043: Being Mixed: The Power of Belonging, Fluidity, and Union w/ Marissa Ward

I’m so excited to talk to my friend Marissa Ward about the magic of being mixed-race in an often polarizing world. We talk about how, as the child of an Italian mom and African-American dad, Marissa grew up feeling like she had to choose to identify as either white or black — categories that didn’t allow for the full complexity of who she was. 

This inner tension, and the often painful experience of being in a world that felt confused by her very existence, gave rise to an inquiry into the true nature of her identity — into who she really is, separate from other people’s assumptions and expectations. 

Marissa shares how, over time, she came to recognize that her mixed identity allowed her to act as a bridge between worlds and cultures. Along the way, she came to see race as the key to union, as opposed to separation. 

In this episode, we talk about: 

• Feeling at home in yourself
• How belonging comes from within 
• Alchemizing pain into medicine
• Fluidity as a superpower 
• Erotic energy as a catalyst for healing 
• And so much more!

If you want to get in touch with Marissa to learn more about her coaching, and her forthcoming e-book and programs, you can find her on instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/redemptress