Militantly Mixed: Mixed Race Podcast

This week on Militantly Mixed, I’m joined by Namalee Bolle, author of The Mixed Multiracial Guide to Wellbeing. Namalee and I have known each other for years through virtual Mixed community spaces, so it felt extra special to finally have her on the show to talk about her book and the work she’s been doing to support Mixed and multiracial folks.In this episode, we discuss the inspiration behind The Mixed Multiracial Guide to Wellbeing and the importance of having resources that specifically address the mental health and lived experiences of Mixed people. We talk about identity, navigating a monoracial world, and the ways Mixed folks can better understand themselves while resisting othering and erasure.This book is such an important contribution to conversations around Mixed identity, multiracial wellbeing, and mental health, and I genuinely recommend it.And yes *** spoiler alert *** I’m in the book, along with a few other Militantly Mixed cousins!If you’ve ever struggled with questions around identity, belonging, or how to navigate being Mixed in a world that wants to categorize you, this book is absolutely worth checking out.Get the BookBuy on Amazon https://amzn.to/4uoSCACBuy on Bookshop (Support Indie Bookstores) https://bookshop.org/a/103244/9781805013655Support Militantly MixedIf you enjoy the show and want to help keep conversations about mixed-race identity, multiracial community, and intersectional experiences going, here are a few ways to support:Visit the Website https://militantlymixed.comLeave a Review or Send a Voicemail Your reviews help new listeners find the show, and I love hearing from the Mixed Cousins community.Support on Paypalhttps://paypal.me/militantlymixedShop Militantly Mixed Merch Logo tees, “Mixed & Hella Queer,” and more.Follow Militantly MixedInstagram: @militantlymixed Bluesky: @militantlymixed Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast

This week on Militantly Mixed, I’m joined by Noelle Blanco, whom I met at Mixed Asian Day 2025 in San Francisco. Noelle ended up joining our We Are Not a Monolith panel at literally the last possible minute, when she had just stepped off stage from another panel, and we invited her to jump in with us because we loved her whole vibe on the previous panel. With no prep whatsoever and me moderating the panel, she did her thing and just killed it!One of my favorite Noelle stories from the panels at Mixed Asian Day, and this episode comes from her childhood. When she would explain her ethnicity, she thought the answer was “Pork and Cheese and Jalapeño,” because that is what Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino sounded like. I love finding the different ways we, as Mixed kids, try to make sense of our ethnic identities. This episode was recorded back in November, but the last few months have been a little rough on my end. I’m happy to report that now that the ADHD medication that was making me feel completely dead inside is finally out of my system, I’m feeling like myself again and excited to be back working on the show.In this conversation, Noelle and I talk about Mixed Asian identity, belonging, and community, and how events like Mixed Asian Day create space for multiracial people to share their stories and experiences. We also dig into the idea that Mixed people are often expected to fit into neat categories when the reality is far more complicated.Meeting people like Noelle at events like Mixed Asian Day is one of the things I love most about doing this podcast. It’s a reminder of how powerful it can be when Mixed folks gather together, share our stories, and remind each other that we are not a monolith.I’m really glad I get to share this conversation with you all.Support Militantly MixedIf you enjoy the show and want to help keep conversations about mixed-race identity, multiracial community, and intersectional experiences going, there are a few ways you can support:Visit the Website https://militantlymixed.comLeave a Review or Send a Voicemail Your reviews help new listeners discover the show, and I love hearing from the Mixed Cousins community.Support on Paypal https://paypal.me/MilitantlyMixedShop Militantly Mixed Merch Logo tees, “Mixed & Hella Queer,” and more.Follow Militantly MixedInstagram: @militantlymixed Bluesky: @militantlymixed Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast

Just a quick un-edited check-in because I am having computer issues. 

This week on Militantly Mixed, I am joined by Traci Hobson, a biracial Black and Korean transracial adoptee whom I had the pleasure of meeting at Mixed Asian Day earlier this year. Traci was adopted from Korea and raised in the United States by American parents, navigating not just what it means to be Mixed, but also what it means to be disconnected from her birthplace, language, and culture, in this episode. We talk about identity, belonging, and survival, and how being both Mixed and a transracial adoptee shaped her sense of self, and how motherhood influenced the ways she approaches combating generational trauma. One of the most powerful aspects of our conversation is her recent return to Korea, where she began reclaiming pieces of her life and identity that were lost at the time of her adoption. Traci is such a lovely person and an incredibly thoughtful guest; I am so happy to share her story with you all.A quick programming note: Militantly Mixed is currently on an every-other-week schedule, but I may not be back until December 9th. The week before is both finals and the anniversary of Tristan’s death, and I don’t expect to be in the best headspace. I appreciate your patience and care while I take the time I need. Thank you for sticking with me, and I’ll do my best to return on December 9th.Support My Knit November ChallengeThis month, I’m participating in Knit November to support the American Cancer Society. I’m knitting every day, making chemo caps for people experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment, and raising funds in honor of our community folk we’ve lost to cancer and the loved ones still fighting.If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser link:https://www.facebook.com/donate/1485480965898623/Every stitch, every share, every dollar counts. Thank you for supporting this meaningful work.Support Militantly Mixed: - Visit the Website - https://militantlymixed.com- Listen to episodes, leave a review, or record a voicemail for the show. - Support on Patreon - https://patreon.com/sharmanefury– Shop Militantly Mixed Merch – Logo T-shirts, “Mixed & Hella Queer” tees, and more. Instagram: @militantlymixed Bluesky: @militantlymixed Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast

This week on Militantly Mixed I’m joined by the brilliant Alison Hart, an OG Mixed Cousin who first appeared on Episode 24 back in 2018 with the release of her debut novel, Mostly White. Alison returns to share her stunning new novel, The In-between Sky, and we dive into creativity, identity, and what it means to write from a Mixed-race perspective.Talking with Alison felt like catching up with family because that’s exactly what it was. We reflected on the years between our first conversation, the evolution of her craft, and the power of storytelling from that “in-between” place so many of us know well.Grab the Book • Bookshop (supports indie stores + my affiliate page): https://bookshop.org/a/56052/9781963221053 • Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XgnR1jSupport a Native & Queer Bookshop! Alison gave a special shout-out to Black Walnut Books, so if you’re able, please consider buying through them, a Native and queer-owned bookshop: https://www.blackwalnutbookshop.com/ Every purchase supports community storytelling and sovereignty in publishing.Support “DISARM” — A Short Film CrowdfundOur cousin's project DISARM is still raising funds! Disarm written by Lauren Lola, is a story of a Mixed-race woman navigating her identity in this divisive era. Connected to her culture through Filipino martial arts, she's put up to a test after a fight breaks out on the train.https://seedandspark.com/fund/disarmshortfilm#storySupport My Knit November ChallengeThis month, I’m participating in Knit November to support the American Cancer Society. I’m knitting every day, making chemo caps for people experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment, and raising funds in honor of our community folk we’ve lost to cancer and the loved ones still fighting.If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser link:https://www.facebook.com/donate/1485480965898623/Every stitch, every share, every dollar counts. Thank you for supporting this meaningful work.Support Militantly Mixed: - Visit the Website - https://militantlymixed.com- Listen to episodes, leave a review, or record a voicemail for the show. - Support on Patreon - https://patreon.com/sharmanefury– Shop Militantly Mixed Merch – Logo T-shirts, “Mixed & Hella Queer” tees, and more. Instagram: @militantlymixed Bluesky: @militantlymixed Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast