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WOC holds her wet hair in the shower

Some Q & As for Mimi

Where were you born? I was born on a small, sub tropical island of monsoon and evergreen forests in East Asia called Taiwan (formerly known as Formosa). Tree, Mountain and Sea are my original parents. In fact, my maiden name 林 (Lin) means forest.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Are you fluent in your mother tongue?⁣⁣ My first words were 媽媽 (Mama). I am fluent

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Pixelated rectangles visually representing psychic mediumship with digital spirits

ENOUGH TO TIDE ME OVER: Psychic Mediumship with Digital Spirits

As all children, my world was shaped by my reality and surroundings. We spent time outdoors in the nearby forest or playground with the neighbourhood kids, travelled in packs on our bikes with walkie talkies that only operated within fairly close range, but on a rainy day or when the days grew dark early, we spent time at home with

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Collage of nature scenes, esoteric tools, WOC's face and body

INTERCONNECTION: WE ARE SO MUCH MORE…

We are so much more than what we understand ourselves as human beings. Beyond me saying that I am a Han Taiwanese Canadian, a mother, a partner, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a client and business owner. I am the air we breathe, the soil we tread on, the plants that sprout, creep, and climb. I would not be

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Woman of colour stands in front of a very large Rosemary bush

AM I OKAY

Am I okay. As if this week was the starting place to ask this. Because the words Kung Flu has been circulating for longer than that. Because the sentiment that Northern American made somehow denotes superiour to Asian made. Because hot for an Asian or hot because I’m a fetish is supposed to be a compliment. Because I was told

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WOC hand holds a pink dahlia, the rest of herself is slightly out of focus in the background

CAN WE REALLY SAY ‘HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY’?

Centre all who identify as women.⁣Centre women of all ages.⁣Centre women of all shapes.⁣Centre women of all colour.⁣Centre women from all walks of life.⁣Centre matrilineal methods of circular living.⁣⁣Centre the Earth herself. Can we really say “Happy International Women’s Day” when only some are centred? When the structure that we all operate in remains toxic and exploitive? Mimi XOfounder, spirit

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Mimi Young, wu shamanic intuitive and occultist, in floral dress sits on a bench on a porch

I AM MY AGE

Today is my birthday. I’m 42 years of age. Now before anyone says (and we’ve all said these things): “You don’t look your age” “Forever 29” “Still got it” “Who’s your dermatologist?” or something similar… I would like to invite a different conversation around age. I’m in a process of continually embracing and normalizing my experience in my body, and

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WOC holds her wet hair in the shower

Some Q & As for Mimi

Where were you born? I was born on a small, sub tropical island of monsoon and evergreen forests in East Asia called Taiwan (formerly known as Formosa). Tree, Mountain and Sea are my original parents. In fact, my maiden name 林 (Lin) means forest.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Are you fluent in your mother tongue?⁣⁣ My first words were 媽媽 (Mama). I am fluent

Read More »
Pixelated rectangles visually representing psychic mediumship with digital spirits

ENOUGH TO TIDE ME OVER: Psychic Mediumship with Digital Spirits

As all children, my world was shaped by my reality and surroundings. We spent time outdoors in the nearby forest or playground with the neighbourhood kids, travelled in packs on our bikes with walkie talkies that only operated within fairly close range, but on a rainy day or when the days grew dark early, we spent time at home with

Read More »
Collage of nature scenes, esoteric tools, WOC's face and body

INTERCONNECTION: WE ARE SO MUCH MORE…

We are so much more than what we understand ourselves as human beings. Beyond me saying that I am a Han Taiwanese Canadian, a mother, a partner, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a client and business owner. I am the air we breathe, the soil we tread on, the plants that sprout, creep, and climb. I would not be

Read More »
Woman of colour stands in front of a very large Rosemary bush

AM I OKAY

Am I okay. As if this week was the starting place to ask this. Because the words Kung Flu has been circulating for longer than that. Because the sentiment that Northern American made somehow denotes superiour to Asian made. Because hot for an Asian or hot because I’m a fetish is supposed to be a compliment. Because I was told

Read More »
WOC hand holds a pink dahlia, the rest of herself is slightly out of focus in the background

CAN WE REALLY SAY ‘HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY’?

Centre all who identify as women.⁣Centre women of all ages.⁣Centre women of all shapes.⁣Centre women of all colour.⁣Centre women from all walks of life.⁣Centre matrilineal methods of circular living.⁣⁣Centre the Earth herself. Can we really say “Happy International Women’s Day” when only some are centred? When the structure that we all operate in remains toxic and exploitive? Mimi XOfounder, spirit

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Mimi Young, wu shamanic intuitive and occultist, in floral dress sits on a bench on a porch

I AM MY AGE

Today is my birthday. I’m 42 years of age. Now before anyone says (and we’ve all said these things): “You don’t look your age” “Forever 29” “Still got it” “Who’s your dermatologist?” or something similar… I would like to invite a different conversation around age. I’m in a process of continually embracing and normalizing my experience in my body, and

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