Best Melissa Fumero Podcasts (2024)

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52. Nicole Byer : Not Vulnerable Enough 53:21

2y ago53:21

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Improv. Drawing. Shot put. "A person who's thankful for each crumb of work she gets," Nicole Byer, talks about discovering she has ADHD, expressing confidence, being resourceful, stealing chapstick, and more in this fun conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Vulnerable Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: nicolebyer Why Won't You Date M…

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51. Lamar Woods: Not Hard Enough 52:52

2y ago52:52

52:52

Comedy Writing. Battle Rap. Grand Crew. Writer, musician and performer Lamar Woods talks about growing up a Jehovah's Witness, dating, being sensitive in the hip-hop rap scene, and more in this honest conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Hard Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: Prophmatic It's A Party: https://www.itsapartythefilm.co…

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50. Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins: Not Surrendering Enough 54:43

2y ago54:43

54:43

Creating what you want, understanding energy, turning jealousy into inspiration. Actor, public speaker and podcast host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins explores imposter syndrome, self-confidence, and being a control freak in this powerful conversation with Grasie Mercedes that they titled Not Surrendering Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: ABFJ Trials To Tri…

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49. Aaron Jennings : Not Secure Enough 55:33

2y ago55:33

55:33

Private schools, public speaking, people-watching. Artist and Creator Aaron Jennings discusses what it was like growing up with actor parents, socioeconomic diversity, being a social chameleon, challenging his craft as an actor, and more in this lively conversation with Grasie Mercedes they titled, Not Secure Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: aarontaylorjenni…

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48. Melissa Fumero : Not Funny Enough 1:02:07

2y ago1:02:07

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Comedy acting, Latina casting, TV directing. Actor-Director Melissa Fumero shares her feelings about being Latina who is not fluent in Spanish, ballet and body image, colorism in casting, becoming a director, and more in this personal conversation with Grasie Mercedes they titled, Not Funny Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: melissafumero Stolen Hearts (short …

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47. Carl Tart : Not Respected Enough 1:00:49

2y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

L.A. schooling. Improv comedy. Grand Crew. Comedian, actor, writer Carl Tart, talks about moving from rural Mississippi to Los Angeles as a child, navigating gangs, playing sports, how he found his voice as a comedian, and more in this intimate conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Respected Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: Big Car…

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Not Blank Enough Season 3 Trailer 1:24

2y ago1:24

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Nicole Byer, Melissa Fumero, Carl Tart, Aaron Jennings, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins and Lamar Woods are the guests on this very special season of Not Blank Enough starting July 19, 2022. Grasie explores the universal theme of "not-enough-ness" with each guest through incredible and honest conversations that finish with them working together to…

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46. Not Good / Talented Enough 31:28

3y ago31:28

31:28

Imposter Syndrome. Insecurities. Arrival Fallacy. In this bonus episode, Grasie Mercedes features captivating and candid moments themed around the universal feelings of Not Good Enough or Not Talented Enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation from the last two seasons of guests sharing their truth on Not Blank Enough. EPISODES: e010: Not…

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45. Not Latinx / American Enough 28:18

3y ago28:18

28:18

Stereotypes. Colorism. Racism. In this special episode, Grasie Mercedes curates a collection of powerful and moving moments of feeling Not Latinx or American Enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation over two full seasons of guests sharing their truth on Not Blank Enough. EPISODES: e014: Not Patient Enough, Michael Trevino e035: Not Domi…

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44. Not Man / Queer Enough 33:29

3y ago33:29

33:29

Sexuality. Toxic Masculinity. Gender Identity. Grasie Mercedes shares highlights of honest, vulnerable and personal discussions around the experience of feeling Not Man or Queer enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation that Grasie had with a guest over the past two seasons of NOT BLANK ENOUGH. EPISODES: e031: Not Man Enough, Lazarus Lyn…

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43. Not Black / White Enough 23:56

3y ago23:56

23:56

Colorism, Natural Hair, Body Image, White Supremacy. In this special episode, Grasie Mercedes elevates insightful and intimate moments around the feeling of being Not Black or White enough. Each clip is pulled from a full conversation that Grasie has had with her guests over the past two seasons. EPISODES: e031: Not Man Enough, Lazarus Lynch e002: …

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42. Malcolm-Jamal Warner : Not Satisfied Enough 49:25

3y ago49:25

49:25

Cosby Show. Grammy win. Defining success. Actor, director, poet, and musician, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, chats about childhood acting, navigating network politics, the power of performing poetry, and more in this intimate conversation with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Satisfied Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: malcolmjamalwar TW: @MalcolmJamalW…

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41. Mindy Cohn : Not Enough Enough 37:21

3y ago37:21

37:21

Teen fame. Insatiable creativity. The Facts of Life. Actor, producer, podcaster Mindy Cohn talks about being discovered at 13 by Norman Lear, managing her long and dynamic career, her lessons learned, what keeps her thriving and more in her intimate conversation with Grasie Mercedes that they titled, Not Enough Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @mindycohn TW:…

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40. Riki Lindhome : Not Anything Enough 35:38

3y ago35:38

35:38

Songwriting, Creative process, Breaking into Hollywood. Actor, writer and musician Riki Lindhome tracks her journey from a town of 1,000 to Hollywood including; awkward struggles, creating Garfunkel & Oates and Another Period, and navigating a career that fits all of her interests. All this and more in her candid conversation with Grasie Mercedes t…

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39. Julissa Contreras : Not Late Enough 30:33

3y ago30:33

30:33

AfroLatinidad, Storytelling, Being Bronx+. The Dominican American storyteller, Julissa Contreras talks about seeking to elevate voices of the oppressed, her transformative college experience and how growing up in the Bronx informed her understanding of race and identity in an insightful discussion with Grasie Mercedes that they titled, Not Late Eno…

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38. Nico Santos : Not Doing Enough 52:46

3y ago52:46

52:46

Superstore casting, Gay stand-up, Filipino in Oregon. From moving from the Philippines to a small town in Oregon, to paying his dues as a stand-up in San Francisco, to the thing that almost cost him his series regular role on NBC’s Superstore; Filipino actor and comedian, Nico Santos, joins Grasie in an episode they titled, Not Doing Enough. OUR GU…

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37. Parvesh Cheena : Not Indian Enough 56:03

3y ago56:03

56:03

Racial-profiling, model minority trope, 9/11 and identity. Indian-American actor, Parvesh Cheena, chats with host Grasie Mercedes on topics ranging from Hollywood to social justice in an episode they titled, Not Indian Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @parvey Twitter: @Parvesh Website: https://parvesh.com/ THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes.…

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36. Chriselle Lim : Not American Enough 43:00

3y ago43:00

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Appearances, American in Korea, YouTube beginnings, and the thoughtful and emotional journey that lead to creating her company bümo are all discussed in Korean-American mom and content creator Chriselle Lim’s conversation with Grasie that they titled, Not American Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @chrisellelim Twitter: @CHRISELLEtweets Facebook: Chriselle Li…

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35. Rocio Mendez & Mercedes Ilarraza : Not Dominican Enough 37:47

3+ y ago37:47

37:47

Latinx stereotypes, BLM, celebrating being Black and Dominican. Afro-Latina actresses and storytellers, Rocio Mendez & Mercedes Ilarraza, join Grasie Mercedes in a discussion they titled, Not Dominican Enough. OUR GUEST: Rocio IG: @rociomendezactor RocÍo Mendez Website: https://www.rociomendez.com/ Mercedes IG: @mercedesila Mercedes Ilarraza Websit…

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34. Jenny Yang : Not Powerful Enough 35:41

3+ y ago35:41

35:41

Activism, Overachieving, Power Dynamics and Poetry. From first generational guilt and overachieving, to migrating from Taiwan as a 5-year-old, and how her activism led to comedy and poetry! Asian-American writer and comedian, Jenny Yang, and Grasie Mercedes have an intriguing conversation that they titled, Not Powerful Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @jenny…

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33. Nicolette Mason : Not Fashion Enough 32:34

3+ y ago32:34

32:34

Persian-American, fashion bias, and a life of joy. Creative consultant, Nicolette Mason, joins Grasie Mercedes in a conversation that spans from LA to NY covering topics including; standards in the fashion industry, trying to fit in, becoming yourself, and choosing joy in your life. Grasie and Nicolette titled the episode: Not Fashion Enough. OUR G…

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32. Jake Thompson : Not Authentic Enough 43:06

3+ y ago43:06

43:06

Drag, Punk, Coming out and growing up. From Okinawa to Minnesota with a Filipino mom and a white military dad. This is a wide-ranging and captivating conversation between writer and actor, Jake Thompson, and host Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Authentic Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @jakegthompson Twitter: @JakeGThompson TikTok: jakegthomp…

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31. Lazarus Lynch : Not Man Enough 1:06:05

3+ y ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Coming out, Cookbook inspiration, Church and dynamic parental relationships. Plus, the inspired performance of a new poem. “Son of a Southern Chef” cook, actor and writer, Lazarus Lynch, joins Grasie in a discussion they titled, Not Man Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @sonofasouthernchef Twitter: @sonofasouthernc TikTok: sonofasouthernchef Cookbook: Son of …

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30. Amy Landecker : Not Fearless Enough 50:07

3+ y ago50:07

50:07

Youthful insecurities, ageism in Hollywood, and being raised by a Chicago-famous dad are just a few topics TV and film actress, Amy Landecker, discusses with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they’ve titled, Not Fearless Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @amylandecker Twitter: @AmyLandecker Showtime’s Your Honor THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes…

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29. Denise Vasi : Not Selfish Enough 38:13

3+ y ago38:13

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Self-care, living alone at age 15, and identity within Black and Latinx communities and more as mom, entrepreneur, and founder of MAED, Denise Vasi, joins Grasie Mercedes in a discussion they titled, Not Selfish Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @denisevasi Twitter: @denisevasi Facebook: @denisevasi Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/maedinpinterest/ Websit…

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28. Vic Styles : Not Normal Enough 42:39

3+ y ago42:39

42:39

Military brat, high school mean girl lessons, and styling and fashion are all highlighted in this conversation between wellness, fashion, and beauty content creator, Vic Styles, and Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Normal Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @thevicstyles Twitter: @TheVicStyles Facebook: @TheVicStyles Pinterest: https://www.pintere…

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27. Tony Okungbowa : Not Disciplined Enough 39:53

3+ y ago39:53

39:53

DJing for Ellen, upbringing in Nigeria and London, and dark times that led to being a series regular on a hit TV show, Bob Hearts Abishola, actor and fashion lover Tony Okungbowa, joins Grasie Mercedes in a discussion they titled, Not Disciplined Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @tokungbowa Twitter: @TONYOK Facebook: Tony Okungbowa SoundCloud: https://soundc…

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26. Adrianna Guevara Adarme : Not Good Enough 42:36

3+ y ago42:36

42:36

Competitive tennis, food creators, moving around, post-graduation anxiety, and finding motivation in failure, are all discussed in a lively conversation between cookbook author and recipe maker, Adrianna Guevara Adarme, and host, Grasie Mercedes, in a conversation they titled, Not Good Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @acozykitchen Twitter: @acozykitchen Fac…

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Season One Highlights - Not Blank Enough 3:36

3+ y ago3:36

3:36

Jonathan Van Ness, Jacey Duprie, Matt Law, Marie Forleo, Dave Holmes, Gabi Gregg, Oliver Stark - A collection of just some of the inspiring and thought provoking ideas explored with our 25 wonderful guests during season one of Not Blank Enough. THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered: Fol…

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25. Jonathan Van Ness : Not Calm Enough 42:29

3+ y ago42:29

42:29

Landing Queer Eye, rehab, recovery, and rural upbringing as the Emmy-nominated TV personality, NYT best-selling author and hairstylist to the stars, Jonathan Van Ness, chats with Grasie Mercedes in the Season One finale episode they titled, Not Calm Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @jvn Twitter: @jvn Facebook: @jonathan.vanness Jonathan Van Ness Getting Curi…

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24. Damien Fahey : Not Confident Enough 48:18

3+ y ago48:18

48:18

MTV VJing, from Twitter to writing Family Guy, Radio hosting and more, as writer, host and husband, Damien Fahey, joins Grasie in a discussion they titled, Not Confident Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @damienfahey A random fun video of Grasie and Damien: https://youtu.be/P3bity_xXao THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the s…

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23. Laura Bell Bundy : Not Famous Enough 52:50

3+ y ago52:50

52:50

Being a child actor, model and pageant girl, a mother in Hollywood, and a person who strives for play in this conversation between the dynamic Tony-nominated actress and singer, Laura Bell Bundy, and Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Famous Enough. OUR GUEST: Laura Bell Bundy THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It real…

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22. Danielle Perez : Not Disabled Enough 36:03

3+ y ago36:03

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Living with a disability, being Dominican in LA, and stand up comedy, are only part of the conversation between the Afro-Latina, comedian, actor and writer, Danielle Perez, and Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Disabled Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @divadelux @wowrudepod Website THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really …

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21. Nicky Endres : Not Conventional Enough 1:07:10

3+ y ago1:07:10

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An adopted Asian child in a Midwestern, white family and combating her anxiety and depression are just some of the topics the non-binary transfeminine genderqueer actor and comic, Nicky Endres, discusses with Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Conventional Enough. OUR GUEST: IG: @mxnickye One Day at a Time Election Links Polling Place L…

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20. Gabi Gregg : Not Thin Enough 46:24

3+ y ago46:24

46:24

Plus-sized fashion, ADHD, being an influencer and what's next; biracial influencer, entrepreneur and fashion designer Gabi Gregg (aka Gabi Fresh) and Grasie Mercedes talk about it all in an episode that they titled, Not Thin Enough. OUR GUEST: Gabi Gregg (Gabi Fresh) IG: @gabifresh Natural Hair Video Lizzo Vogue article Ashley Graham Ted Talk THE S…

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19. Mandana Dayani : Not Doing Enough 31:13

3+ y ago31:13

31:13

Immigrating from a dictatorship, transitioning from lawyer to working in fashion, and how her love for America fuels her activism; Iranian-American entrepreneur and activist Mandana Dayani and Grasie Mercedes discuss it all in an episode that they titled, Not Doing Enough. OUR GUEST: Mandana Dayani IG: @mandanadayani I Am A Voter website The Dissen…

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18. Sazan Hendrix : Not Perfect Enough 50:20

4y ago50:20

50:20

Growing up Middle Eastern in suburban Texas, finding her calling, her relationship with God and how motherhood has changed her as Kurdish-American global influencer Sazan Hendrix and Grasie Mercedes chat in an episode that they titled, Not Perfect Enough. OUR GUEST: Sazan Hendrix IG: @sazan Website The Good Life with Stevie and Sazan podcast ----- …

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17. Maame-Yaa Aforo : Not Culturally Black Enough 55:47

4y ago55:47

55:47

HBCU's, making it in Hollywood, growing up in a predominantly white space in Minnesota and more in this honest conversation between actress and filmmaker Maame-Yaa Aforo and Grasie Mercedes that they titled, Not Culturally Black Enough. OUR GUEST: Maame-Yaa Aforo @yaamaams Brown Paper Pageant short film Obamas Other Daughters: @obamasotherdaughters…

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16. Bobak Ferdowsi : Not Smart Enough 54:28

4y ago54:28

54:28

Imposter syndrome, Obama mohawk fame and growing up Iranian American in Japan in this insightful conversation between systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Bobak Ferdowsi and Grasie Mercedes that they titled, Not Smart Enough. OUR GUEST: Bobak Ferdowsi Instagram: @tweetsoutloud NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Atlantic article ab…

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15. Tawny Newsome : Not Understood Enough 50:11

4y ago50:11

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Being a Black woman in comedy, POCs and camping, and growing up rural in this delightful conversation between biracial actress Tawny Newsome and Grasie Mercedes that they titled, Not Understood Enough. OUR GUEST: Tawny Newsome Instagram: @trondynewman FROM THE CONVERSATION Star Trek Lower Decks Space Force ----- THE SHOW: Please rate and review the…

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14. Michael Trevino : Not Patient Enough 46:40

4y ago46:40

46:40

White passing, growing up in East LA, and trouble relaxing in this insightful conversation between Mexican-American actor Michael Trevino and Grasie Mercedes that they titled, Not Patient Enough. OUR GUEST: MICHAEL TREVINO INSTAGRAM: @michaeltrevino FROM THE CONVERSATION Cane Vampire Diaries Roswell, New Mexico ----- THE SHOW: Please rate and revie…

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13. Liz Hernandez : Not Connected Enough 42:07

4y ago42:07

42:07

Single in the time of COVID, being a tomboy and passion projects in this intimate conversation between Mexican-American, Emmy-nominated host and journalist Liz Hernandez and Grasie Mercedes that they titled, Not Connected Enough. OUR GUEST: LIZ HERNANDEZ INSTAGRAM: @lizhernandez Wordaful: https://wordaful.com/ ----- THE SHOW: Please rate and review…

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12. Oliver Stark : Not Talented Enough 47:52

4y ago47:52

47:52

Imposter syndrome, white privilege, and body image are just a few things Oliver Stark discusses with Grasie Mercedes in an intimate conversation that they titled, Not Talented Enough. OUR GUEST: OLIVER STARK INSTAGRAM: @oliverstarkk ----- FROM THE CONVERSATION: 911 on Fox If you need professional help and support regarding Eating Disorders, Anxiety…

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11. Christiana Hooks : Not White Enough 37:40

4y ago37:40

37:40

Being Black in white spaces, blogging culture (and more!) are the focus of this conversation between Christiana Hooks and Grasie that they entitled, Not White Enough. OUR GUEST: CHRISTIANA HOOKS INSTAGRAM: @christianahooks ----- FROM THE CONVERSATION: Trouble Man Trailer The White Shadow A new documentary about Black television being produced right…

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10. Jacey Duprie : Not In Control Enough 44:25

4y ago44:25

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Motherhood, alcoholism, and type-A behavior are all things Jacey Duprie discusses with Grasie in a conversation they entitled, Not In Control Enough. OUR GUEST: JACEY DUPRIE INSTAGRAM: @jaceyduprie THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered: Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on Instagram You can con…

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9. Zuri Adele : Not Queer Enough 36:31

4y ago36:31

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Bisexuality, having a Bi-costal upbringing, and how Zuri Adele almost gave up on acting before her big break on Good Trouble are all unpacked in her conversation with Grasie they titled, Not Queer Enough. OUR GUEST: ZURI ADELE INSTAGRAM: @zuriadele THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered:…

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8. Carlos Santos and Raiza Licea : Not Latinx Enough 41:13

4y ago41:13

41:13

Latinx comedy, culture and language are unpacked in a discussion between Carlos Santos, Raiza Licea's and host Grasie Mercedes. And, in the Afterthought, Grasie dives deeper into the relationship between her Dominican identity and her Spanish language skills. OUR GUEST: CARLOS SANTOS & RAIZA LICEA CARLOS IG: @ofcourseitscarlos RAIZA IG: @raizalicea…

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7. Kenton Chen : Not Safe Enough 53:23

4y ago53:23

53:23

Having grown up queer, Asian, and son of a pastor, Kenton Chen talks with Grasie in this intimate conversation they titled, Not Safe Enough. Kenton is a talented singer, actor, and songwriter based in Los Angeles. In the new segment Afterthought, Grasie considers how religion has played a role in her life. OUR GUEST: KENTON CHEN INSTAGRAM: @itskent…

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6. Catt Sadler : Not Whole Enough 41:51

4y ago41:51

41:51

Ageism, religion, and gender pay disparity all come to topic as Catt Sadler and Grasie have an intimate conversation they titled, Not Whole Enough. OUR GUEST: CATT SADLER INSTAGRAM: @iamcattsadler PODCAST: Naked Podcast THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered: Follow NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH on…

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5. Sarayu Blue : Not Light Enough 36:06

4y ago36:06

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Community colorism and working in Hollywood as an Indian American actress are just a few points Sarayu Blue brings to light through her conversation with Grasie in an episode they titled, Not Light Enough. OUR GUEST: SARAYU BLUE INSTAGRAM: @sarayublue THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discover…

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