The Mixed in the Six Podcast

Co-founders of MIT6, Chef Haan Palcu-Chang (Taiwanese & Romanian) and Gina reminisce about the early Mixed in the Six events that started it all. From “failed Tinder date”, creating a mixed community to now “dad-ing”, Haan shares his journey over the years and what’s next for food, family and MIT6. Follow Haan’s projects: @haanpc @mamaligatoronto @myfavethai @saftasfalafel 

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*PARTIAL EPISODE. Hear the full version at patreon.com/mixedinthesix.*

Gina and Mykella talk to two stars of CBC’s Great Canadian Baking show (@cbcbakingshow), Anjali Helferty (Indian & Irish) and Jasmine Linton (Jamaican, Welsh & Trinidian). They dish about food, family, social activism and their experience on the hit reality TV show devoted to the beloved art of baking. Enjoy this fun and lively chat!

Follow our guests on IG: Anjali @anjalih & Jasmine @bakewhatyourmamagaveya

Join the Swamp & Emotional Release event led by our sponsor Sara Chizek, Grief and Sensuality Coach on April 24 at 12 pm EST / 9 am PDT. Register at bit.ly/MIT6swamp with suggested $10-20 donation to Mixed in the Six (paypal.me/mixedinthesix).

More on Sara’s work at Sarachizek.com @thesarachizek

Womxn’s Swamping Circle: facebook.com/groups/253004662395045

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Three-year-old Xavier Pesito (Filipino/Vietnamese) was diagnosed with Leukemia and needs a stem cell transplant to save his life. His mother, Cynthia Ngo and Aneisha and Rupal, Co-Presidents of the U of T Stem Cell Club tell us why there is a desperate need for more mixed race and non-Caucasian ethnic groups to join the stem cell registry. This episode sheds light on Xavier's journey and gives folks the details on how you can register as a donor and save a life!

Watch video version of this episode and support our podcast at patreon.com/mixedinthesix

For information on stem cell donation:

blood.ca

mixedmatchproject.com

@uoft_stemcellclub

To support the Pesito Family:

Gofund.me/9fb2ed41

youtube.com/channel/UC9n9Fpg8PzxOSDsIxvfQpnA

@pesitofamily

Thank you to this episode’s sponsor:

Sara Chizek, Grief & Sensuality Coach

Sarachizek.com

@thesarachizek

Womxn’s Swamping Circle: facebook.com/groups/253004662395045

We would love to hear from you! DM us on the socials at @mixedinthesix!

Gina and Mykella get real real on how they're doing during the pandemic. They talk grief, mental health, trauma, community and share their personal thoughts on dating and intimacy in the time of COVID-19. Some of their fave tools and resources to stay well the past year are discussed. The girls spill the tea, share laughs and sing their way through this timely convo. To support Xavier Pesito find a donor match please go to blood.ca/stem-cell-club10/. Donate to Pesito Family GoFundMe page: gofund.me/9fb2ed41 Link to article on loss of touch due to the pandemic by The Guardian: bit.ly/3rJVA1C We would love to hear from you! DM us on the socials at @mixedinthesix!

In this episode, Gina talks with Haui, queer multi-disciplinary artist, filmmaker and producer of “all manner” of art, whose debut film “Mixed Up” can be seen on OUTtv. Gina and Haui (who is mixed with Welsh, Swedish, Cuban, Jamaican, Arawak Indian, British and French!) effortlessly swap interviewer-interviewee roles back and forth, addressing issues like the history of miscegenation, the privilege of mixedness and Haui’s journey to understanding his identity through his art. 

Haui on IG: @hauidavis 

Mixed Up, the film, is on outtv.ca 

We would love to hear from you! DM us on the socials at @mixedinthesix!

Theresa Cutknife, actor, writer, storyteller and Indigenous and Puerto Rican  mixie talks to Gina about Indigenous theatre and its evolution from telling stories of trauma to creating an insight into the full Indigenous human experience, not so different from that of all of us! It's a great chat. Theresa's recommended causes to support:  https://mobile.twitter.com/AnishinaabeMM https://www.yintahaccess.com/ https://unistoten.camp/ http://www.tinyhousewarriors.com/ https://bit.ly/OseKenhionhatatieLandBackCamp Theresa IG: @theresacutknife DM us on the socials at @mixedinthesix!

Hi all! As you may know, we finished our very first season of the Mixed in the Six podcast! It was so much fun with so many takeaways! In this post-season wrapup, Gina and Mykella spill the tea on: Why did we start this podcast in the first place? And what were our favourite moments of Season 1? And what did we learn from taking on this wild adventure?

Oh, and we have not forgotten Season 2! Find out what you can expect this season. Get ready for the ride!

Wanna suggest a guest or topic? Send us a comment! DM us at @mixedinthesix on FB and IG. We would love to hear from you!

In this episode, civic-minded Chinese and Portugese actress Genevieve Kang, from the Netflix series, Locke & Key, sits down with Gina to talk about identity, allyship and using her platform for activism, and her internal struggle with knowing she has white privilege, while at the same time experiencing racism. It's a conversation that opens up many aspects of the POC and uniquely mixie experience. 

Find Genevieve at IG: @genevievekng; @kikanblvd

Please join/follow One Movement at: IG: @myonemovement

Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and share!  And if you, or someone you know, is a fellow mixie doing cool stuff, and want to share your unique story, we want to hear from you! Slip into our dm's below! 

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Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario, Nick Reynoldson is one of the top comics in the industry. Being Guyanese and British has shaped him into the open minded person he is today and has made for some hilarious jokes. His debut album, "I'll Be Fine" can be enjoyed now on Spotify. Nick brought a much needed comic relief to this week’s episode. He shares his story growing up as the only mixed kid (aside from his brother) in his family as well as the ins and outs in the life of a comic. Follow Nick on IG & Twitter @NickReynoldson. 

*Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and share!  And if you, or someone you know, is a fellow mixie doing cool stuff, and want to share your unique story, we want to hear from you! Slip into our dm's below! Connect with Mixed in the Six: IG: @mixedinthesix FB: @mixed in the six

Rema Tavares is the founder of Mixed in Canada and co-founder of the MIXED art conference. In this episode, she shares her story and speaks to anti-black racism and parenthood. Rema's interview is a must listen for all parents! She has spoken at the University of Toronto, Ontario Public Services, CBC Radio and CTV Canada AM and we are grateful she shared her knowledge with us. Rema's recommended learning on environmental racism: www.nbejn.com www.greengirlleah.com podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hot-take *Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and share!  And if you, or someone you know, is a fellow mixie doing cool stuff, and want to share your unique story, we want to hear from you! Slip into our dm's below! Connect with Mixed in the Six: IG: @mixedinthesix FB: @mixed in the six

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke to Sara Kassem, a Registered Social Worker, Therapist and owner of Inner Knowing Psychotherapy in Toronto. Sara, who is Egyptian/American, shared her story and insights on mental health. *Accessible and Inclusive Mental Health Resources for Coping During COVID-19: takecare19.com* Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and share!  And if you, or someone you know, is a fellow mixie doing cool stuff, and want to share your unique story, we want to hear from you! Slip into our dm's below! Connect with Mixed in the Six: IG: @mixedinthesix FB: @mixed in the six

Jamaican/Romanian/Scottish dancer, poet and singer, Cheyenne Sapphire, fuses spoken word, soul and contemporary dance into her transformative performances. She joins us this week on the podcast to share her story.

Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and share!  And if you, or someone you know, is a fellow mixie doing cool stuff, and want to share your unique story, we want to hear from you! Slip into our dm's below! 

Connect with Mixed in the Six:  

IG: @mixedinthesix 

FB: @mixed in the six

This week, proudly Chinese/Italian Actor and Playwright, Bobby Del Rio, of the Social Distance podcast, joins us. His play Professionally Ethnic was named by NOW Magazine on their Outstanding Play list.  Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and share! 

And if you, or someone you know, is a fellow mixie doing cool stuff, and want to share your unique story, we want to hear from you! Slip into our dm's below!

Connect with Mixed in the Six: 

IG: @mixedinthesix

FB: @mixed in the six