11 episodes
minority support group lavs & ting
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 17 Ratings
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minority support group is a podcast dedicated to creating a safe space for people who may not have always felt like they belong somewhere. sometimes, it’s hard to find your place. maybe you’re like us, and you’ve felt like you’re too *insert race here* for your white friends, but that you’re too white for your *insert race here* friends. we’ve been navigating that world our entire lives, and after about 25 years, we realized something — it’s time tor us to carve out a space for ourselves and invite others into it. we’re passionate about telling and hearing stories, and that’s exactly what we plan on doing with our podcast. every week, we’ll delve into a topic that we have experience with (identity crises, going through high school as a minority, being the only person of color in a group of friends, being women in the STEM fields, how the BLM movement changed us, etc.), and we’ll share what we’ve been through, what we’ve learned, and even what we’ve unlearned. and we encourage all of you to do the same. listen, learn, and share. we want to hear your thoughts and your experiences, because no two people’s are the same. don’t let the name fool you. our podcast may be called “minority” support group, but it is a community dedicated to anyone who wants to join. that means whether you yourself are a minority (and keep in mind, we aren’t limiting the definition of minority solely to race — there are so many different kinds of people out there!), you consider yourself an ally, or you simply want to learn a little bit more about the minority experience, you are more than welcome! we promise there’s a place for you here. come along with us on this journey. join the minority support group.
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bonus content: answering MSG members' questions (Q&A)
SURPRISE! we said season one would have ten episodes... but we couldn't leave you yet, so we're releasing one more! a little bonus content. this week we're answering listeners' questions, and topics range from how to talk to your parents about racial injustices to favorite bubble tea flavors. it's all over the place, we'll be honest, but we had SO MUCH fun recording it and we think you'll have just as much fun listening. so pull up a chair and join the support group for one last time this season! :)
THANK YOU to everyone who sent us questions and/or comments!
minority support group stands with the asian-american community. hate crimes against the AAPI community have skyrocketed recently, but have received little to no media coverage. we remind our listeners to use their voices and get involved every week, and we want to start by following our own advice. being anti-racist means supporting all races, ethnicities, and cultures.
minority support group also stands with the black lives matter movement. BLM is one of the biggest inspirations for our podcast, and we continue to support and stay involved week by week.
follow us on instagram: @minoritysupportgroup
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story time: MSG members share their experiences
want to know a secret? we think this might be our favorite episode so far. this week we're shifting the attention to the listeners. we're opening up the conversation and using our platform to share others' stories and experiences. we received so many incredible submissions of our listeners' thoughts, opinions, and personal experiences, that we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to just them. of course, we throw in a little of our signature commentary between stories, but we keep it focused mainly on our audience. after all, without you, we'd just be a support group of two. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who took the time to DM us! we love you!
minority support group stands with the asian-american community. hate crimes against the AAPI community have skyrocketed recently, but have received little to no media coverage. we remind our listeners to use their voices and get involved every week, and we want to start by following our own advice. being anti-racist means supporting all races, ethnicities, and cultures.
minority support group also stands with the black lives matter movement. BLM is one of the biggest inspirations for our podcast, and we continue to support and stay involved in the movement week by week.
follow us on instagram: minoritysupportgroup
follow us on twitter: themsgpodcast
follow us on tik tok: minoritysupportgroup -
dating as a minority
this week we're getting really personal. we're talking all about dating; exes, apps, family expectations, and more.
we're discussing ethnicity filters on dating apps - yes, you can quite literally eliminate an enter ethnicity of humans from the catalogue of potential dates you swipe through - and whether there is an actual case to be made for them. we're breaking down family expectations and how they've evolved through the past few generations. AND we're sharing awkward and extremely cringe-worthy pick-up lines we've received, as well as spilling some relationship tea.
you don't want to miss this one! it's light and silly, with our signature informational and vulnerable twist. join the support group!
minority support group stands with the asian-american community. hate crimes against the AAPI community have skyrocketed recently, but have received little to no media coverage. we remind our listeners to use their voices and get involved every week, and we want to start by following our own advice. being anti-racist means supporting all races, ethnicities, and cultures.
minority support group also stands with the black lives matter movement. BLM is one of the biggest inspirations for our podcast, and we continue to support and stay involved in the movement week by week.
follow us on instagram: minoritysupportgroup
follow us on twitter: themsgpodcast
follow us on tik tok: minoritysupportgroup -
being a minority in the workplace
45% of american workers experienced discrimination and/or harassment in the past year... but only 55% of workplaces have diversity and inclusion policies in place. it's never easy being the only minority in a room, but being one of the only minorities in your place of work comes with its own separate hurdles. from being profiled, to being stereotyped, to being treated differently based on your gender and/or ethnicity, there is no shortage of topics to be discussed with this subject. we've narrowed it down to some of our own experiences - which conveniently include racial profiling, stereotyping, and being treated differently based on your gender - as well as some facts and statistics concerning diversity in the workplace. did you know organizations with greater gender diversity and employee engagement outperform companies with lesser by more than 46%? there is literally no downside to promoting a more diverse and inclusive work environment, and above all else, that's what we're here to stress today.
minority support group stands with the asian-american community. hate crimes against the AAPI community have skyrocketed recently, but have received little to no media coverage. we remind our listeners to use their voices and get involved every week, and we want to start by following our own advice. being anti-racist means supporting all races, ethnicities, and cultures.
minority support group also stands with the black lives matter movement. BLM is one of the biggest inspirations for our podcast, and we continue to support and stay involved week by week. -
covert vs. overt racism
what counts as covert and what counts as overt when it comes to racism? we're breaking both down in this episode, as well as sharing some of our worst experiences with racism, how we tried to combat them, and what we've learned. so throw in those headphones and join us for another episode full of information AND vulnerability.
minority support group stands with the asian-american community. hate crimes against the AAPI community have skyrocketed recently, but have received little to no media coverage. we remind our listeners to use their voices and get involved every week, and we want to start by following our own advice. being anti-racist means supporting all races, ethnicities, and cultures.
minority support group also stands with the black lives matter movement. BLM is one of the biggest inspirations for our podcast, and we continue to support and stay involved in the movement week by week. -
college as a minority
if we were to say "stereotypical american college," you would probably picture something pretty similar to the university of missouri. that's where we went to college - and that's where we met! this week we're diving back into our experiences there, including discussing and dissecting the nationally and internationally covered protests of 2015-2016. this episode has plenty of informational content, reflection, and personal stories. it's a good one, we swear. join us for the support group and subscribe while you're here!
minority support group stands with the asian-american community. hate crimes against the AAPI community have skyrocketed recently, but have received little to no media coverage. we remind our listeners to use their voices and get involved every week, and we want to start by following our own advice. being anti-racist means supporting all races, ethnicities, and cultures.
minority support group also stands with the black lives matter movement. BLM is one of the biggest inspirations for our podcast, and we continue to support and stay involved in the movement week by week.
Customer Reviews
Great for anybody!
The love of my life is a minority and as a white male it has been difficult to fully appreciate the discrimination that she has dealt with her whole life. Listening to MSG helps make things more clear for me. Keep it coming!
so relatable!!
wow i have to say i can relate to so much of this podcast’s content! growing up as a minority in america definitely has its struggles and often it’s normalized how much hardship we must go through to find our place in this society. thank you for creating and sharing this safe space with all of us🥺
informational & entertaining
these two talk about real issues while sharing their experiences and keeping the mood somewhat light throughout. the content is really relatable and they throw in some facts and definitions to keep it educational. love the episodes they’ve put out so far, and i can’t wait for more!