Mixed Up Podcast
1) Denise Devenish on the importance of cultural competency for therapists and how the practice works when you’re interrogating identity
The one where you’re asked to choose a flagEmma and Nicole speak with mixed British-Japanese artist and counsellor. She works primarily with musicians and creatives having grown up in a family steeped...Show More
2) Nehanda Truscott-Reid on how to decolonise mainstream narratives of Black and brown mothers
The one where we call our white boy bredrins to tell them to use their privilege for their wives at the hospital Emma and Nicole speak to Nehanda Truscott-Reid, a maternal wellness coach and founder S...Show More
3) Sara Assad-Mannings on Palestinian joy, the politics of heritage, and having moral clarity in herself and business
The one where sit down with South London’s worst kept secret 🤫 Emma and Nicole sit down with Sara Assad-Mannings, co-owner and founder of Bunhead Bakery. We talk about her lockdown journey of bringi...Show More
4) BEKA on making music that moves us, adoption, and being mixed in the music industry
The one with the mutual fan girling and a Land Rover to North Yorkshire. This week Emma and Nicole sit down with singer songwriter and beautiful soul Beka Prance. She is a master of the art of blendi...Show More
BEKA on making music that moves us, adoption, and being mixed in the music industry
1:01:43 | Jul 10th, 2024
5) You don’t know The Half of It
The one where we talk about the book. Emma and Nicole are joined by Isabella Silvers, journalist and founder of Mixed Messages to discuss the release of their book, The Half of It. This time, Izzy in...Show More
6) The Halfie Project on changing attitudes towards mixed Koreans, uncovering key moments in mixed history and the connotations of language
The one where we collect markers to flag our identities. Nicole is solo this week speaking with Becky White, creator and co-host of The Halfie Project, a platform and community that explores mixed Ko...Show More
7) Farzana Nayani on raising multi heritage children, why The Talk is important, and how to cultivate belonging
The one where we find the language to talk about our experience. Emma and Nicole speak to Farzana Nayani, author of Raising Multiracial Children: Tools for Nurturing Identity in a Racialized World. F...Show More
8) Mikaela Loach on how hope for the future lies in a completely transformed world that is within our reach
The one where we talk about tackling the climate crisis with an awareness of social injustice Emma and Nicole speak to Mikaela Loach, climate justice activist, campaigner and author about coming from...Show More
9) Michael Caines on being one of the few Black Michelin star chefs in the world, how food connects us to culture, and working in predominantly white environments
The one where the cream rises to the top Emma and Nicole speak to Michael Caines, is a two-Michelin star awarded chefs and one of six Black Michelin star chefs in the world. Born in Exeter, Michael w...Show More
10) Why we need to re-examine the phrase white passing: Becca Dudley on flying the flag for reggae and having your authenticity questioned
The one where they expect you to play Britney Spears because they think you're a white girl Emma and Nicole speak to Becca Dudley, a DJ and TV presenter who has been in the music industry for over a...Show More