
Roots & Wings Podcast Episodes

Welcome to Roots & Wings, where we explore multifaceted mother-daughter relationships and how they shape our lives and identities.
Our guests will share their stories with vulnerability and humor. Whether yours is a close-knit or complicated history, we hope these stories will impart wisdom and meaning to you. Join us as we learn, reflect, and celebrate this special bond in all its forms.
You can find us on Instagram at @rootsandwingspod
01
Ana Yi Puig & Yi Zhang
Co-hosts and real life mother-daughter duo Emilia Suárez and Anne White kick off a series of interviews exploring the beauty and complexity of mothers and daughters. In this episode, Ana Yi Puig, popular actress of the new hit series, "Goosebumps" and her mother, scientist and travel connoisseur, Yi Zhang, challenge cultural expectations and unfold overcoming the fear of success on the very first episode of Roots & Wings.
02
Vanja & Radmila Lukovic
On this week's episode of Roots & Wings, guests Vanja and Radmila Luković join co-hosts Emilia Suárez and Anne White to share the secrets to honoring their bond from more than 4,000 miles apart.
03
Briana & Paula Middleton
On this episode of Roots & Wings, co-hosts Emilia Suárez and Anne White are joined by film actress and singer, Briana Middleton, and her mother, educator Paula Middleton. Listen in as they share their experiences as a military family, and the important role therapy has played in their lives.
04
Rebecca & Melody Reyes
Co-hosts Emilia Suárez and Anne White have a special treat on this episode, with our youngest (and cutest ever!) guest, Melody and her mom, Rebecca Reyes for some real-time mothering talk and how it feels to be a 7-year-old.
05
Shelley Cain & Chelsey Parrish
Pre-school teacher by day, private eye by night...and the mastermind behind it all? This week co-hosts Emilia Suárez and Anne White are joined by Shelley Cain and Chelsey Parrish to discuss becoming a reality TV meme, the clipboard mentality, and digging through other people's trash.
06
Regine & Kira Sky
Regine Rousseau and Kira Turpin join co-hosts Anne White and Emilia Suárez on Episode 6. Kira lays down the HBCU Homecoming challenge, and Regine shares her remarkable path through divorce and depression to becoming a recent medical school graduate at 47. You won't want to miss out on these two inspirational women.
07
Eden Kendall & Chloe Thomas
Cheese stick emergencies, Sushi Thursdays, and protecting your equipment are just some of the hot topics that radio and TV personality Eden Kendall and her daughter Chloe Thomas discuss with co-hosts Anne White and Emilia Suárez on Episode 7.
