The Self-Aware Millennial
THE SELF-AWARE MILLENNIAL, hosted by J.Mix, facilitates cycle-breaking conversations relevant to millennials, including mental health, social justice, relationships, & personal growth. J.Mix engages with artists of diverse backgrounds to advance human empathy, introspection, and self-awareness.
Episodes
106 episodes
Ep. 105 | The "Radical Belle" Speaks
"5 years ago, I publicly departed from the WWII museum as a member of the Victory Belles.If you knew me at the time- then you knew how much work I did to make sure the Black lives of New Orleans and the African American diaspora were ack...
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Ep. 104 | Bob's "Morales" for The City of New Orleans
Bob Murrell is in the running for New Orleans City Council (District A). A community organizer, democratic socialist, activist, and leader- Bob is dedicated to fighting for the poor, ma...
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Ep. 103 | "I Quit Social Media for Three Years" ft. Breeze
This podcast LOVES a social media detox success story. It was a no-brainer when J.Mix overheard Breeze commenting on her three-year hiatus from social media and HAD to get her on the show to talk about the journey. On this episode, Breeze goes ...
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Ep. 102 | Accepting The Imperfections Of Your Ancestors
On this episode, J.Mix is across the Atlantic Ocean at the International Black Theatre Summit in Accra, Ghana. She sits down with German creative & podcaster, Morenike, to reflect on the diversities and adversities of her background as a...
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Ep. 101 | Navigating Sex As A New Parent
If you need clarity on whether or not you want kids, this episode has your name all over it. On this episode, J.Mix & Free dive into a continued conversation about sex and its evolution with age and parenthood in 2025. Fr...
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Ep. 100 | That Time Our Highschool Supported Racism
In this MILESTONE episode, J.Mix celebrates 100 episodes with a special appearance by her longtime friend and OG guest, Free, by clearing the air about the happenings of their highschool's problematic past. Additionally, J.Mix shares her...
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Ep. 99 | Never Been to Africa - Our Intentions for IBTS in Accra, Ghana
The WE WILL DREAM festival delegation joins the 2025 International Black Theatre Summit (IBTS) in Accra, Ghana, deepening connections between Black artists and creatives from across the diaspora. In this episode, the WWDF delegation join...
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Ep. 98 | Enthusiastic Yes or Bust Ft. Pat Smith & Lefty Lucy
Sometimes, personal goals get lost because we say yes to other people's goals without assessing whether or not they align with ours. Though there is something valuable to take from every experience, we have to constantly evaluate whether or not...
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Ep. 97 | Behind the Music: The Journey of "Circles 2.0”
J.Mix is a multi-hyphenate performing artist born & raised in New Orleans, LA. She is a Loyola University Music School graduate with over fifty theatrical credits since 2006. For the vast majority of her career, she's sung the tunes of othe...
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Ep. 96 | Navigating Life as a Multi-Hyphenate Artist ft. Kirkland Green
On this episode, J.Mix & Kirkland discuss the complexities of being a multi-hyphenate artist. They dissect the challenges of balancing various creative roles, imposter syndrome, and the importance of perseverance. The episode feature...
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Ep. 95 | Queer Folk Watch Porn Too Pt. 2 ft. Donyae
This episode continues a pivotal conversation that J.Mix is conducting with The Self-Aware Millennial community on their relationship with pornography and how it affects their day-to-day lives. In this episode, J.Mix speaks with Donyae A...
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Ep. 94 | Queer Folk Watch Porn Too Pt. 1
HAPPY PRIDE, LOVES! On this episode, J.Mix facilitates a highly-anticipated discussion on pornography with queer-identifying guests Kayla, Theodus, and Becka. The guests share their diverse experiences with porn, how their introductions to porn...
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Ep. 93 | Releasing Imperfection & Embracing Spontaneity
J.Mix returns after a hiatus to discuss the challenges of releasing her perfectionist tendencies, embracing spontaneity, and the beauty of living in the present. She also shares personal reflections on missed opportunities, imposter synd...
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Ep. 92 | De-centering Gender Roles ft. Sakinah Daaz
Happy Melanin March! We are overjoyed to be joined by "kickboxer turned comedian" Sakinah Daaz as she chats with J.Mix about how she practices de-centering gender roles in her life and the lives of others. Follow Sakinah on al...
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Ep. 91 | Multi-Hyphenate Mondays Sneak Peek
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! On this special episode of TSAM, J.Mix shares some of her favorite guest interviews from her latest show, Multi-Hyphenate Mondays, which she co-hosts with the amazing, charming, & talented,
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Ep. 90 | DREAM HOUR - Black Hair in the Theatre
Happy Black History Month! We are featuring a refreshing conversation that J.Mix curated through NO DREAM DEFERRED's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black & Brown artists to engage...
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Ep. 89 | Positive & Negatives of Community Building ft. Mary Jacobs
This episode starts as titled. You WILL hear J.Mix and Mary Jacobs chat about community building as small business owners. And then they divert to their frustrations with New Orleans transplants and how it has bled into post-Katrina parade c...
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Ep. 88 | Let's Talk About Barney ft. Steven Schwartz
Barney & Friends was a children's television show that became popular in the early 1990s. It features Barney, a purple anthropomorphic
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Ep. 87 | A Year of Firsts ft. Donyae + Amara
On this episode, J.Mix is joined by Donye Asante & Amara Skinner to reflect on the significant milestones each one of them has achieved in their journey of self-awareness and personal growth in 2023. They discuss the highlights of their yea...
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Ep. 86 | Side Effects of Child Abuse ft. Rin Medico
In this highly anticipated episode, J.Mix & Rin Medico provide a comprehensive discussion on their experiences with child abuse. They delve into the statistics, devastating effects, and strategies to cope with abuse traumas. They als...
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Ep. 85 | “F*ck the Money” ft. Synamin Vixen
On this episode, J.Mix sits down with sensual healer, poet, & burlesque performer Synamin Vixen to talk shop about their relationship to money, how it has helped them in their current practice, and how they are backing away from capitali...
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Ep. 84 | Losing A Loved One to Suicide ft. Joshua Walker
In this deeply personal and candid conversation, J.Mix and Joshua Walker delve into their experiences with mental health, suicide ideation, and the tragic experiences of losing loved ones to suicide. They underscore the significanc...
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Ep. 83 | Less Meds, Less Therapy ft. Asia-Lyn
If you've been diagnosed with a mental illness and are lucky enough to experience life after taking years of medication and therapy- this episode is for you. In this episode, J.Mix joins Asia-Lyn to chat about their mental wellness journeys,...
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