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Episode 11: Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston, Part One
Episode 11: Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston, Part One
Episode 11: Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston, Part One
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Explore Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston's journey through adoption, identity, and filmmaking in this engaging podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston: Identity, Adoption & Filmmaking
Episode Overview
- Dewi's documentary challenges conventional narratives of adoption.
- Starting a production company during societal upheaval.
- The importance of embracing one's cultural roots.
- Navigating identity in predominantly white communities.
- Finding personal truth amidst external pressures.
"We think we're in control of these things. But there's this whole invisible team working to make sure we're on the right path."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this captivating episode of "Native As I Can Be," Geno Ray welcomes Dewi Sungai Marquis-Houston, a mixed-race filmmaker adopted from West Java. Dewi's documentary, "My Name Is Not Amy," explores her transracial, transnational adoption and the awakening it triggered. The conversation is as lively as it is profound, touching on themes of identity, memory, and the colonial influences that shaped Dewi's journey.
Dewi and Geno share anecdotes about their experiences growing up in predominantly white communities and the struggles of fitting in while embracing their indigenous roots. The episode also dives into Dewi's production company, Eight16 Creative, which she co-founded with her husband Jason. They discuss the challenges and inspirations behind starting a business amidst the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic. Dewi's story is one of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of authenticity.
If you're curious about how individuals navigate their sobriety journey while confronting their past and cultural heritage, this episode offers a unique perspective that might just resonate with you. It’s a conversation filled with humour, honesty, and insightful reflections that challenge conventional narratives. Are you ready to explore what it means to truly find yourself in a world that often demands conformity?