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**100% of Kween Granola Butter profits from today will be donated to MPJI**

Welcome back to Kweencast! Today we talk to Elle Hearns, who's founder of director of Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI), who's mission is to protect and defend the rights of Black transgender people. 

We learn about Elle's story, why Black Trans women are targeted, who Marsha P. Johnson was, and what you can do to support the Trans community. 

Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween.

Today we chat with Kara Loewentheil, JD: Master Certified Life Coach. We touch on:

• How to unpack body image issues as a byproduct of being raised in a white, patriarchal society
• How the body positivity movement is more than just “feeling positively about your body”
• How to love your body at any size
• How who you follow on social media can directly impact the way you feel about yourself
• Why is thin so idealized?
• All about anxiety
• People-pleasing

Check out Kara's work HERE. Check out The Clutch HERE.

• her journey with food/her body
• why setting boundaries is so important
• inner child work
• using psychedelics as a tool for working on body image issues

Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.

Today, I chat with Camillia Nwokedi of @camillia.fitsta. Last week, Camillia made an incredible IGTV that struck me to my core, and I had to have her on the podcast. We talk: 

• what is an ally, and how can non-Black people work towards continuous allyship without burning out?
• educate, participate, listen, get better, repeat !!
• what is white guilt, and why is it not helpful?
• why are positive intentions irrelevant?
• what are microaggressions?
• how to increase inclusivity/diversity in the wellness industry

It's a jam-packed episode and I can't wait for you to listen. Any feedback/constructive criticism? Send me an email: [email protected].

Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween. 

Today we're chatting about body changes during quarantine. I've received dozens of messages about this topic, so I thought it was time to do a full episode on it. I touch on: 

• What happens if your body changes during quarantine? 
• Why does weight gain = failure?
• Fatphobia & COVID-19
• Why weight fluctuations are NORMAL

And more ;)

Don't forget to leave a review — we pick a new winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!

Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.

Today I chat with Kira West of @bykwest. We met a few months ago and hit it off right away — I *knew* I had to invite her on the pod. We talk about:

• Freedom: in food, fitness and beyond
• Side hustling: Kira works full time, AND runs her brand solo. She shares time management tips and how she does it all
• Inclusion in wellness: why it's her passion to raise awareness about lack of diversity in the wellness industry, and what YOU can do about it.

I'm obsessed with her and I know you will be too! Enjoy the episode — and don't forget to leave a review. We pick a new winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!

Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.

Today, we're chatting all things ~influencing~ :

• How much money do influencers make? I share real numbers! 
• What goes into a sponsored post? (Behind the scenes, etc)
• How do I approach brands? 
• How to grow your following?

If you want to win some free Granola Butter, leave a review and we pick a winner every week!

Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.

Today, I chat with Courtney Boyd Myers, founder and CEO of Akua — the first-ever kelp jerky. Courtney started as a journalist at Forbes, and found herself starting a kelp movement. We talk about: 

• Why kelp jerky?
• Why it's okay to not be productive 24/7 in a global pandemic
• Tips for those looking to start their own biz
• Long-distance relationships
• and more ! 

Courtney was also gracious to give Kweencast listeners a 20% discount off their first order of Akua! Use code AKUALOVE to try (my favorite is the BBQ!)

Thank you kweens so much for listening — and as always, my DMs are always open if you have feedback or questions. Have a beautiful week! 

**TRIGGER WARNING: this episode mentions talk of suicide and self-harm.** 

Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.

Today, we're talkin' allll things BINGE EATING:

• What is it?
• What causes it?
• What does it actually feel like?
• And lastly — how I stopped.

Thank you kweens so much for listening — and as always, my DMs are always open if you have feedback or questions. Have a beautiful week! 

Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween.

Today, I talk to Sam Gwazdauskas, of @thesamplan. She's incredibly candid about her eating disorder journey, and takes us through the full scope of what she went through (which includes being told she needed to lose weight by a doctor at age NINE).  

We get into:

• social media + body image
• food obsession
• why being thin doesn't always equal happy

It's suuuuch a juicy episode, kweens. I know you're gonna love this one!