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Month: February 2014

nothing of note here is except that apparently, I am a harlot

Feb 6, 2014 • No Comments

My closest girlfriends and I are separated by an ocean and spread across several time zones so to stay in… read more

Yoga Pants Defiant: My Crusade Against the Cult of Casual

Feb 1, 2014 • No Comments

As published in the HuffPost on January 31, 2014. On a flight home to London from San Diego, I sat… read more

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Podcast Episode 3 now out on the Accidental Anthro Podcast Episode 3 now out on the Accidental Anthropologist! This was *hands down* the hardest for me emotionally because Canada was where I experienced the worst racial discrimination of my life (and not just in the 70’s). But at the end of the day, this series is about white parenting of Black children and that is where I focused. So it is with great pleasure that I present Beth, the mother of an adopted Ethiopian boy, who gives the Canadian angle. Beth tells it like it is. She holds no punches. She makes no apologies. As always, I really appreciate your comments and feedback. Mostly I appreciate your time. Thanks in advance for listening!! You can listen to it by clicking the link in my bio or searching on Spotify, Apple or Google podcasts. . . . #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #lovingkindness #readcaption #heartcentered #writers #tolerance #antiracism #raisingblackchildren #ethiopianadoption #racismincanada
I am NOT a composer but this short piece came to m I am NOT a composer but this short piece came to me as I was editing the audio for Episode 2 of my podcast. The only way I can describe it is… it felt like my late sister, Myra, was whispering to me without words from Heaven or where ever she is today. Before my podcast, I’d never composed music in my life so I attribute making this music to yet another unexpected part of this podcast journey. If there was a video of me at the production studio recording the actual piano music, you would have seen me tripping up on the keyboard and screwing up the notes; swearing and dropping enough F-bombs to have made my Filippine Catholic mother pray for my wretched soul not to be condemned to Hell; getting all "stage-frighty” and nervous; and re-recording each bar of music too many times to count. It was a sight to behold… But that’s what taking on a project like this is: messy, multi-dimensional and inspired by things I’m not sure I will ever understand. To listen to Episode 2 where I debut this music in the background, please click the link in my bio. . #podcaster #podcast #podcasting #podcastmusic #musicproduction #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastlaunch #culturalpodcast #soundengineer #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #heartcentered #lovingkindness #readcaption #writers #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #writesofig #writerslife #writerswrite #writerscorner #igwriter
Yesterday I was asked if my new show is exclusivel Yesterday I was asked if my new show is exclusively about politics – which I'll have to admit, alarmed me. ˙ Me: NO! It’s a podcast about culture. ˙ My friend: Yes but you cover a *very* political issue in your first few episodes. And given the very tense political atmosphere right now in the States, your listeners are going to make that jump based on the topic you’ve started off with. ˙ Me: I covered anti-racism because it’s what I am personally educating myself on right now. My show is ABOUT CULTURE. I will take apart a theme and then give different points of view on that theme. I am not a lifestyle guru. I am not a personal or professional coach. I may occasionally share the process of making the podcast but at its core, my show is about different perspectives. And btw, when I say “culture” – people from different economic groups, different geographies (NY vs CA), different generations can be considered their own cultural entity. I’m interested in the social proclivities of all these groups. ˙ Friend: Oh so it’s A PODCAST ABOUT PEOPLE! ˙ Me: Yes. Yes, it is… ˙ I’ve just posted a new essay on my website to further examine the idea of “Cultural Superiority” based on my last interview. I’ll be interested in your thoughts! (Link in bio to read it on my essays page) ˙ . . . . . #culturalnarcissism #culturepodcast #culturalsuperiority #writers #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #writesofig #podcast #podcastaboutpeople #podcasting #podcastlaunch #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #lovingkindness #readcaption #heartcentered #expatlife #expatliving #expatinlondon
New episode out now on my podcast, The Accidental New episode out now on my podcast, The Accidental Anthropologist! In this episode, I speak with Audrey – a white diplomat who shares her experience raising her mixed-race children primarily in Africa. French by nationality, Audrey has spent a huge part of her life and career abroad and brings an interesting diplomat’s perspective to this series. I won’t hide that she’s also a very close personal friend whom I’ve called “my French sister” since 1988- so the interview vibe is very different to my first episode. Please note that my guest shares experiences and opinions that *may not sit well* with some listeners. The basis of my show is to give you a different lens to look through — even if that lens takes you out of your comfort zone. As I say in the prelude to the interview, "If we're not challenged, we cannot change." You can listen to it by clicking the link in my bio or searching on Spotify, Apple or Google podcasts. . . . #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #writers #expatlife #expatliving #expatinlondon #expatinafrica #antiracism #tolerance #traveltheworld #thirdculturkids #womensupportingwomen #kamalaharris #podcastmusic #raisingmulticulturalkids #friendsacrosstheworld #friendsacrossborders #friendsacrossthepond
Thank you SO much to all of you amazingly kind sou Thank you SO much to all of you amazingly kind souls who have shared, done “shout outs” and clapped from afar for me with the launch of my new show, the Accidental Anthropologist! Your outreach has been so kind! Your feedback, ratings and reviews (whether public or privately sent to me) have heartened me, made me smile and helped get me through the late evenings of editing transcripts and audio. When I think back to how I once thought you just record an interview and hit “upload”, I just laugh and laugh and laugh… In case you haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet, here’s my first episode. Please note there are some harsh racial slurs. HARSH. You can listen to it by clicking the link in my bio or searching on Spotify, Apple or Google podcasts. Next episode coming this Sunday – so looking forward to sharing it with you all! . . . . . #podcast #podcasting #podcastlaunch #podcastreminder #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #lovingkindness #readcaption #heartcentered #writers #expatlife #expatliving #expatinlondon
This has been a very “newsy” weekend all aroun This has been a very “newsy” weekend all around and while I’ve always said that I will never touch politics, there’s a great sense of “exhaling” out here in Europe that the United States election has finally been called. ˙ No matter whom you voted for, there’s no denying Kamala Harris’ role as the first woman and first person of colour to become a United States Vice President marks a HUGE STEP FOR WOMEN and the empowerment of our gender. As a visible minority and daughter of immigrants myself, I am inspired. ˙ So in spite of the oppressiveness of “London Lockdown Take 2”, I woke up with a renewed sense of hope and light. ˙ And speaking of light, I’m aware that my own news doesn’t hold a candle to what’s happening in the world but for those of you who may have missed it last week, I launched my own podcast, The Accidental Anthropologist. It’s a show about shining the light on different perspectives from different countries, cultures, communities and classes. ˙ I had no idea when I started this podcast project how timely the theme of The Accidental Anthropologist would be. My goal is to show that when we open our minds to new and different ways of doing things – especially in situations where the outcome wasn’t what we’d expected or anticipated, we’re able to process major change and deal with the “new normal”… WITH GRACE. We drop the “shoulds”. We release our grip on judgements. Our hearts open up to the possibilities of beautiful. ˙ My intro + first episode are out now and can be found on my website, Libsyn, Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts. To listen now, please follow the link in my bio. Thank you so much again for your kindness and support. @limorgarfinkle photography ˙ ˙ #womensupportingwomen #podcast #podcasting #podcastlaunch #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #womenofcolour #USelection #visibleminority #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #lovingkindness #readcaption #heartcentered #writers #expatlife #expatliving #expatinlondon
Had there not been a pandemic, I would have hosted Had there not been a pandemic, I would have hosted a great big party for the launch of my podcast, the Accidental Anthropologist and invited everyone I know from far & wide. My incredible digital media team @AlterEndeavors and I thought long and hard about how best to do this (Zoom cocktails? Facebook Live?). Given the time zones and the fact that my hair was still on fire tying up loose ends with audio and artwork, we thought it best to ask my girlfriends to throw their “virtual confetti” via video from America, Canada, England and France. I’m aware how hard it is to come out of one’s shell in a global pandemic that has taken a mental toll on all of us. I know how camera shy some of them are. I know that everyone already has so much on their plates. But I called. And they came!!! I’m sharing these videos with you for the energy, enthusiasm and LOVE they represent. I must stop typing because I can’t see through my tears of pure, deep gratitude. . . . . #podcast #podcasting #podcastlaunch #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #lovingkindness #readcaption #heartcentered #writers #expatlife #expatliving #expatinlondon #friendsacrosstheworld #friendsacrossborders #friendsacrossthepond
Podcast Episode 3 now out on the Accidental Anthro Podcast Episode 3 now out on the Accidental Anthropologist! This was *hands down* the hardest for me emotionally because Canada was where I experienced the worst racial discrimination of my life (and not just in the 70’s). But at the end of the day, this series is about white parenting of Black children and that is where I focused. So it is with great pleasure that I present Beth, the mother of an adopted Ethiopian boy, who gives the Canadian angle. Beth tells it like it is. She holds no punches. She makes no apologies. As always, I really appreciate your comments and feedback. Mostly I appreciate your time. Thanks in advance for listening!! You can listen to it by clicking the link in my bio or searching on Spotify, Apple or Google podcasts. . . . #podcast #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #lovingkindness #readcaption #heartcentered #writers #tolerance #antiracism #raisingblackchildren #ethiopianadoption #racismincanada
I am NOT a composer but this short piece came to m I am NOT a composer but this short piece came to me as I was editing the audio for Episode 2 of my podcast. The only way I can describe it is… it felt like my late sister, Myra, was whispering to me without words from Heaven or where ever she is today. Before my podcast, I’d never composed music in my life so I attribute making this music to yet another unexpected part of this podcast journey. If there was a video of me at the production studio recording the actual piano music, you would have seen me tripping up on the keyboard and screwing up the notes; swearing and dropping enough F-bombs to have made my Filippine Catholic mother pray for my wretched soul not to be condemned to Hell; getting all "stage-frighty” and nervous; and re-recording each bar of music too many times to count. It was a sight to behold… But that’s what taking on a project like this is: messy, multi-dimensional and inspired by things I’m not sure I will ever understand. To listen to Episode 2 where I debut this music in the background, please click the link in my bio. . #podcaster #podcast #podcasting #podcastmusic #musicproduction #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastlaunch #culturalpodcast #soundengineer #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #heartcentered #lovingkindness #readcaption #writers #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #writesofig #writerslife #writerswrite #writerscorner #igwriter
Yesterday I was asked if my new show is exclusivel Yesterday I was asked if my new show is exclusively about politics – which I'll have to admit, alarmed me. ˙ Me: NO! It’s a podcast about culture. ˙ My friend: Yes but you cover a *very* political issue in your first few episodes. And given the very tense political atmosphere right now in the States, your listeners are going to make that jump based on the topic you’ve started off with. ˙ Me: I covered anti-racism because it’s what I am personally educating myself on right now. My show is ABOUT CULTURE. I will take apart a theme and then give different points of view on that theme. I am not a lifestyle guru. I am not a personal or professional coach. I may occasionally share the process of making the podcast but at its core, my show is about different perspectives. And btw, when I say “culture” – people from different economic groups, different geographies (NY vs CA), different generations can be considered their own cultural entity. I’m interested in the social proclivities of all these groups. ˙ Friend: Oh so it’s A PODCAST ABOUT PEOPLE! ˙ Me: Yes. Yes, it is… ˙ I’ve just posted a new essay on my website to further examine the idea of “Cultural Superiority” based on my last interview. I’ll be interested in your thoughts! (Link in bio to read it on my essays page) ˙ . . . . . #culturalnarcissism #culturepodcast #culturalsuperiority #writers #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #writesofig #podcast #podcastaboutpeople #podcasting #podcastlaunch #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost #podcastshow #diversestories #differentperspectives #multicultural #asianrepresentation #choosekindness #spreadingkindness #kindnessmatters #lovingkindness #readcaption #heartcentered #expatlife #expatliving #expatinlondon

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