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“CAM” the movie — Working In-Between Cultures
Netflix recently released — the film “CAM.” It bravely tackles the subject of sex-work, working in-between cultures, and code switching at work. It does so in a thought-provoking and chilling way. In her real-life “CAM” writer Isa Mazzei straddled cultures […]
For the Love of Music: Blending Cultures Part 1 of 3
Music has always been one of the most influential mediums of human expression. In this series we will discuss how music has shaped the understanding of the TCK experience. This is the first part in a three part series. Today […]
Muslims Who Model- Part 1 of 3: Zohre Esmaeli
This series explores models who are Muslim who have had an impact on the fashion industry because of what they wear or what they don’t. Part one focuses on TCK Zohre Esmaeli who is making waves in the European fashion […]
Part 1 of 3 — Culture Without Boundaries: Pamela Blattner
Throughout this three part series, you will see Pamela Blattner’s journey from ignoring her Peruvian heritage to becoming confident as a blended Latina. First, let’s take a look at her upbringing where she tried to fit into the molds of […]
Singer-songwriter Yuna finds balance between cultures
Yunalis binti Mat Zara’ai, professionally known as Yuna, is a Malaysian born singer-songwriter who has ties to Malaysian, Muslim and American culture. With a slew of awards and nominations, Yuna reaches wide audiences with three international albums and music created […]
Moment of truth: Mental Health of the Globally Mobile
Among the globally mobile population, 20 percent of youth, ages 13-18, live with a mental health condition, reports the American Foreign Service Association. The book Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth Van Reken, David Pollock and Michael […]
A Cross-cultural life without limits: Pamela Blattner
With a soul described as nomadic, Pamela Blattner is a citizen of the world striving to live her best life as a blended Latina. Born in Aarau, Switzerland, to a Swiss mother and Peruvian father, Blattner leads a mobile life […]
Miss Latina Global 2018 – Beauty Pageant Feminist
How can beauty pageant contestants and feminists coexist? Beauty Pageants are both loved by participants and despised by some feminists. Many might call out a successful woman participating in a beauty contest for being a “bad feminist”; Miss Colombia 2018 […]







