If you need clarity on whether or not you want kids, this episode has your name all over it. On this episode, J.Mix & Free dive into a continued conversation about sex and its evolution with age and parenthood in 2025. Free shares her experience raising a toddler and offers advice to adults considering parenthood in the current economy. They also cover the importance of communication in relationships, the societal pressures on ...

In this MILESTONE episode, J.Mix celebrates 100 episodes with a special appearance by her longtime friend and OG guest, Free, by clearing the air about the happenings of their highschool's problematic past. Additionally, J.Mix shares her plans on sustaining a podcast and balancing it with life’s evolving demands.

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The WE WILL DREAM festival delegation joins the 2025 International Black Theatre Summit (IBTS) in Accra, Ghana, deepening connections between Black artists and creatives from across the diaspora. In this episode, the WWDF delegation joins the podcast to discuss their upcoming voyage to Africa. They confess their fears, lay out their intentions, and leave room for discovery of revelations that could only be actualized amongst their ...

Sometimes, personal goals get lost because we say yes to other people's goals without assessing whether or not they align with ours. Though there is something valuable to take from every experience, we have to constantly evaluate whether or not what we are currently doing is nourishing us or depleting us.

J.Mix is joined by her talented friends, Pat Smith & Lefty Lucy, to talk shop about how they are prioritizing...

J.Mix is a multi-hyphenate performing artist born & raised in New Orleans, LA. She is a Loyola University Music School graduate with over fifty theatrical credits since 2006. For the vast majority of her career, she's sung the tunes of other composers and songwriters in theatrical and classical spaces. Over the last three years, she has begun releasing original music and has found fulfillment & freedom in sharing herse...

On this episode, J.Mix & Kirkland discuss the complexities of being a multi-hyphenate artist. They dissect the challenges of balancing various creative roles, imposter syndrome, and the importance of perseverance. The episode features updates on J.Mix recent ventures, including her trip to New York, upcoming events, and her collaborative projects, while Kirkland shares insights from his musical journey and upcoming performances...

This episode continues a pivotal conversation that J.Mix is conducting with The Self-Aware Millennial community on their relationship with pornography and how it affects their day-to-day lives. In this episode, J.Mix speaks with Donyae Asante about their early experiences with porn, growing up in a conservative Christian household, the lack of conversations around sex and queerness, and the shame associated with these topics. They ...

HAPPY PRIDE, LOVES! On this episode, J.Mix facilitates a highly-anticipated discussion on pornography with queer-identifying guests Kayla, Theodus, and Becka. The guests share their diverse experiences with porn, how their introductions to porn influenced their consumption, and their thoughts on the portrayal and impact of porn in their everyday lives. We hope this episode aids in breaking the stigma around discussing porn, encoura...

J.Mix returns after a hiatus to discuss the challenges of releasing her perfectionist tendencies, embracing spontaneity, and the beauty of living in the present. She also shares personal reflections on missed opportunities, imposter syndrome, and the complexities of balancing personal and professional life. Highlights include updates on upcoming events and creative projects, such as the final Multi-Hyphenate Monday, a burlesque per...

Happy Melanin March! We are overjoyed to be joined by "kickboxer turned comedian" Sakinah Daaz as she chats with J.Mix about how she practices de-centering gender roles in her life and the lives of others.

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Join Sakinah at the next RetroSHADE- an astrology roast show
@retroshadecomedy 

Catch J.Mix as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar IN BURLES...

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! On this special episode of TSAM, J.Mix shares some of her favorite guest interviews from her latest show, Multi-Hyphenate Mondays, which she co-hosts with the amazing, charming, & talented, Pat Smith at the AllWays Lounge! To grab or donate your ticket to the next show, visit mhmnola.eventbrite.com and follow @3plethreatmedia on IG for highlights and updates.

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Happy Black History Month! We are featuring a refreshing conversation that J.Mix curated through NO DREAM DEFERRED's DREAM HOUR, a space for Black & Brown artists to engage in innovative discussions on topics that affect how we produce and perceive art. The topic: Black Hair in the Theatre.

Featured guests:
Jerrilyn Lanier-Duckworth - @bridgingthecap_in_theatre
Breland Leon - @missterbree
Jaylin Darby...

This episode starts as titled. You WILL hear J.Mix and Mary Jacobs chat about community building as small business owners. And then they divert to their frustrations with New Orleans transplants and how it has bled into post-Katrina parade culture during Mardi Gras. 

Mary is a force and a long-time friend and supporter of The Self-Aware Millennial podcast. She is a New Orleans native and small business owner. She opened V...

Barney & Friends was a children's television show that became popular in the early 1990s. It features Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex  who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, huggable, and optimistic attitude.

On this episode, J.Mix, unlocks her core memories from the show with New Orleans musician and podcaster, Steven Schwartz. Their conversati...

On this episode, J.Mix is joined by Donye Asante & Amara Skinner to reflect on the significant milestones each one of them has achieved in their journey of self-awareness and personal growth in 2023. They discuss the highlights of their year, including their involvement in the WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival, & Donyae's newly released album "HeavenEarth" which Amara helped produce. They also delve into thei...

In this highly anticipated episode, J.Mix & Rin Medico provide a comprehensive discussion on their experiences with child abuse. They delve into the statistics, devastating effects, and strategies to cope with abuse traumas. They also highlight the role of parents in providing a secure environment, the importance of therapy, and various coping mechanisms. The episode, additionally, explores the connection between mental health ...

On this episode, J.Mix sits down with sensual healer, poet, & burlesque performer Synamin Vixen to talk shop about their relationship to money, how it has helped them in their current practice, and how they are backing away from capitalism to reach their communities.

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Catch her next performance by visiting https://www.synaminvixen.com...

In this deeply personal and candid conversation,  J.Mix and Joshua Walker delve into their experiences with mental health, suicide ideation, and the tragic experiences of losing loved ones to suicide. They underscore the significance of communication for individuals struggling with depression and anxiety. The role of wealth, and societal and cultural expectations in shaping self-worth also form a key part of this discussion. Josh r...

If you've been diagnosed with a mental illness and are lucky enough to experience life after taking years of medication and therapy- this episode is for you. In this episode, J.Mix joins Asia-Lyn to chat about their mental wellness journeys, how they managed to stop taking SSRIs, and the alternatives they are using to regular their emotions.

Trigger Warning: Suicide Ideations

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