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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 14: The Gift of Your Choosen Community - Interview with Gita Kulkarni

May 20, 2023 • Melissa Gonzales • Season 1 • Episode 14

Welcome to another episode of All Parts Welcome. In this episode, Melissa engages in a meaningful conversation with Gita Kulkarni, the Founder of Humors Edge, an organization dedicated to helping individuals find and express their unique sense of humor to enhance productivity in all areas of life. Gita's background is a beautiful blend of cultures—her father is Indian, while her mother comes from Suriname, a culturally diverse country in South America with influences from Indonesia, Africa, and Spain.

Gita shares her personal experiences as a mixed-race and multicultural individual, navigating a world that often fails to provide enough checkboxes to capture the complexity of her identity. Melissa and Gita explore the significance of humor, particularly in the face of cultural and societal challenges. They discuss the power of laughter in fostering connection and resilience.

Gita opens up about her upbringing with parents from two distinct cultural backgrounds and the insights she gained from navigating the differences. She candidly shares her experience in her first marriage—an arranged marriage with an Indian man—where she discovered the misalignment of priorities. Gita reflects on the lessons learned and how she ultimately found a deeply loving partnership that embraces and celebrates all parts of her identity.

Melissa and Gita delve into the importance of intentionally choosing the right people in one's life, individuals who uplift and honor the multifaceted nature of our identities. They discuss the journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and the power of embracing all aspects of our culture and heritage.

Join us for an enlightening conversation as we explore the importance of humor, cultural identity, and the transformative power of choosing authentic connections. Tune in to All Parts Welcome, where we celebrate the beauty of multiracial and multicultural identities.

This weeks guest:

gkulkarni@avintaservices.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gitakulkarni/

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