PODCAST · society
Real, Raw, and Racialized
by Erlinda
We will talk about how race has affected our lives: the good, bad, and the ugly. Guests will bring in their personal stories about how it shapes their lens of the world and how it affects the way we operate in it. It will reveal there are both between and within group differences and that everyone sees their racial identity slightly different than you'd think. So let's talk about race!
Episodes
-
Jessica Orenstein: When we search for beauty in the face of adversity
When life throws you adversity, what do you do? Behavioral scientist and public health practitioner Jessica Orenstein chooses to focus on the beauty of life rather than the hardship. Even when she has dealt with discrimination from her teachers, peers, and others as early as preschool, she…
more -
Nicole Rodriguez Mullis: Healing from racial misconceptions and microaggressions
If only there was a survival guide to navigate through the discrimination and prejudices. Nicole, a Hispanic woman and strong advocate for mental health, had to learn these coping mechanisms at an early age. Growing up in Alabama, she experienced her peers' ignorance and judgements about her...
-
Ale: When we explore the pros and cons of a mixed cultural heritage
Now more than ever, individuals are born with multiple cultural identities. And yet, oftentimes there is a pressure in the U.S. to prioritize one culture over another or be alienated to a place where one does not feel any sense of belonging. Ale, a Jamaican American woman, comes from Black,...
-
Frank Garcia: When we Try to Restore a Connection to Our Cultural Heritage
Frank Garcia, who works with People of Color in Higher Education, struggled to connect with his Mexican heritage when he was young. Growing up, he did not partake in customs such as Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) or speaking Spanish at home. It was not until he was a young adult when he...
-
G Capone: When we search for safe spaces to discuss race, gender, and identity
Where is it ok to talk about race, gender, and identity? At home? At school? In a podcast? G Capone is a Ph.D. student at Teachers College, Columbia University. They identify as a white trans person with a Jewish and Italian heritage. During their upbringing in Brooklyn and Long Island, G found...
-
Nkem: When we check in with our bodies on travel and identity
Traveling the world can be its own profound learning experience. Writing coach Nkem, who identifies as Nigerian-American, has lived in several countries across the globe, teaching self-expression through writing. Her time abroad significantly impacted her view of herself, her racial identity, and...
-
Liza Talusan: When we explore the side effects of code switching
Have you ever "code switched"? What is "code switching"? Dr. Liza Talusan has made a career of helping individuals and organizations build their skills in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and leadership. As a Filipina-American woman, Liza remembers growing up in a "sea of White...
-
When we Raise Cultural Awareness with Rayana Grace
Season Finale: Rayana Grace celebrated her Black heritage as a child. However, she learned not very many other people grew up in the same way. In her young adult life, Rayana challenged many others' limited viewpoints on race, culture and identity. She is proud of her racial identity and never...
-
When we ask "What is your identity tied to?" with Rodniel J. Pecson
Rodniel J. Pecson, a physical therapy assistant student, talks about how he could transform his Filipino-American identity in order to "survive" different environments. Rodniel explores how growing up in a diverse community and attending a predominantly white college challenged his identity. But...
-
When we Talk About how to Become a True Sexual Being Without Getting Fetishized with Lilly Nguyen
Lilly Nguyen, co-host of I Speak Engrish! podcast, has been a racialized person her whole life! Even though she is very proud of her Vietnamese culture, she struggled to find positive representations of Vietnamese women. Instead, she discovered that many viewed her identity through a fetishized…
more -
When We Unlearn Internalized Racism and Toxic Masculinity
Unlearning toxic ideals from racism and discrimination can be a lifelong process. Josh Manlove, a Ph.D. candidate and the managing editor for an academic journal at the IUPUI School of Education, shares his journey from his aversion to his Asian-American heritage to his acceptance of his mixed...
-
When Maria Explores Being "Too Filipino" with Maria Mauricio
Maria Mauricio, finance director for the non-profit Professional Filipino American Youth (PFAY), brings up a very important question: To assimilate or not to assimilate? Maria grew up in America with Filipino parents, which meant sometimes cultural expectations clashed with American life. But…
more -
Where We Learn Another Meaning of "Home" with Sharon Jiae Kim
"Where are you from?" "Where are you REALLY from?" "What are you?" For Sharon Jiae Kim, Executive Director of the nonprofit Mustard Seed Generation, these are common questions she is asked as a third culture person. Third culture individuals grow up in a different culture than that of their...
-
When We Put Respect on Her Name with Nnemoma Chukwumerije
Nnemoma Chukwumerije, Co-Founder of The Be Consultancy, dives deep into the importance of accepting ALL names. Even if a name sounds foreign or difficult to pronounce, the effort made to understand those names can be the difference between making someone feel welcomed or marginalized. Nnemoma…
more -
Where We Talk About Curls with Juliette
Juliette personally experienced how it takes a village to raise a child. Her tightknit Haitian neighborhood in North Cambridge taught her important lessons about family, community, natural hair beauty and more. But she also knew her childhood differed from the "American way" (sleepovers and...
-
Where I Learn the History of Paddy Wagon with Maggie Brennan
Solidarity stems from a discovery of commonalities with those of different backgrounds. Maggie Brennan thoughtfully processes today's racial injustices through her frame of lens as an Irish-American. She explains how her ancestors also dealt with oppression and exclusion as U.S. immigrants. That...
-
Where I Can't Say Fetishization with Hannah Hyun White
When you can't fit in a mold, what do you do? Hannah Hyun White shares her personal experiences as a Korean Transracial adoptee American in pursuit of higher education. From school to work life to dating life and beyond, Hannah shares the ways she crafted her own identity while dealing with...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
We will talk about how race has affected our lives: the good, bad, and the ugly. Guests will bring in their personal stories about how it shapes their lens of the world and how it affects the way we operate in it. It will reveal there are both between and within group differences and that everyone sees their racial identity slightly different than you'd think. So let's talk about race!
HOSTED BY
Erlinda
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Real, Raw, and Racialized have?
Real, Raw, and Racialized currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Real, Raw, and Racialized about?
We will talk about how race has affected our lives: the good, bad, and the ugly. Guests will bring in their personal stories about how it shapes their lens of the world and how it affects the way we operate in it. It will reveal there are both between and within group differences and that everyone...
How often does Real, Raw, and Racialized release new episodes?
Real, Raw, and Racialized has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Real, Raw, and Racialized?
You can listen to Real, Raw, and Racialized on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Real, Raw, and Racialized?
Real, Raw, and Racialized is created and hosted by Erlinda.
URL copied to clipboard!