In this episode we're talking all things no-plan travel today. Have you ever planned an unplanned trip? Bit of an oxymoron there! For the spontaneous and 'non planner' people out there, mystery trips are growing in popularity, so what are you mystery trip options? Want to learn more about the sites we talk about in this episode? Check out: Black To…

Group travel at it's core is often the perfect blend of solo travelers at heart who want to experience a new place whilst still having the camaraderie of traveling with others with a built-in support system, making it easier to navigate new places, handle unexpected situations, and enjoy diverse perspectives and ideas. Joined by Bruce Poon Tip, fou…

The final episode of our AAPI Heritage Month series features multidisciplinary artist SUUVI. SUUVI shares parts of her personal story that go beyond the universal language of music and touches a deeper chord. Topics in today's discussion include: Early beginnings in music Exploring multiple passions Overcoming the stereotypes of what it means to be…

Return to Wisconsin in this episode of Mixed With What as host, Steph Stock interviews fellow Wisconsin Native, Ethan Lo. Ethan identifies as Hmong and African-American and together Steph and Ethan discuss: Hmong history AAPI heritage month Hmong language Reframing the Q: “What are you?” A message for mixed kids and more! Enjoyed this episode? Plea…

Amanda Butler is a Fitness Trainer, Cancer Survivor and advocate for cancer patients worldwide navigating cancer treatments and chemotherapy. In this episode Amanda discusses growing up multiracial in a small midwestern town and paving her path in new countries, new industries and new callings. This episode will make you think about: Small town beg…

It's all about priorities! Ask yourself, are you making travel a priority in your life? If the answer is no, then why not? While we have many priorities in life, we often forget to add travel as one of them. For many reasons, like mental and physical health, creating long lasting memories, and becoming more cultured, Steph and Andrea discuss why tr…

It's time to dive into the world of artificial intelligence, also known as AI! While still in its infancy, is becoming more popular for travellers looking to simplify their travel planning. From finding hidden gems to crafting personalised itineraries, we test out different AI prompts to help us plan for our next upcoming trips. Does it live up to …

Join host Steph Stock and guest, Courtney Granberry in conversation about manifesting a career as a fashion model. A chance discovery as a waitress in Los Angeles, CA changed her career path, her lifestyle and her perspective on what it means to feel beautiful inside and out. You've seen her featured in some of the largest campaigns around the worl…

International friends or intentional friends? Join host Steph Stock and her guest Anna Lorentz, who is Thai and American, by way of Japan, currently living in Portugal with her French husband. The friends discuss language learning, growing up in an international environment, living an expat lifestyle and taking their international adventures beyond…

In 2024 solo travel is becoming more popular than ever, but it can still be very daunting for those who have yet to take their first solo trip. So we give you our hot tips on great things you can do while solo traveling and while your might be alone, you'll never feel lonely! 00:02:01 - Booking Flights and Work Trips 00:02:21 - Airbnb Hosting Exper…

Mary J. Blige said it best... Tune in as we discuss boundaries within friendships and burning bridges as needed! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lbcpodcast/support

This is a spicy one! Steph and Andrea get into a very intense debate... to recline or not to recline your airplane seat?! When we're flying, while we do have the option to push our seats back, is it always acceptable to do so? How long does a flight need to be before it's acceptable to recline your seat? And is it even your problem if the person be…

Talking the Atlanta hair culture... We've all had good and bad experiences with getting our hair done in Atlanta. We are sharing our experiences and giving some much needed tips to all the stylist out there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lbcpodcast/support

In her first solo episode, Host Steph Stock sparks conversation about the sudden rise in popularity in Country Music. Listen as Steph shares her personal connection to both genres, asks thought provoking questions about what’s next for music and music festivals and shares her predictions, excitement and anxieties about the mixing of two popular mus…

We're Back! After almost 4 years, we're finally ready to getback to it! We're dropping some do's and don'ts of traveling! We're givingya'll some insider scoop on what to do when traveling this summer season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lbcpodcast/support

How does social media impact your travel experiences? Is social media ruining travel experiences or making them better? Are we too obsessed with getting the right content instead of taking in the experience? Are we focusing too much on FOMO and what we see online? And are we traveling to some of these places we see online for the right reasons? Let…

Valentine's Day may have passed but it did get us thinking about love languages! Love languages are all about how you give and receive love, for and from others. But how do these relate into your travel style? Quality time, acts of service, words of affirmation, gift giving and physical touch. We chat through these five love languages and how you c…

Multifaceted, Multilingual, Multiracial -Guest Sheela Avve joins the Mixed With What podcast with host Steph Stock to discuss the importance of celebrating your culture and owning every aspect of who you are. Listen as Sheela talks to us about: Why having a sisterhood and strong support system is key to creating The best parts of owning all of who …

It's time to talk Dubai! Steph recently dipped her toes into Middle Eastern culture by visiting Dubai and the Middle East for the first time. As Andrea has been a few times, we talk through out own experiences, what talk about what we loved about to Dubai, what we didn't love and ultimately... would we move there? 00:00:00 - Introduction to Dubai E…

In this episode we dive into the realities of being a multihyphenate in every sense of the word. Nasrin Harumi is an entrepreneur, educator and ecommerce founder who left her job as a teacher and started a million dollar brand during the pandemic. Join us as we discover what it means to create outside of the box. Listen to learn more about: What it…

It's not about the destination, it's all about the journey! Join us as we discuss travel journeys and how our travel styles have evolved during them. Everyone is starting their own travel journey at different times in their lives and in different travel styles. How we can be supportive as a travel community for everyone along their journey, whereve…

Am I the A**hole? Steph and Andrea dig into Reddit's AITA forum to find the best travel related AITA scenarios to debate. Tying in hostel etiquette, traveling with significant others, friends and family as also airplane entitlement - A**hole, or not? Tune in now and make sure you let us know if you agree with our verdicts! 00:04:22 - Airport Lounge…

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Happy 2024 - It's time for our annual new years travel resolutions episode! As always, we revisit last years resolutions to see if and what we actually achieved and then discuss our travel goals and resolutions for the upcoming year as well - and we've got some big ons that we hope will inspire you as well! 00:00:00 - New Year's Travel Resolutions …

It's time to talk about van life in Outback Queensland! What’s the best way to plan your route through the Outback and does it feel safe if you do it as a solo traveller? What is a pig race and why is Steph using her ability to starfish as a system of measurement? And most importantly, what’s the biggest travel hack we’ve learned on how you can liv…

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Flight upgrades... are they worth it or a total waste of money? When flying, what is the best way to get a cheap upgrade, whether using cash or points, and when is it actually just not worth it at all? We also delve into hotel and rental card upgrades and the surprisingly easy method to get them for free. 00:00:00 Upgrades can be worth it. 00:09:40…

Have you ever been the first? It can sometimes come with the pressure to set boundaries, set standards and create space for those to come. Todays guest, Kiara McKinney, is a lifelong pop culture junkie who started her PR career at the University of Alabama. She’s also a proud member of the Delta Gamma sorority and although Kiara was the sorority’s …

Anime Pod: Was the One Piece Live Action underrated or overrated? Let's discuss it. Support the showDi Abhay D.

Carly Q is a creative, storyteller, writer and movement director and she took a moment to talk about her experience being transracially adopted by White parents. Today she shares: The struggles of growing up in a conservative town The desire to learn more about a culture she was born to but doesn’t belong to Learning more about the intersections of…

As you age, do you become more or less insecure while traveling? When it comes to age, body image hangups and physical capabilities we discuss why you shouldn't let your insecurities get in the way of experiencing new things while you're traveling. [00:02:01] Becoming less insecure with age. [00:04:08] Insecurities while traveling. [00:11:30] Women…

Social Pod: Can two writers make a coherent story if Chat GPT keeps adding twists? Support the showDi Abhay D.

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So often in life we romanticise things in our head when in reality, it rarely lives up to expectations, and the same goes for travel destinations. In this episode we discuss some of the destinations we have over-hyped in our own heads. Equally, we explore some of the places we didn't expect much of that ended up blowing us away. We hope that this e…

Screenwriter Kale Futterman is penning the perspectives of Black and Biracial characters in her work, including the global hit, Ginny & Georgia, available on Netflix. In addition to her impressive resume in screenwriting, working as a writer right now also means advocating for fair compensation and joining other artists on strike. Today Kale takes …

Anime Pod: Abhay goes through one of his favorite anime, One Piece, and lists the most epic moments that stand out from the rest (Pre Time Skip). Support the showDi Abhay D.

In this inaugural episode of "Mixed With What," meet your host, Steph Stock as we delve into the specific experiences of being mixed in America. In a conversation with her parents, Steph asks thought-provoking questions to learn more about her own roots, race and identity. Through the lens of two monoracial parents responsible for raising a mixed c…

Basketball Pod: Abhay takes the challenge of trying to address every team's offseason problems and give them the best advice possible. Support the showDi Abhay D.

YESS! IT'S YOUR BOY JKD BACK WITH A MIX TO GET YOU READY FOR THIS YEAR'S CROPOVER SEASON IN BARBADOS.Hope you enjoy it.MAKE SURE YOU LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE, DOWNLOAD AND COMMENT!Follow me on Instagram @jkdthedjTRACKLIST1. MAKE ME FEEL BETTER (DAY ONE RIDDIM) - SHAQUILLE GFG2. FRIDAY (DAY ONE RIDDIM) - FAITH CALLENDER3. DAY ONE (DAY ONE RIDDIM) - SADDI…

From booking hotels to flights to rental cars, to lost luggage and lost keys, listen to some of the tips and tricks we've compiled from our own lessons learned on our travels that will hopefully help you make the most of your own travels in the next year. So grab a notepad and a pen and get ready to take some notes! Support this show http://support…

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This is a real shit episode. Literally. We're talking about something every traveler experiences at some point, but are too embarrassed to talk about. Traveler's diarrhoea, Bali belly, Delhi belly, whatever you want to call it, it's really shitty when it happens. But how can you prevent this dreaded occurrence on your travels and when should you ac…

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If your answer to an inquiry about your ethnic background comes with a follow-up question, this podcast is for you. Mixed With What is a podcast that goes beyond the binary of Black and White, to have conversations in color with guests who require more than a single check box to report their racial identity. Each week host Steph Stock, holds a mirr…

Basketball Pod: Where would Jokic be ranked if he wins Finals MVP? Where is Jaylen Brown going if the Celtics don't give him the super max? Should the Raptors trade for the third pick in the draft? Abhay addresses all this and gives a little finals preview too. Support the showDi Abhay D.

Having embarked on two very different adventures throughout India with different styles, Steph and Andrea discuss their contrasting experiences while traversing the bustling streets of Delhi, wandering through ancient temples, tiger spotting in Rajasthan, their Bollywood experiences and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned traveler, an armchair …

Just a compilation of music from all over the world for this season.The Spring Script - 2023.TRACKLIST1. I Remember - Internet Money, Roddy Ricch & Kodak Black2. Kissing On Your Tattoos - Yung Bleu3. Tasty - Danileigh4. Search & Rescue - Drake5. Andale - DJ Drama Ft Offset & Moneybagg Yo6. Honey Bun - Quavo7. Took A Trip - Baka Not Nice8. Swish - V…