Homespun Culture is dedicated to developing a healthy cultural identity in individuals and families, particularly through heritage language learning, mentorship, and the adoption of traditions. Our podcast features interviews with guests who share experiences related to nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, family, society, and more. Host Andrea Surova is a mother of five children with different cultural backgrounds, as well as a musician and writer with experience in neonatal brain research.
Producer-Composer Anthony J. Resta: Being Canadian All Over - Part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part interview Producer-Composer Anthony J. Resta talks about his Italian heritage and about moving from Texas to Massachusetts and later on to Los Angeles.
2 Oct 2024
Producer-Composer Anthony J. Resta: Being Canadian All Over - Part 1
In Part 1 of a multi-part interview, award winning multi-platinum record producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, sound designer, and father Anthony J. Resta tells stories about his childhood in Canada, Australia, and Houston, Texas, what damaged his self-esteem in school, and how he started his music career banging on pots and pans then playing drums.
25 Sept 2024
Host Andrea Surova’s Oldest Two Children Talk About Their Heritage
Featuring Milana and Ivo Resta!
17 Sept 2024
Host Andrea Surova: Heritage and Trip to War-torn Ukraine: Part 3 of 3
In Part 3 of 3, Homespun Culture host Andrea Surova speaks about her trip to visit family in Ukraine in April 2024, over two years into the war heartlessly and senselessly initiated by Russia. She describes what it was like to reunite with family she hadn’t seen in decades; how children related their experiences during the war; the day to day juxtaposition of love and war, stillness and air raid sirens, normalcy and normalization amidst air raid sirens, military checkpoints, and destruction; and the remarkable resilience, strength, and pride of the Ukrainian people.
11 Sept 2024
Host Andrea Surova: Heritage and Trip to War-torn Ukraine: Part 2 of 3
In Part 2 of 3, Homespun Culture host Andrea Surova speaks about her trip to visit family in Ukraine in April 2024, over two years into the war heartlessly and senselessly initiated by Russia. She describes what it was like to reunite with family she hadn’t seen in decades; how children related their experiences during the war; the day to day juxtaposition of love and war, stillness and air raid sirens, normalcy and normalization amidst air raid sirens, military checkpoints, and destruction; and the remarkable resilience, strength, and pride of the Ukrainian people.
3 Sept 2024
Host Andrea Surova: Heritage and Trip to War-torn Ukraine: Part 1 of 2
In Part 1 of 2, Homespun Culture host Andrea Surova speaks about her Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Croatian heritage and what it was like entering Ukraine for the first time in almost 40 years.
27 Aug 2024
Multicultural Veronica Powell: Polish in England, Scotland, Australia, and USA - Part 2
In Part 2 of a two-part interview, the fascinating Veronica Powell talks about her Polish heritage, language learning, accents, and preserving cultural traditions.
Veronica’s Biography in Her Words
Hi. Veronica Powell here. I am fascinated by people and their stories. I have lived and travelled around the world and seen the most amazing things and met incredible communities along the way. I was a make up and hair designer in the film industry which led me to amazing places and ultimately the best experience ever meeting my husband and starting my beautiful family. I am always an artist in my core and as such embrace all the color and beauty life has to offer. Now a yoga and movement instructor I am able to tap into all my experiences and guide others in their journey.
20 Aug 2024
Multicultural Veronica Powell: Polish in England, Scotland, Australia, and USA - Part 1
In Part 1 of a two-part interview, the fascinating Veronica Powell talks about her Polish heritage, how her Polish grandparents were moved from Poland to camps in Siberia, Uganda, India, and elsewhere; how she felt growing up in England and Scotland; and moving to Australia then Los Angeles.
Veronica’s Biography in Her Words
Hi. Veronica Powell here. I am fascinated by people and their stories. I have lived and travelled around the world and seen the most amazing things and met incredible communities along the way. I was a make up and hair designer in the film industry which led me to amazing places and ultimately the best experience ever meeting my husband and starting my beautiful family. I am always an artist in my core and as such embrace all the color and beauty life has to offer. Now a yoga and movement instructor I am able to tap into all my experiences and guide others in their journey.
13 Aug 2024
Filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst: From Ireland and Germany to England - Part 2
In Part 2 of 2, ebullient filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst, currently working on a documentary film about Duran Duran, continue the discussion about their native Ireland and Germany, living in England, and where cultures may clash.
Biographies
Gerard Hynes is a professional photographer who focuses on the music industry, portraits reportage, award ceremonies, and special events.
Carsten Windhorst is an internationally published London-based photographer and videographer specializing in portrait, live music, and reportage photography.
7 Aug 2024
Filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst: From Ireland and Germany to England - Part 1
Ebullient filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst, currently working on a documentary film about Duran Duran, talk about their native Ireland and Germany and what drew them to England.
Biographies
Gerard Hynes is a professional photographer who focuses on the music industry, portraits reportage, award ceremonies, and special events.
Carsten Windhorst is an internationally published London-based photographer and videographer specializing in portrait, live music, and reportage photography.
7 Aug 2024
Filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst: From Ireland and Germany to England
Ebullient filmmakers Gerard Hynes and Carsten Windhorst, currently working on a documentary film about Duran Duran, talk about their native Ireland and Germany and what drew them to England.
Biographies
Gerard Hynes is a professional photographer who focuses on the music industry, portraits reportage, award ceremonies, and special events.
Carsten Windhorst is an internationally published London-based photographer and videographer specializing in portrait, live music, and reportage photography.
30 Jul 2024
Maestro of Comedy Armando Anto Discusses Heritage, Discrimination, Parenting - Part 2
In Part 2 of this two-part podcast, comedian Armando Anto talks about moving from France to Texas, teaching violin, dating, parenting in different languages, similarities between Mexican and Iranian cultures, and politics. He sums up how he considers his Iranian, French, and American identities. Finally, he shares the exciting things that lie ahead for him in his career.
Biography
Armando Anto was born and raised in France. He began studying classical violin at the French National Conservatory at the age of 5. After earning his BA in Finance, he turned his virtuoso talent into a business, embarking on a world tour of violin concerts. Performing and teaching his art for over a decade, Armando began implementing more and more comedy into his performances. Armando believes that in order to be successful, you have to surround yourself with successful people. This explains all the mirrors in his home.
He understood that laughing opens the heart and mind, and that people understand any concept better through humor. Following his twin muses, music and comedy, he has established himself as a standup comedian in Los Angeles. Armando feels he never spends enough time with himself.
Armando Anto’s brand of comedy is widely accessible and works anywhere in the world. From New York to Texas, France to the Middle East, every audience understands the universal comedic language of music. He performs all over the US in various comedy clubs, colleges, competitions and theaters. Even when Armando brags, he is the best at bragging.
23 Jul 2024
Maestro of Comedy Armando Anto Discusses Heritage, Discrimination, Parenting - Part 1
In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Armando gets serious with talk about growing up in France, his Iranian heritage, discrimination in school, playing violin, parenting, and where he feels most at home.
Biography
Armando Anto was born and raised in France. He began studying classical violin at the French National Conservatory at the age of 5. After earning his BA in Finance, he turned his virtuoso talent into a business, embarking on a world tour of violin concerts. Performing and teaching his art for over a decade, Armando began implementing more and more comedy into his performances. Armando believes that in order to be successful, you have to surround yourself with successful people. This explains all the mirrors in his home.
He understood that laughing opens the heart and mind, and that people understand any concept better through humor. Following his twin muses, music and comedy, he has established himself as a standup comedian in Los Angeles. Armando feels he never spends enough time with himself.
Armando Anto’s brand of comedy is widely accessible and works anywhere in the world. From New York to Texas, France to the Middle East, every audience understands the universal comedic language of music. He performs all over the US in various comedy clubs, colleges, competitions and theaters. Even when Armando brags, he is the best at bragging.
16 Jul 2024
YouTuber GloZell Green: Being Black, Being Funny, Being Mom - Part 3
In Part 3 of a three-part interview, GloZell talks openly about race and dating, foster care, surrogacy, Wayne Brady, and her brand of comedy!
Biography
Actress, comedian and “The Original Queen of YouTube” GloZell Green has been making people laugh with her videos and song parodies since 2008. From her interview with Barack Obama at the White House to her popular Cinnamon Challenge video she has racked up over 800 million views! On the big screen she has voiced characters in the Trolls Movie series and Disney’s Wreck It Ralph. Her autobiography “Is You OK?” Has become a popular read amongst her fans of all ages. She is a proud supporter of several local organizations including “We Got This”, “The LA Zoo” and “The Vanderpump Dog Foundation” to name a few. She is about to embark on her second tour with Twitch, visiting colleges across the USA and celebrating some of the top female gamers.
She resides in the LA area and is having fun working on new projects while being mom to seven-year-old mini me O’Zell, who was born via surrogate.
https://linktr.ee/glozell (https://linktr.ee/glozell)
9 Jul 2024
YouTuber GloZell Green: Being Black, Being Funny, Being Mom - Part 2
Part 2
In Part 2 of a three-part interview, GloZell talks more about her school days, her biggest (surprise!) idol growing up, family friendly popular culture, parenting in a non-virtuous world including how to talk with children about bodies and sex, surrogacy, and nontraditional and multicultural families.
Biography
Actress, comedian and “The Original Queen of YouTube” GloZell Green has been making people laugh with her videos and song parodies since 2008. From her interview with Barack Obama at the White House to her popular Cinnamon Challenge video she has racked up over 800 million views! On the big screen she has voiced characters in the Trolls Movie series and Disney’s Wreck It Ralph. Her autobiography “Is You OK?” Has become a popular read amongst her fans of all ages. She is a proud supporter of several local organizations including “We Got This”, “The LA Zoo” and “The Vanderpump Dog Foundation” to name a few. She is about to embark on her second tour with Twitch, visiting colleges across the USA and celebrating some of the top female gamers.
She resides in the LA area and is having fun working on new projects while being mom to seven-year-old mini me O’Zell, who was born via surrogate.
https://linktr.ee/glozell (https://linktr.ee/glozell)
2 Jul 2024
YouTuber GloZell Green: Being Black, Being Funny, Being Mom - Part 1
Actress, comedian and “The Original Queen of YouTube” GloZell Green has been making people laugh with her videos and song parodies since 2008. From her interview with Barack Obama at the White House to her popular Cinnamon Challenge video she has racked up over 800 million views! On the big screen she has voiced characters in the Trolls Movie series and Disney’s Wreck It Ralph. Her autobiography “Is You OK?” Has become a popular read amongst her fans of all ages. She is a proud supporter of several local organizations including “We Got This”, “The LA Zoo” and “The Vanderpump Dog Foundation” to name a few. She is about to embark on her second tour with Twitch, visiting colleges across the USA and celebrating some of the top female gamers.
She resides in the LA area and is having fun working on new projects while being mom to seven-year-old mini me O’Zell, who was born via surrogate.
https://linktr.ee/glozell (https://linktr.ee/glozell)
Part 1
In Part 1 of a three-part interview, GloZell talks about growing up in Orlando, Florida, being the only Black child in a Lutheran school, and going to a predominantly White church in Los Angeles. With host Andrea she discusses pronouns, labels like African-American, and her connection with Wayne Brady! She emphasizes the importance of understanding the intent a person has even if the person’s action or choice of words is not politically correct or woke.
25 Jun 2024
Adèle Farag: Adoption and Identity as an Asian Woman - Part 2
In Part 2 of a two-part interview, Adèle Farag discusses school pressure, her mom’s attitude towards education, and how academic success impacts self-worth. She shares what it was like to visit China for the second time since her adoption including buying a violin and visiting a hospital. She explains what “White girl in disguise” means to her. She concludes with a poignant message to her birth mother.
Adèle was born in Changsha, the capital of the Hunan province in China, and after adoption as a baby grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in a predominantly White community. She has a degree in psychology from CSU Channel Islands and works as a college adviser for high school students. She loves making art, teaching art, working with kids, singing, karaoke, getting outside in nature, traveling, and being surrounded by the people she loves.
18 Jun 2024
Adèle Farag: Adoption and Identity as an Asian Woman - Part 1
Adèle Farag was born in Changsha, the capital of the Hunan province in China, and after adoption as a baby grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in a predominantly White community. She has a degree in psychology from CSU Channel Islands and works as a college adviser for high school students. She loves making art, teaching art, working with kids, singing, karaoke, getting outside in nature, traveling, and being surrounded by the people she loves.
In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Adèle reflects on her beginnings as a baby in China, her adoptive mother’s decision to adopt, and her first return trip to China when adopting her sister. She talks about the lack of diversity and exposure to her birth culture in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she was part of a group of friends who were also of Chinese descent and adopted and called themselves The Chinese Chopstick Sisters. She also describes her experience with ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com) as she sought biological siblings and information about her DNA. She concludes Part 1 with the story of moving to Los Angeles with no job and little money and getting into a car accident on the way, and how she feels being in a community where more people who look like her.
10 Jun 2024
Welcome to Homespun Culture!
In this initial episode host Andrea Surova talks about the reason for doing the Homespun Culture podcast and touches on how cultural identity has been significant to her personally as the mother of five children who do not all share the same heritage.
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