Shereen

I didn’t really know what to expect with the Mixed Bloom Room course. I’ve never done any kind of online guided self-led course of any kind. I wasn’t sure it was for ‘me’. I remember asking Sarah in our exploratory chat ‘if it worked for everyone?’ Haha what do you say to that?! …Well anyway it certainly worked for me! The MBR space is such a sacred place to be unapologetically be your whole mixed self; to explore all the unique pluses and minuses of being mixed in a majority monoracial world. There were so many shared experiences amongst our group even though our ages, mixes, life experience and geographical location were all completely different. I’ve never felt so seen. I’ve never felt so at peace in my own identity. And the joy that has produced continues to radiate through every area of my life. The course has empowered me to take ownership over my identity and taught me I have every right to own my identity. As a result I have found an amazing community of mixed and monoracial south Asian creatives doing all kinds of wonderful things in the arts in the UK and thanks to the work we have done on the course I am no longer acting as my own cultural gatekeeper, and instead allowing myself to dive right in. My heart is full. Most importantly of all I know how to instigate and navigate all the important conversations around racism, colorism and mixed identity with my own mixed children. And that really is the most priceless blessing. Thank you so much Sarah.

If you’re weighing up this course, just do it. Sarah will meet you wherever you are in your turmoil and help you elevate yourself to peace.