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Ryan Alexander Holmes: being Blasian and bold
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43 minutes
Released:
Aug 7, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Today we're joined by the incredible actor, content creator, speaker, activist, and proud "Blasian" individual, Ryan Alexander Holmes. If you haven't heard of "Blasian" yet, get ready for an enlightening discussion! Ryan's a mix of Black and Asian, and his journey of self-discovery is an eye-opener that'll inspire you to know and celebrate your own background.
Ryan takes us through his experiences growing up as one of the few mixed-race kids in a neighborhood dominated by Chinese and white communities. It wasn't an easy road, but he shares powerful turning points in his life when he realized how the world viewed him, and how he refused to let outside optics impact his identity. As Ryan poignantly puts it, "I need to do something or say something. I'm so tired of swallowing my words and repressing my feelings."
As we delve deeper into Ryan's story, get ready to face the harsh realities of racism and stereotypes. Ryan is using his personal experiences to inform and broaden perspectives, hoping to create a more inclusive and understanding world. In his own words, "It's almost like a disease that these people have. I can have empathy and compassion for the fact that they've been brainwashed and conditioned to think that way. But to hear me say that I would stand up for them blew their mind because they've been so conditioned to think that black people are evil and criminals."
This episode is all about embracing who you are, no matter what the world says you should be, and loving it. Get inspired and join us as we explore the power of identity and self-acceptance. Tune in now for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Ryan Alexander Holmes.
Ryan's Social Handle:
https://www.instagram.com/ryanalexh/?hl=en
Reppin Youtube Page:
https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast
Reppin Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/
Reppin Website:
https://www.reppin.tv/
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Ryan takes us through his experiences growing up as one of the few mixed-race kids in a neighborhood dominated by Chinese and white communities. It wasn't an easy road, but he shares powerful turning points in his life when he realized how the world viewed him, and how he refused to let outside optics impact his identity. As Ryan poignantly puts it, "I need to do something or say something. I'm so tired of swallowing my words and repressing my feelings."
As we delve deeper into Ryan's story, get ready to face the harsh realities of racism and stereotypes. Ryan is using his personal experiences to inform and broaden perspectives, hoping to create a more inclusive and understanding world. In his own words, "It's almost like a disease that these people have. I can have empathy and compassion for the fact that they've been brainwashed and conditioned to think that way. But to hear me say that I would stand up for them blew their mind because they've been so conditioned to think that black people are evil and criminals."
This episode is all about embracing who you are, no matter what the world says you should be, and loving it. Get inspired and join us as we explore the power of identity and self-acceptance. Tune in now for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Ryan Alexander Holmes.
Ryan's Social Handle:
https://www.instagram.com/ryanalexh/?hl=en
Reppin Youtube Page:
https://www.youtube.com/@Reppinpodcast
Reppin Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reppin_podcast/
Reppin Website:
https://www.reppin.tv/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Aug 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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