I'm still here! It's been a wee bit, but I'm still here and working on getting back to normal. This week we have a surprise guest who is helping me keep it light and fun for this episode. November is here and I have news about Red November. Last year's project was something I'd hoped to continue and expand on this year, but two of my doctors have shut me down. I still have plans to talk about National Native American Heritage Month as much as I can, so let me know if you have anything you'd want to hear or have me share this month. I hope you're all doing well!! ??? Natalie More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Youtube Channel Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

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67 - Lightning Bugs 2: Election Reflection, Red November, and a Surprise

I know it’s cheesy, but what would it really be something from me if I didn’t stick something like that in here? This is a lot more chill than I usually am and especially a more chill topic. Let me know if you like these kinds of stories and what kinds of content you’d like to help us bring some light and joy into every month. I hope you’re well and I’d love to hear your stories about growing up! ??? Natalie More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Youtube Channel Instagram Twitter Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

66 - Lightning Bug 1, The Softer Side of Growing Up in the South

2020 Has been wild and hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. I've been thinking of what I can do with all these things coming back to back while also being mindful of myself. I've shared so many experiences I've had that were tough and shaped who I am, so I thought I'd share some stories of things that were beautiful about my childhood. The world isn't black and white and I hope to hear any stories you have of when you were growing up that are happy or really stick out in your mind. Hopefully, these little happy lightning bugs will carry us through whatever comes at us this month. ??? Natalie Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

Announcement: Lightning Bugs

How has it already been 2 years?? There's so much going on that I wanted to talk about and I definitely couldn't get to it all in this episode! Between the podcast and the new youtube channel, I hope I'll be able to get everything out to you soon! Before that though, let's touch base! I am seriously so proud to have you as friends and listeners as we navigate this new political climate. No matter how you've spoken out against the injustices in the world and especially with BLM, I really admire the courage and compassion I've seen! I hope you enjoy this episode and will be with me as we take a more positive tone as far as my energy levels haha and head into this election season with all the vigor of our need for better leadership! With love, Natalie More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Youtube Channel Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

65 - Two Whole Years and So Many Things

Well, it's only been a few internet years! So far 2020 has been a school of hard knocks and I can't say how much support I've felt from those of you who have listened, mentioned me, or reached out. Getting to this mental point is something I don't have experience with and I'm sorry for taking so long to come back. I hope this is a window into my journey right now and that you'll join me as I come back slowly, but surely. Those of you are listening have helped me come back more than I can articulate. With love, Natalie More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch Facebook Page Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

64 - Where I've Been and Where We're Going

Ok, so I am sort of waving the SOS flag...if one even exists. This is the second part of last week’s episode. I know a lot of us, if not all of us are now quarantined and I'm not going to lie, I am truly, truly struggling. When we finish the collaboration with Mixed Present and Soph, we will be doing live streams 3 days a week of beading and sewing with me where we can hang our and craft until things start to calm down. I hope that these live streams will give us another bright spot in our days. I hope you enjoy this episode and that you are safe. With love, Natalie This Week’s Promo Evidence Locker Podcast Mentioned in the Episode Disha and But What Will People Say Podcast Halsey on Hot Ones Halsey Talking About Being a Queer Multiracial Woman and Endorsing Bernie Sanders Where to Find Soph and Mixed Present Mixed Present Instagram Page Soph's Personal Instagram Page Mixed Made Instagram Page by Soph More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

63 - Why are We Like This? with Mixed Present and Asian_Soph Part 2

And we're back with the second episode of our month long collaboration with the Instagram page, Mixed Present! I'm blaming this on our friendship, but this was a super long recording, so I'm splitting it into two. Not to worry though, part two will be out Friday! These episodes are about things we've internalized and societal standards! Don't forget to check out the giveaway of 2 prizes that will be a cute beaded baby Yoda I made and your choice of a shirt from the new merch website on Redbubble! The giveaway post on the Some Kind of Brown Instagram has the two steps and how to get bonus entries! Colorfully, Natalie Where to Find Soph and Mixed Present Mixed Present Instagram Page Soph’s Personal Instagram Page Mixed Made Instagram Page by Soph More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

62 - Why Are We Like This with Mixed Present and Soph Part 1

Our girl Soph is back on the podcast for our month long collaboration with the Instagram page, Mixed Present! We asked you what you would like to hear us talk about and we got SO many submissions. This episode is about things you want people to stop doing and I think you might enjoy hearing what we have to say! We are also working together to do a giveaway  timed with the launch of our YouTube channel, so keep an eye out on Instagram and Twitter for the announcement! Colorfully, Natalie Things Mentioned in the Episode Crushing the Myth Instagram Page "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Race" by Robin DiAngleo Where to Find Soph and Mixed Present Mixed Present Instagram Page Soph's Personal Instagram Page Mixed Made Instagram Page by Soph Promo This Week Cult of Domesticity Podcast More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

61 - Y'All Better Stop with Mixed Present and Asian Soph

It was so good talking to Maria and Erin from Feminists Without Mystique! We talked today about something I've really wanted to talk about when I found the right people. Maria and Erin approach the topic of Whiteness in our current US context with grace and a little humor. It's a super nuanced topic, but one that needs to be talked about! Don't forget we still have buttons and stickers still available! Colorfully, Natalie Evans Where to Find Feminists Without Mystique Feminists Without Mystique Instagram Feminists Without Mystique Twitter More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

60 - The Politics of Whiteness in America with Feminists Without Mystique

I'm really excited for all of you to finally hear this episode! It was so refreshing and genuine medicine that it made me happy while I edited! Constanza Eliana is an amazing woman and I'm so thankful we got to have this conversation. It was very timely as is our episode for next week. I hope you enjoy! If you want the merch bundle that is currently on sale, see my instagram post about it for how to get your hands on one! Colorfully, Natalie Where to Find Constanza Eliana Constanza Eliana's Instagram More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

59 - Finding Cultural Wisdom and Decolonizing with Constanza Eliana

Black History Month somehow sneaked up on me this year! I want to talk to you about some of my feelings towards Black History Month and my ideas about how to observe all the US heritage months in a way that everyone feels seen while I work on my MMIWG2S series. Please let me know your thoughts and how you'd like to see me approach these months in the future! Colorfully, Natalie More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

58 - Black History Month and Moving Forward

I am so excited for you to hear this episode! Sofia and Sydney from Brown and Bonita are such sweethearts and so incredibly smart! They are joining us in this episode because I noticed myself saying that everything is so much better for Gen Z than my Millennial life growing up. But is that really the case? Maybe things have changed, but maybe not so quickly. I hope you enjoy and I'd love to hear where you fall on this topic! Colorfully, Natalie Where to Find Sofia and Sydney from Brown and Bonita Brown y Bonita Instagram Page More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

57 - Does Gen Z Have it Better? ft. Brown and Bonita

Are you a little shocked by the fact I'm talking about Goop or The Goop Lab Show on Netflix? It actually came at the perfect time when my brain was already coming to grips with some aspects of reconnecting with my Native culture. This is probably the topic I'm most shy about, which might not make sense with the episode posted two weeks ago, but give this episode a listen and you might understand why. If you have been experiencing something similar, please let me know on any of my social media! It can't just be me out here! Colorfully, Natalie Where to find Jonna Jinton Jonna's Youtube Page More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

56 - My Problem with Goop as Someone Reconnecting

Today, Sharmane from Militantly Mixed is joining us to talk about what's happening with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. This situation is nuanced and we both have a lot of feelings. In the end, I'm left feeling disappointed in society. Am I the only one? Colorfully, Natalie  Where to find Sharmane Militantly Mixed Instagram Militantly Mixed Twitter More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

55 - A Black Woman Gets No Fairytale: Meghan Markle with Mixed Girl Mane

So today I am going to tell you something new. It's heavy, but it's also National Stalker Awareness Month and I think it's important to share my story as well. These issues need to be talked about more and thank you to Hope from Radiant Mix Podcast and the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Indigenous Women for drawing my attention to this awareness month! Just in case, I do want to mention that I do refer to rape and abuse in passing, without any details, so please skip this episode if this makes you uncomfortable. That being said, thank you for listening to my story and I hope that at least some part resonates with you. Colorfully, Natalie More of Some Kind of Brown Offerings Instagram Twitter Patreon Buy a Coffee Merch E-mail List Sign Up Facebook Page Facebook Group Music at: https://www.purple-planet.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

54 - National Stalker Awareness Month and My Story

"What are you?" Welcome to the place where the answer is always human. The southern bred host, Natalie Evans, brings you along on her journey to reconnect to all of her Multi-Racial self, talks to guests from other ethnic backgrounds about their own journeys, and current events! Watch out for American national heritage months because there's always something special! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/some-kind-of-brown-podcast/support

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