Mixed Up

Nicole Ocran and Emma Slade Edmondson
Mixed Up

Welcome to Mixed Up, a podcast for mixed people everywhere and for anyone looking into a deeper insight on race and identity. Hosted by sustainability consultant and creative director Emma Slade Edmondson, and Nicole Ocran, writer and co-founder of The Creator Union. The show is about straddling two worlds and multiple identities. Now more than ever, it feels like people of mixed heritage are seeking out their space to talk about their lived experiences. But despite searching, we could find very little to relate to. We decided to make something we would have appreciated hearing. Music by: Hagan

  1. 07/24/2024

    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 bringing Palestinian flavours across South London from stalls and pop-ups to a viral bricks and mortar bakery, growing up “ambiguous” but staunchly proud and intentional in sharing her Palestinian heritage and upbringing. They also discuss food being a safe place and a way to show love, the politics of heritage, how people find connection to a cause, and creating spaces we didn’t have when we were growing up. Pre-order our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC Sara Assad-Mannings: https://www.instagram.com/bunheadbakes/ Bunhead Bakery: https://www.instagram.com/thebunheadbakery/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/ Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    49 min

  2. 07/10/2024

    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 blending heart wrenching words and melodies and recently wrote the soundtrack for Apple TV show Trying. They talk about weaving life experiences of being mixed into the music, adoption, having two mixed parents and what it’s like to be on a set where no one quite knows quite what to do with your hair. There is a lot of laughter! Order our book The Half Of It: ⁠https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC⁠ BEKA: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bekaontoast Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.mixedup.co.uk/⁠ Substack: ⁠https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    1h 2m

  3. 07/03/2024

    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 interviews Emma and Nicole on how they got started, the book writing process, and themes from the book - history of mixed people from across the globe, understanding the root of mixed race stereotypes, childhood and forming identity, interracial relationships and dating, fetishisation, adoption, hair, beauty standards, and why we need to examine the phrase ‘white passing’. Buy our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC Isabella Silvers: https://www.instagram.com/izzymks/ Mixed Messages: https://www.instagram.com/mixedmessagesnewsletter/ Mixed Messages Newsletter: https://mixedmessages.substack.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/ Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    56 min

  4. 06/26/2024

    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 Korean subcultures and identity. The Halfie Project kindly contributed to our book, The Half of It. They discuss their relationship with language, the history of mixed Koreans and the diaspora, how we are seen differently depending on our location, and how attitudes towards mixed Koreans have changed over time. Pre-order our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC The Halfie Project: https://www.instagram.com/thehalfieproject/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/ Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    1h 9m

  5. 06/19/2024

    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. Farzana is Filipina-Pakistani and is a diversity, equity and inclusion specialist in race, unconscious bias, culture and identity. She has been working with schools and within corporate environments for many years. Pre-order our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0up https://www.instagram.com/farzananayani https://www.instagram.com/multiracialmatters Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    1h 9m

  6. 06/12/2024

    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 two cultures that have a very different responsibility around the climate crisis. They discuss atmospheric colonialism, the moment she took the government to court and how we can look to our ancestors for the fortitude to keep pushing for a better world. Her book, It's Not That Radical, is available now. This episode is brought to you by Uncommon Wines. Thank you to the Groovy House for hosting us! Pre-order our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0up Mikaela Loach: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    1h 2m
  7. 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

    06/05/2024

    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 was adopted into a white family at a young age and his love of cooking lead him to apprentice under Raymond Blanc, and at the age of 25 a car accident lead to him losing his right arm. He discusses growing up in a white family and predominantely white environments, working in fast-paced and highly competitive environments, relearning his skills after losing an arm, and how food connects us to culture. Michael is featured in Lucas Fothergill's Everyone Everywhere: Mixed Race Family Stories, looking into a hundred years of mixed British history, published by Unbounders. Pre-order our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC Michael Caines: https://www.instagram.com/macaines/  Lucas Fothgergill: https://twitter.com/lucasfothergill  Everyone Everywhere: https://unbound.com/books/everyone-everywhere Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/ Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    1h 20m
  8. Why we need to re-examine the phrase white passing: Becca Dudley on flying the flag for reggae and having your authenticity questioned

    05/29/2024

    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 decade. Becca has Jamaican, British and German heritage, and set up the platform Deadly to showcase the best of reggae, dancehall and grime, and to shine a light up-and-coming artists. They discuss being misidentified, having your authenticity questioned, imposter syndrome, coming out online to different communities and the fear of being labelled a 'culture vulture'. Pre-order our book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upC Becca D: https://www.instagram.com/beccadudley/ Deadly Official: https://www.instagram.com/deadlyofficial/  Instagram: https://instagram.com/mixedup.podcast Website: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/ Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.com

    1h 16m
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4.8
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About

Welcome to Mixed Up, a podcast for mixed people everywhere and for anyone looking into a deeper insight on race and identity. Hosted by sustainability consultant and creative director Emma Slade Edmondson, and Nicole Ocran, writer and co-founder of The Creator Union. The show is about straddling two worlds and multiple identities. Now more than ever, it feels like people of mixed heritage are seeking out their space to talk about their lived experiences. But despite searching, we could find very little to relate to. We decided to make something we would have appreciated hearing. Music by: Hagan

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  • Creator
    Nicole Ocran and Emma Slade Edmondson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicole Ocran and Emma Slade Edmondson
  • Show Website
    Mixed Up

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