Marrying Black Girls For Guys Who Aren't Black with Hagen Engler

Send us Fan MailInterracial couples are not as uncommon as they were before South Africa became the so called "rainbow nation" and even when we see these couples we chuckle and wonder about the complexities their relationship might deal with on a daily basis. From culture shock, lobola negotiations and just a general difference in the way of life between black and white people are sure to cause some discomfort and adjustment to one's views and beliefs. My guest Hagen Engler, joins me to discuss his  article turned book titled  "Marrying Black Girls for Guys who Aren't Black".In this episode we explore Hagen Engler's writing career starting with his days as editor of FHM and how the media's portrayal of men and women has changed over the years. We unpack some of the complexities of his interracial relationship and how he navigates raising a multiracial daughter who he identifies as black and highlight some of the challenges in she   faces in society.Hagen Engler is an author of fiction and non-fiction books, a co-writer, a ghost-writer, a scriptwriter, a copywriter, a hustler in the media hood. He self-published half a dozen books before an established publisher finally risked it all on the cumbersomely titled Marrying Black Girls For Guys Who Aren’t Black. He has also edited a doomed consumer mag, surfed Hawaii, climbed Kilimanjaro, run the Comrades and eaten a half chicken and chips at the original Nando’s in Rosettenville. His latest novel, the satirical farce In The Maid’s Room, is about the slow, ignominious death of white entitlement.Please don't forget to Subscribe to gain access to all our podcasts. If you enjoy the show please share it with friends and family to help us grow and be part of our brother's evolution as men . Thank you for your support.Hagen Engler's music, books and articles: Download Free e-book: The TrusteesMusic videos: A concert movie with Jedi RollersA Glimmer Of LightLatest E.P:The Feel So Strongs E.P Connect with my guest:Website: Hagen's House Instagram: Hagen Engler Facebook: Hagen EnglerTwitter: @HagenEnglerFollow us & share your thoughts on the topic:Website:  Manned Up ConversationsFacebook:  @MannedUpConvosInstagram: @MannedUp_ConvosSupport the showSign up for Ain't Heavy, My Brother - A Workshop in Support of Grieving Men on [email protected] To Our Campaign with Love Your Nuts Foundation To Raise Testicular Cancer AwarenessVisit our site to explore our work:website: www.mannedupconvos.com