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Militantly Mixed: Mixed Race PodcastDéballe ton Métissage | Unpack your Mixedness with MarineThis week I am joined by Marine, host of the Déballe ton Métissage French language podcast translated into "Unpack your Mixedness." In this episode we speak about how multiple cultures and country influences Marine's life and what drove her towards speaking on Mixedness, being actively anti-racist, and her own person decolonization journey
You can follow Marine's podcast on IG @deballe.ton.metissage.
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If you would like to submit a non-fiction essay or poem to the first Be Your Mixed Ass Self Annual Anthology, please go to https://militantlymixed.com/bymasanthology for det...
2023-01-241h 03
Militantly Mixed: Mixed Race PodcastPinay-rish featuring Siobhan DioresThis week I am joined by Siobhan Diores, a birth worker of Filipina-Irish heritage. We discuss her background as well as the importance of representation in birth work. You can follow Siobhan on IG @Siobhan.Diores or visit her website at https://siobhan-diores.com/* * *If you would like to submit a non-fiction essay or poem to the first Be Your Mixed Ass Self Annual Anthology, please go to https://militantlymixed.com/bymasanthology for details.* * *Check out Sharmane Fury's recent guest appearances on the...
2023-01-171h 04
The AuthEthnic PodcastGrowing Up Mixed AsianJen brings in veteran podcaster, Sharmane Fury, to talk about what it's like to live with a multiracial identity and to grow up mixed in Asian American spaces. We then address some questions asked by our followers on Instagram. We unpack xenophobia (10:59), colorism (17:16), exclusion (19:01), people's romantic preferences (30:16), how to support mixed friends (40:15).
Thank you Amber, Nati, Rose, and Christina for your questions/comment!
2023-01-1144 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastDim Sum is in the Heart: Being British Born ChineseWe go across the pond to the UK! Yonsoo and his guest, Allie Liu, get into deep discussion about her complicated relationship with dim sum (3:07)! Pressure of being a food conductor for your friends and guests (10:28). Living and working at your family's Chinese carryout (17:28). Aspects of British Asian Diaspora and the life of being BBC (26:31)
2022-12-0735 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastRevisiting Why Some Asians Tend to Vote ConservativeRed-baiting! Affirmative Action! Healthcare! Citizenship! Reproductive Rights! These are just a few of the political issues being debated around the US right now.
As various Midterm Election battles rage across the country yet again, we revisit an old (but still relevant) topic regarding Asian American political power and ideological leanings in the nation. Our guest, Bill Tamayo is the District Director for the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers his professional experience & historical knowledge to shed light on how US foreign policy, immigration trends, and colonialism have all influenced certain groups to ideologically vote the way...
2022-11-0836 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastTeachers and Techies TalkOur Season 3 Opener! The lowest paid and the highest paid have a chat.
We bring our guests, Lillian and Lior, to share their thoughts about their experiences from Silicon Valley to your local public school.
- How history, gender, and capitalism have helped create this disparity between tech and school. (5:30)
- Are we able to stick to our values? Finding those bits of joy in our profession! (12:46)
- Who gets left out in fields that are not designed for us? (16:46).
- Dealing with harmful workplace behavior. i.e. microaggressions, r...
2022-11-0252 min
The AuthEthnic PodcastBoba LiberalismWhat is Boba Liberalism, and why do we keep hearing people accuse others of being a "boba liberal" on social media? For our season finale, Neha comes back to the show for an authentic discussion around the perils of cultural awakening, the dangers of consumerism, and becoming a politically conscious Asian American. We also talk about the Desi equivalent of Boba Liberalism (which we dub "Chai Liberalism"), and the negative effects this term often has when it's used as an insult in Asian liberal spaces.
Guest Bio:
Neha is a recurring guest on the AuthEthnic...
2022-02-2142 min
Authentic Self with Briana CynthiaIntroduction: Just the BeginningWelcome! Before we dive into topics and discussions, I (Briana, your host and founder) want you to learn a little bit more about me and Authethnic Self. Authentic Self is a podcast dedicating to create a safe space. Tune in to discuss my personal experiences and conversations about self improvement, self care, boundaries, traumatic experience and so much more.
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2022-02-0105 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastAsians for Sex PositivityJen, Yonsoo and Christina from "The Best is Yet to Cum Podcast" talk about sex. We get to the bottom of what sex positivity is, why Asians feel shame when talking about sex, the lack of sex education, and the double standards Asian women face in both dating and sex. We also discuss how to start normalizing sex talk — both in and out of the bedroom.
About Our Guest: Christina is a writer, artist, swimsuit sewing extraordinaire, zine-maker and the host of "The Best is Yet to Cum" podcast. Her show celebrates sex and pleasure in all it...
2022-01-2435 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastBe Áothentic: Building a Fashion Brand in the PandemicHow do you launch a fashion brand in the pandemic? Van Phan and Patricia Cruz, the creatives behind Vietnamese clothing brand Áothentic, sit down with Jen for an authentic conversation about the fashion industry and staying true to your heritage. We also talk about the dangers of selling out to a white audience, fast fashion and the struggles of building a brand virtually. We also discuss Van and Patricia's personal experiences as first-generation Vietnamese and first-generation Mexican Americans – and how that inspired their first collection.
About Our Guests
Van Phan is a first-generation Vietnamese American fas...
2021-12-2035 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastThe Price of Asian FoodWe see an increase of non-Asian folks exploring and popularizing Asian cuisine into mainstream America. Chefs also seek to expand the traditional boundaries of Asian cuisine by elevating dishes using more luxurious ingredients and different cooking methods. Some welcomed this development while others see it with disdain. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of expensive Asian food.
Saadia explains what it's like to be a foodie on social media (2:15) and gives some major shout outs to foodie accounts and businesses local to D.C., Maryland, Virginia (DMV) (10:14). The criteria to judge "good food" (12:51). Is Asian food supposed...
2021-11-2347 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastTeaching Overseas in AsiaJen & Yonsoo explore this trend where Americans and other Westerners leave their countries to teach overseas. A prime destination is East/Southeast Asia because the positions are regarded as opportunities for affordable work and play. Some teachers praise the better treatment and pay they received in Asia in contrast to working at home. Dominique shares with us the difference between an International and Bilingual School (4:54), the benefits of teaching in Shanghai (19:58), the foreigners with "yellow fever" (26:25), and the ultimate bargaining story (44:04).
Guest: Dominique Duarte
2021-10-1852 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastIs "Asian American" Relevant Anymore?We're back! Welcome to Season 2.
Jen & Yonsoo discuss whether it's time to retire "Asian American" as a useful label. Milan offers a Pacific Islander's perspective on "APIA solidarity"(4:47) and gives a hot take on non-Hawaiians using "Hapa" (12:44). Prof. Tanglao-Aguas takes us on a deep dive into the political roots behind the label "Asian American" (21:11). A recording of the late Hawaiian activist, Haunani Kay-Trask, still remains relevant & supports Milan's views of Asian political & material power on the Hawaiian islands (46:41).
Guests: Milan Burke & Professor Francis Tanglao-Aguas of the College of William & Mary and founder of Aguas Arts I...
2021-09-2058 min
Militantly Mixed: Mixed Race PodcastClaiming Chicanese IdentityThis week, I talk with Jen Lee, Chinese-Chicana co-host of the AuthEthnic Podcast. We talk about Asian and Chicana identity, podcasting, and of course FOOD!!! Check out Jen's podcast AuthEthnic from this link or where ever you listen to podcasts *** In light of these murders and the recent increase in violence towards people of Asian descent, I have created a Mixed & Hella Asian fundraising t-shirt. 100% of the profits will be donated to various organizations that are doing work to stop violence in the AAPI community. ...
2021-05-191h 12The AuthEthnic PodcastThe Toxicity of Asian Dating ShowsNetflix shows Indian Matchmaking and Terrace House perpetuate misogyny, casteism, colorism and fatphobia — but we’d rather enjoy a good dating show and not think about the darker sides of Asian culture. (Our culture.) For our season finale, we invite Neha back to the show to decode caste, love jihad, and the ways in which Sima Auntie and the show’s producers perpetuate a high caste, high class, and light-skinned narrative. Jen also unpacks misogyny in Japan and the toxic role the panel plays in "Terrace House." How do these shows affect or own dating biases, and how do we int...
2021-01-0443 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastAsian Fusion Food: Born from Conflict and ColonialismWould you like a side of colonialism to go with your Asian food? Jen and Yonsoo bite into the colonial history behind some iconic Asian fusion dishes like banh mi and Korean Army Stew, which are steeped in trauma and power. Was this East meets West collaboration forced? Or born out of survival? How do white people rewrite us and our food? We also define decolonization and how we can start decolonizing our diets — just in time for Thanksgiving!
2020-11-2531 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastWhy Do Asians Vote For Trump?Why do Asian-American immigrants and first-generation Asians vote for Republicans, even though conservative agendas exclude them, harm them, and work against them? Or is it less about political identity, and more about the time period they arrived in America, as well as the colonial mindsets that have been injected into their psyche? Our guest Bill Tamayo, the District Director for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), lends his insight as a Filipino-American, an activist, and as a civil rights lawyer.
About Our Guest: Bill Tamayo was born and raised in San Francisco and has been...
2020-10-2835 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastTo All The Wasians I've Seen on TV: Why Asian Writers Push for Asian/White LoveAs Asian-Americans gain more visibility in mainstream media, we’ve noticed a few new trends: Asian protagonists often end up with white people. And Wasian (White/Asian) men are filling the (rare) role of Asian male love interest. How do these decisions from Asian writers perpetuate whiteness within our own community, and how does this affect Asian masculinity? In this episode, we critique Aziz Ansari's Master of None, Mindy Kaling's Never Have I Ever, and Jenny Han's film adaptation of To All The Boys I've Loved Before. We also talk about popular mixed actors including Charles Melton (Riverdale) and He...
2020-10-1435 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastAddressing Anti-Blackness in the Asian CommunityWe can't celebrate Asian-American identity without talking about the darker, more racist parts of our culture. In this episode, we learn about the historical and sociological constructs that have influenced the harmful stereotypes Asian-Americans have perpetuated about Black folks today. We break down the model minority myth, colorism, the LA Riots, and examples of Black and Asian solidarity.
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2020-09-2350 minThe AuthEthnic PodcastHow Can Asians Actively Support Black Lives?We invite our friends Michaela Francis and Nana Yaa Ansa to weigh in on a Black/Asian roundtable discussion: what can APIAs do to be active allies for Black folks and the Black Lives Matter movement? In this episode, we also discuss Black and Asian relations, stereotypes, and our own lived experiences of ignorance, frustration, and hope. Find us on Instagram @authethnicpodcast
2020-09-2349 min