Artist and adventurer Sally Hensel joins Madeline for a conversation about her experiences as the daughter of a Japanese immigrant and an American of western-European descent. We discuss the tenuous cultural balance she navigated growing up in the primarily-white Central Valley in California, and how that affected the quality of her experience living and working in Japan in 2019. We also chat about the impact of generational trauma and ask ourselves how we can acknowledge positive changes for future generations. Our conversation covers everything from playground bullies, favorite homemade snacks, and unexpected friendships in times of need.
Artist and adventurer Sally Hensel joins Madeline for a conversation about her experiences as the daughter of a Japanese immigrant and an American of western-European descent. We discuss the tenuous cultural balance she navigated growing up in the primarily-white Central Valley in California, and how that affected the quality of her experience living and working in Japan in 2019. We also chat about the impact of generational trauma and ask ourselves how we can acknowledge positive changes for future generations. Our conversation covers everything from playground bullies, favorite homemade snacks, and unexpected friendships in times of need.