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All Parts Welcome is a podcast to help us explore what it means to be multiracial and multicultural. Often, as people of mixed race and culture we don’t feel fully connected to one specific group and this can lead to a feeling of not fully belonging.This podcast is a safe space, a space where all are welcome to show up as they are, a space for all to feel seen and honored. In this space we will explore and talk about our experiences, how we have grown, developed our identity and learned skills to overcome obstacles that only people of mixed race and culture have experienced. You will hear from community members and experts who will share their personal experiences and knowledge in hopes that something will resonate and support you in finding what it is you need, healing, hope, peace or just a sense of knowing that you are not alone. We will explore ancestral and generational trauma and how this impacts us.In this podcast we will not only talk about the obstacles of being mixed race but will also talk about the gifts and magic within us.Podcast Produced and Hosted by Melissa Gonzales Edited by Abbey Dot

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EP 9: Where Did the Children Go? Interview with Cynthia (Cyndi) Walker

April 15, 2023 • Season 1 • Episode 9

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of All Parts Welcome. In this episode, host Melissa Gonzales has an engaging conversation with Cynthia (Cyndi) Walker, an advocate in the workplace and schools for social economic bias and fair treatment for all.

Cyndi shares her unique experience of being born to a Norwegian father and Chicano mother on a naval base in Japan and later moving to Colorado at a young age. They discuss the complexities of cultural and racial identity, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations and the need to check boxes on official forms that may limit one's sense of identity.

Cyndi also shares her family's experience of assimilating to American culture and losing their own Spanish culture, including language, food, and customs. Drawing on her over 15 years of experience working in restaurants, Cyndi shares how her exposure to various cultures has shaped her own identity and worldview.

Melissa and Cyndi delve into the impact of assimilation on cultural identity, the importance of preserving one's heritage, and the significance of embracing diversity in our communities and workplaces. Join us as we explore the multifaceted nature of cultural and racial identity and the impact of societal expectations. Tune in to All Parts Welcome, and join us in celebrating the magic of multicultural and multiracial identities.

Find this week’s guest:

cyndimariewalker@hotmail.com

https://www.tiktok.com/@cyndiloomanitou

If you have any questions or comments, you can find Melissa here:
http://melissa-gonzales.com/

melissa@mgonzalestherapy.com

Episode was edited by Abbey Dot. For more information, find Abbey here:

AbbeyDotProductions.com
abbeydotproductions@gmail.com

Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay