Sunny discusses her memoir 'I Am These Truths' and how writing helped her explore her biracial identity, as well as the importance of representation in literature.
Spencer discusses her experience as a Black woman in the country music industry and embracing her identity.
Bardugo discusses the importance of exploring identity and providing diverse representation in her books, particularly in 'The Familiar' with its themes of Jewish identity in 16th century Spain.
The topic of Identity and Representation is central to many of the podcast episodes, as the speakers and guests discuss the challenges and importance of authentic representation, particularly for marginalized or underrepresented groups.
For example, in episode The Internet History of Ayo Edebiri, the episode explores the pressures placed on public figures like Edebiri to label their identity and sexuality, and the significance of genuine representation. Similarly, in episode Interview: Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., the discussion touches on the importance of diverse representation in politics, particularly for potential 'firsts' like a Korean American senator from the East Coast.
Other episodes, such as Episode 10: Art as Activism and 330) Fariha Róisín: Finding healing beyond the wellness-industrial-complex, delve into how individuals and artists use their work to explore and express their multifaceted identities in the face of societal biases and marginalization.