Colombian Influence

We're Back! It is International Podcast Day and what better way to celebrate than a comeback episode with your favorite Colombian adoptees? There have been so many curveballs thrown at us the last few months that have prevented us from producing Colombian Influence consistently, and we are here to share some of those big life events! We have big plans coming up and we can't wait to bring you more content to finish off 2022 and start 2023 off strong! Thank you to all of our supporters through these crazy times, and we can't wait for what the future holds for us. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Today we talk to Mike about his experience to becoming a US Citizen much later in life than typical adoptees. Unbeknownst to him, he lived most of his life as an illegal alien in the States. Through some typical processes in life, he found out that he was not a legal citizen and his citizenship was never processed. His journey is unlike any we have heard before, and we didn't realize how common this issue actually is. Mike has gone through so much with lawyers, the possibility of being deported, and the emotional trauma of his adoption being brought back to the surface. Since we have known Mike, we have seen the emotional process he has been through, as well how long the process to become a citizen has taken. Luckily, as of April 28, 2022, Mike is a legal citizen of the United States! Thank you all for your support and for listening! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 16 of The Primal Wound: Honor Thy Children, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 16, the final chapter, wraps up the entire book of putting the child's needs first. The Primal Wound gives details for all parts of the triad to understand how complex adoption is. The adoptee's journey is lifelong, and each story is completely different. Continue to listen and learn from us as we stay vulnerable to speak our truths. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 15 of The Primal Wound: Further Implications of the Primal Wound, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 15 sparks the conversation surrounding difficult choices regarding adoption and abortion. "Women who have had abortions and have also given up a child for adoption will most often say that adoption was the more difficult of the two for them to deal with." Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 14 of The Primal Wound: Empowering Ourselves, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 14 sparks the conversation surrounding the importance of healing and taking back your power. This chapter reminds us of coming out of the fog, a term many adoptees are familiar with. "If you are angry at your birth mother for abandoning you, why do you keep abandoning, yourself?" We all have a purpose in life, never forget you are worthy! Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 13 of The Primal Wound: The Reunion Process, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 13 sparks the conversation surrounding the fear and emotions of the reunion process. Reunions can be a vital part of the healing process for all sides of the adoption triad. The process takes time, patience, understanding, and support. "Reunions are very emotional." Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 12 of The Primal Wound: Reunions as a Means of Healing the Adoption Triad, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 12 sparks the conversation surrounding the healing of the adoption triad. "The adoptee is often caught in the middle and feels guilty for everything that is happening" Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 11 of The Primal Wound: Adopting Older Children, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 11 sparks the conversation surrounding the differences older adoptees have to face. We both connected to the section "Fear of Connection" To us, trust is based on facts, logic, and following patterns– not faith. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

We are so excited to be in our third season! Hard to believe how far we've come. This Bonus episode gives a fun wrap on the first two seasons and what we're hoping for the third. We can't wait to dive into our culture, feature our adventures on our platforms, and talk about the benefits we've experienced talking about our adoption journey over the past two years. Thank you to all of our listeners, supporters, family and friends-- we could not have come this far without you. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Welcome to season 3, with Colombian Influence! This season we will be focusing more on our personal journeys through adoption. In this interview, we spoke with Erika's adoptive brother Dylan. He is a biological child/son of Erika's adoptive parents, which is common dynamic adoptees face. This is a new perspective we were fascinated to dive deeper into. We were both surprised by the parallels in conversation when outsiders inquire about adoption. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes This was an extremely valuable conversation for us to share with Darwin. We talked about dynamics growing up as Colombians in white households, feeling "enough" to be Colombian, what that even means, and how relationships with our first and second families ebb and flow. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Today's conversation is with Amanda McKinstry-- the voice, creator, and adoptee advocate for Black Girl White Family. She has not only had her own journey and struggles as a transracial adoptee, but has been putting in the work to create a business to help families like hers to create a better experience for transracial adoptees. As we always say: the adoption process does not end for the adoptee when they enter their second family. This is only the beginning. Be sure to check her out on instagram! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 10 of The Primal Wound: The New Family, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 10 sparks the conversation surrounding the stages adoptees go through in life and all the different aspects that come along with that. Adoptive parents play a big role in allowing the adoptee to feel comfortable and supported. This section gave a good outline for adoptive parents or hopeful adoptive parents, on how they can best support us during the different stages of our lives. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Today we are joined by Mariela Andersen, a fellow Colombian adoptee. She has been in reunion with her bio family since the age of 22. During this process, she kept a journal, which later she published into a book titled "Home Sweet Casa." Since then, she has gone to visit family in Colombia many times, and over the course of 9 years, her relationships have evolved. We discuss boundaries with bio family, how reunion can help you discover yourself, and the overall journey of how being an adoptee effects your whole life. You can find Mariela's memoir on our Bookshop.org profile in the "Authors We Know and Love" list: https://bookshop.org/shop/colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 9 of The Primal Wound: In the Best Interest of the Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 9 sparks the conversation surrounding the adoptive parents and birth mothers. "Too often we try to do what the adoptive parents, birth parents, social workers, or attorneys want, without even considering the psychological impact those ideas or action will have on the child." Listen as we go into detail on what this meant for us as an adoptee. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 8 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 8 sparks the conversation surrounding mental health issues for adoptees, and common issues adoptees may feel. Often these mental health challenges lead to identity issues, which we also touch on in this discussion. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 7 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 7 discusses the ways in which the primal wound can have an effect on an adoptee's ability to function in relationships. Based on these feelings adoptees feel so intensely, it can add general intensity to these relationships. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Kate and her sister are both adoptees and September 2nd is an incredibly important day to their family, as she and her sister share it as their Arrival Day, just a few years apart. We discuss the family dynamics, growing up feeling different as an Indian adoptee in a predominantly white town, and how it can feel to be the punchline. Thank you to Kate for another incredible discussion that allows us to share the adoptee experience. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes In this incredible conversation with Daria Rottenberk, an I'm Adopted Ambassador, we discuss her journey to America, life in Russia, and her recent decision to make a trip home. There are so many important elements to adoptees, and we are able to touch on so many in this interview. Daria's story will soon be featured on a television series, "Reunited," which we will promote when it is aired. After that, we will continue our Part 2 with Daria and discuss what happened on the show during her trip back to her home land. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 6 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 6 discusses the traumas experienced by adoptees, and how this trauma of being abandoned by their first (biological) mother can negatively affect their trust in their second (adoptive) mother. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 5 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 5 discusses the traumas experienced by adoptees, and how this trauma of being abandoned by their first (biological) mother can negatively affect their trust in their second (adoptive) mother. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes In tribute to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are joined by Brad Rutter for our interview today. Brad is an Asian-American, Korean, transracial adoptee who was raised in Wisconsin. His exploration of Korean culture both independently and with the help of his parents and adopted siblings has helped his identity as an Asian-American become stronger over the course of his life. Join us while we discuss the importance of immersion into culture, and the positive effects this can have for transracial adoptees. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 4 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Today's discussion is all about grief, and the unacknowledged need to grieve the loss of a First Mother when one is adopted as an infant. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Welcome Maria & Megan to Colombian Influence! We had such an amazing conversation with these women, and talked through a verbal Venn diagram comparing and contrasting our experiences growing up as four Latina adoptees in very different cities and states. Maria & Megan have done so much creating a comfortable, safe space for Adoptees of South + Extended Americas to discuss issues for adoptees, and talk openly about one's journey through adoption.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 3 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Today's discussion is all about the break in the continuum of bonding, developmental theories in ego development, and...a plate theory?! Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page!

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 2 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Today's discussion is all about the missing bond, birth mother fantasies, and the confusion between love & abandonment. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 1 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Today we discuss birthdays, how adoptees should learn they are adopted, the awareness of infants, and making sure adoption isn't a secret in the family. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Today we discuss Kate's experience adopting her two sons from Haiti. This summer, after the murder of George Floyd, she took her kids to see the memorial and decided right then and there that her Black sons needed to grow up in a community that wasn't completely whitewashed. Before we even spoke, Kate informed us that she wanted to discuss her feelings of guilt surrounding how she went about adoption, and how these issues are being silenced. "These are orphans of poverty." The Savior Complex is a toxic element that can harm adoptees, and we find it incredibly important to shed a light on this topic. Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Mariah's story of being a transracial adoptee growing up in suburban Minnesota is so extraordinary. Her family is an extremely unique puzzle that has come together as a multi-racial family with faith, love, and immense strength. Mariah's confidence was nurtured by her parents' decision to pull her out of public school when they found out she was being treated differently because of her race. Thank you for joining Colombian Influence in an incredibly important discussion about how racism affects adoptees. Black Lives Matter. Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to Mary & Steven, Resa's parents! This interview has been in the works since Colombian Influence started, and we are so excited to finally hear about Resa's journey from Colombia to Minnesota. Mary & Steven talk about their decision to adopt, how they chose Colombia, the trip to meet and adopt Resa, and the importance of incorporating adoption into the conversation as she grew up. For more content from Colombian Influence, please consider donating here: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Welcome to Sally & Lowell, Erika's parents! This interview has been in the works since Colombian Influence started, and we are so excited to finally hear about Erika's journey from Colombia to Minnesota. Sally & Lowell talk about their decision to adopt, how they chose Colombia, the trip to meet and adopt Erika, and the importance of incorporating adoption into the conversation as she grew up. Next episode will feature Resa's parents, and we're excited to share the difference with their experience as adoptive parents. For more content from Colombian Influence, please consider donating here: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

There is so much that goes on in an adoptee's head from infancy to childhood to adulthood. How are the initial traumas hardwired into an adoptee? What kinds of effects will this have growing up? Erika and Resa both have experienced this and its' effects on their mental health, and today, Krista Nelson, from Family Circle Counseling in St Paul, will help us find the reasons why, ways to cope, and guide us through methods to removing the stigma. Adoption is not a diagnosis. Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.

Episode Notes Season two, episode one. 2020 has been quite a year for us, as well as so many. But today we focus on our accomplishments thus far, discuss what we've been up to the past few months, new things coming tomorrow, November 22nd, AND what we have in store for 2021! Thank you to your continued support of Colombian Influence. We couldn't have done it without you! Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We're BACK!! It's been a minute, but we're not done educating the world on all that adoptees go through. Today's episode we will be discussing "Coming out of the Fog." This is a common phenomenon adoptees go through when discovering their identity at some point in their life. It's an incredibly valuable moment for adoptees, and we believe that this time comes in a variety of times and ways. We will be referring to the book "Primal Wound" which is commonly described as the Adoptee Bible. (This is definitely a must-read for any other adoptees, it's been incredibly beneficial!) Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week we are welcoming Eric to the conversation, and will discuss his ties to adoption and how they correlate to The Family Resemblance Project: a photo series he recently completed, both published online as well as in a book. Eric talks all about identity, as well as his search for his roots. You can find Eric's photography business here: https://ericmuellerphotography.com/ And the Family Resemblance Project here: https://familyresemblanceproject.com/ Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We are so thrilled and starstruck to be joined by Caren, Dustin, and Mackenzie for this interview. They have been featured on Upworthy, Washington Post, and The Kelly Clarkson Show-- to name a few! This is our first adoptive couple we've had a chance to interview, and it was such an honor to do so with them just a few days before Mackenzie's adoption was finalized on June 8th, 2020. Today we discussed their journey with finding adoption, the story that made their story famous, Resa & Erika's point of view as adoptees, and any hopes/concerns/thoughts for the future as Mackenzie grows up. This episode is dedicated to Mackenzie, and we truly hope to be a constant support for her growing up as she navigates every aspect of being an adoptee. Dustin & Caren, we will be here every step of the way. Thank you so much for letting us into your lives. Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We are so thrilled and starstruck to be joined by Caren, Dustin, and Mackenzie for this interview. They have been featured on Upworthy, Washington Post, and The Kelly Clarkson Show-- to name a few! This is our first adoptive couple we've had a chance to interview, and it was such an honor to do so with them just a few days before Mackenzie's adoption was finalized on June 8th, 2020. Today we discussed their journey with finding adoption, the story that made their story famous, Resa & Erika's point of view as adoptees, and any hopes/concerns/thoughts for the future as Mackenzie grows up. This episode is dedicated to Mackenzie, and we truly hope to be a constant support for her growing up as she navigates every aspect of being an adoptee. Dustin & Caren, we will be here every step of the way. Thank you so much for letting us into your lives. Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

A continuation from our last episode, we talk to Ellie's husband, Will, about his more traditional adoption. Will talks about his upbringing in Wisconsin, and navigating the relationships through an open adoption. Will & Ellie also talk about their relationship and how both being adoptees has impacted the relationship. Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We had such a great time talking with our friend Ellie. She was one of our coworkers that made us a department where adoptees were no longer the severe minority! (A small victory for us.) Ellie's story began in the south, and she has made her way up to Minnesota. Her story is very non-traditional, and we learned about how her family evolved through hardship and she was adopted through what initially was called "a managing conservatorship." Next week we talk to her husband about his traditional adoption, and what that's meant for their relationship.Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceFind out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Thank you to everyone who has been our audience since day one. Today we are so thrilled to announce that we have been the first chosen recipients of the Atomic Grants with Passion Collective and Keystone Group International. We can't wait to move forward with all of our hopes and dreams we have for this project. If you're female-identifying, and looking for some additional help with a passion project, this women-run organization is awarding more Atomic Grants over the next year! This is an amazing opportunity, and we are feeling SO lucky to be part of their Passion-based network. Check them out here: https://www.passioncollective.co Link to the grants here: https://www.passioncollective.co/atomic-grants Special thank you to Keystone Group International: https://www.keystonegroupintl.com/Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceFind out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The term "born and raised" might not be commonly used among adoptees, but in Kristen's case, she is a born & raised Minnesotan! Her story starts with a common Minnesota pastime-- fishing! Kristen's adoption story will provide hope for anyone considering finding their roots.Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceFind out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We still cannot believe everything we heard from Jenn! She has lived through such a saga with both her adoptive & biological relatives. Everything she has been through and overcome is so inspirational to us, and we cannot thank her enough for sharing her story as a fellow adoptee.Be sure to check out https://www.emdria.org/? for a great resource on EMDR therapy.Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceFind out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Jenn was adopted through Catholic Charities, bio and adoptive family rooted in Minnesota. Her biological and adoptive families lived alarmingly close in proximity. She began the search for her biological parents when she was 19, and was eventually successful. There were a lot of surprises along the way, but Jenn has done so much to help her feel at peace with where she came from.Be sure to return back next week for Part 2!Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceFind out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Today we discuss intrafamily adoption with our friend & coworker, Alese. She was born in Texas, and relocated to Minnesota 20+ years ago with her parents. We talk about the relationships between bio and adoptive parents, siblings, and being in a mixed-race family.Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceFind out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Adoptees have very different feelings about birthdays, and with Erika & Resa you will see two very different opposing views! Don't forget to send questions and tell your friends!Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, we talk about long toes and monkey skills, our European and Latin roots, and our personal and genetic taste towards cilantro.Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Be advised: These conversations are purely based on the thoughts and feelings of the hosts, not generalized information and may not correlate with personal beliefs.Support Colombian Influence by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influenceThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.