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Our True Colors
Our True Colors is a podcast that explores the challenges of being racially ambiguous and focuses on identity and belonging. What’s it like when you fit everywhere yet belong nowhere all at the same time? If you or someone you care about might be considered a racial riddle, an ethnic enigma, or a cultural conundrum, this show is for you! Conversations are facilitated by your host, Dr. Shawna Gann, along with guest co-hosts who join each season.
Our True Colors is an extension of True Culture Coaching and Consulting, a firm dedicated to enhancing workplace culture through the principles of business psychology and diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information and to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Gann, visit www.truecultureconsulting.com.
Episodes
93 episodes
Third Culture Stories: Identity, Belonging, and Finding Home with Urmi Hossain
In this episode, Dr. Shawna Gann and Rachel Sadler sit down with Urmi Hossain—polyglot, author, global citizen, and financial services professional—for a deep conversation about identity, c...
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Season 5
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Episode 512
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41:59
Untapped Leadership: Finding Your Authentic Leadership Identity with Dr. Jenny Vazquez-Newsum
What does it mean to be a leader when traditional leadership models weren’t designed with you in mind? In this episode of Our True Colors, we sit down with Dr. Jenny Vazquez-Newsum, an educator, leadership expert, and founder of Untapp...
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Season 5
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Episode 511
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Sensitive Curiosity: A DEI Leader’s Journey with Marcel De Jonghe
What does it mean to navigate the world as a mixed heritage individual when belonging feels just out of reach? In this episode, Shawna and co-host Kat Aragon welcome Marcel De Jonghe,...
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Season 5
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Episode 510
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55:27
Breaking Out of the Box: Multiracial Identity, Monoracism, and Belonging with Dr. Victoria K. Malaney-Brown
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Victoria K. Malaney-Brown, a scholar-practitioner at Columbia University and the first-ever Director of Academic Integrity for undergraduates at Columbia College and Columbia Engineering, joins us to explo...
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Season 5
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Episode 509
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45:28
Finding Self in a World of Assumptions: Multiracial Identity and Belonging
In this episode, Shawna Gann is joined by graduate student Brieanna Hairston cohost Rachel Sadler. Together, they explore the complexities of racial identity, inclusion, and belonging...
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Season 5
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Episode 508
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42:59
Mixed-Race Parenting: Insights with Dr. Jenn Noble
In this thought-provoking episode, Shawna sits down with Dr. Jenn Noble, psychologist, educator, and advocate for mixed-race families, to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in ...
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Season 5
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Episode 507
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49:01
Between the Lines: Black Identity, Mixed Race Realities, and a Nation Divided
In this deeply reflective episode of Our True Colors, Shawna and guest Shari Baker dive into the emotional aftermath of the recent presidential election. Together, they unpack the complexities of identity, solidarity, and the nuances of navigat...
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Season 5
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Episode 506
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46:15
Cafecito, Culture, and Connection: The Power of Sisterhood in DEI Spaces
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Shawna, Rachel, and Kat introduce Hady Mendez, a DEI expert, who shares her journey and insights on employee resource groups, cultural wi...
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Season 5
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Episode 505
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40:42
Authenticity Under Pressure: The Evolving Role of DEI and Mixed-Race Identity
In this insightful episode, Dr. Shawna Gann sits down with DEI experts Lauren Dike and Katrina Liew Wilson for a candid discussion o...
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Season 5
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Episode 504
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41:44
Beyond Your Zip Code Story: Exploring Background, Bias, and Growth
In this episode, Shawna Gann and Rachel Sadler engage with author Christopher "CJ" Gross, an expert in cultural transformation, to discuss the concepts in his book,
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Season 5
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Episode 503
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Meet Rachel: Examining Layers of Racial Identity
In this episode, Shawna Gann introduces co-host Rachel Sadler, and together they explore the complexities of racial identity, particularly focusing on the experiences of biracial individu...
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Season 5
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Episode 502
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38:15
Meet Kat: Creating Spaces for Underrepresented Voices
In this episode, Shawna Gann introduces the new season of the podcast with one of her two co-hosts, Kat Aragon. They discuss their cultural backgrounds, the importance of representation i...
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Season 5
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Episode 501
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35:52
Mixed Tape 4: The Close of a Chapter
Join the cohosts and me as we reflect on this journey and enjoy the sampler platter we've prepared for you as we talk about the themes we explored, lessons learned, and incredible growth over the years during what we thought would be t...
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Season 4
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Episode 423
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57:08
Belonging and the Gift of Story: Discussions with Joquina Reed
This week I am joined by Joquina M. Reed, my colleague and dear friend. She is the founding steward of J Reed Consulting LLC. She is also the curator behind the
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Season 4
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Episode 422
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44:01
SPECIAL EPISODE: Drama and Identity Dramaturgy with Yolandie Hamilton
Yay! Yolandie is back after taking a few months to be with her little one (if you listen carefully, you'll hear a little bit from her, too! 👶). In this episode, Yolandie (and sometimes Olivia) tells us about a play she is working on and the com...
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Season 4
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Episode 421
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24:33
Removing Your Mask to Tell Your Story: Authentic Filmmaking with Dija Henry
Prepare to be inspired! On this episode of OTC, I am talking with Dija Henry. Together we discuss her work in film and how the work supports the empowerment of authenticity all the way from the people co...
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Season 4
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Episode 420
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33:05
I Belong to Me: Conversations with Velda Thomas
On this episode of Our True Colors, I had the opportunity to spend time with Velda Thomas - sharing our thoughts on identity, growth, and belonging.Velda Thomas is the author of
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Season 4
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Episode 419
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32:41
Social Justice on the Line: Talking Civil Rights with Joseph Huang-Racalto
What a fantastic episode I have for you this week! I am joined by Joe Huang-Racalto, a Civil Rights lobbyist, who works for organizations that defend people who are enslaved in labor and sex trafficking, abused children, minorities living with ...
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Season 4
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Episode 418
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34:53
Multiracial Motherhood with Rach Kass
Rach Kass is a Nursing Station Technician (NST), life coach, and podcast host and joins us for this episode to talk about her experiences as the White mother of her five biracial children. Also joining us as a guest host, while Yolandie takes s...
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Season 4
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Episode 417
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39:32
Hey, Queen! Talking Racial Ambiguity with Christian Gann and Aimee Amour
In this very special episode, I have a one-to-one real-talk session with my son, Christian Gann and his drag persona, Aimee Amour, who is also a
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Season 4
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Episode 416
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43:43
The Velvet Punch: Talking Transracial Adoption with Amy Daniels (Part 2)
This week we are back with Part 2 of the interview with Amy Daniels. If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here. In this episode, Amy and I continue our conversation about ...
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Season 4
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Episode 415
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26:37
The Velvet Punch: Talking Transracial Adoption with Amy Daniels (Part 1)
This episode is the first of a 2-part interview with my friend, Amy Daniels. I'd been wanting to interview her for a couple of years now, and she happened to be hanging out my place when we were like...let's do this! Amy is a superstar recruite...
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Season 4
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Episode 414
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31:40
Confronting Anti-Blackness with Daniel Washington
Daniel Washington is an I/O Psychology Master's graduate with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He was born in New York City but raised in Atlanta, GA and moved back to New York City in August of 2018 to further his education in I...
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Season 4
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Episode 413
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35:32
SPECIAL EPISODE: The Little Mermaid of Color
In this special episode of Our True Colors, Yolandie and I discuss Disney's new live action Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. Join us for this important conversation about social expectations and redefining norms.REFERE...
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Season 4
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Episode 412
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31:40
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