Modern Minorities

Ariane went from the Bronx to Long Island, with a LOT of accents in between. From data geek to photographer to coach to founder - every experience has led her to this moment. She helped us better understand how she has been able to let go of expectations - and the definitions of success - that we tend to adopt from our families for ourselves. Basically, she went for her dreams and is still dreamin...

Bevan is LITERALLY African American. Now an ER doctor, this mixed-race, “colored” South African shares how - as an immigrant - he had found what it meant to be “black enough.” All of us want to fit in. But how do you do so when you’re transplanted across the world, your accent sounds funny, and you’re far from family? Trust Bevan, after all, he's a doctor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Mara’s half Filipino, half French, and totally boss. Like all of us, she found herself chasing after things everyone thought was cool - but later found it wasn’t what she imagined it to be. By throwing everything away, Mara was able to start something new that fit her unique personality. Also, she’s descended from pirates.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Jesse’s a Mexican-American business pro on the rise - but doesn’t need to fit into others' expectations - because it's clear he exceeds them. From advice on the basketball court to mistakes of youth, Jesse's taken his life's lessons to heart - creating a better world not just for him, but the world that brought him up. Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Zineb is anything BUT just a Moroccan girl in Geneva, with a story spanning from the American South to North Africa. Once a nationally ranked tennis player, her life turned upside-down in an instant. Whether expanding political participation of Arab women and youth or working for one of the world’s largest tech companies - Z’s continuously redefined herself.  Through many ups and downs - she’s rea...

Rajiv is an Indian-American from Hamilton, Ohio who’s often the funniest - and most serious - guy in the room. He’s now a successful LA-based comic who’s performed around the world - with Dave Chappelle, Russell Peters, and even Google and the US State Department. You’ll relate to how Rajiv never an option to be a social commentator - but did it anyway. Learn More: https://www.modmypod.com/ See Pr...

Alexis a Puerto Rican girl from Jersey City keeping it real leading the 4As’ Diversity & Inclusion. In a post- “Mad Men” era, learn why D&I is more important than ever for the advertising industry. You’ll also learn the lessons Alexis DIDN’T learn as a little girl in a not-so-great neighborhood, and about her dreams - en español - about her Abuela. Resources  Alexis’s LinkedIn   American A...

This is where it all begins, and how we all start making it better. Sharon & Raman (your hosts with the mosts) uncover the motivations behind their new podcast on race and gender, as well as a bit more about their OWN “Model Minority” experiences. You’ll hear a preview of their upcoming guests - black, white, brown, yellow, gay, straight, boy, girl - and everything in between. Together with th...