Mixed, Black, and Done Explaining

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/mixed-black-and-done-explaining-Episode Video Link: Grace Fooden-Correy has heard two seemingly opposite judgments throughout her life: “She thinks she’s white” and “You don’t have to tell people you’re mixed. You look Black.”In this episode of A Mixed Executive Perspective, Grace explains how both comments placed the same burden on her: making her identity easier for other people to categorize.She explores mixed identity, Black identity, belonging, code-switching, and the pressure to manage other people’s comfort in predominantly Black and white spaces. Grace also discusses how identifying herself as mixed became a workplace and social survival strategy, and why she ultimately stopped performing her identity for acceptance.For parents raising mixed children, this episode offers an important reminder: children need honest conversations and practical language to understand how race, culture, and identity may be interpreted by others.You do not have to pick a side. You have the right to own your complete identity.▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:45 Two Comments, One Message01:32 “She Thinks She’s White”02:28 “You Look Black”03:12 Identity as a Safety Strategy04:22 Preparing Mixed Children05:24 The Pressure to Pick a Side07:08 Owning Your Full Identity08:34 Closing Thoughts🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .