MIXED THEORY

✨TRIGGER WARNING✨ Lola Osunkoya (MA, LPCC) joins Amber Phoenix on Mixed Theory to go deeper in a discussion surrounding mental dis-ease. Lola is the founder and operator of her Therapy Practice, Neither/Both LLC. She has expansive knowledge and experience working with each dis-ease listed in the title of this episode. Join in to learn more about diagnosis, the framework that involves it, and healing. Lola Osunkoya www.neitherboth.com IG: @neitherboth

As the world still turns and media sometimes points us in the direction of fear, despair, and anxiety never fold. Transmute that energy by finding ways to grow and/or contribute to others. It is within those acts that we find the most pleasure. ✨ Still wondering how? Just ask; send an email, dm, or comment.

March Check-in! Short, sweet, and worth researching.

Meghan Joy came to the platform thoughtfully and with heart. She spoke about her business, her online presence, her inter-racial marriage, and how together, she and her husband approach raising their six multiracial children. It's honest, and it's filled with gems. Come on in and listen with us... ✨ Meghan Joy can be found at: @meghanjoytoday on IG and on her website: meghanjoyyancy.com

A peace offering... I didn't mean to ghost, so let me share some poetic vibes with you to make up for a lost time! I've been writing to process feelings and express my mixedness. ✨ Next week we will follow suit with our plans from two weeks ago and introduce a wonderful JOYful episode that talks about interracial marriage and children!

A quick check in to empower your focus! And to announce that we have a special guest gracing our platform to discuss a bit about how she is navigating her interracial marriage and the upbringing of their six exceptional children. Tune in next week for the full episode!

Come, sit with the expression of a mixed-race man who tells his story not just through dialogue, but photographs, as well. Meet Chris Holden, a Minneapolis photographer and snowboarding coach. Hear his story and take in the messages. There is a lot to absorb in this episode. Chris' work can be viewed at: www.holdenphotos.com Chris' Instagram Handle: @holdenphotos

That short and sweet check-in, along with after thoughts from last episode, Colorism Healing.

Join Dr. Sarah Webb (director and founder of Colorism Healing) and Amber Phoenix as they explore the hard truths of colorism from different spectrum ends. It's intense, it's raw, it's rugged, and it's beautiful. Dive in and observe the lead of two women who try to (not only bring themselves on a healing journey together), but their communities as well. Find Dr. Sarah L. Webb at: colorismhealing.com @colorismhealing on the Instagram

You are here. I am here. We are here. Hey 2021, is that you?!

Psychotherapist April Harter, of Narcissism Recovery Center, came onto the platform to share her passion and practices. Please settle in and take notes, as she explains in great detail why her work in the field of narcissism recovery is important. You'll hear her explanation as to why she recognizes racism as a mental illness and how to begin to heal childhood trauma and attachment disorders. You can find April Harter at www.narcissismrecoverycenter.com and on IG @narcissismrecoverycenter

What does that statement mean? Listen in as the host gives her a description of the term and elaborates on why it is essential. Have feedback? Got a question? Want Amber Phoenix to explore a topic that is heavy on your heart? Reach out at www.mxdtheory.com or at Instagram @mixed_theory

Dr. Jenn of www.drjennpsych.com came and blessed Mixed Theory with her wisdom and presence. Come and check out the vibe of this teen whisperer and parent coach! She's compassionate and joyful as she speaks about her experience with being mixed, working with the mixed-race population, and working to heal the next generation. If you're a parent of a teen, grab a seat and get comfortable! Dr. Jenn's Contact Info: @drjennpsych www.drjennpsych.com

Parenting power? Parenting and your power? One thing is consistent here, p a r e n t i n g. Perhaps you have children or are thinking about it; here is something short and sweet for your ears. Stay in your power; you are worthy and needed. ✨

Our guest is the proud founder of The Mixed Identity. She resides over in the UK and gives us an introduction to what it was for her as a mixed-race/multiracial being growing up in England. She often expresses herself, her identity, and her love for the culture via her blog. Check her out! www.mixed-identity.co.uk IG: @the.mixed.identity

November 3rd, 2020, ya'll... and what a year so far! ✨

*Trigger Warning* Donna, author and district attorney spokeswoman, holds no punches as she recalls her childhood and the times of today. Be prepared for her honesty, her courage, and her truth.

Carol, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares a story that ignited her career path. She wanted to be a resource and provide tools for those in need of guidance, all while being aware that she is still on a path of self-discovery and healing, too. Being that she's put in both clinical and personal work, she's equipped with a wealth of experience and tools to help lead others to their truth. ✨ Healing is always in the air here... join us!

Explore centered thoughts around Brandon's hopes when it comes to raising his bi-racial daughter. There is honesty, balance, and a heartwarming vantage point to yield during this discussion. Come on in and get comfortable.

Giving you something quick and (some say) complex. What's the mission? To keep LIVING vs existing.

Listen in as Keiara, a mixed woman repping the east coast, defines what it means not to be black and not to be white. Soak in this conversation and listen to a new perspective on black and white mixedness and how to own your mixture as a part of YOUR identity. You can find Keiara managing the non-profit she founded, ID Mixed, @idmixed on Instagram. Or check out the website, www.idmixed.org. And, she's a children's author! You can check out Daisy the Daydreamer at daisythedaydreamer.com. Show this beautiful spirit love by purchasing the book or following her on your social platforms.

Melanie Walby is the design director at Pollen Midwest, which is a media arts organization. Over at Pollen, they are all about sharing the collective story to uplift humanity. They could not have chosen a better person to have leading their design team. This beautifully Mixed Black Woman is all about impact and inclusivity. You all, check her out on Insta, or at Melaniewalby.com. Her design style is out of this world, and her mission speaks through her art! Yet, her heart is even bigger and better! How can that be possible? I'm not sure, but come and see for yourself! Join us as we discuss her upbringing, her design background, her personal history, and her insight. Be prepared for a heartwarming exchange that is full of hope. And when you’re done checking out Melanie’s website, head over to pollenmidwest.org and subscribe to their newsletter! Have feedback for Amber Phoenix, or wish to connect? Visit www.mxdtheory.com. Hit the contact page, or the Instagram link for a quicker response!

She's traveled 48 countries and counting, is from LA, lives in Singapore, and is set to retire in her forties! Explore this conversation with Maya as she walks us through her refreshing view of living an expat life, interracial marriage, and grounding a multicultural child through literacy, travel, history, and self-awareness. You may even pick up inspiration on how to live a life you've only once imagined! Check her out on Insta @mayatheexplorer

Update on changes. Next week meets Singapore and inspiration. For now, check-in with you. How are you feeling? What can you do to manage your emotions? Check out this short episode for ideas and reach out to Amber Phoenix to answer questions she has posed at: www.mxdtheory.com Resources Discussed: Tracy McMillan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3fIZuW9P_M&vl=ko The Alchemist https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NMTZQMXBGRL4&dchild=1&keywords=paulo+coelho+books&qid=1597780888&sprefix=paulo+%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1

Who is forgiveness for, and why so much pressure surrounding it? Does it even make sense? Is it doable? Explore the topic of forgiveness with Amber Phoenix as we explore what it means and ways to hack the system. Check out the worksheet of the late Colin Tipping from his book, The Radical Forgiveness. https://www.radicalforgiveness.com/pdf/RFWorksheetMarch.pdf Put in the work. Expect results. ✨

Michele Rae, the founder of Center Within, talks her practice, interracial marriage, raising biracial children, parenting our youth, and living an empowered life! Give ear to a conversation with a spiritual director who is witty, thoughtful, and fully invested in integrative health and wellbeing! Contact Michele Rae at: michele@centerwithin.com Learn more about Michele Rae and the Center Within at: www.centerwithin.com

As minority mental health awareness month comes to a close, reflections of identity have been heavily present in the past few weeks. Listen in to discover, unravel, and indulge in thoughts of how to own your identity and become a better you. Small steps can lead to big changes✨

Join us as Mixed Theory speaks truth with The Mixed Bloom Room founder, Sarah Lotus Garrett, on owning identity, growing up in silence surrounding mixture, finding connection through music, and helping others raise children to escape a childhood that is void of a community that serves mixed race identity. Probe discussions surrounding the human experience, decolonization, patriarchy, and love. Many topics were touched, while connections were established. Also, learn more on what a coach can do for you. Find Sara Lotus at https://mixedbloomroom.com and follow her on Insta at @mixedbloomroom Like always, take what you need, and leave what you don't. Mixed Theory is SO grateful to see you here. Now, let's get it!

Keno Evol is a poet, educator, and scholar of insurgent possibilities based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Black Table Arts home to the Because Black Life Conference taking place annually at Universities across Minnesota. He is editor of A Garden Of Black Joy: Global Poetry From The Edges of Liberation And Living. At his core, he is a facilitator of empathy and imagination. His work hones in on the literary arts and the black radical tradition as a curriculum for the future. Evol won First Place in the 2017 Sonia Sanchez-Langston Hughes Poetry Contest. Evol has received the Verve Grant, the Beyond the Pure fellowship, The Emerging Writers Grant, and The Spoken Word Immersion Fellowship for his work. Please review Keno's website for more information: www.blacktablearts.com

Lola Osunkoya is a licensed professional clinical counselor, she joined us on Mixed Theory to discuss her own experience with being mixed-race and her passion that lead her to become a therapist. Join us as she talks mixed-race experience, managing mental health, and an eye-opening experience across seas while visiting her Nigerian family. Visit Lola's blog, or consider booking a session with her at, www.neitherboth.com You can also follow her on IG @neitherboth.

Kasidy is a long time lifestyle and faith blogger, professional in the art of dance, and now an author! Tune in to hear laughter, a story that is infused with interracial dating turned marriage, how to bond with your partner, and thoughts of raising a healthy bi-racial child. You can find Kasidy's work at www.cityandhill.com. You can also purchase her book on Amazon. The title is listed below! Quarter Life: Insights on Living Out God's Best Through the Crisis and Complexities of Adulting

Minneapolis stands up with major organizations and venues pulling funding from the MPD, demanding the demilitarization of their task force(s). All while people across the globe still process feelings surrounding current events... Let's see if MPLS can pull off what Camden, NJ has, and if so, is it effective? Reference: https://www.startribune.com/park-board-votes-unanimously-to-end-working-with-police-in-minneapolis/570982312/

Showing up with heavy hearts, Acknowledging injustice, Doing our part. You are valuable, I hope you know, It takes all of us to run this show, We dream of change; Let It Be So... -A.Phoenix

Lisa was in utero when her mother was stripped away from the love of her life, the father of her child, and the only husband she would know. Her grandparents sent her mother to a school for young pregnant women in the late 1960's when they found out she was carrying her Black boyfriend's child. Lisa's paternal grandmother then rescued Lisa's mother from the boarding school, and later hosted the wedding of both her son and Lisa's mother, in her living room. It was 1969. Listen in as Lisa serves perspective on interracial dating in the sixties and growing up as a mixed-race, black woman in that era...

Stan is an educator by training, who later became a contracted consultant for many schools in various districts before retiring. Listen in as he talks about education systems, passion, and his truths of connection and life missions. Learn about self-acceptance through the journey of sobriety as Stan walks us through what 70 + years of life has taught him.

Jayden, a budding software engineer, shares what it is to be Queer, vegan, and a multiracial/black woman. Share space for the unearthing of a soul determined to rid assumptions (of herself and others) and break open vulnerabilities. Listen as she dissects her truth on Mixed Theory...

Korina is an employee of the University of Minnesota's research and training center. Her work is primarily focused around direct outreach with efforts to bridge gaps amongst counties, tribes, and community members. She also administers the training and professional development of future social workers. Korina beautifully describes her identity rooted in her Native ancestry. She openly processes significant memories and sheds light on healing. She provides deep insight into what a sound approach to identity can yield for our sense of self.

Explore this tough conversation with Amber Phoenix as she talks about how Mixed Theory came about. Identifying can be tricky. Brace yourself for a real conversation that is both eye-opening and complex. Range over what vulnerability looks like through the lens of someone new and from someone who is not you.

Jeremy performs magic over at the ACLU as a communications advocate and community outreach director. When he isn't parenting and living the domesticated life with his wife, his newest hobby entails mountains and snowboarding. Step into the zone as we talk about, travel, marriage, and interracial unions. View more about Mixed Theory at www.mxdtheory.com. We look forward to your visit!

Chet is a local videographer and producer. He owns a clothing line that heavily represents his Cambodian ancestry. Today he speaks about mixing cultures of the Asian diaspora in the name of love. Listen as we discuss matters of the heart and the grey area, which is his truth. Is there a word that you have trouble pronouncing? Mine is Vietnamese. I caution my listeners and apologize profusely, as I struggled to annunciate the word properly. I have a deep appreciation for the culture and people. I want to be the first to point out, that I recognize the error. I will continue to work to become better at my craft, and articulation. Thank you for your patience and understanding as Mixed Theory continues to build its platform. To Chet, you're amazing and thank you for your help and share! To the audience, we all have much to learn about one another, so come in and let's do it together! Let's get it! View more about Mixed Theory at www.mxdtheory.com. We look forward to your visit!

Anna is a corporate recruiter for a big name company, as well as a proud business owner of a successful tanning business and travel business. Come in and zone with us as we talk about mixed-race, identifying with culture, and pain associated with finding your place in a world that wants to put you in a box. View more about Mixed Theory at www.mxdtheory.com. We look forward to your visit!