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52. Nicole Byer : Not Vulnerable Enough Aug 23, 2022

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.

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51. Lamar Woods: Not Hard Enough Aug 16, 2022

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.

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50. Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins: Not Surrendering Enough Aug 09, 2022

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.

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49. Aaron Jennings : Not Secure Enough Aug 02, 2022

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.

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48. Melissa Fumero : Not Funny Enough Jul 26, 2022

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.

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47. Carl Tart : Not Respected Enough Jul 19, 2022

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.

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Not Blank Enough Season 3 Trailer Jul 13, 2022

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 name the episode.

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46. Not Good / Talented Enough Jul 06, 2021

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 In Control Enough, Jacey Duprie

e001: Not Good Enough, Marie Forleo

e026: Not Good Enough, Adrianna Guevara Adarme

e015: Not Understood Enough, Tawny Newsome

e016: Not Smart Enough, Bobak Ferdowsi

e019: Not Doing Enough, Mandana Dayani

e030: Not Fearless Enough, Amy Landecker

e040: Not Anything Enough, Riki Lindhome

e042: Not Satisfied Enough, Malcolm-Jamal Warner

e038: Not Doing Enough, Nico Santos

e027: Not Disciplined Enough, Tony Okungbowa

e012: Not Talented Enough, Oliver Stark

e024: Not Confident Enough, Damien Fahey

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45. Not Latinx / American Enough Jun 29, 2021

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 Dominican Enough, Rocio Mendez & Mercedes Ilarraza

e008: Not Latinx Enough, Carlos Santos & Raiza Licea

e039: Not Late Enough, Julissa Contreras

e022: Not Disabled Enough, Danielle Perez

e016: Not Smart Enough, Bobak Ferdowsi

e038: Not Doing Enough, Nico Santos

e036: Not American Enough, Chriselle Lim

e037: Not Indian Enough, Parvesh Cheenae018: Not Perfect Enough, Sazan Hendrix

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44. Not Man / Queer Enough Jun 22, 2021

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 Lynch

e012: Not Talented Enough, Oliver Stark

e021: Not Conventional Enough, Nicky Endres

e002: Not Male Enough, Dave Holmes

e007: Not Safe Enough, Kenton Chen

e034: Not Powerful Enough, Jenny Yang

e024: Not Confident Enough, Damien Fahey

e025: Not Calm Enough, Jonathan Van Ness

e009: Not Queer Enough, Zuri Adele

e032: Not Authentic Enough, Jake Thompson

e021: Not Conventional Enough, Nicky Endres

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43. Not Black / White Enough Jun 15, 2021

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: Not Black Enough, Matt Law

e029: Not Selfish Enough, Denise Vasi

e011: Not White Enough, Christiana Hooks

e022: Not Disabled Enough, Danielle Perez

e037: Not Indian Enough, Parvesh Cheena

e017: Not Culturally Black Enough, Maame-Yaa Aforo

e039: Not Late Enough, Julissa Contreras

e042: Not Satisfied Enough, Malcolm-Jamal Warner

e020: Not Thin Enough, Gabi Gregg

e028: Not Normal Enough, Vic Styles

e005: Not Light Enough, Sarayu Blue

e032: Not Authentic Enough, Jake Thompson

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42. Malcolm-Jamal Warner : Not Satisfied Enough Jun 08, 2021

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.

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41. Mindy Cohn : Not Enough Enough Jun 01, 2021

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.

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40. Riki Lindhome : Not Anything Enough May 25, 2021

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 that they titled, Not Anything Enough.

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39. Julissa Contreras : Not Late Enough May 18, 2021

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 Enough.

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38. Nico Santos : Not Doing Enough May 11, 2021

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.

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37. Parvesh Cheena : Not Indian Enough May 04, 2021

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.

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36. Chriselle Lim : Not American Enough Apr 27, 2021

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.

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35. Rocio Mendez & Mercedes Ilarraza : Not Dominican Enough Apr 20, 2021

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.

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34. Jenny Yang : Not Powerful Enough Apr 13, 2021

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.

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33. Nicolette Mason : Not Fashion Enough Apr 06, 2021

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.

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32. Jake Thompson : Not Authentic Enough Mar 30, 2021

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.

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31. Lazarus Lynch : Not Man Enough Mar 23, 2021

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.

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30. Amy Landecker : Not Fearless Enough Mar 16, 2021

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.

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29. Denise Vasi : Not Selfish Enough Mar 09, 2021

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.

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28. Vic Styles : Not Normal Enough Mar 02, 2021

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.

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27. Tony Okungbowa : Not Disciplined Enough Feb 23, 2021

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.

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26. Adrianna Guevara Adarme : Not Good Enough Feb 16, 2021

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.

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Season One Highlights - Not Blank Enough Jan 05, 2021

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.

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25. Jonathan Van Ness : Not Calm Enough Dec 01, 2020

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.

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24. Damien Fahey : Not Confident Enough Nov 24, 2020

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.

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23. Laura Bell Bundy : Not Famous Enough Nov 17, 2020

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.

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22. Danielle Perez : Not Disabled Enough Nov 10, 2020

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.

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21. Nicky Endres : Not Conventional Enough Nov 03, 2020

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.

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One Day at a Time

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20. Gabi Gregg : Not Thin Enough Oct 27, 2020

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.

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19. Mandana Dayani : Not Doing Enough Oct 20, 2020

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.

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18. Sazan Hendrix : Not Perfect Enough Oct 13, 2020

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.

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17. Maame-Yaa Aforo : Not Culturally Black Enough Oct 06, 2020

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.

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@yaamaams Brown Paper Pageant short film Obamas Other Daughters: @obamasotherdaughters You Down? podcast

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16. Bobak Ferdowsi : Not Smart Enough Sep 29, 2020

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.

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Instagram: @tweetsoutloud NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Atlantic article about President Obama and "Mohawk Guy"

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15. Tawny Newsome : Not Understood Enough Sep 22, 2020

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.

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Instagram: @trondynewman FROM THE CONVERSATION Star Trek Lower Decks Space Force ----- 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 contact us at NotBlankEnough@gmail.com A transcript of this episode is available here. Check out our playlist on YouTube. © 2020 Gumption Pictures

14. Michael Trevino : Not Patient Enough Sep 15, 2020

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.

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INSTAGRAM: @michaeltrevino FROM THE CONVERSATION

Cane

Vampire Diaries

Roswell, New Mexico

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13. Liz Hernandez : Not Connected Enough Sep 08, 2020

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.

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INSTAGRAM: @lizhernandez Wordaful: https://wordaful.com/ ----- 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 contact us at NotBlankEnough@gmail.com A transcript of this episode is available here. Check out our playlist on YouTube. © 2020 Gumption Pictures

12. Oliver Stark : Not Talented Enough Sep 01, 2020

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.

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INSTAGRAM: @oliverstarkk ----- FROM THE CONVERSATION: 911 on Fox If you need professional help and support regarding Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health please talk to your doctor or contact a professional health resource. There are some links here. ----- 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 contact us at NotBlankEnough@gmail.com A transcript of this episode is available here. Check out our playlist on YouTube. © 2020 Gumption Pictures

11. Christiana Hooks : Not White Enough Aug 25, 2020

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.

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INSTAGRAM: @christianahooks ----- FROM THE CONVERSATION: Trouble Man Trailer The White Shadow A new documentary about Black television being produced right now. Voting resource: https://www.vote.org/ ----- 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 contact us at NotBlankEnough@gmail.com A transcript of this episode is available here. Check out our playlist on YouTube. © 2020 Gumption Pictures

10. Jacey Duprie : Not In Control Enough Aug 18, 2020

Motherhood, alcoholism, and type-A behavior are all things Jacey Duprie discusses with Grasie in a conversation they entitled, Not In Control Enough.

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9. Zuri Adele : Not Queer Enough Aug 11, 2020

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.

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8. Carlos Santos and Raiza Licea : Not Latinx Enough Aug 04, 2020

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.

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RAIZA IG: @raizalicea

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PODCAST: https://www.earwolf.com/show/spanish-aqui-presents/

EASTER EGG: A young Carlos on MTV Tres

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7. Kenton Chen : Not Safe Enough Jul 28, 2020

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.

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6. Catt Sadler : Not Whole Enough Jul 21, 2020

Ageism, religion, and gender pay disparity all come to topic as Catt Sadler and Grasie have an intimate conversation they titled, Not Whole Enough.

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PODCAST: Naked Podcast

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5. Sarayu Blue : Not Light Enough Jul 14, 2020

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.

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4. Sal Stowers : Not Pretty Enough Jul 07, 2020

Natural hair, Eurocentric standards of beauty, and even more are examined as Grasie talks the African American actress, humanitarian, and winner America's Next Top Model, Sal Stowers, in an episode they titled, Not Pretty Enough.

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TWITTER: @SalStowers

INSTAGRAM: @salstowers

FACEBOOK: @sal.stowers

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FROM THE CONVERSATION:

If you're interested in exploring more about natural hair or race-based beauty perceptions, we recommend these links as a starting point.

A Conversation About Natural Hair

A Celebration of Natural Hair

Angelica Dass Humanae Project

How Colorism Shapes Our Standards of Beauty

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3. Dave Holmes : Not Male Enough Jun 30, 2020

Growing up gay in a conservative town and learning how to engage the stereotypes associated with his gender are dissected in this conversation between Dave Holmes and Grasie they titled, Not Male Enough. Dave is an author, podcaster, and Editor at Large for Esquire.

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Troubled Waters podcast

BOOK: Party of One book

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2. Matt Law : Not Black Enough Jun 21, 2020

Growing up biracial and the Black Lives Matter movement are highlighted in this intimate conversation between Matt Law and Grasie which they titled, Not Black Enough. Matt is an actor, writer, filmmaker and activist in Los Angeles.

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@iammattlaw

@themattstv

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m4bl.org

To track local police union efforts: https://www.checkthepolice.org

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1. Marie Forleo : Not Good Enough Jun 13, 2020

Overcoming self-doubt and pushing through insecurities are explored during a candid conversation with Marie Forleo and Grasie Mercedes in an episode they titled, Not Good Enough.

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Not Blank Enough Trailer Jun 13, 2020

Introducing NOT (BLANK) ENOUGH. Host Grasie Mercedes dives into candid conversations with her guests to explore the universal experience of feeling not (blank) enough.

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