Mixed Kid Chronicles

Mixed Kid Chronicles is a podcast about those who check the “other” box. Join your host, Katie, as she explores identity, race, and popular culture. New episodes air every other week alternating between solo musings and conversations with friends.

Conversation 9 | Crafting Your Story with Tiffany 10/21/2020

Conversation 9 | Crafting Your Story with Tiffany It’s the last episode of the season! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Tiffany Jones, biracial woman and lawyer. Tiffany’s own story starts with her reading list for biracial people and moves from politics into law. Additionally, we chat about being the butt of the joke, acting “white”, friendships to dating, and sage advice for her 12-year-old self. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/16485128

Episode 8 | Finding Friends 09/30/2020

Episode 8 | Finding Friends Friendships can be overlooked in the relationship hierarchy, but they are crucial to our development. So how do multiracial people navigate friendships? Tune in for both Katie’s personal take on friendships and some research about how race plays into forming these types of relationships. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/16217798

Conversation 8 | Newlywed with Sarah and Les 09/16/2020

Conversation 8 | Newlywed with Sarah and Les It’s our last interview focused on romantic relationships! We talk with Sarah and Les, a newlywed, interracial couple, about their recent marriage, how they got to where they are today, and that creeping imposter syndrome. Tune in for all that, plus a cameo from their puppy, Koda. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/16037849

Conversation 7 | 100% Whole with Ashleigh Reddy 08/19/2020

Conversation 7 | 100% Whole with Ashleigh Reddy Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Ashleigh Reddy. A proud Black and Indian woman, Ashleigh gets real about her experiences dating as a biracial woman and her friendships in both the Black and South Asian communities. We learn that no matter who you choose to spend time with, you are always 100% whole and should be treated as such. Plus, we talk about Kamala Harris and her historic achievement as the first Black and Indian woman on a major party presidential ticket. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/15654260

Conversation 6 | Sonia Kang of Mixed Up Clothing 08/05/2020

Conversation 6 | Sonia Kang of Mixed Up Clothing We spoke with Sonia Kang, founder & owner of Mixed Up Clothing, a fashion company highlighting multiracial experiences. An African American and Mexican woman, Sonia shares her candid advice about navigating her 15 year marriage to her Korean husband, including the good and the complex. We also dive into her company, Mixed Up Clothing, and how she’s been able to leverage fashion to empower the multiracial community. Tune in for some words of wisdom and affirmations that all multiracial people need to hear. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/15489239

Conversation 6 | Sonia Smith-Kang of Mixed Up Clothing 08/05/2020

Conversation 6 | Sonia Smith-Kang of Mixed Up Clothing We spoke with Sonia Smith-Kang, founder & owner of Mixed Up Clothing, a fashion company highlighting multiracial experiences. An African American & Mexican woman, Sonia shares her candid advice about navigating her 15 year marriage to her Korean husband, including the good and the complex. We also dive into her company, Mixed Up Clothing, & how she’s been able to leverage fashion to empower the multiracial community. Tune in for some words of wisdom and affirmations that all multiracial people need to hea /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/15489230

Episode 7 | Affairs of a Biracial Heart 07/22/2020

Episode 7 | Affairs of a Biracial Heart We get into the true emotional heart of romantic relationships. What’s it like to date someone outside of your race? We cover both interracial dating and dating as a biracial person in this episode. Listen in to discover our couple inspirations, the pressure interracial couples can feel, and the complexities of dating as biracial. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/15314999

Episode 6 | A History of Interracial Relationships 07/08/2020

Episode 6 | A History of Interracial Relationships The relationship we’ve all been waiting for - dating! Well, sort of. We’re setting the stage for one of the most tangled relationships, dating, by covering a history of interracial relationships and marriage. Join Katie as she goes back to the 1600s to trace the path of interracial unions from Pocahontas up to present day with Insecure’s Asian Bae. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/15131708

Conversation 5 | Examining Allyship with Curtis 06/24/2020

Conversation 5 | Examining Allyship with Curtis Last episode we talked about how multiracial people can show up as allies to the Black community. This episode we ask a Black man directly. Join us for an examination of allyship with Curtis about how he wants others to show up for his community. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/14950175

Episode 5 | How To Be an Ally 06/10/2020

Episode 5 | How To Be an Ally Everyone has a role to play right now in advancing racial justice and ending police brutality. Listen to this episode to learn how to show up as allies for the Black community. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/14764166

Conversation 4 | Take Care of Yourself! 05/28/2020

Conversation 4 | Take Care of Yourself! We’re taking a much needed self-care break with Roxy of Coastal Curl. She’s Black and Persian (aka “blersian”) and we talk about her upbringing in SoCal, self care during the pandemic, and her haircare business, Coastal Curl, that she’s had to pivot recently. Tune in to get the download on self-care from a Blersian! /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/14596001

Episode 4 | Searching for Ancestors 05/13/2020

Episode 4 | Searching for Ancestors This week, Katie’s searching for her ancestors. Inspired by a recent project, she discusses how tenuous ties between people who have come before us can feel closer than ever. Tune in for a discussion on how the past informs the future, genealogy, and a crash course in Cabo Verdian history. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/14404157

Bonus Conversation | Mom of the Pod! 04/30/2020

Bonus Conversation | Mom of the Pod! Katie talks with her mom about parenting. Tune in for a discussion on Cape Verdean identity and what it was really like raising Katie. Perfect timing for when we all want some parental assurance during these uncertain times. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/14211746

Conversation 3 | The Joys and Challenges of Parenting with Marc Perry 04/16/2020

Conversation 3 | The Joys and Challenges of Parenting with Marc Perry Katie brings in reinforcements for this week’s episode. She talks with friend and parent of multiracial children, Marc Perry. Tune in to hear a conversation about how identity affects children's upbringing, kids asking the darndest questions, and our hope for parents confronting what can be a joyous and intimidating experience. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/14010527

Episode 3 | What Would Parents Do 03/25/2020

Episode 3 | What Would Parents Do We’re entering unchartered territories today - parenting! Katie is no parent, but she knows that this topic cannot be ignored when the season is dedicated to relationships. This episode is all about framing the experience of raising multiracial children in anticipation of our super parent guests over the next few weeks. Have questions about raising a multiracial child? We aim to demystify the topic. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/13689944

Conversation 2 | Let’s Get Scientific! A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Gaither 03/11/2020

Conversation 2 | Let’s Get Scientific! A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Gaither We’re getting deep into the science behind multiracial people in today’s episode. Dr. Sarah Gaither, Assistant Professor of Social & Developmental Psychology at Duke, joins us to talk about how multiracial people differ in social interactions and some of her exciting research. Tune in to hear about the advantages of being multiracial that you can brag about to your friends, as well as a cool, new acronym you can throw around: BIRGing. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/13502996

Episode 2 | Passing 02/26/2020

Episode 2 | Passing Have you ever passed before? This week’s episodes dives deep into passing, including its history, literary studies, and more public manifestations. Also on our mind - Megxit, Apple+ TV’s new show Central Park, and the MixedRaceFaces project. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/13272770

Conversation 1 | Why Don’t I Match? A Conversation with Dr. Michele Foss Snowden 02/12/2020

Conversation 1 | Why Don’t I Match? A Conversation with Dr. Michele Foss Snowden In today’s episode, Katie talks with Dr. Michele Foss Snowden, a professed TV lover and Professor of Communications. Tune in for how her love of TV helped her understand her identity, recommendations for her favorite TV shows featuring the multiracial experience, and a discussion on how feeling seen is so critical to confidence. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/13078883

Season 2, Episode 1 | Mixed Race Media 01/29/2020

Season 2, Episode 1 | Mixed Race Media It’s the launch of season 2! This season we’re talking everything relationships - and we mean everything. This first episode is all about the relationship multiracial people have with the media. We cover Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, Meghan Markle, and how the tragic mulatto trope continues to pervade TV. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/12913013

Episode 7 | Fellow Creatives & Finale 02/12/2018

Episode 7 | Fellow Creatives & Finale It’s the season one finale! Katie pays homage to other creators/creatives covering multiracial stories (looking at you The Curl Talk Project and Halu Halo!). She ends the season talking about the injustices toward Amara La Negra and Ms. Janet Jackson and her hope for Wakanda. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/6249253

Conversation 6 | Lelani 01/29/2018

Conversation 6 | Lelani Katie's "traveling" all the way to London this week to talk to fellow beige buddy, Lelani. We talk what it’s like growing up as a multiracial Londoner, British values and the royal family, our new race bible Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge, and, of course, hair (Hi @thecurltalkproject). /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/6198771

Episode 6 | Hair 01/15/2018

Episode 6 | Hair Let’s talk about hair! This week, Katie explores curly hair and its significance to black and multiracial cultures. She also shares her own hair story and some tips and product suggestions. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/6151537

Conversation 5 | David 01/02/2018

Conversation 5 | David Katie calls in the expert on being male and mixed, her brother David. They talk about identifying as black and multiracial, racial imposter syndrome, and some controversial family topics. And no conversation is complete without a heart to heart about Drake. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/6106311

Episode 5 | Mixed and Male 12/18/2017

Episode 5 | Mixed and Male Katie addresses a blind spot in her episodes thus far. Exploring a study that shows young men are less likely to identify as biracial, she ponders what it’s like for Drake and her brother. Also, have you heard of digital blackface? It’s about time! /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/6056282

Conversation 4 | Julie Lythcott-Haims 12/04/2017

Conversation 4 | Julie Lythcott-Haims Katie interviews Julie Lythcott-Haims, the author of Real American: A Memoir and former Dean of the Freshman at Stanford University where she was known as “Dean Julie.” They talk about stereotypes like “oreos” and angry black women, the committee that anoints black people, language and black literary mothers, and whether there is hope for America. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/6006853

Episode 4 | Stereotypes 11/20/2017

Episode 4 | Stereotypes In this week’s episode, Katie tackles the stereotypes multiracial people face. She also shares some of the developing research around multiracial people, discusses Ta-Nehisi Coates’ SF appearance (!!!), and finds all sorts of treasures on social media (looking at you Hannah Bronfman and Elaine Welteroth). /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/5961252

Conversation 3 | From CA to ATL, Anamaria 11/06/2017

Conversation 3 | From CA to ATL, Anamaria Katie talks with her cousin Anamaria in Atlanta. They discuss being mixed blacks (black people aren’t monolithic!), the time Anamaria spent in black hair salons, and differences between California and Atlanta. Anamaria also shares her love of Cardi B and the show Atlanta. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/5914565

I am Black 10/23/2017

I am Black Katie talks about what it is to be black in America. She explores the stereotypes and competing definitions of blackness, while sharing her own journey to identify as a black woman and some of the community’s “secrets”. Also, we celebrate Cardi B, black TV shows, and discuss Julie Lythcott-Haim’s Real American. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/5866053

Conversation 2 | Sarah 10/09/2017

Conversation 2 | Sarah Katie and Sarah unpack whiteness as a mixed race person. They discuss Sarah’s story as a mixed race adoptee in a white family, what it feels like to have your race “outed”, black icons, the loneliness of being mixed race, and educating white people on issues important to people of color. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/5823354

Episode 2 | I am white 09/25/2017

Episode 2 | I am white Katie gets real about whiteness. She talks about her mistaken assumption of being white, the language of white fragility, getting #woke, Ta-Nehisi Coates “The First White President”, and how Queen Rihanna has blessed us. /episode/index/show/mixedkidchronicles/id/5774012

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