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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 16: Get Ready to be Blown Away - Interview with Minhi England

June 03, 2023 • Melissa Gonzales • Season 1 • Episode 16

Prepare to be inspired and captivated in this week's episode of All Parts Welcome. Join Melissa as she sits down with the incredibly talented Minhi England, a Glass Artist and finalist on Season 3 of Netflix's hit show, Blown Away. Minhi's journey as an artist is intricately intertwined with her multiracial and multicultural identity as an Asian American with a Korean mother and American father. Born in Germany and raised in upstate New York, Minhi's art serves as a medium to process profound emotions such as loss, grief, and life-altering transitions.

With vulnerability and authenticity, Minhi opens up about her experience growing up as a Korean American in a predominantly non-Asian community. She shares poignant childhood memories that led her to rebel against her culture during her teenage years. Melissa and Minhi delve into the universal experience of rejecting parts of oneself as an adolescent, as well as the transformative journey of reconnecting with those aspects in adulthood.

In a truly heartfelt conversation, Minhi also reveals her experience as a young widow and how she channels her grief into her art. She explores the parallels between the unpredictability of life and the fluidity of her glasswork, creating pieces that encapsulate the profound beauty and fragility of existence.

Join Melissa and Minhi as they explore the depths of artistic expression, cultural identity, and the transformative power of embracing all parts of oneself. Discover how Minhi's artistic journey intertwines with her life experiences, offering insights into the human condition and inspiring listeners to find solace and growth through their own creative outlets. Tune in to All Parts Welcome, where the magic of embracing one's cultural background and personal expression takes center stage.

This weeks guest:

https://www.minhi.com/

https://www.instagram.com/m.i.n.h.i/

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