Hairitage Talks
Hairitage Talks
Podcast Description
Welcome to "Hairitage: Celebrating Hair and Culture in Transracial Adoption," a light-hearted and engaging podcast hosted by Luke Mitchell and Tamekia Swint, Executive Director of Styles 4 Kidz.
In this podcast, we delve into important and informative discussions that revolve around the unique experiences of parents and children in the transracial adoptive, foster, and biracial community. Our focus? The beautiful connection between black hair and culture.
Join us as we navigate this exciting journey, providing a platform for parents and children to explore and learn about the significance of hair within the context of culture and identity. Through our lively conversations, we aim to highlight the diverse hair care needs, challenges, and triumphs within the transracial adoption community.
With Luke's humor and TRA (Transracial Adoptee) perspective and Tamekia's expertise as an advocate for children's hair care, we offer a blend of personal experiences, expert insights, and practical tips to support parents and empower children.
Whether you're seeking advice on hair care routines, discussing cultural heritage, exploring the impact of hair on self-esteem, or simply looking for a good laugh and heartfelt stories, "Hairitage" is your go-to resource.
Tune in as we embrace the joy of hair and culture, celebrating the richness of diversity and strengthening the bond within the transracial adoptive, foster, and biracial community. Let's embark on this educational and entertaining journey together!
Remember to subscribe and join us for each episode as we explore the beautiful world of hair and culture in transracial adoption. Follow Styles 4 Kidz on YouTube and Instagram for live clips and videos.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the intersection of hair, culture, and identity within transracial adoption, foster care, and biracial communities. Topics of discussion include the importance of hair care routines, cultural heritage influences, and personal experiences related to identity development, with episodes highlighting powerful narratives such as the journey of transracial adoptees during Black History Month and the cultural significance of hair care education.
Welcome to “Hairitage: Celebrating Hair and Culture in Transracial Adoption,” a light-hearted and engaging podcast hosted by Luke Mitchell and Tamekia Swint, Executive Director of Styles 4 Kidz.
In this podcast, we delve into important and informative discussions that revolve around the unique experiences of parents and children in the transracial adoptive, foster, and biracial community. Our focus? The beautiful connection between black hair and culture.
Join us as we navigate this exciting journey, providing a platform for parents and children to explore and learn about the significance of hair within the context of culture and identity. Through our lively conversations, we aim to highlight the diverse hair care needs, challenges, and triumphs within the transracial adoption community.
With Luke’s humor and TRA (Transracial Adoptee) perspective and Tamekia’s expertise as an advocate for children’s hair care, we offer a blend of personal experiences, expert insights, and practical tips to support parents and empower children.
Whether you’re seeking advice on hair care routines, discussing cultural heritage, exploring the impact of hair on self-esteem, or simply looking for a good laugh and heartfelt stories, “Hairitage” is your go-to resource.
Tune in as we embrace the joy of hair and culture, celebrating the richness of diversity and strengthening the bond within the transracial adoptive, foster, and biracial community. Let’s embark on this educational and entertaining journey together!
Remember to subscribe and join us for each episode as we explore the beautiful world of hair and culture in transracial adoption. Follow Styles 4 Kidz on YouTube and Instagram for live clips and videos.
In this Hairitage Talk episode, I sit down with Isaac Etter—transracial adoptee, dad, and founder of Identity and Parenting Different—to talk honestly about adoption, race, and what it means to parent differently so our kids feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
Isaac shares his story of being adopted as a Black child into a white family and growing up in mostly white spaces, and how that shaped his sense of belonging, identity, and confidence. If you’re a foster, adoptive, or kinship parent—or you love a child navigating complex identity and hair stories—this conversation will provide you with language, tools, and hope.
Isaac’s Website
Personal site: https://www.isaacetter.com
Identity – Adoptive & Foster Parenting Website: https://www.identitylearning.co
Parenting Different Website / newsletter + resources: https://www.parentingdifferent.com
For 15 years, Styles 4 Kidz has been transforming lives—one child, one family, and one hairstyle at a time. From building confidence through culturally competent hair care to empowering foster, adoptive, and biracial families with the skills and support they need, S4K has been a lifeline for thousands.
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