Militantly Mixed

Militantly Mixed | ManeHustle Media 2018

Militantly Mixed, is a podcast about race and identity from the Mixed-Race perspective. Every week host Sharmane a.k.a MixedGirlMane, will speak with Mixed-Race people from all over the world about their lives and coming to terms with their ethnic identity.

  • 12 minutes 45 seconds
    Quick Update: More loss, another hiatus.

    I wanted to share a quick update about Militantly Mixed.

    Just as I was starting to get back into the swing of things with the show, my precious cat Kreia died the day after I arrived in Seoul, Korea. I am devastated, not only to lose her, but also to not have been home with her when she died.

    Because of that, I am not in a place right now to finish editing the third interview I still have to edit, let alone record new episodes. I need to take another break to grieve and to focus on my last boy, Krayt, making sure he stays healthy, active, and cared for. I am not prepared to lose him, too.

    I know the show has been a bit spotty over the past couple of years due to all my losses, and I appreciate your patience and understanding with my show work. 

    I will come back when I can.

    Thank you for sticking with me.

    Sharmane

    31 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 58 minutes 28 seconds
    The Mixed Multiracial Guide to Wellbeing with Namalee Bolle

    This week on Militantly Mixed, I’m joined by Namalee Bolle, author of The Mixed Multiracial Guide to Wellbeing. Namalee and I have known each other for years through virtual Mixed community spaces, so it felt extra special to finally have her on the show to talk about her book and the work she’s been doing to support Mixed and multiracial folks.

    In this episode, we discuss the inspiration behind The Mixed Multiracial Guide to Wellbeing and the importance of having resources that specifically address the mental health and lived experiences of Mixed people. We talk about identity, navigating a monoracial world, and the ways Mixed folks can better understand themselves while resisting othering and erasure.

    This book is such an important contribution to conversations around Mixed identity, multiracial wellbeing, and mental health, and I genuinely recommend it.

    And yes *** spoiler alert *** I’m in the book, along with a few other Militantly Mixed cousins!

    If you’ve ever struggled with questions around identity, belonging, or how to navigate being Mixed in a world that wants to categorize you, this book is absolutely worth checking out.

    Get the Book

    Buy on Amazon
     https://amzn.to/4uoSCAC

    Buy on Bookshop (Support Indie Bookstores)
     https://bookshop.org/a/103244/9781805013655

    Support Militantly Mixed

    If you enjoy the show and want to help keep conversations about mixed-race identity, multiracial community, and intersectional experiences going, here are a few ways to support:

    Visit the Website
    https://militantlymixed.com

    Leave a Review or Send a Voicemail
    Your reviews help new listeners find the show, and I love hearing from the Mixed Cousins community.

    Support on Paypal
    https://paypal.me/militantlymixed

    Shop Militantly Mixed Merch
    Logo tees, “Mixed & Hella Queer,” and more.

    Follow Militantly Mixed

    Instagram: @militantlymixed
     Bluesky: @militantlymixed
     Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast

    24 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Pork and Cheese and Jalapeño with Noelle Blanco

    This week on Militantly Mixed, I’m joined by Noelle Blanco, whom I met at Mixed Asian Day 2025 in San Francisco. Noelle ended up joining our We Are Not a Monolith panel at literally the last possible minute, when she had just stepped off stage from another panel, and we invited her to jump in with us because we loved her whole vibe on the previous panel. With no prep whatsoever and me moderating the panel, she did her thing and just killed it!

    One of my favorite Noelle stories from the panels at Mixed Asian Day, and this episode comes from her childhood. When she would explain her ethnicity, she thought the answer was “Pork and Cheese and Jalapeño,” because that is what Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino sounded like. I love finding the different ways we, as Mixed kids, try to make sense of our ethnic identities. 

    This episode was recorded back in November, but the last few months have been a little rough on my end. I’m happy to report that now that the ADHD medication that was making me feel completely dead inside is finally out of my system, I’m feeling like myself again and excited to be back working on the show.

    In this conversation, Noelle and I talk about Mixed Asian identity, belonging, and community, and how events like Mixed Asian Day create space for multiracial people to share their stories and experiences. We also dig into the idea that Mixed people are often expected to fit into neat categories when the reality is far more complicated.

    Meeting people like Noelle at events like Mixed Asian Day is one of the things I love most about doing this podcast. It’s a reminder of how powerful it can be when Mixed folks gather together, share our stories, and remind each other that we are not a monolith.

    I’m really glad I get to share this conversation with you all.

    Support Militantly Mixed

    If you enjoy the show and want to help keep conversations about mixed-race identity, multiracial community, and intersectional experiences going, there are a few ways you can support:

    Visit the Website
    https://militantlymixed.com

    Leave a Review or Send a Voicemail
    Your reviews help new listeners discover the show, and I love hearing from the Mixed Cousins community.

    Support on Paypal
    https://paypal.me/MilitantlyMixed

    Shop Militantly Mixed Merch
    Logo tees, “Mixed & Hella Queer,” and more.

    Follow Militantly Mixed

    Instagram: @militantlymixed
     Bluesky: @militantlymixed
     Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast

    17 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 10 minutes 43 seconds
    Check-in - 13 January 2026

    Just a quick un-edited check-in because I am having computer issues. 

    13 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 51 minutes 42 seconds
    A Second First Home: A Transracial Adoptee's Return to Korea with Traci Hobson

    This week on Militantly Mixed, I am joined by Traci Hobson, a biracial Black and Korean transracial adoptee whom I had the pleasure of meeting at Mixed Asian Day earlier this year. Traci was adopted from Korea and raised in the United States by American parents, navigating not just what it means to be Mixed, but also what it means to be disconnected from her birthplace, language, and culture, in this episode. We talk about identity, belonging, and survival, and how being both Mixed and a transracial adoptee shaped her sense of self, and how motherhood influenced the ways she approaches combating generational trauma. One of the most powerful aspects of our conversation is her recent return to Korea, where she began reclaiming pieces of her life and identity that were lost at the time of her adoption. Traci is such a lovely person and an incredibly thoughtful guest; I am so happy to share her story with you all.

    A quick programming note: Militantly Mixed is currently on an every-other-week schedule, but I may not be back until December 9th. The week before is both finals and the anniversary of Tristan’s death, and I don’t expect to be in the best headspace. I appreciate your patience and care while I take the time I need. Thank you for sticking with me, and I’ll do my best to return on December 9th.

    Support My Knit November Challenge

    This month, I’m participating in Knit November to support the American Cancer Society. I’m knitting every day, making chemo caps for people experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment, and raising funds in honor of our community folk we’ve lost to cancer and the loved ones still fighting.

    If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser link:
    https://www.facebook.com/donate/1485480965898623/

    Every stitch, every share, every dollar counts. Thank you for supporting this meaningful work.

    Support Militantly Mixed: 

    - Visit the Website - https://militantlymixed.com

    - Listen to episodes, leave a review, or record a voicemail for the show. 

    - Support on Patreon - https://patreon.com/sharmanefury

    – Shop Militantly Mixed Merch – Logo T-shirts, “Mixed & Hella Queer” tees, and more. 

    Instagram: @militantlymixed 

    Bluesky: @militantlymixed 

    Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast

    18 November 2025, 8:00 am
  • 58 minutes 39 seconds
    The In-Between Sky with Alison Hart

    This week on Militantly Mixed I’m joined by the brilliant Alison Hart, an OG Mixed Cousin who first appeared on Episode 24 back in 2018 with the release of her debut novel, Mostly White. Alison returns to share her stunning new novel, The In-between Sky, and we dive into creativity, identity, and what it means to write from a Mixed-race perspective.

    Talking with Alison felt like catching up with family because that’s exactly what it was. We reflected on the years between our first conversation, the evolution of her craft, and the power of storytelling from that “in-between” place so many of us know well.

    Grab the Book
    • Bookshop (supports indie stores + my affiliate page): https://bookshop.org/a/56052/9781963221053

    • Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XgnR1j

    Support a Native & Queer Bookshop!
    Alison gave a special shout-out to Black Walnut Books, so if you’re able, please consider buying through them, a Native and queer-owned bookshop: https://www.blackwalnutbookshop.com/

    Every purchase supports community storytelling and sovereignty in publishing.

    Support “DISARM” — A Short Film Crowdfund

    Our cousin's project DISARM is still raising funds!
    Disarm written by Lauren Lola, is a story of a Mixed-race woman navigating her identity in this divisive era. Connected to her culture through Filipino martial arts, she's put up to a test after a fight breaks out on the train.

    https://seedandspark.com/fund/disarmshortfilm#story

    Support My Knit November Challenge

    This month, I’m participating in Knit November to support the American Cancer Society. I’m knitting every day, making chemo caps for people experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment, and raising funds in honor of our community folk we’ve lost to cancer and the loved ones still fighting.

    If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing the fundraiser link:
    https://www.facebook.com/donate/1485480965898623/

    Every stitch, every share, every dollar counts. Thank you for supporting this meaningful work.

    Support Militantly Mixed: 

    - Visit the Website - https://militantlymixed.com

    - Listen to episodes, leave a review, or record a voicemail for the show. 

    - Support on Patreon - https://patreon.com/sharmanefury

    – Shop Militantly Mixed Merch – Logo T-shirts, “Mixed & Hella Queer” tees, and more. 

    Instagram: @militantlymixed 

    Bluesky: @militantlymixed 

    Facebook: Militantly Mixed Podcast

    4 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 11 minutes 10 seconds
    Militantly Mixed: Quick Update — Transition Pains & Platform Changes

    Even though Militantly Mixed is still on Mental Health hiatus, I wanted to drop a quick update for my Mixed Cousins about a few important tech transitions because of technical difficulties. 

    First, I recently switched the email domain, and some of you may be getting spam, spoofing, or phishing warnings when you receive emails from me. I’m working on fixing that, but you may need to re-accept access or mark my messages as “not spam.”

    Second, the new Militantly Mixed newsletter is now hosted on Substack, and it may also trigger scam alerts or require you to grant permission to receive emails. I know it’s an inconvenience, and I truly appreciate your patience. These are just some of the growing pains as I move Militantly Mixed to more secure, ethical platforms that hopefully don’t support genocide or harm. Thanks for sticking with me through the transition. More updates are coming soon!

    Support Militantly Mixed: 

    28 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 48 minutes 14 seconds
    Disarm - the Animated Short Film

    In this episode of Militantly Mixed, Sharmane sits down with the creative team behind Disarm, an animated short film that captures the painful yet powerful intersections of identity, grief, and resilience in the wake of anti-Asian violence.

    Following the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, Disarm tells the story of a young woman navigating multiple layers of identity when a hate crime unfolds on her train ride home. Through stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, the film explores anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic from a mixed-race Filipino American perspective, offering both an artistic and emotional reflection on what it means to exist in a world marked by racism, fear, and strength.

    Sharmane speaks with:

    Together, they discuss the film’s creative process, the intentional choice of animation as a storytelling medium, and how Disarm serves as both art and activism in a time of collective reckoning.

    Support the Film:
    You can contribute to the Disarm crowdfunding campaign at Seed & Spark
    . Every donation helps bring this vital story to life.

    Support Militantly Mixed: 


    21 October 2025, 7:00 am
  • 13 minutes 23 seconds
    Mental Health Hiatus: Law School Edition (Be back in Nov)

    After a truly amazing summer filled with Mixed Affinity experiences and the big step of starting law school, your Sir Auntie Mane is taking a much-needed Mental Health Hiatus.

    If you’ve been around a while, you already know this is my rhythm—every three months I pause to rest, reset, and rebalance.
    If you’re a new cousin, don’t worry—I’ll be back this November with fresh energy and a lineup of amazing guests.

    Law school has added a whole new chapter to my life, and I just need some space to catch up with myself while I navigate it. Thank you for your patience, support, and love through this journey. Militantly Mixed will be back soon, stronger than ever.

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    23 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 45 minutes 41 seconds
    Mixed Asian Day: Reflections with Alex Chester-Iwata & Mane

    On this episode of Militantly Mixed, Alex Chester-Iwata from Mixed Asian Day returns for a heartfelt post-event conversation with Mane.

    We had a wonderful, cup-filling weekend in San Francisco at the Koho Creative Hub in Japantown (Nihon Machi) celebrating Mixed-Asian identity. Together, we reflect on how the event unfolded, the community connections that were built, and our hopes for next year. Above all, this episode centers on the importance of community—why it matters, how it sustains us, and why events like Mixed Asian Day are essential spaces for Mixed folks.


    Follow Alex Chester-Iwata on IG: @alexfchester
    Follow Mixed Asian Media: IG:@MixedAsianMedia | mixedasianmedia.com


    Support Mixed Asian Day: Please consider donating so that MAD can continue to keep these events free to the public. Go to leviathanlab.org/supportleviathanlab and make a note that your donation is for Mixed Asian Day.

    Militantly Mixed is a ManeHustle Media podcast, hosted and produced by Sharmane Fury.


    Connect I’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a voicemail with your opinions and reflections on this subject at speakpipe.com/MilitantlyMixed. Your message might be played on a future episode of the show.


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    16 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 32 minutes 14 seconds
    Meet the Authors of Mixed Asian Day

    On this episode of Militantly Mixed, I sit down with Rena Heinrich, Lauren Lola, and Ingrid Hu Dahl to talk about their upcoming panel, Our Stories, Our Ink: Mixed Asian Authors in Conversation at Mixed Asian Day 2025. We tease their panel a little bit and dig into the importance of holding space for Mixed Asian voices across generations and geographies.

    I also share a bit about my own panel and why I’m so excited to be a part of this year’s event in person.

    Connect with our guests:

    Lauren Lola

    Rena Heinrich

    Ingrid Hu Dahl

    Mixed Asian Day 2025
    Saturday, September 13, 2025
    KoHo Creative Hub
    1675 Post St, Fl 2, San Francisco, CA

    Learn more and get event updates: Mixed Asian Media

    I’d love to hear your thoughts!
    Leave a voicemail with your opinions and reflections on this subject at speakpipe.com/MilitantlyMixed. Your message might be played on a future episode of the show.

    Militantly Mixed is a ManeHustle Media podcast, hosted and produced by Sharmane Fury.
    Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/sharmanefury

    9 September 2025, 7:00 am
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