Descriptions:
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Instagram: @lifewiththedorts
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chelsea and Bedford Dort, the dynamic couple behind the viral Life with the Dorts platform, to explore their journey through interracial marriage, faith reconstruction, raising biracial children, and building a safe online community.
The Dorts share real and vulnerable insights into:
• Navigating cultural identity and representation
• Facing and responding to online criticism as an interracial family
• Experiences in the LDS Church as a mixed-race couple
• Learning and respecting Black hair care
• Raising biracial children with confidence and intention
• Establishing healthy family boundaries on social media
• Building a full-time career through social platforms with purpose
Timestamps:
00:00:50 – Introduction of the Dorts
• 00:02:00 – Interracial Criticism and Online Comments
• 00:06:30 – How They Met
• 00:10:30 – Family and Cultural Challenges
• 00:14:30 – Religion and Identity Shifts
• 00:18:30 – Learning Black Hair Care
• 00:25:00 – Church Culture and Community Experiences
• 00:32:35 – Questioning Faith and Religious Growth
• 00:35:21 – Starting Their Online Journey
• 00:41:00 – Making a Difference and Community Impact
• 00:47:00 – Raising Biracial Children
• 00:54:00 – Online Commentary on Kids’ Identity
• 01:00:00 – Affirmations and Instilling Confidence
• 01:04:00 – Cultural Curiosity and Everyday Lessons
• 01:08:00 – The Dorts’ Social Media and Podcast Info
• 01:09:26 – Final Thoughts and Sponsor Message
