Mixed With What?

The final episode of our AAPI Heritage Month series features multidisciplinary artist SUUVI. SUUVI shares parts of her personal story that go beyond the universal language of music and touches a deeper chord. Topics in today's discussion include:Early beginnings in musicExploring multiple passionsOvercoming the stereotypes of what it means to be Asian, Latina + an artistBeing the bridge between two disparate culturesAnd more! You can find SUUVI on social media @callmesuuvi to stay up to date on all that she is creating.Join the conversation on IG and TIK TOK @mixedwithwhatpodcast.

Return to Wisconsin in this episode of Mixed With What as host, Steph Stock interviews fellow Wisconsin Native, Ethan Lo. Ethan identifies as Hmong and African-American and together Steph and Ethan discuss:Hmong historyAAPI heritage monthHmong languageReframing the Q: “What are you?”A message for mixed kids and more!Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe, rate and leave a review! Don't forget to follow along on IG and Tik Tok @mixedwithwhatpodcast to learn more, share your stories and suggest future guests.

Amanda Butler is a Fitness Trainer, Cancer Survivor and advocate for cancer patients worldwide navigating cancer treatments and chemotherapy. In this episode Amanda discusses growing up multiracial in a small midwestern town and paving her path in new countries, new industries and new callings. This episode will make you think about:Small town beginningsShifting perspective and world views through travel The complexities of curly hairThe importance of being seenSetting boundaries in the digital spaceShifting perspective on health and fitnessAnd so much more! Amanda is a leader in the fitness industry and creator of the Cancer Baddies Community where she holds space for those undergoing treatment. Documenting her journey with cancer from the beginning Amanda has amassed a TIk Tok following and nurtured a community of cancer fighters along the way. Follow Amanda on IG and TikTok @hiamandabutler. Do you know someone who will be facing Chemotherapy? Check out Amanda's E-book “Remember When I Had Cancer?” for resources on what to expect when facing chemo and suggestions on how to navigate treatment. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HhaLU-fOAbo?si=2PeTKfW6zuQ29jU1

Join host Steph Stock and guest, Courtney Granberry in conversation about manifesting a career as a fashion model. A chance discovery as a waitress in Los Angeles, CA changed her career path, her lifestyle and her perspective on what it means to feel beautiful inside and out. You've seen her featured in some of the largest campaigns around the world, and in this interview you'll learn how Courtney balances life on the road, embraces abundance and stays grounded in gratitude. Follow Courtney G @thasupremecourt on IG and be sure to join the conversation @mixedwitwhatpodcast.Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W2EJjgrONr0Available everywhere you listen to podcasts.

International friends or intentional friends? Join host Steph Stock and her guest Anna Lorentz, who is Thai and American, by way of Japan, currently living in Portugal with her French husband. The friends discuss language learning, growing up in an international environment, living an expat lifestyle and taking their international adventures beyond a six week language immersion program in Salvador, Bahia Brazil. This episode that will be sure to inspire your next international adventure. Listen to learn more about:How travel influenced their careersThe difference of growing up mixed in Asia versus America The gift of languageNavigating family gatherings around the worldHow to be intentional about maintaining long distance friendshipsFollow @mixedwithwhatpodcast on IG, TIK TOK and YouTube

In her first solo episode, Host Steph Stock sparks conversation about the sudden rise in popularity in Country Music. Listen as Steph shares her personal connection to both genres, asks thought provoking questions about what's next for music and music festivals and shares her predictions, excitement and anxieties about the mixing of two popular music cultures.Episode Resources:Tomi Obaro 2018 Article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tomiobaro/how-beyonce-called-out-coachellas-whitenessPlaylist:A History of Country-Rap by The New York Times

Multifaceted, Multilingual, Multiracial -Guest Sheela Avve joins the Mixed With What podcast with host Steph Stock to discuss the importance of celebrating your culture and owning every aspect of who you are. Listen as Sheela talks to us about:Why having a sisterhood and strong support system is key to creatingThe best parts of owning all of who you areThe difference between creating content to share vs content to educateLife as multiracial in AsiaCelebrating your unique identity and more! Follow Sheela on IG and Tik Tok : @sheelaawe Learn Mandarin with Mando Mondaze: @mandomondazeJoin the conversation on IG: @mixedwithwhatpodcast

In this episode we dive into the realities of being a multihyphenate in every sense of the word. Nasrin Harumi is an entrepreneur, educator and ecommerce founder who left her job as a teacher and started a million dollar brand during the pandemic. Join us as we discover what it means to create outside of the box. Listen to learn more about:What it takes to be an entrepreneurWhy being mixed is so much more than a racial identityHow defining what's holding you back is really the starting pointWhen is the right time to pursue something newThe mindset required for trying new thingsShop Mixed by Nasrin at https://mixedbynasrin.com/Read Nasrin's blog at https://mixedbynasrin.com/blogs/newsFollow mixed on IG @mixed_bynasrin

Have you ever been the first? It can sometimes come with the pressure to set boundaries, set standards and create space for those to come. Todays guest, Kiara McKinney, is a lifelong pop culture junkie who started her PR career at the University of Alabama. She's also a proud member of the Delta Gamma sorority and although Kiara was the sorority's first Black member she is not the last. Listen as Kiara talks about: Growing up in her home state of TexasThe differences in southern statesHer struggles to network in a segregated city of TuscaloosaWhat it's like to claim an identity in a place that assigns one for youPop culture takesHow being mixed helps her in her PR careerFollow @mixedwithwhatpodcast and be sure to check out Kiara's podcasts below:The Spin CycleEaster Egg Hunt: A Taylor Swift podcast

Carly Q is a creative, storyteller, writer and movement director and she took a moment to talk about her experience being transracially adopted by White parents. Today she shares:The struggles of growing up in a conservative townThe desire to learn more about a culture she was born to but doesn't belong toLearning more about the intersections of identityDating while transracially adoptedFinding community in Follow on IG @mixedwithwhatpodcast

Screenwriter Kale Futterman is penning the perspectives of Black and Biracial characters in her work, including the global hit, Ginny & Georgia, available on Netflix. In addition to her impressive resume in screenwriting, working as a writer right now also means advocating for fair compensation and joining other artists on strike. Today Kale takes a break from the picket lines to discuss the future of storytelling and share what's at stake if negotiations aren't made. Listen as Kale shares:How to her own experience being a Biracial women allowed her to lend her voice to Ginny & GeorgiaHow writing helped her find her voice and hone her own perspectiveWhat she's interested in seeing on screen Why it's important to have a diverse writers room at all levelsWhat's at stake for writers of color during this timeHow to make your story your superpowerWays to support the artists currently on strikePicket Schedule and Locations: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/picket-schedule-locationsDonate to the Entertainment Community Fund: Donate HereShareable graphics for social media: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/social-media-toolkitWatch Ginny & Georgia, Episode 205: Latkes are Lit

In this inaugural episode of "Mixed With What," meet your host, Steph Stock as we delve into the specific experiences of being mixed in America. In a conversation with her parents, Steph asks thought-provoking questions to learn more about her own roots, race and identity. Through the lens of two monoracial parents responsible for raising a mixed child in the 1990s, we explore the journey of embracing duality in a society often defined by categories.Show Notes:Introduction (00:00 - 03:47): Host introduces the podcast and provides an overview of the episode's theme.The Dorms: How two kids had a kid (03:48 - 08:50): Guests discuss their personal backgrounds and meeting in Wisconsin.Keeping a secret: Telling the parents (08:50 - 14:04):Guests recall what it was like to tell their families; Discuss the realities of raising a child while in collegeRealities of interracial dating: Navigating Identity (14:05 - 18:55): The differences of dating interraciallyGoing to Green Bay: A sea of blue eyes (18:56 - 22:04): Guests share their feelings about growing up in a small town; What is learned when there is a lack of diversityCode switching: Growing Up Mixed (22:05 - 27:37): The realities of duality; Being of and othered in the same placeMilwaukee's Inner City: Lessons from the 53206 (27:40 - 29:45): Inner city living in Wisconsin; Guests share the lessons gathered in their hometownMixed: defining a generation (30:00 - 32:26): Conversations around creating a shared language to define the fastest growing demographic in AmericaExploring roots: Being Mixed throughout the generations (32:26 - 35:02): Conversations about family origins in the Jim Crow South; Guests express their thoughts on why it matters to define identityClosing (36:19 - 37:00): Thank you to listeners, guests and encouragement for listeners to leave reviews and join the conversation on Instagram at @mixedwithwhatpodcast.The first episode of "Mixed With What" offers listeners a preview of what's to come in season one of a podcast that explores multiracial identity and its impact on America. The dynamic 37-minute interview sheds light on the intricacies of navigating identity, heritage, and societal perceptions and invites listeners to ask the tough questions and listen with love. Be sure to leave a review, like and subscribe to the podcast and join the conversation on Instagram, @mixedwithwhatpodcast.

If your answer to an inquiry about your ethnic background comes with a follow-up question, this podcast is for you. Mixed With What is a podcast that goes beyond the binary of Black and White, to have conversations in color with guests who require more than a single check box to report their racial identity. Each week host Steph Stock, holds a mirror up to the future faces of America and reflects on what it means to be mixed in a country that's mixed up about its race relations. From interracial couples, to multiracial individuals, with influential voices, and inspiring stories, Mixed with What ultimately asks the question, what future will America face when the future face of America represents a history that is neither separate nor equal? Whether you identify as mixed or simply want to contribute to a more welcoming space for mixed people, join in this conversation about race, identity, and belonging as we dive deep into the question: Mixed With What?Hit the subscribe button and tune in every Wednesday to join the conversation.Get in Touch:InstagramWebsite