Today’s guest is Sofia Samara, photographer and videographer native to Los Angeles. Sofia’s father is Palestinian and her mother is Italian. Sofia was one of very few Arab kids in her school and as a young child, she had to deal with the racist fallout after the 9/11 attacks.

Sofia has a bright outlook and she loves the food aspect of being mixed race. She feels extremely lucky to know Italian and Palestinian cuisine and cultures and loves to mix them together to make something uniquely hers.

We’ll chat about hair, food, and all the things our parents did for us growing up.

We want to hear every story! Tag us @polished.velvet or email us directly at mixdmovement@gmail.com and tell us your stories!

Rachael wants to empower people to love all parts of themselves in order to attain the life of their dreams. Send her a message at coachrachaelgo@gmail.com or find her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/polished.velvet/

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