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Mixxed Messages
by The Baldwin Sisters
Have you ever had to live in two different worlds? We have. Join us as we take you on our journey of living in a Black and white world. We will share our experiences as well as hear from others who also are navigating different worlds of their own.
Episodes
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Playing Sports While Mixed - S2Ep11
Today, my colleague Teddy Wingo joins us to talk Sports While Being Mixed. We chat about what sports we played and why, and who some of our favorite athletes are.
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Mixxed Movies - S2Ep10
For this episode, Kaileah and I talk about mixedness in movies and shows. We mention the movies where we see mixed main character(s). We also talk about other characters that we relate to and why.
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Mixxed Parenting - S2Ep9
Join us today as we chat with Dom Harris, who shares his experience as a mixed Black man. He also talks about what it's like to be a parent to mixed children, and the joys of raising his kids.
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Big Sister Interview - S2Ep8
We are back after the holiday break! Join us as Kai asks her older sister (me) some meaningful questions about core values, pursuing relationships after a heart break, dealing with the negative things going on in this world, and more.
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Professionalism - S2Ep7
Today we have my coworker Elli Pippin joining us to talk about professionalism. We share what that words means to each of us and how they may differ from societal norms. Resources: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts; The Bias of…
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Life Balance - S2E6
Today we chat about our experience with life balance. Kai provides a good definition of what that means to her and we share our struggles, our successes, and who we admire that demonstrates good life balance. Resources: The Nap Ministry (Tricia Hersey); Roxanne Gay - collection of short stoires…
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Grief - S2E5
Join us as we talk about our experiences with grief. Our guest for this discussion is our friend Lizzy Ashley. Unfortunately, the auto got cut off after 45 minutes, but we were still able to record a majority of our moving conversation.
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Traveling While Mixed - S2E4
We recorded this right after we came back from our road trip to Salt Lake City, UT. We talk about our experiences with traveling domestically and internationally. We also share how we navigate travel as mixed black women.
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Growth - S2E3
Our cousin Kory Twaites join us to talk about the personal growth he has experienced in his life. We reflect on our most/best moments of growth and the people who helped us through those times. Resources: Pastrix, by Nadia Bolz-Weber; Broken Earth Trilogy, by NK Jemisin; Parable of the Sower, by...
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Yes Dad, Yes Coach - S2E2
Today we had our dad Dwayne Baldwin as our guest. We relieved the days when he coached us in basketball and softball, and talked about some of our most memorable athletic moments (both the good and the bad!). Resource: Teaching to Transgress: Education as a practice of freedom by bell hooks
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We're Back! - S2E1
We are back for Season 2! Take a listen as we provide an update on our lives and reflect on how we've grown in our racial analysis in the last few months. Then we mention what you all get to look forward to this season! Resources: Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism From the Inside Out, by Ruth...
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Season Finale! - S1E14
Today we reflect on this past year as we have been confined to our homes, we share what we learned from doing this podcast, and we highlight our most memorable episodes. We thank you for joining us on this journey! Please contact us if there are certain topics you would like to hear next season…
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Using our Voices - S1E13
Elodie Adjibly joins us as we talk about using our voices as black women. She has started her own YouTube project "Let's Talk" and we get to hear how this project originated. We also share how we have grown to use our voices and what that looks like for each of us. Resources: Combahee River...
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Different Types of Mixed, Part 2 - S1E12
Today we have Elba Moise joining us to talk about her experience as a mixed Latina and Black person. She shares how she has come to accept both races and how she empowers others to lean into and reflect on their own identities.
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Different Types of Mixed, Part 1 - S1E11
Today we have our newest cousin-in-law Abaigh Bowen Vickers joining us. She tells us about her experience being a white-presenting mixed Native woman. We also share how certain people and aspects of our community have helped us grow and thrive.
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Black History Month - S1E10
Join us as we welcome our cousin Kimberlee Archie on the show. We talk about her experience having family members who are mixed, and what Black History Month means to each of us. Resources: The Mis-Education of the Negro, Carter G Woodson; The Color of Compromise, by Jemar Tisby; Mules and Men…
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Dating while Mixed - S1E9
Today we discuss our experiences with dating as mixed black woman; we talk about some of the challenges we have faced, as well as the healthy aspects of our past and present relationships. Resources mentioned: Beyond Survival edited by Ejeris Dixon and Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha; Pleasure...
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White Moms, Mixed Babies, Part 1 - S1E8
Today we have our wonderful mother Dena Baldwin join us as she talks about her experience as a white woman before having kids and after. Resources: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett; and Raising Rebels - podcast.
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In Honor of MLK Day - S1E7
We welcome our guest Kelli as she talks about her experience growing up as a mixed black woman and becoming a socialist. We also chat a little about Dr. MLK Jr. and his work during the last years of his life. Resources: Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community by Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Hardships and Gratitude - S1E6
Today its just us as we recognize the hardships of 2020 as well as black joy. Then we get a little vulnerable as we each talk about a year in our past that brought hardships, moments of growth and gratitude.
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BIPOC - S1E5
Join us and our guest Julia Nguyen as we talk about the term BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Mentioned resources in this episode are How Race is Made in America: Immigration, Citizenship, and the Historical Power of Racial Scripts by Natalia Molina, and As Long as Grass Grows: The...
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Defund SPD - S1E4
We welcome Rilcy Newsome as our guest to talk about her experiences with SPD, and we share our reactions to the DSA Seattle District 1 Townhall to Defund SPD, with CM Lisa Herbold. Resources mentioned: The End of Policing, Alex S. Vitale; The Prison Industrial Complex and Freedom is a Constant...
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Thanksgiving & Black Friday - S1E3
Join us as we welcome our guest Teylar Greer. We chat a bit about our favorite holidays, how we hold the history of Thanksgiving, and what we think of Black Friday (which is also Native American Heritage Day). To learn more about the history of Thanksgiving, please check out these links:...
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The Election and White Allies - S1E2
Welcome Kelly Bowen as our guest! Hear our reactions to the presidential election, and learn about Kelly's journey to becoming a white ally.
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Pilot - S1E1
When did we first learn we were mixed/black? How do we each personally identify? Join us as we talk a little about our own racial identity journeys as well as how COVID and local politics our affecting our communities. Music by Brakhage, ("40th Mantra", instrumental)
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you ever had to live in two different worlds? We have. Join us as we take you on our journey of living in a Black and white world. We will share our experiences as well as hear from others who also are navigating different worlds of their own.
HOSTED BY
The Baldwin Sisters
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Mixxed Messages currently has 25 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Have you ever had to live in two different worlds? We have. Join us as we take you on our journey of living in a Black and white world. We will share our experiences as well as hear from others who also are navigating different worlds of their own.
How often does Mixxed Messages release new episodes?
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Mixxed Messages is created and hosted by The Baldwin Sisters.
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