MIXUNDERSTOOD

Summary: Join us as we eagerly explore the lives of these two iconic mixed actresses, during the glitz and glamor days of old Hollywood. We discover Oberon's journey, from her upbringing under false family pretenses to crafting a fabricated backstory to hide her biracial identity. We get into the societal pressures and Hollywood's Hays Code that influenced her concealment, and discuss the impact o...

From humorous and humbling moments like falling off stage to profound revelations, Majid shares his experiences of changing his stage name to fit in and later, of reclaiming his Iranian heritage. We delve into the nuances of identity, the mixed-race experience, and the pressures to change oneself or chip away parts of yourself in order to meet the expectations of others and fit neatly into society...

Join us as we get right into the nuanced experiences of four mixed-race actors: Collin McCalla, Kyla Nova, Amy Ward and Lorenzo Silva as they navigate the complex landscape of Hollywood casting. We explore the challenges they face when their identities intersect with industry stereotypes and casting conventions. We examine the delicate balance between diversity in casting and authentic representat...

  In a world that is rapidly embracing AI, what happens when it begins to replace actors? As the SAG actors union strike crosses its 100th day, we dive deep into the pivotal role AI plays in the ongoing negotiations. Joanna Ke's compelling article - “ Why AI Replacing Actors is a Threat to Diversity and Cultural Progress '', poses a question we hadn't fully grasped: How does AI's involvement in th...

In the latest instalment of our "Mixed Actors in the Entertainment Industry" series, we sit down with power house Manager and Producer, Matilda Comers. We dive into Matilda's unique vantage point on representing mixed actors, how she feels the industry has changed when it comes to diversity, and her personal multicultural story.  We also tackle a pressing and complex question for actors: Should we...

We’re kicking off our “mixed actors in the entertainment industry” series. Lowe shares insightful and personal stories about navigating her career in the ever changing landscape of Hollywood being of both Chinese and Scottish heritage.  We dive into diversity issues and casting complexities in the industry with mixed actors, as well as colorism and the importance of fair representation in media. W...

It’s our first episode ever! We are so excited that you are here! Get a glimpse into who we are and join us as we delve into why we are doing this podcast, share research around the multiracial population and reveal the personal stories of our name changes.  Here is a breakdown of the discussion Introduction to us The term 'third culture kid' Reasons why we felt compelled to do this podcast Data a...

In this episode, biological anthropologist, Dr Stephanie Meredith chats with us about race as a social construct and how even though it’s not a biological reality, the impacts of racial categorizations are still very, very real. We also delve into funny, strange and gobsmacking personal stories around racial perceptions. Episode breakdown: The history of racial classifications and their arbitrary...

Aghhh aren’t those teenage years hard enough without the added complexity of being mixed? We chat about our adolescent insecurities, heartbreaks and embarrassing stories, as well as the challenges and beauties of blending traditions and identities during hose critical identity forming years.  We also share research and data about child and teen development for people of mixed heritage. If you’re a...

Hello! We are so excited to bring you the trailer to our new podcast, Mixunderstood - a show that aims to better understand what it is to be multiracial and multicultural. Are you mixed? Not mixed? Know someone who is mixed? Have a child who is mixed? Or simply just want to learn about mixed people? All are welcome here!