Dear Queer People

Dear Queer People

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Dear Queer People episodes

  • The Real Activism - Marti G Cummings
    After a few days of hiatus, I'm back to talk about the positive challenge from the Covid19 Outbreak that we are living before introducing my very special guest for this episode: Marti G Cummings is with me, where we talk about how drag is natural way of activism and a political voice in the times that we are living in New York and USA.
    Over the course of the last decade Marti have built a name as a drag artist, activist, and television producer.  During the 2016 election Marti began the Hells Kitchen Democrats, over throwing one of the oldest political institutions in the nation. Their political activism energized a community and has brought people together who are seeking progressive change in our nations politics. They currently sit on community board 9, serving the people of Upper Manhattan and are an advisor on the NYC Nightlife Advisory Board.
    Follow Marti:
    https://martigcummings.com/
    Marti for NYC Council District 7
    https://www.martiformanhattan.com/
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/martigcummings/
    Let's protect our community, while holding on to ourselves. Let's create some love from within.⁠ We are in this together
    43 min
  • Trans Is Beautiful - Serena Jazmine Daniari
    Multi-media journalist, trans activist and writer for publications such as Allure, Teen Vogue, CNN, The Guardian and Playboy: Serena Jazmine Daniari is my special guest this week to discuss the portrayal of trans women in media and society at large. 
    Serena is a successful journalist based in New York City who was recently the victim of a hate crime while riding the MTA subway. The incident went viral after she took to social media to raise awareness of her experience with the hope preventing similar attacks from ever happening again.
     
    Over the course of the episode, we break down the ways in which the trans community is perceived by society, the importance of gender identifying pronouns and Serena’s own experiences which led her to discovering her true self.
    Follow Serena: https://twitter.com/serenajazmine https://www.instagram.com/theserenajazmine/
    47 min
  • The Gay Stereotype - Cory Wade
    In this episode, the amazing Cory Wade is the special guest to talk about something very sensitive in the LGBTQ community, especially between gay men: the pressure to look, act and look in a masculine way to try to fit in and the blur lines between beauty and stereotypes.
    Cory Wade is a model, actor, singer, songwriter and LGBTQ activist and spokesperson. He is best known for placing top 3 on the 20th cycle of America's Next Top Model, and being the first openly gay male participant in the show. Cory is strong supporter of LGBTQ equality and especially gender-fluid and non-binary queer folks.
    Follow Cory:
    https://www.instagram.com/corywadeofficial
    Self-care is what works for you. If you're in crisis, contact The Trevor Project 24/7 to support you at: 866.488.7386 or text/chat http://thetrevorproject.org/help
    1 hr 4 min
  • The Value Of Drag - Shequida Hall
    In this week episode I sit down to talk about Drag with Shequida Hall.
    Shequida is one of the most well known names in the drag scene in New York City, a classically trained opera singer, songwriter, playwright, and drag artist who makes me understand that the value of drag goes beyond tips, applause and performing. From Aquaria to Bianca Del Rio, we also talked about how drag becomes mainstream and how is so important to know who you are to be a great entertainer.
    Follow Shequida
    https://www.instagram.com/shequidahall/
    If you are in NYC you can find her:
    Mondays: Pieces 10pm
    Thurdays: Hardware Bar 11pm
    Fridays: Bartsch Follies 11pm
    Sundays: Drink n' Drag 5-7
    37 min
  • Let's Talk About Shame, Sex and Relationships - Omar Torres
    Join my dear good friend Omar Torres and I to talk about shame, sex and relationships. We dive right into feelings of shame, where I share my own experiences talking about abuse and addictions, with endless insights about the universal but also very queer perspective about these topics, next to our need/seek for validation, connection and belongingness with our community and most important, within ourself.
    Omar Torres is a License Clinical Social Worker in New York City, who techniques include: CBT, Motivation Interviewing, and Gestault therapy with emphasis on Psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches.
    Contact Omar:
    https://www.omartorrestherapy.com/
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/omar-torres-new-york-ny/284218
    Social Media:
    https://www.instagram.com/omartorreslcsw
    1 hr 3 min
  • Insta Gay Culture - Evan Ross Katz
    This week I sit down with journalist and writer Evan Ross Katz, who have been working for media outlets like MTV, Teen Vogue, Paper Magazine, Oprah Magazine, Garage, Interview and more to breakdown the insta gay culture, thirst traps and the thin line in social media to highlight sensitive topics. We talked about Ellen and Dakota, Max Emerson and Barrett Pall.
    Follow Evan: https://twitter.com/evanrosskatz
    56 min
  • Happy Awakening - Bonus Episode
    I am sharing my personal experience in a bonus episode to learn about acceptance, responsibility and surrender. In this extra episode I invite you to join me into this awakening of a new year being 35 and what I realized when you take actions on yourself and your life.
    13 min
  • May I Call You Jiggly? - Jiggly Caliente

    This week I sit down with my sister and friend, iggly Caliente, actress, singer, performer and transgender activist from the TV series POSE and RuPaul's Drag Race. We discuss life after Drag Race, visibility in the LGBTQ community and how she found her authentic self as a transgender woman. 

    31 min
  • Dear Queer People: Let's Talk...

    Welcome to DEAR QUEER PEOPLE!

    A podcast where I’ll be talking to our community about what it means to be LGBTQ+ in a world that is changing everyday... Episode 1 is an invitation to have an open dialogue in topics that we are afraid to talk or we just don’t know how. This podcast is a safe space, looking to build a stronger community.

    6 min

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DEAR QUEER PEOPLE is hosted by Carlos Brandt, in an exploration of what it means to be LGBTQI+ in a world that is changing everyday, follow along with interviews every week as we share our queer…