Life in Our Skin

Life in our Skin

A podcast created for women in the middle. Our guests share their American experiences living between the white and black communities. Join us, Lisa Harris and Anahita Champion, as we share Life in Our Skin... raw and unedited.

  1. 10/08/2025

    Episode 45: Should I Use My Ethnic Name? | Shadon Ghassemlou

    In this episode, Lisa and Anahita chat with Iranian–American Shadon Ghassemlou about the experiences that shaped her middle school years. As a multi–racial teenager with a white mother and an Iranian father, Shadon shares how navigating personal identity—through her ethnic name, harmful stereotypes depicted in 90’s movies, and post– 9/11 attacks which occurred during her 8th grade year—deeply impacted her sense of belonging and safety. In Episode 45, we welcome Shadon Ghassemlou. Take a listen to the episode, and be sure to read Shadon’s article referenced in our conversation: What's In A Persian Name. Follow us on Spotify and leave a comment.

  2. 10/03/2025

    Episode 44: I Know I Have an Accent | Javiera Monardez

    In this episode, Lisa and Anahita chat with Javiera Monardez. Javiera shares her journey as an educated and accomplished physician in Chile and the profound identity shift she experienced after immigrating to the United States. Javiera reflects on what it meant to start over in a new country and redefine herself personally and professionally. In Episode 44, we welcome Javiera Monardez. Take a listen! Can you relate in a way? Follow us on Spotify and leave a comment.

  3. 07/09/2025

    Episode 43: I'm Not A Filipino Nurse | Jessica Portè

    In this episode, Lisa and Anahita chat with Jessica Portè, a Filipino American who grew up between Northern and Southern California. After a life-altering car accident, Jessica and her family were united in grief, yet the silence around their pain made it difficult to truly process their loss. Jessica shares how loss, culture, and communication impacted her life and shaped her healing journey. In Episode 43, we welcome Jessica Portè.

  4. 06/01/2025

    Episode 42: Muslim in a Catholic School | Aalishba Ahmad

    In this episode, Lisa and Anahita sit down with Aalishba Ahmad, a Pakistani Muslim woman who spent her teenage years attending a Catholic high school. Aalishba opens up about navigating life as a brown girl in a predominantly white environment and how she grew into a self-described social justice warrior—advocating fiercely for students of color. As she beautifully reminds us, “Love is union.” Listen to this episode to hear more of Aalishba's story. In Episode 42, we welcome Aalishba Ahmad. Life In Our Skin: A podcast created for 'women in the middle'. Our guests share their American experiences living between the white and black communities. Connect with Lisa: Instagram ⁠@lisaharrisandcompany⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Anahita: Instagram ⁠@anahitachampion⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn All episodes available via: ⁠www.lifeinourskin.com⁠

  5. 09/10/2024

    Episode 41: Eat Your Mom's Hmong Food | Samantha Lee

    In this episode, Lisa and Anahita chat with Samantha Lee, a Hmong-American woman from St. Paul. Sam talks about the cultural and emotional connection ethnic communities have with their food and how the health and wellness industry re-enforces messages that ethnic food is unhealthy. As a weight loss coach, Sam helps women stay connected to family and culture by creating healthy versions of their cultural food. In Episode 41, we welcome Samantha Lee. Listen to this episode of Life in Our Skin: linktr.ee/lifeinourskin Connect with Sam: Instagram ⁠@superlysam | Podcast: Your Winning Journey Connect with Lisa: Instagram @lisaharrisandcompany | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Anahita: Instagram @anahitachampion | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ About Life In Our Skin: A podcast created for 'women in the middle'. Our guests share their American experiences living between the white and black communities. All episodes available here: www.lifeinourskin.com

  6. 07/08/2024

    Episode 40: Reclaiming My Chicana Self | Amanda Rosas

    In this episode, Lisa and Anahita chat with Amanda Rosas, a Mexican-American woman from San Antonio, Texas. Amanda shares stories of being a young girl unequipped to navigate racially inappropriate comments. Further in our conversation, she expands on the ways identity and intersectionality appear in her life as a woman, mother and teacher. In Episode 40, we welcome Amanda Rosas.

  7. 07/02/2024

    Episode 39: Happy 3 Year Anniversary!

    We are thrilled to celebrate 3 years of Life in Our Skin podcast, and in this short episode we highlight a few milestones since we launched in July 2021. Thank you for listening! ~ Lisa & Anahita

  8. 06/04/2024

    Episode 38: Coloring Outside the Lines | Sheena Yap Chan

    In this episode, Lisa and Anahita chat with Sheena Yap Chan, a Chinese–Filipino woman living in Toronto. Sheena talks about how she moved from being ashamed of her culture to building her self confidence as an Asian woman. Today, she has also learned how to embrace paving her own path of success. In Episode 38, we welcome Sheena Yap Chan. Listen to this episode of Life in Our Skin: linktr.ee/lifeinourskin Connect with Sheena: www.sheenayapchan.com Connect with Lisa: Instagram @lisaharrisandcompany | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Anahita: Instagram @anahitachampion | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ About Life In Our Skin: A podcast created for 'women in the middle'. Our guests share their American experiences living between the white and black communities. All episodes available here: www.lifeinourskin.com

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A podcast created for women in the middle. Our guests share their American experiences living between the white and black communities. Join us, Lisa Harris and Anahita Champion, as we share Life in Our Skin... raw and unedited.

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  • Creator
    Life in our Skin
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Life in our Skin