Mixed Up

The one where we walk a day in Meghan’s shoes Emma and Nicole are joined by Grazia social media editor and journalist Phoebe Parke, who penned the essay in Loud Black Girls, “The Meghan Markle Effect Made Mixed Race Identity A Hot Topic - But Are We Any Further Forward?” We unpack Meghan Markle’s treatment in the media, and the media’s fascination and disdain for her in equal measure. We also talk...

The one where we slowed down and took the time to soak the rice. Nicole and Emma meet Lydia Pang - the author of cooking zine, Eat Bitter, a beautiful exploration of identity through Hakka heritage cuisine. Lydia, Nicole and Emma discuss growing up in predominantly white spaces and circling back to explore one side of your identity that’s been quite distant to you. They discuss the rise in xenopho...

The one where Asia tried to shrink John Boyega but they couldn’t Emma and Nicole deliver a modern day history lesson that you won’t receive via the traditional school system. They reflect back on Black historical and highlight present day icons that deserve to have their stories told and their successes noted. Find out those doing the most for the culture right from the 19th century through to the...

The one where the wedding outfit is quite literally in the bag... Emma and Nicole are back with part two of our two-part episode  on interracial relationships. We get into racist grandparents, the moment where you have to have The Chat with your Black kids, and that moment where you feel like partner fully understands you. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/mixedupodcast Culture Mix: Emma Teng on Eurasi...

The one with lasagna and curry on the same plate... Emma and Nicole delve into interracial relationships this week, getting into the dating dramas, meeting family members and the life changing revelations that mixed heritage relationships can present. It’s not all hard work but there are some challenges that present themselves. Featuring voice notes from our listeners! Culture Mix: PANDA Part Face...

The one where we take a trip on the Hogwarts Express Emma and Nicole speak with Bilal Khan, a diversity and inclusion trainer, events facilitator, writer and 1/4th of the podcast Over The Bridge podcast, hosted by four Black and mixed race Cambridge graduates. We talk about the male mixed identity, balancing being in the culture and moving through a society that wasn't made for you, Posh Boy TikTo...

The one where you can’t fight the moonlight Emma and Nicole delve into mixed race stories in pop culture - we look into how mixed race people are portrayed in shows like Dear White People, BlackAF and Mixed-ish in old school films like School Daze, and talk about celebrities you may not know are mixed.  Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mixeduppodcast Culture Mix:  Amma Assante’s films: Belle,...

The one where we meet the cotton candy Trojan horse Emma and Nicole are joined by Megan Jayne Crabbe (known on social media as Bodyposipanda), an eating disorder recovery advocate, unapologetic feminist, and body positivity campaigner. They speak intimately about growing up mixed and how that can be perceived online, but discuss acceptance and what that means for identity in terms of not just body...

The one with the quest for hair equality Emma and Nicole speak to beauty journalist and brand consultant Ava Welsing-Kitcher and award-winning session and celebrity stylist, and hair equality advocate Lisa Farrall all about hair standards and beauty standards when it comes to the mixed-race community - especially when you are mixed Black. Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mixeduppodcast Ava: ht...

The one where we meet the Talented Mr Ripley Emma and Nicole invite folks to share voice notes of their nuanced experiences growing up and how the last five years have made them feel. Thanks to our contributors! Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/charliedistracted/ Naomi: https://www.instagram.com/naomiljay/ Gabriel: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielbissetsmith/ Laila: https://www.instagram.com/la...

The one with all the little black boxes  Emma and Nicole recorded this episode when the Black Lives Matter movement reached global attention. We wanted to talk about everything that had been going on, how we’ve been feeling and how it feels as mixed-race people. Culture Mix: Safe Safe for Mixed Race People by Simone Powderly https://www.facebook.com/groups/241980527099003 Google Classroom Library:...

The one where we didn’t find out what’s Next in Fashion This week Emma and Nicole are joined by tarot reader and sustainability consultant Claire Yurika Davis who was a contestant on the Netflix reality show, Next In Fashion. We explore how being dual heritage is a positive inspiration for creative work and growth. We also look into what happens when your identity isn’t allowed to be properly disp...

The one where we find out who the gatekeepers to Blackness are Emma and Nicole discover the Netflix documentary, The Rachel Divide about Rachel Dolezal, a white woman who pretended to be black for many years and was exposed in 2015. We hear their frustration around how Rachel has been allowed to lead a conversation about race and identity through deception.    Culture Mix: Emma Dabiri’s Don’t Touc...

The one where we discuss the ‘expected mix'. Welcome to episode one of Mixed Up, a podcast for mixed race people everywhere. In this episode, Emma and Nicole introduce themselves and discuss their heritage, backgrounds and how they came to start this conversation. Listen in to hear them talk about stories of growing up and grappling with “the fluidity” of being mixed.    Culture Mix: Charlotte Ead...

Welcome to Mixed Up, a podcast for mixed race people everywhere. Hosted by sustainability expert and creative director Emma Slade Edmondson, and content creator and writer Nicole Ocran.  The show is about straddling two worlds and multiple identities. Now more than ever, it feels like people of mixed heritage are seeking out their space to talk about their lived experiences. But despite searching,...