Afros and Pixie Dust: A Disblerd Podcast

In this bonus episode I chat with my NY Disblerd homie Tasha about our D23 Expo experience. Tasha was one of the lucky few to have success during the reservation process and she still ended up camping out for panels. We give our tips and tidbits for planning an enjoyable D23 expo weekend, so take notes for 2021!

Some of our favorite experiences included meeting Halle Bailey and her mom at the "ish" photo op, being promised free Popeye's by Anthony Anderson, meeting Floyd and Adrienne Norman on the show floor, hearing from Tom Holland, Dick van Dyke, Ewan McGregor and more!

We also talk about the Disney+ discount offer and why Gold members need to get in on this deal ASAP.

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w

I talk to Eryka, a Disneyland local and Disney POC advocate. We discuss how Disney is making strides to improve representation and what can be done to help push the needle forward.

Follow Eryka on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/erykas_endless_magic/?hl=en

The POC owned small business for this episode is The Rachelest Place on Earth. It is a shop owned by Rachel Gagne that specializes in Disney inspired custom cups. Check out her stuff at www.rachelest.com

If you’re listening to this episode on its air date, Thursday, August 29th, head on over to my @frosinfantasyland ig page https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and enter my giveaway to win an Afros & Pixie Dust pin! And if you missed the giveaway, head over and check out the post anyway!

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w

I talk to R Jay, a Disney legacy, Music Artist, and a cancer survivor. We discuss how Disney helped him gain the strength to be himself and find joy during his cancer journey. 

Follow RJay on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_the_adventurous_rjay/?hl=en 

Check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mzD-tVRnqY75L4b7WqPAg 

 Check out his collaboration with Mr. Cheezy Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-BPpcj6SYg  

The POC owned small business for this episode is Thee Fashion Junkie. It is an Etsy shop owned by Ashley Shorter-Clouse that specializes in blinged out disney inspired merch and more. Check out her stuff at etsy.com/shop/TheeFashionJunkie

If you’ll be in the Anaheim area during the D23 expo be sure to come out to the Afros and Pixie Dust Disblerd meetup! We will be at The House of Blues Anaheim on August 23rd at 6 PM. Visit https://afrosandpixiedust.com/events/ for more info.

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/ 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w 

 I talk to Alexa, a student at Xavier University in Louisiana and a Disney College Program Spring 2019 alumn. We discuss her experience in the DCP, her time as a WDW local, and her Disney vlog. Follow Alexa on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/photosbyalexa/?hl=en

Check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClT8yqTPR2mr-sjRR-31vNA 

Here’s her ode to Carousel of Progress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcCddaY5yhY

The POC owned small business for this episode is Clever Girl Craftings. It is an Etsy shop owned by Lydia Daily that specializes in Disney inspired pop sockets, badge reels and more. Check out her stuff at https://www.etsy.com/shop/clevergirlcraftings

If you’ll be in the Anaheim area during the D23 expo be sure to come out to the Afros and Pixie Dust Disblerd meetup! We will be at The House of Blues Anaheim on August 23rd at 6 PM. Visit https://afrosandpixiedust.com/events/ for more info.

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/ 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w 

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/-cROqMZSUmM 

 I talk to Jocelyn, an avid runDisney runner. We discuss her love for running, what sets runDisney races apart from other races and our favorite moments from runDisney events. Follow Jocelyn’s runDisney adventures on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mom.running.thru.disney/?hl=en

For more info on runDisney visit their website here: https://www.rundisney.com/ 

The POC owned small business for this episode is Shelly Rio Boutique. It is an Etsy shop that specializes in tutus and custom shirts, which work great for running costumes. Check out her stuff at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShellyRioBoutique 

If you’ll be in the Anaheim area during the D23 expo be sure to come out to the Afros and Pixie Dust Disblerd meetup! We will be at The House of Blues Anaheim on August 23rd at 6 PM. Visit https://afrosandpixiedust.com/events/ for more info.

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/ 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w 

I talk to Amiyrah, a mom of three and award winning multimedia content creator. We discuss the Disney mom life and the Disney Moms of Color online community. Be sure to visit her website here: https://4hatsandfrugal.com/ and follow Amiyrah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/amiyrahmartin_/?hl=en 

Follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/AmiyrahMartin 

Check out the Disney Moms of Color facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyMomsOfColor/ 

Follow the instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/disneymomsofcolor/?hl=en 

The POC owned small business for this episode is Baby Shopaholic. It is an online shop owned by fellow Disney mom of color Trina Small and features her supermom tee. Check out her stuff at https://thebabyshopaholic.com/shop/  

If you’ll be in the Anaheim area during the D23 expo be sure to come out to the Afros and Pixie Dust Disblerd meetup! We will be at The House of Blues Anaheim on August 23rd at 6 PM. Visit the Afros and Pixie Dust website for more info.

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/ 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w  

I talk to Diamond, a radio producer and host of Diamond Hearts Theme Parks on iHeart radio talk 1190. We discuss her radio show and how she became a motivational speaker of sorts for coaster averse individuals. Be sure to visit her website here: www.ridesoother.com and follow Diamond on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/diamondheartsthemeparks/?hl=en and here: https://www.instagram.com/diamondgray29/?hl=en 

Check out her radio show every sunday here: https://www.iheart.com/live/talk-radio-1190-am-4276/ 

Or listen to her podcast here: http://www.ridesoother.com/category/podcast/ 

The POC owned small business for this episode is Weird Little Me. It is an online fashion brand owned by Jael Lloyd that sells unique and interesting handbags, accessories and Disney tees. Check out her stuff at www.weirdlittleme.com

If you’ll be in the Anaheim area during the D23 expo be sure to come out to the Afros and Pixie Dust Disblerd meetup! We will be at The House of Blues Anaheim on August 23rd at 6 PM. Visit the Afros and Pixie Dust website for more info.

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/ 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w  

I talk to Tryphena, who plays Queen Sarabi in The Lion King on Broadway. We discuss her experience playing this role for almost a decade as well as her self-published book and Fearless Friday series. Be sure to visit her website here: https://www.tryphenawade.com and follow Tryphena on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tryphena_wade/?hl=en

Check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TryphenaWade 

The POC owned small business mentioned in this episode is Prim and Saucy Boutique. It's an online children’s boutique owned by Tamika Akins with a mission to provide unique, affordable, boutique and custom style apparel and accessories to little ladies around the globe. Check out her stuff at www.primandsaucyboutique.com 

If you’ll be in the Anaheim area during the D23 expo be sure to come out to the Afros and Pixie Dust Disblerd meetup! We will be at The House of Blues Anaheim on August 23rd at 6 PM. Visit the Afros and Pixie Dust website for more info.

Be sure to enter the circle of life giveaway! You can do so here: https://www.instagram.com/circleoflifegiveaway/?hl=en 

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/ 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w  

I talk to TIffany, a Disney enthusiast, Disneybounding pro, and Oz stan. We discuss everything from representation, to D23, to The Wizard of Oz. Be sure to follow Tiffany on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/followtheyellowbrickgirl/?hl=en

The POC owned small business mentioned in this episode is Kido Chicago. It is a kid focused brand owned by Keewa Nurullah that specializes in children’s clothing and activities. Check them out at www.kidochicago.com 

Be sure to stay tuned next week for a giveaway announcement!

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Follow Me on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/afrosandpixiedust/ 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w 

I talk to Morgan, a Disney college program alum, current Walt Disney World annual passholder, and self-proclaimed Marvel enthusiast. We discuss everything MCU and what we hope to see in Phase 4. Be sure to follow Morgan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/modisneymagic/?hl=en

The POC owned small business mentioned in this episode is Melanin Hair Care. It is a haircare and lifestyle brand owned by Whitney White that specializes in natural and toxic-free hair products. Check them out at www.melaninhaircare.com.   

Don’t forget to check out my website at https://afrosandpixiedust.com/ connect with me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/frosinfantasyland/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/afrosandpixiedust/?hl=en 

and hang out with me and other Disblerds in the Afros and Pixie Dust Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2056736607756474/?ref=share 

Subscribe to the YouTube channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsq4QMmX2qTtTq_zbl6qL6w