May 29, 2024

Showing up Authentically and Reclaiming Identity in a Multicultural world as a TCK w/ Marie Suazo (Swapcast)

Mental-Health Advocates and TCKs', author Marie Suazo and Musician T.L. Mazumdar riff on showing up authentically in society.

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Marie Suazo had me on her podcast earlier this year where we got deep on the challenges of navigating communication in everyday life, workspaces, relationships, family dynamics, and mental health.

We both left with the feeling of discovering mutual epiphanies and decided to do a swapcast to take this conversation to our audiences. TCK or not, we hope you find resonance in the real-time conclusions we come to through the course of this conversation and we share our personal experiences.

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Music and Audio Production: www.everynowheremusic.com

Episode Notes / Text : www.tlwrites.com

Chapters

00:04 - intro

02:41 - What is a Third Culture Kid?

05:42 - Challenges for TCK’s in the Workspace

16:14 - Defining Boundaries and Showing up Authentically

24:36 - Engaging Respectfully in Diverse Circles

25:23 - Privilege vs Baggage

29:02 - Claiming Identity

33:53 - The First Time

33:53 - Communicating in Everyday Life

40:11 - Showing Up Authentically

45:28 - Discerning Relationships

52:58 - Cultural Schizophrenia

54:15 - Acknowledging the Work

58:49 - Feeling Betrayed by Family

58:49 - Bottmline: Show up Authentically Uncomprisingly

T.L. Mazumdar

Musician/Educator, Founder: Holistic Musician Academy

Indian-German Producer/Singer-Songwriter T.L. Mazumdar grew up on 3 continents and 4 countries.

Mentored by a series of iconic musicians like Kenny Werner, Kai Eckhardt, Dr John Matthias, and the late Gary Barone, his artistic journey has aptly been described by Rolling Stone magazine as one that ‘...personifies multiculturalism’.

Time Out Mumbai has referred to him as ‘’...amongst a handful of Indian (origin) musicians who don't have to play sitars or tablas''

He has been nominated for German Music awards
Bremer Jazzpreis and Future Sounds Jazz Award, and been called ''...a major talent'' by Jack Douglas (Producer: John Lennon, Miles Davis, etc.). .

Marie Suazo

Author/Podcaster

Marie Suazo is a third culture kid originally from the Philippines who grew up in Seoul, South Korea and Cairo, Egypt. She received her bachelor's degree at Yonsei University (UIC) in comparative literature and culture with a focus in creative writing. She hopes to finish her Christian counseling degree in the future and help others reach their mental health goals. She currently lives in the Philippines with her family and three dogs.