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.

  • 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!

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    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.


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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
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Liminality with Nina C

    This episode of Militantly Mixed comes from a recorded IG Live hosted by Nina C of @Reunion.Mixed.Race.Events. Together, we explore the concept of Liminality—what it means to exist in the “in-between” spaces of identity as Mixed-race people.

    We talk about how Mixed folks often find themselves navigating liminality—sometimes by choice, sometimes due to external pressure—and what that means for how we see ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.

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

    And don’t forget to follow Nina’s work on Instagram: https://instagram.com/Reunion.Mixed.Race.Events.


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

    4 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 38 minutes 50 seconds
    Mixed Asian Day Preview # 1 - Quincy Carroll

    On this episode of Militantly Mixed, I speak with author Quincy Carroll about writing from a Mixed-Asian lens and how a brief period living there as an adult reshaped his perspective and practice as a writer. We also dig into how Quincy’s work consciously centers his personal anxieties—and how the act of writing helps him process and work through issues that affect him.

    Guest links

    Quincy will be appearing as a panelist at Mixed Asian Day. Learn more and get details here: https://mixedasianmedia.com/mixedasianday


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    2 September 2025, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Free To Be Fest Team does a Debrief

    This week on Militantly Mixed, I’m joined by the planning committee of Free To Be Fest, a celebration of Mixed identity, community, and creativity. Fresh off the success of this year’s festival, we sat down together to debrief the event, share our reflections, and dream out loud about the future of Free To Be Fest.

    We talk about the highs, the challenges, the magic moments, and what we hope to build for next year and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating a festival rooted in identity, inclusion, and joy, this behind-the-scenes conversation is for you.

    - Got thoughts, feelings, pitches, or film submission inquiries? Reach out to the team at: [email protected]

    - Want to make a donation to support Free To Be Fest? Contribute via PayPal: https://www.paypal.biz/freetobefest


    “Have thoughts about this episode or the topics we cover? Leave me a voice note on SpeakPipe at ⁠https://speakpipe.com/MilitantlyMixed⁠ — your message may be featured on a future episode!

    If you love Militantly Mixed and want to help keep it going, consider supporting via Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/militantlymixed⁠

    Stay connected:
    Website: ⁠www.militantlymixed.com⁠
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    28 August 2025, 7:00 am
  • 33 minutes 27 seconds
    Mixed Asian Day with Alex Chester-Iwata

    In this episode, Alex Chester‑Iwata dives deep into the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of Mixed Asian Day, a vibrant celebration that amplifies the voices and experiences of Mixed Asian and Pacific Islander communities. She shares how the day came to be and what she hopes for this and future Mixed Asian Days.


    Mixed Asian Day info: https://mixedasianmedia.com/mixedasianday

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    If you love Militantly Mixed and want to help keep it going, consider supporting via Patreon:

    ⁠https://patreon.com/militantlymixed⁠

    Stay connected: Website: ⁠www.militantlymixed.com⁠Instagram: @militantlymixedYouTube: Militantly Mixed


    26 August 2025, 7:00 am
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