your desire to make an impact on your community and the people you care about most in your life?In episode 195 of the Bokeh Podcast, Petronella Lugemwa opens up by describing the impact her life has had on capturing the photos she is most passionate about. Knowing why you continue to focus on a career in photography and understanding the influence your photos have on others can fulfill more than just your own passions. Listen in as she shares simple questions you need to ask yourself in order to find the "why" i...2018-11-1943 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories025: How to Communicate Better with Your Spouse | Edit Vasadi + AdamCommunication in a relationship can be challenging when you speak the same language, but what happens when you're studying abroad in a country where you don't know the language and meet the love of your life, who speaks a completely different language. Edit Vasadi & Adam candidly share how they saved their marriage and learned to better communicate their needs, feelings and intentions in Episode 25. SEE Photos of Edit + Adam HERE2018-06-141h 16
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE REVIEW: Get OutThis week’s multicultural movie is Get Out, the American horror movie about a young black man Chris who goes away for the weekend to visit his white girlfriend Rose’s parent’s estate & during that weekend uncovers a disturbing secret. Watch the trailer HERE2018-06-0808 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories024: How to Honor Your Heritage when you’re Westernized | Korie + FrankWhen you’ve assimilated & relate better to your American or Western culture, what are some ways that you can still honor your parents and grandparents non-Western heritages? Korie + Frank's interview will give you some insights into the subtle nuances and ways one can connect with your native culture. SEE Photos of Korie + Frank HERE2018-05-0340 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE DavidThis week’s multicultural movie is David, the story of an unlikely friendship between Daud, an 11yr old religious Muslim boy living in Brooklyn and an Orthodox Jewish boy Yoav. Watch the trailer HERE2018-04-2705 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories023: How 1 Mom Relates to her Multilayered Biracial Identity | LouiseIn episode 23, Louise, a biracial mom of 3 shares her story of growing up biracial with African-American and Italian - Iranian parents, adopted and biological siblings and how she's now raising her biracial kids and teaching them about their identity. See PHOTOs HERE2018-04-1248 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE The Hundred-Foot JourneyThis week’s MUST WATCH multicultural movie is The Hundred-Foot Journey. Based on the novel by Richard C. Morais, the 100 Foot Journey is the story of a young man Hassan Kadam (played by Manish Dayal), his father and 3 siblings, who immigrate to a small village in France after their home is burned down in Mumbai India. They used to own a well known restaurant in India where Hassan learned how to cook from his mother, who was killed in the fire. So they’re in this small town in France...2018-03-3007 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories022: How Jackie Honors her Ghanaian Heritage & Interracial MarriageEpisode 22 is the story of Jackie Murphy, who was born in Ghana, moved to Colorado, became a litigator and why marrying a Caucasian man of Irish descent wasn’t initially part of her plan until she met Dan… and now how she’s cultivating a strong interracial marriage and family while still celebrating her heritage. See PHOTOS of Jackie + Dan here 2018-03-2943 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: CocoThis week’s MUST WATCH multicultural movie is Coco. Set in Mexico during Dia de la Muertos, Coco is the story of a little boy and aspiring musician Miguel, who despite his family's ancestral ban on music, desires to be a musician like his famous legendary deceased musician & movie star Ernesto de la Cruz, so he sets out on a journey journey to the “Land of the Dead” to meet his ancestors and find Ernesto de La Cruz with the hope that Ernesto de la Cruz’s blessing will show his family he is worthy of becomi...2018-03-1708 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories021: Recap of Multicultural Episodes 5 - 8In Episode 21, I’m recapping & sharing the best moments from Episodes 5 - 8 of the I Am Multicultural Podcast. 1. Episode 5: 2. Episode 6: 3. Episode 7: 4. Episode 8:2018-03-0808 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: Black PantherThis week’s MUST WATCH multicultural movie is Black Panther based on the Marvel comic book Black Panther and is the story of T’Challa, king of Wakanda, a fictionalized African nation formed by a coalition of multiple tribes who united & harnessed the power of vibranium, a nearly indestructible natural resouce, to develop a technologically advanced society. Since then, Wakanda has been the only African nation to avoid colonization, so it’s developed it’s own culture free from European influence. So T'Challa rises to the throne but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider...2018-02-2312 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories020: How to Ask a Friend Questions about Race, Identity or Culture | Ashley GerrityWhen you’re of a completely different race, culture, religion or demographic from someone else but are genuinely curious about who they are, what they believe in, how do you cultivate a friendship where you can ask the really hard or “dumb” questions? In Episode 20, I talk to Ashley Gerrity about how to cultivate a genuine, interracial friendship. We talk about: How to quickly identify who you most relate to How to cultivate a space to have tough conversations about race, culture, demographics What questions to ask yourself to understand your own inherent racial basis W...2018-02-2250 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: LovingThis week’s MUST WATCH multicultural movie is LOVING. Loving is the beautiful love story of Richard & Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for their interracial marriage in Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the United States Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision and define all interracial relationships going forward. Watch the movie trailer HERE Find out where you can watch the movie HERE Learn more about the movie HERE 2018-02-1605 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories019: Recap of Episodes 1 - 4In Episode 19, I’m recapping Episodes 1 - 4 of the I Am Multicultural Podcast. 1. Episode 001: Why 1 Wedding Photographer Launched a Podcast on Multicultural & Interracial Relationships 2. Episode 002: How 1 Dad teaches his Multicultural Kids to Be True to Themselves | Rob Yaskovic 3. Episode 003: How 1 Interracial Couple discovered the true meaning of family | Lily Yange + Kent 4. Episode 004: How They Thrived in 6Yr Long Distance Courtship | Evelyn + Jeff2018-02-1410 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek WeddingThis week’s multicultural movie review is on the romantic comedy My Big, Fat Greek Wedding. It’s the story of a young Greek woman Toula, who falls in love with a non-Greek man Ian, a high school teacher, and struggles to get her family to accept him (as the first non - Greek Guy to date someone in her family) while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity. Watch the movie trailer HERE Find out where you can watch the movie HERE2018-02-0904 minWe Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories018: How They’re Raising Daughter to Love her Mixed HeritageIn Episode 18, I had a fascinating conversation with multicultural married couple Ilene & Jorge about cultural identity & how it significantly shapes everything from personality, to relationships, to communication styles, traditions to raising kids. Ilene's father is a 2nd generation Russian and Jewish and her mother is Filipino & Catholic. Jorge grew up in New York with parents who were Puerto Rican + African American, Colombian, Mexican and self-identifies as Afro-Latina. We discuss: not looking Filipino or white enough How having parents who were unapologetically proud of their heritage impacted who she is Why she naturally gravitates to p...2018-02-0856 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: Guess WhoThis week’s multicultural movie "Guess Who" is the story of a young black woman Theresa, who comes home for her parent's 25th anniversary celebration, and introduce them to her new boyfriend Simon home who they don’t know is white or that they are engaged. This hilarious romantic comedy starring Bernie Mac, Zoe Saldana and Ashton Kutcher explores what it means to be black, white and race relations in the context of love and marriage. Watch the movie trailer HERE Find out where you can watch the movie HERE 2018-02-0204 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#89: Branding, Social Media, and Consistency - Kate SupaDo you struggle with creating consistent content for your social media pages that represents your brand?In episode 89, photographer Kate Supa shares behind the scenes of her successful Instagram account. Listen in as she suggests four tips to creating consistency with your social media content.The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast....2018-02-0138 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#89: Branding, Social Media, and Consistency - Kate SupaDo you struggle with creating consistent content for your social media pages that represents your brand?In episode 89, photographer Kate Supa shares behind the scenes of her successful Instagram account. Listen in as she suggests four tips to creating consistency with your social media content.The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Kate’s Aha Moment: When she decided...2018-02-0138 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories017: How 1 Muslim Woman & Jewish Man make their Interfaith Relationship Work | Annum + JordanEpisode 17 is the story of an Indian-Pakistani woman Annum, who as a Muslim wasn’t allowed to date, but fell in love with a South African Jewish man Jordan & how together as a couple, they’re figuring out what married life and kids will look like as an interfaith, multicultural couple. I ask them the following questions to understand how they’re making their interfaith, multicultural relationship work. How she introduced her Jewish “special male friend” to her parents How they figured out if their relationship would work What happened when they were told, “a Muslim woman can’t...2018-02-0158 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#88: Building a Powerful Photography Brand - Danette Chappell Are you intimidated with the thought of building a photography brand that represents you? In episode 88 of the Bokeh Podcast, Danette Chappell shares how she built a brand that reflected her style and attracted adventurous couples eloping in Las Vegas. Listen in as she provides three steps to creating a powerful brand that you’re passionate about. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, add to your playlist on ...2018-01-2939 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: Bend it Like BeckhamThis week’s multicultural movie review is on Bend It Like Beckham is the story of the daughter of orthodox Sikh family rebels against her parents' traditionalism by joining a soccer team. Main character is 18 year old Jessminder, who is the daughter of Punjabi Sikhs living in London & becomes friends with Jules played by Keira Knightley & after seeing her playing soccer with some boys, invites her to play join a premiere soccer team. Multicultural Topics Explored: Are you Indian enough? What it means to be part of a Sikh household and w...2018-01-2605 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories016: How 1 Bolivian Couple is Raising Fluently Bilingual KidsEpisode 16 is the story of a Bolivian - American couple Patricia and Juan Pablo, who despite being born in the same city & country, grew up with very different family traditions & but are now forging their own path & traditions as a family, raising 2 kids. We talk about: How they met & maintained a long distance relationship (she was in Virginia & he was in Bolivia) up until 1 month before having their first child together How Juan Pablo proposed via regular snail mail over 3700 miles away Why it was important for them to raise bilingual children who fluently speak, write...2018-01-2556 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: Victoria and AbdulThis week’s multicultural movie review is on Victoria and Abdul. Based on the book by Shrabani Basu of the same name, the film is about the true story of an unlikely but extraordinary friendship between Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Abdul Karim, a tall, handsome Indian clerk. The movie explores how Victoria and Abdul became very close friends and the Queen's closest confidant and how the Royal family, friends and Victoria's household reacted with controversy to their interracial friendship. Watch the movie trailer HERE Find out where you can watch the movi...2018-01-1905 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories015: Why 1 Korean Mom teaches her Multicultural Kids to Embrace Different | Jihae WatsonEpisode 15 is the story of a Korean - Canadian mom, who as a young girl didn't fully embrace her Korean heritage only to marry a blue eyed blonde American Marine, have kids and realize the importance of celebrating her Korean heritage, food and language. In Episode 15, I talk to the witty Jihae Watson, a Korean-Canadian mom living in Arizona about her journey to fully embracing her Korean heritage as a kid, wife and now mom. We talk about: Her childhood experience as a Korean Canadian growing up in Jewish & Korean co...2018-01-1845 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club This week's multicultural movie review is on The Joy Luck Club. Based on Amy Tan’s book of the same name, The Joy Luck Club is the story of the relationships between 4 Chinese women and their Chinese – American daughters. Watch the movie trailer HERE Find out where you can watch the movie HERE Learn more HERE 2018-01-1203 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories014: How 1 Martiniquan - American Couple Chose Forever | Nathalie + CaseyEpisode 14 is the story of how Nathalie from Martinique & Casey from the United States quickly figured out if they were a good match for each other using humor & vulnerability. We talk about: • What it was like growing up in a Martiniquan dual language household vs a black American family household • Growing up in a strict French Caribbean household • How Nathalie and Casey met • How a belly bump set the tone for their relationship • Keeping peace with the in-laws • How they communicated their relationship deal breakers2018-01-1047 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: Hasan Minhaj Homecoming KingThis week's multicultural movie review is on Hasan Minhaj's Homecoming King. In his first stand-up special, Hasan Minhaj weaves humorous & heartbreaking anecdotes to tell his life story as an Indian - American Muslim. Rated 8.3/10 on IMDB, the film is absolutely hilarious and does a good job of giving viewers insights into the immigrant and multicultural experience. Watch the Movie Trailer HERE Find out where you can watch it HERE 2018-01-0504 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love StoriesMULTICULTURAL MOVIE: The Big SickThis week's multicultural movie review is on The Big Sick. The Big Sick is the multicultural story of Pakistani-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani (as himself) & Emily Gordon, (played by Zoe Kazan) as Kumail’s white American girlfriend. They fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. Watch the movie trailer HERE Find out where you can watch the movie HERE 2017-12-2904 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories012: What 1 Jewish Dad teaches his Biracial Son about his Faith | Alex BarnettEpisode 12 is the story of Alex Barnett, a New York based comedian, writer & white, Jewish multiracial dad, married to an African - American woman (who converted to Judaism) & why it was important for him to raise his 6yr old biracial son in the Jewish faith. We talk about: His love story with his black wife why his wife converted to Judaism What it means for him to be Jewish Ashkenazic vs Sephardic subcultures of Judaism why it was important for him to raise his son in the Jewish faith why he loves being a multiracial dad 2017-12-2742 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories011: The Blasian Love Story of a Florist + Musician | Chie + Dennis DavisEpisode 11 is the blasian love story of Chie Davis, who leaves behind her family in Japan to move abroad (the 1st in her family) and in the process falls in love with a famous African-American musician Dennis Davis, 25years older than her. See photos of Chie + Dennis David & detailed Show Notes HERE2017-12-2042 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories010: This Has to Happen? Ugandan Kwanjula EngagementEpisode 10 is the story of my brother-in-law Ken & his outsider perspective as an American traveling to Kampala, Uganda to get officially engaged to his fiancé (my sister) as part of the traditional Ugandan engagement ceremony, the kwanjula . Along the way, he questions the why behind each Ugandan tradition vs his upbringing & makes a compelling observation that brings him closer to his future wife. Resources mentioned: BOOK: The Good Earth by Pearl Buck DANCE TROUPE: Ndere Dance Troupe MUSIC: Prince, The Beautiful Ones 2017-12-1344 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories009: How 1 Chinese Filipino Couple defines True Love | Ria + JonIn Episode 9, I interview Ria & Jon, a Chinese – Filipino couple who met in the Philippines about how they’ve learned to communicate, love and resolve conflict despite their different cultures and the clever disagreement conflict management gimmick they’ve developed to say sorry and apologize. Resources mentioned: Hashtag: #JRSeestheWorld The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller Filipino Tocino – pork dish Despacito – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee The Green Mile movie Pan's Labyrinth 2017-12-061h 07
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories008: How Interfaith Marriage Helps this Christian - Muslim Couple Love Better | Eren + Anna Lauren TüfekçiIn episode 8 of the IAM podcast, I chat with the cheerful, award winning media producer & diversity champion Anna Lauren Tufecki about her love story with her Turkish Muslim husband Eren & how together they’re pioneering & redefining what love & faith looks like in a healthy, fulfilling Christian – Muslim marriage. We chat about: Anna Lauren’s Christian upbringing How she met her husband Eren & how they celebrated an emotional interfaith wedding Eren’s religion: Sufisim & what is Islam faith & what it means to be a Sufi Muslim What they believe in now & how they pray How they plan...2017-11-2950 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories007: Head Explosions How People React to Blasian Couple Timolin + EricWhat’s a head explosion & how do some people react when they see blasian couple Timolin & Eric? In episode 7 of the IAM podcast, I chat with the bubbly and fun Eric & Timolin about What We Discuss Head explosions: How people react when they see them How it’s sometimes hard for people to comprehend that they are together as a married couple How they met How Eric proposed onstage as part of an improv act How cultural background can influence a person’s communication style How they use humor to keep the...2017-11-1533 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories006: Why Interracial Newlyweds Khadijah + Thomas Support Each OtherIn episode 6, I talk to Khadijah & Thomas who have a Youtube channel called “The Delightful Carleys” about how they met online and from the very beginning were very intentional about their relationship. We discuss what values have helped them get through a rollercoaster 1st year of marriage. See photos of Khadijah + Thomas HERE2017-11-1146 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories005: How Chinese - Filipino Couple Grew as a Couple through Adventure | Yanshu + MikeIn episode 5 of the IAM podcast, I talk to Yanshu + Mike, a Chinese - Filipino couple, about their first big international trip together as a couple & how they use food, travel, honesty, culture & humor to learn & support each other & how they're making their marriage work as they build a bubble tea business that keeps them apart 5 days a week. See PHOTOs of Yanshu + Mike & detailed show notes HERE 2017-11-0858 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories004: How They Thrived in 6Yr Long Distance Courtship | Evelyn + JeffIn Episode 4, I talk to the radiant, energetic Evelyn + Jeff, a Kenyan - Nigerian married couple, about how they survived & thrived as a couple while dating for 6+years long distance when Evelyn lived in Germany & Jeff lived in Ghana, while both were pursuing grueling medical careers. See PHOTOS of Evelyn + Jeff HERE2017-11-041h 20
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories003 How 1 Interracial Couple discovered the true meaning of family | Lily Yange + Kent In Episode 3, I talk to the effervescent Lily Yange from Sudan & her Canadian hubby Kent about how they met in a bar in Toronto, Lily’s experience seeing a white person for the first time in a refugee camp in Sudan to then dating a white guy & how they've grown as an interracial couple, how they tackle issues of race as a couple & how becoming parents of a baby boy has made them closer as a couple & with their families. See PHOTOS of Lily + Kent HERE 2017-11-0150 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories002: How 1 Dad teaches his Kids to Be True to Themselves | Rob YaskovicWhat does life looks like helping to raise 4 adopted multicultutural kids and how does Rob Yaskovic, a popular photographer, uniquely bond with each child and teach them about how to embrace who they are in the context of race, hair and photographs. In our interview, we discuss #dadstuff, what life looks like for him as a multicultural dad helping to raise 4 adopted children ages 5 - 15 of 4 different multicultural ethnicities and how he uniquely bonds with each child and teaches them how to embrace who they are in the context of pursuing their dreams, race, the current 2017 political c...2017-11-0139 min
We Are Multicultural | Interracial, Biracial, Blended Love Stories001: Why 1 Wedding Photographer Launched a Podcast on Multicultural & Interracial RelationshipsIn the inaugural episode of the I Am Multicultural Podcast, Petronella Lugemwa, a New York based wedding and marriage proposal photographer, who specializes in helping multicultural couples celebrate their love in a modern way, discusses why she decided to launch a podcast focused on multicultural, biracial, interracial and third culture relationships and experiences. CLICK to learn more about Petronella: WEBSITE Instagram 2017-10-2810 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#31: Creating a Clear Brand Position - Petronella LugemwaKnowing who your clients are is half the job of marketing, and part of attracting that client is establishing a clear brand position. In today’s Bokeh podcast episode, Petronella Lugemwa recounts her fascinating journey from Uganda, to getting an MBA, to becoming a wedding photographer, and shares how her unique story enabled her to clearly establish her clear brand position as a photographer. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for theWedding and Portrait Photographer.2017-03-1617 min
Bokeh - The Photography Podcast#31: Creating a Clear Brand Position - Petronella LugemwaKnowing who your clients are is half the job of marketing, and part of attracting that client is establishing a clear brand position. In today’s Bokeh podcast episode, Petronella Lugemwa recounts her fascinating journey from Uganda, to getting an MBA, to becoming a wedding photographer, and shares how her unique story enabled her to clearly establish her clear brand position as a photographer. The Bokeh podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Post-Production for theWedding and Portrait Photographer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-03-1617 min