006 I AM Multicultural with Guest Sonia Smith Kang

Designer, Activist & Influencer Sonia Smith-Kang chats with us about her multicultural family and her transition from critical care nurse to fashion designer. As an advocate for multiculturalism, a multicultural mother, speaker and entrepreneur, Sonia has become a leading voice for the multicultural community . Combining her passion and skills, Sonia sprung in to action to create CDC compliant masks during the mask shortage, donating hundreds of masks to hospitals, and the underserved.

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Introduction

1:30 Sonia talks about being multi-racial, multicultural and trying to find herself in the world. Culture, race, inclusion and diversity is who Sonia is,

3:35 Racism is a health issue. This isn't a black vs white, it's everyone vs. racism

4:15 BLM and how we can create change. Tapping in to people's hearts and the humanity of it all. Systemically, what changes are big businesses making and how we can keep them accountable. Performance activism.

9:00 Mixed Up Clothing and how it was created and Sonia's inspiration. Living an intentional life. Culture proofing the house.

13:00 Mixed Up Masks. Sonia's philanthropy, giving back through donating masks to hospitals and people in need.

15:39 Business model in a pandemic and how Sonia has been able to continue to support her team members while giving back

19:30 BLM movement and what is it that you can do to continue talking about it and supporting. Talk about how the BLM movement has affected her business opportunities. Advice for black and brown creators and business owners. The importance of ownership and it leading to generational wealth

26:06 We turn the conversation to kids and and parenting. Having conversations early on, talking about the issues, the history and current affairs. Talk to your children early and often.

31:25 I AM, mom, a maker, creative, love. YOU ARE entrepreneur, innovator, impactful

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