Listen to Rhonda.
Conversations about adoption, identity, race, faith, belonging and the human stories that shape how we understand one another.
A body of work built through conversation.
From national media interviews to intimate podcast conversations, Rhonda brings lived experience, scholarship and thoughtful perspective to discussions that invite audiences to look deeper.
On the national stage.
Two December 2021 conversations brought Rhonda's story and perspective to a national audience.
ABC News
Rhonda discusses her experience as a Black transracial adoptee and the larger questions of identity, race and belonging.
Watch ABC News →Good Morning America
A national conversation exploring transracial adoption, identity and the impact of being raised across race.
View the Interview →Still asking the important questions.
Empowered to Connect
Torn from the Root: Rhonda Roorda on Honoring the Voice Within — an intimate conversation with Rhonda Mae Roorda about her memoir, Torn from the Root, and how she honored herself in the process.
Listen / Watch →Conversations worth revisiting.
A growing archive of conversations spanning adoption, race, identity, faith, family, belonging and the experiences that continue to shape Rhonda's work.
People with Jillian Michaels
A conversation with Rhonda on adoption, identity and the experiences that continue to shape her work.
Antioch Podcast
“Why I Am Still a Christian” — a thoughtful conversation about faith, identity and Rhonda's lived experience.
Empowered to Connect
“Transracial Adoption Is Not Black and White with Rhonda Mae Roorda” — an important conversation about race and transracial adoption.
Creating a Family
“Adult Transracial Adoptees Teach Us About Adoption with Rhonda Roorda” — a conversation centered on what adult transracial adoptees can teach us about adoption.
Multiracial Family Man
A conversation about transracial adoption, the importance of godfathers and growing up in a geodesic dome.
The Mixed Experience with Heidi Durrow
An earlier conversation with Rhonda about being a Black transracial adoptee and the experiences behind her writing.
This archive represents years of conversations across adoption, race, identity, faith, leadership and belonging. New interviews and appearances are added as they become available.
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Rhonda is available for podcasts, media interviews, moderated conversations, speaking engagements, book discussions and community dialogue.
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