I'm still here!It's been a wee bit, but I'm still here and working on getting back to normal. This week we have a surprise guest who is helping me keep it light and fun for this episode. November is here and I have news about Red November. Las

66 - Lightning Bug 1, The Softer Side of Growing Up in the South

Oct 8th, 2020 31m 43s

I know it’s cheesy, but what would it really be something from me if I didn’t stick something like that in here? This is a lot more chill than I usually am and especially a more chill topic. Let me know if you like these kinds of stories and wh

Announcement: Lightning Bugs

Oct 5th, 2020 6m 57s

2020 Has been wild and hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. I've been thinking of what I can do with all these things coming back to back while also being mindful of myself. I've shared so many experiences I've had that were tough and shaped

65 - Two Whole Years and So Many Things

Aug 19th, 2020 40m 43s

How has it already been 2 years?? There's so much going on that I wanted to talk about and I definitely couldn't get to it all in this episode! Between the podcast and the new youtube channel, I hope I'll be able to get everything out to you so

64 - Where I've Been and Where We're Going

Jun 25th, 2020 29m 10s

Well, it's only been a few internet years! So far 2020 has been a school of hard knocks and I can't say how much support I've felt from those of you who have listened, mentioned me, or reached out. Getting to this mental point is something I do

63 - Why are We Like This? with Mixed Present and Asian_Soph Part 2

Mar 18th, 2020 44m 17s

Ok, so I am sort of waving the SOS flag...if one even exists. This is the second part of last week’s episode. I know a lot of us, if not all of us are now quarantined and I'm not going to lie, I am truly, truly struggling. When we finish the co

62 - Why Are We Like This with Mixed Present and Soph Part 1

Mar 11th, 2020 45m 1s

And we're back with the second episode of our month long collaboration with the Instagram page, Mixed Present! I'm blaming this on our friendship, but this was a super long recording, so I'm splitting it into two. Not to worry though, part two

61 - Y'All Better Stop with Mixed Present and Asian Soph

Mar 4th, 2020 57m 13s

Our girl Soph is back on the podcast for our month long collaboration with the Instagram page, Mixed Present! We asked you what you would like to hear us talk about and we got SO many submissions. This episode is about things you want people to

60 - The Politics of Whiteness in America with Feminists Without Mystique

Feb 26th, 2020 1h 5m

It was so good talking to Maria and Erin from Feminists Without Mystique! We talked today about something I've really wanted to talk about when I found the right people. Maria and Erin approach the topic of Whiteness in our current US context w

59 - Finding Cultural Wisdom and Decolonizing with Constanza Eliana

Feb 19th, 2020 52m 4s

I'm really excited for all of you to finally hear this episode! It was so refreshing and genuine medicine that it made me happy while I edited! Constanza Eliana is an amazing woman and I'm so thankful we got to have this conversation. It was ve

58 - Black History Month and Moving Forward

Feb 12th, 2020 20m 15s

Black History Month somehow sneaked up on me this year! I want to talk to you about some of my feelings towards Black History Month and my ideas about how to observe all the US heritage months in a way that everyone feels seen while I work on m

57 - Does Gen Z Have it Better? ft. Brown and Bonita

Feb 5th, 2020 41m 51s

I am so excited for you to hear this episode! Sofia and Sydney from Brown and Bonita are such sweethearts and so incredibly smart! They are joining us in this episode because I noticed myself saying that everything is so much better for Gen Z t

56 - My Problem with Goop as Someone Reconnecting

Jan 29th, 2020 27m 2s

Are you a little shocked by the fact I'm talking about Goop or The Goop Lab Show on Netflix? It actually came at the perfect time when my brain was already coming to grips with some aspects of reconnecting with my Native culture. This is probab

55 - A Black Woman Gets No Fairytale: Meghan Markle with Mixed Girl Mane

Jan 22nd, 2020 1h 13m

Today, Sharmane from Militantly Mixed is joining us to talk about what's happening with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. This situation is nuanced and we both have a lot of feelings. In the end, I'm left feeling d

54 - National Stalker Awareness Month and My Story

Jan 15th, 2020 13m 47s

So today I am going to tell you something new. It's heavy, but it's also National Stalker Awareness Month and I think it's important to share my story as well. These issues need to be talked about more and thank you to Hope from Radiant Mix Pod

Update on Missing Yakama Sister

Jan 11th, 2020 1m 26s

There have been so many of you who listened to and shared the press release about Emily's relative during Red November. We have an update now and our sister has unfortunately walked on. To respect Yakama traditions of not saying the name or sh

53 - The Dish on Being Indian American and Interracial Relationships with Disha

Jan 8th, 2020 1h 2m

Disha from the podcast, But What Will People Say, joins us to talk about her podcast and her cultural journey of finding a place between two worlds and marrying someone her parents hadn't expected. Honestly, I had so much fun talking to her and

52 - Bye 2019, Hello 2020

Jan 1st, 2020 12m 17s

Thank you for everything 2019 and goodbye to everything that drove us crazy! We're making space for all the beautiful things in 2020 by talking about what you really want to wish in the last decade. I asked you for tea and you served it! Let's

51 - Identity, the Ambiguous Cloud with Art History

Dec 18th, 2019 40m 13s

This is part 2 of the conversation with Brandi and Danni, the great minds behind the Art Sistory podcast. In this half, we really dive deep into how they identify and I learned a new way of looking at identity. Identity is something that can be

50 - To Identify or Not to Identify with Art Sistory Part 1

Dec 11th, 2019 26m 17s

Holy cow, we've made it to episode 50!! To celebrate, Danni and Brandi of Art Sistory have joined me to talk about identity and all the things! This is a really interesting and fun episode and I hope you enjoy it. Keep and eye out for part 2 ne

49 - The Future of Red November and Some Kind of Brown

Dec 4th, 2019 18m 5s

Welcome back as we wrap up 2019! Red November was more amazing than I could have ever imagined and it's because of all of you and the amazing womxn who agreed to join me. The response to the series has kickstarted forming a new podcast centered

Urgent - Press Release for Missing Rachel Norris

Nov 27th, 2019 3m 40s

Rachel Norris is a family member of Emily Washines who joined us last week and we both ask that you share this information wherever you can so that we can bring Rachel home. You can find a picture of Rachel on my Instagram. Thank you so much fo

48 - Hanna Harris and Amber Webb

Nov 27th, 2019 43m 7s

This is the final week of Red November and I think this is the perfect finish! The Red November series is over for the year, but I will continue talking about Native issues and topics outside of November. ** URGENT ** After this episode goes li

47 - Anthonette Christine Cayedito and Emily Washines

Nov 20th, 2019 1h 1m

I don't know how we got here so quickly, but this is the third episode of Red November. If you are a fan of true crime you might recognize both our featured MMIWG2S and guest. Emily was generous enough to bring all of her experience and knowled

46 - Wahbinmigisi "Pennie" Robertson and Díana Bermudez

Nov 13th, 2019 1h 4m

It's Wednesday and we've reached episode 2 of Red November! Technically this was recorded first, but who is counting? I am so, so grateful for Díana. Not only did she agree to contribute to this series, but she's been incredibly supportive behi