Episodes

May 25, 2022

Militantly Mixed Live at East West Players for Black Asian Solidarity

Last Friday, I had the honor of hosting a Militantly Mixed Live Panel Discussion at East West Players in Los Angeles, CA (Little Tokyo). My fellow panelist were Rohan Zhou-Lee originator of the Blasian March in NY, Asian_Soph from Mixed_Present and Mixed_Made, and Lee Painter-Kim organizer for the Blasian March in L.A. and Stop DiscriminAsian. We speak about Black Asian Solidarity and accessing Activism where you are at. I would also like to link an article in which I am feature reflecting on t...
May 19, 2022

Militantly Mixed and the Blasian March in L.A.

Just a quick solo-sode to share some details about this weekend's events for Millitantly Mixed and the Blasian March in L.A. If you would like to support the efforts for Militantly Mixed in L.A. this weekend please feel free to donate at (1) https://paypal.com/militantlymixed (2) Venmo for ManeHustleMedia or (3) Sharmane's CashApp * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced ...
May 18, 2022

Militantly Mixed at the Blasian March L.A.

Just a quick episode this week, sharing details about Militantly Mixed's involvement in the Blasian March L.A. this weekend. Please follow @BlasianMarch on IG for more details. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - https://www.dbtheone.com/ * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or send me ...
May 10, 2022

Mixed Auntie Confidential # 4: White Passing? White Presenting? White Assumed?

We are back for the 4th installment of the Mixed Auntie Confidential with Auntie TaRessa Stovall. And today we are talking about White Passing? White Presenting? White Assumed? Are these terms accurate, aspirational or something else. You can follow the Mixed Auntie Confidential Blog here. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Music by: Da...
May 3, 2022

Back from Hiatus y'all and things are changing... here we go!

Hey cousins, We are back from the April hiatus which was extremely productive but unrestful, on this episode I share what all I have been up to since leaving Gulf Coast Cosmos and focusing 100% of my time towards podcasting. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - https://www.dbtheone.com/ * * * Connect wit...
April 28, 2022

A Q&A with the Host of Militantly Mixed, Sharmane Fury

Hey cousins, I am still on hiatus but I am bringing you a special episode from a speaking engagement I had in April 2022. The sponsors of the event are allowing me to use the audio but the name of the organizations have been removed for the purposes of this episode. I hope you enjoy this Q&A with Sharmane Fury. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharm...
April 12, 2022

I was the someone I was waiting for with Sonia Smith Kang of Mixed Up Clothing

This week, I am jumping off hiatus to bring you a special episode with my friend and fellow Mixed-Auntie, Sonia Smith Kang of Mixed-up Clothing. On April 1, 2022, Sonia's Mixed Up Clothing company launched a special line at Macy's... yes MACY'S!!! Mixed Up Clothing is more than creating gorgeous multicultural children's apparel. We're dedicated to sharing the vibrant cultures of the world and creating a space where multiculturalism is highlighted and diversity is celebrated. Please listen in as ...
March 29, 2022

Tangible Blackness with Crimson

This is the final episode of Militantly Mixed before I got on my April Mental Health Hiatus. Taking breaks are an important part of self-care and I need a break. My guest this week is Crimson, a friend of mine from meat-space, and an all around great person. We talk about his Mixed life with limited access to "tangible Blackness" and how that has made maneuvering difficult from time to time. * * * If you would like to support the Militantly Mixed fundraiser, please go to the Facebook Fundraise...
March 22, 2022

I look like a Brown skinned White Girl with curly hair!

This week I am joined by Nikki, a long time listeners and support of Militantly Mixed. We talk about the differences between she and her brother's appearance and identity as Mixed-siblings and growing up Mixed in a predominately White environment. * * * If you would like to support the Militantly Mixed fundraiser, please go to the Facebook Fundraiser Page. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/mili...
March 18, 2022

Loud Mouth Brown Girl with Devon J. Hall

This week, I am joined by writer, fellow podcasters, and the first Person of Color Cannabis certified educator, Devon J. Hall aka the Loud Mouth Brown Girl. We talk about them coming to terms with identifying as Mixed-Race after a conversation we had on her podcast a couple of years ago and where she in now in their Mixed-Race/Cannabis educator identity. If you would like to follow Devon, you can visit their website https://loudmouthbrowngirl.com/. * * * Please contribute to the Militantly Mi...
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March 10, 2022

Mixed Auntie Confidential #3: Does Not Compute

The 3rd installment in the Mixed Auntie Confidential episodes. This week we talk about things that just DO NOT COMPUTE! Please subscribe to TaRessa Stovall's blog Mixed Auntie Confidential - https://mixedauntie.substack.com/ Times are tough for your Mane, so I just wanted to let y'all know what is going on and share some fundraising options to help keep Militantly Mixed actively going for the next few months. There are 3 ways to help us raise $1500 to keep the show active through March, links ...
March 7, 2022

Emergency Fundraiser for Militantly Mixed

Times are tough for your Mane, so I just wanted to let y'all know what is going on and share some fundraising options to help keep Militantly Mixed actively going for the next few months. There are 3 ways to help us raise $1500 to keep the show active through March, links are below. Re-released 2021 BYMAS shirt Paypal.me/MilitantlyMixed Patreon.com/MilitantlyMixed * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/gr...
March 1, 2022

Heart Radical with Anne Liu Kellor

This week I speak with author, Anne Liu Kellor a mixed-race Chinese American writer, editor, and teacher based in Seattle. We discuss her journey to publishing her memoir Heart Radical: A Search for Language, Love, and Belonging. To check out the Writing workshop for Mixed Race Experiences please go to... https://hugohouse.org/store/class/both-and-reading-and-writing-the-mixed-race-experience-anne-liu-kellor/ It runs from Apr 13 to Jun 15 for 10 Wednesdays, 5-7 pm PT. Registration opens Marc...
Feb. 22, 2022

Born a Disruptor with Chevara Orrin

In this episode, I speak with born disruptor, Chevara Orrin about Mixedness in DEI and civil rights activism. You can follow Chevara's various organizations here... White & Woke We are Straight Allies Twitter: @chevara_orrin * * * You can leave now leave a voice message for the show directly by going to www.PodInbox.com/MilitantlyMixed and just pushing record! * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/group...
Feb. 15, 2022

Revolutionary Mixedness

This week I am joined by another person I know in meatspace Andre Andres X, a regular at my comic book shop Gulf Coast Cosmos in Houston, TX. Andre is a poet, author, and podcaster in addition to being a manga and comic book nerd. In this episode we talk about being revolutionary in our Mixedness. You can purchase a copy of Andre's book The Exiled Child here on Amazon. You can follow Andre on social media here. Personal/photography IG: @andre_andres_x Podcast IG: @the_x_communicated * * * Y...
Feb. 14, 2022

Sharmane's Gulf Coast Cosmos Announcement

On this episode for both Militantly Mixed AND Bifurious, I announce my transition out of my comic book shop, Gulf Coast Cosmos, at the end of March 2022. Things are heating up on the ManeHustle Media/Podcasting side and the sustainability of GCC also depends on not having 2 full time owners salaries to pay. We knew this day would come but we thought it was going to be a couple years from now. Listen in while, my business partner, Byron Canady and I announce this transition and get ready to pivot...
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Feb. 11, 2022

Mixed Auntie Confidential #2: The "Right" Way to be Mixed

This week I am joined by fellow Mixed Auntie, TaRessa Stovall for another episode of the Mixed Auntie Confidential. In this episode we talk about a new type of discussion that is happening in the various Mixed Race groups on social media about "the right way to be Mixed" and the "wrong way to be Mixed," as it pertains to a particular type of Mixed. Let's get into it. * * * You can leave now leave a voice message for the show directly by going to www.PodInbox.com/MilitantlyMixed and just pushin...
Jan. 24, 2022

I never feel less Arabic or less Black, I am always me

This week, I am joined by Abdurrahman Danquah aka Abdu, my part timer at Gulf Coast Cosmos and fellow Mixed cousin. Check out his photography on instagram at... IG: @DryHug * * * You can leave now leave a voice message for the show directly by going to www.PodInbox.com/MilitantlyMixed and just pushing record! * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharm...
Jan. 17, 2022

Mixed Bloom Room

This week, I am joined by fellow Mixed Auntie, Sarah Lotus to discuss the Mixed Bloom Room program, which I participated in 2 years ago but a new co-hort is starting soon so I wanted y'all to hear about it. https://mixedbloomroom.com/ IG: @MixedBloomRoom * * * You can leave now leave a voice message for the show directly by going to www.PodInbox.com/MilitantlyMixed and just pushing record! * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episod...
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Jan. 10, 2022

Mixed Auntie Confidential # 1

This week, I am joined by fellow Mixed Auntie, TaRessa Stovall as we kick off a new series of monthly Mixed Auntie episodes. www.TaRessaStovall.com IG/Twitter: @TaRessaTalks * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - https://www.dbtheone.com/ * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or send me a vo...
Jan. 6, 2022

It's 2022

This week, I am a bit late my depression has been raging so I couldn't keep to my schedule BUT I wanted to let y'all know I am still here and grateful for another year of Militantly Mixed. If you would like to try to learn a new language or connect to the language of your heritage, I highly recommend the iTalki app. I just paired with a Japanese Tutor that has already made me feel way better about my learning Japanese for real this time, I recommned giving it a shot. Referral link: https://www...
Dec. 22, 2021

2 time Asian American Podcasters Association Golden Crane Award winning podcast...Militantly Mixed

This week, I am popping off hiatus for a brief episode to announce that Militantly Mixed won the Asian American Podcasters Association's Golden Crane Award in the category of Asian Culture: Stories and Experiences aka Best Asian Stories. To win this specific category as a Mixed Black-Asian is amazing, I always say we are a part of the the story and this is validation of that. Thank you to the @AAPodcasters Association and all the judges for my second #GoldenCraneAward * * * You can continue t...
Nov. 29, 2021

It's not that I don't look Asian, it's that you've never seen an Asian like me before

This week I am joined by Ryan Alexander Holmes. We talked about growing up Black and Chinese in a predominately conservative White neighborhood in the US, living in China, and being a big time content creator! Fun fact! We talked for 5 hours but you only get to hear 1 of that. * * * Last call for mask orders at https://www.MasksByMane.com, website will closed down on Dec 11th. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://fac...
Nov. 16, 2021

The Rebirth of Mane

This week, I discuss my change from the MixedGirlMane moniker to MixedAuntieMane and how it very much is apart of my gender identity journey. * * * You can continue the conversation on our private Facebook group after you listen to this episode at http://facebook.com/groups/militantlymixed * * * Produced and Edited by Sharmane Fury Music by: David Bogan, the One - https://www.dbtheone.com/ * * * Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or send me a voice memo over email at Sharmane@mi...