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Nicole interviews Sonia Smith-Kang, founder of Mixed-Up Clothing, about her journey from nurse to fashion disruptor. Inspired by her multicultural family, Sonia created a brand that celebrates diversity and showcases vibrant global cultures through children's clothing. Tune in for an inspiring story of creativity, inclusion, and representation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youhavetowearsomething/support
Latino Americans' purchasing power hit $3.4 trillion in 2021, according to a report from the Latino Donor Collaborative, and is expected to account for over one-third of growth in apparel spending in the next five years, according to the 2021 Claritas Hispanic Market Report. With Nielsen noting that women are largely in control of household spending in this demographic, designers and retailers are working to make their sectors more inclusive to Latinas as consumers. But it's a tough hill to climb given they remain underrepresented in leadership roles in both fashion and retail, with Women's Wear Daily calling out our guest, Sandra Campos, as one of the only Latina CEOs in global fashion during her tenure at Diane von Furstenberg.On this episode, we hear from Sonia Smith Kang, an AfroLatina mother who left a career in nursing to start the multicultural children's clothing line, Mixed Up Clothing, after struggling to find representative clothing for her own kids. Then, Carla speaks to Sandra Campos, a leading Latina voice in retail and the co-founder of Latina Disrupters, an annual networking event for entrepreneurs. They discuss the need to empower Latinas working in retail and fashion so they can take on leadership positions in the space, as well as how US retailers can better serve the rapidly growing Latino population.https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/inclusive-innovation-and-opportunity Disclaimer textThe guest speakers are neither employees nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. (“Morgan Stanley”). The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and figures contained herein has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information or data contained in this podcast. This podcast does not provide individually tailored investment advice and is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.© 2024 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Members SIPC.
This episode of "Transforming the World through Reflections" features the founder of Mixed Up Clothing, Sonia Smith-Kang, for a deep dive into honoring our cultural narratives in our life's work, parenting, and communities. Ms. Smith-Kang's insights about the possibilities noticed in herself and our communities, through the pandemic experience, speak to the power of maximizing our gifts in service of others and our own growth. Ms. Smith-Kang is also the co-founder of Culturas, and Vice President, Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC). #transformingtheworldthroughreflections #diversityandinclusion #culturalnarratives #artivism
This week, I am jumping off hiatus to bring you a special episode with my friend and fellow Mixed-Auntie, Sonia Smith Kang of Mixed-up Clothing. On April 1, 2022, Sonia's Mixed Up Clothing company launched a special line at Macy's... yes MACY'S!!! Mixed Up Clothing is more than creating gorgeous multicultural children's apparel. We're dedicated to sharing the vibrant cultures of the world and creating a space where multiculturalism is highlighted and diversity is celebrated. Please listen in as we catch back up with Sonia since her original episode in 2018, "Each One, Teach One" as well as her launch for Mixed Up Clothing at Macy's. https://www.macys.com/shop/featured/mixed-up-clothing* * *You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed* * *Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - https://www.dbtheone.com/* * *Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or send me an email at Sharmane@militantlymixed.com.* * *Militantly Mixed is a fan-sponsored podcast, if you are enjoying the show please consider sponsoring us on Patreon, Paypal, & Cash.App today! Thank you.This is a ManeHustle Media Podcast.Turn your side hustle into your ManeHustle.
In this very first episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer checks in Sonia Smith-Kang, the founder and designer of a children's wear line, Mixed Up Clothing, which celebrates and highlights multiculturalism. This is something Sonia knows a lot about firsthand. Sonia grew up in a multicultural, multiracial, and multilingual household, and she's raising a family with the same background. Sonia explains why she started her company and how her childhood and her current family has shaped her understanding of the world. She also talked about her approach to raising her children – and gets candid about some of the tough but important conversations she's had to have about multiculturalism with everyone from investors to teachers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Designer, Activist & Influencer Sonia Smith-Kang chats with us about her multicultural family and her transition from critical care nurse to fashion designer. As an advocate for multiculturalism, a multicultural mother, speaker and entrepreneur, Sonia has become a leading voice for the multicultural community . Combining her passion and skills, Sonia sprung in to action to create CDC compliant masks during the mask shortage, donating hundreds of masks to hospitals, and the underserved. https://www.mixedupclothing.com/ (Mixedupclothing) @mixedupclothing https://www.facebook.com/multiculticorner/ (Multiculti Corner) @multiculticorner Introduction 1:30 Sonia talks about being multi-racial, multicultural and trying to find herself in the world. Culture, race, inclusion and diversity is who Sonia is, 3:35 Racism is a health issue. This isn't a black vs white, it's everyone vs. racism 4:15 BLM and how we can create change. Tapping in to people's hearts and the humanity of it all. Systemically, what changes are big businesses making and how we can keep them accountable. Performance activism. 9:00 Mixed Up Clothing and how it was created and Sonia's inspiration. Living an intentional life. Culture proofing the house. 13:00 Mixed Up Masks. Sonia's philanthropy, giving back through donating masks to hospitals and people in need. 15:39 Business model in a pandemic and how Sonia has been able to continue to support her team members while giving back 19:30 BLM movement and what is it that you can do to continue talking about it and supporting. Talk about how the BLM movement has affected her business opportunities. Advice for black and brown creators and business owners. The importance of ownership and it leading to generational wealth 26:06 We turn the conversation to kids and and parenting. Having conversations early on, talking about the issues, the history and current affairs. Talk to your children early and often. 31:25 I AM, mom, a maker, creative, love. YOU ARE entrepreneur, innovator, impactful --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)
We spoke with Sonia Kang, founder and owner of Mixed Up Clothing, a fashion company highlighting multiracial families and experiences. An African American and Mexican woman, Sonia shares her candid advice about navigating her 15 year marriage to her Korean husband, including the good and the complex. We also dive into her company, Mixed Up Clothing, and how she’s been able to leverage fashion to empower the multiracial community and conversations with family and friends during this racial reckoning. Tune in for some words of wisdom and affirmations that all multiracial people need to hear. Check out Mixed Up Clothing (they’re making masks too!) Words of wisdom from Sonia
On episode 30 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, meet serial entrepreneur and activist, Sonia Smith-Kang. Sonia is a multicultural advocate who draws from her rich cultural heritage as an Afro-Latina and proud military brat born in Puerto Rico and stationed on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu. She has dedicated her life to amplifying the voices of the underrepresented and is the founder and designer of Mixed-Up Clothing, co-founder of Culturas, MulticultiCorner and Mixed Heritage Day. A thought leader, community activist and expert in diversity, Sonia also serves as president of Multiracial Americans of Southern California. A graduate of the University of San Francisco, Sonia is a registered nurse based in Los Angeles where she lives with her Korean-American husband and four multicultural, multiracial and multilingual children. On this episode, Sonia shares how she grew up proud of, and comfortable with, her African-American and Mexican-American heritage, but still found herself struggling with her Mixed-Race identity until she was an adult. She also talks about marrying her Korean-American husband and the challenges they faced with their union and raising their children. From focusing on the family, our conversation turns to all of the entrepreneurial activities Sonia has engaged in to continuously amplify the voices of the Mixed-Race community. We begin with her unique children's clothing line, Mixed-Up Clothing, and move on to her recent venture, Culturas, a website that brings together all of her multicultural services and products. It's a wonderful conversation that hopefully will inspire people to boldly live their own multicultural lives, and find ways to combine their passions with their purpose – and maybe even profits! For complete show notes and more Meltinngpot content, visit: MyAmericanMeltingpot.com.
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In 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?”
Listen in while Sharmane aka Mixed Girl Mane chats with creator and awesome Mixed-Race businesswoman of Mixed Up Clothing, Sonia Smith-Kang. We chat about taking risks to live your best Mixed-Ass life! You can find everything Sonia Smith-Kang is involved in below... Mixed Up Clothing MultiCulti Corner Mixed Heritage Day * * * Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - https://www.dbtheone.com/ * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook * * * Militantly Mixed is a fan sponsored podcast, if you are enjoying the show please consider sponsoring us on Patreon or Paypal today! Thank you. This is a ManeHustle Media Podcast. Turn your side hustle into your ManeHustle.
Listen in while Sharmane aka Mixed Girl Mane chats with creator and awesome Mixed-Race businesswoman of Mixed Up Clothing, Sonia Smith-Kang. We chat about taking risks to live your best Mixed-Ass life! You can find everything Sonia Smith-Kang is involved in below... Mixed Up Clothing MultiCulti Corner Mixed Heritage Day * * * Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - https://www.dbtheone.com/ * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook * * * Militantly Mixed is a fan sponsored podcast, if you are enjoying the show please consider sponsoring us on Patreon or Paypal today! Thank you. This is a ManeHustle Media Podcast. Turn your side hustle into your ManeHustle.
Ep. 74: Sonia Smith-Kang is a social entrepreneur. She is designer and founder of Mixed Up Clothing, a culturally inspired children’s fashion brand that celebrates diversity and inclusion featured on NBC’s Today show, The Real, Fab Life and Latina Magazine. Sonia is a multiracial/multicultural activist and expert contributor at NPR, The Huffington Post, The Mixed Up Blog and Modern Mom Magazine. She is co-founder of MultiCulti Corner, a multifaceted group dedicated to sharing and learning about different cultures. Sonia serves on several boards including Vice President of Multiracial Americans of Southern California (MASC). A multiracial woman who is now the mother of her own multiracial family, she prides herself on raising her children as global citizens, who speak English, Spanish and Korean. For more on host, Alex Barnett, please check out his website: www.alexbarnettcomic.com or visit him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexbarnettcomic) or on Twitter at @barnettcomic To subscribe to the Multiracial Family Man, please click here: MULTIRACIAL FAMILY MAN PODCAST Intro and Outro Music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons - By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/