Fancy Face & Friends

From New Orleans, Paul talks to me about how the city has survived Hurricane Ida and losing power for a week. He was fortunate enough to flee the city to Atlanta with friends, but what does he think about the future of climate change, and hurricane seasons, in his beloved hometown? He also talks about Covid19 and the existential state of his future and the possibility of New Orleans sinking.

With the conclusion of Drag Race All Stars 6, Steve and I finally thought it was time to do a recap of all of 2021's Drag Race shows, including US, UK, Down Under, All Stars 6, as well as Holland and España. What do we think about the shows that Rupaul doesn't host? Who are some of our favorite queens and moments from the year? Plus the 'game within a game' on All Stars 6, and the top four, Kylie Sonique Love, Ra'Jah, Eureka, and Ginger Minj, who did Steve really want to win? And what we think about Drag Race finally embracing the trans and non-binary communities.

As a Master Trainer at Boss Chick Dance Workout, Danielle, promotes a fun, vibrant, safe, and inclusive experience for women, transwomen, and those who self-identify as females.

She talks about her humble beginnings dancing in church in Maryland and then as an adult finding a dance team while studying in New York, and eventually finding BCDW. I also talk to her about what she's learned about herself through dance and how the pandemic has affected her ability to conduct classes.

Twerk, dance, and take part in HIIT workouts that shed pounds, tone your body, and give you confidence. For more information, and to sign up for her virtual classes, click on the links below:

https://bosschickdmv.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bcdw.dc/

A complete breakdown of everything Afghanistan, provided by Aaron. He goes into who the Taliban is, Bush's role in the country post 9-11, what should've happened after Osama was killed during Obama's Administration, Trump's role, and what's currently happening in Kabul and Biden's response. There's a lot of history and Aaron effortlessly provides insight on the chaos.

We also touch on Israel & Palestine, and America's ability to keep wars off their own soil. And lastly, I ask Aaron if we would see World War 3 in our lifetime.

Nearly a year later, Anthony talks about moving to Turkey to teach English. His travels began in the Peace Corps in Lesotho. Due to the pandemic, everyone in about 61 countries were sent back to their home country (including him). After being back in the US, last year he moved to Istanbul to teach English.

We swap stories about teaching English as a second language to students, Anthony in Turkey and me in Taiwan. What are the differences between teaching adults vs teaching young learners? What has he learned about himself as a teacher? Plus the advice he gives to others who are looking to teach English abroad.

Serving us Black Girl Magic, Samara (blogger of Styled Chic) shares how she started her Lifestyle blog and her journey from using relaxers to cutting it all off and rocking the natural look. She also talks about finding inspiration from her mom to start juicing plus delicious dishes like her Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet.

We also talk about travel and her essentials for a good trip (spoiler... proper research) and her must-have beauty item that she swears by.

For more information check out her blog here: https://www.styledchic.net/

And follow her on Instagram @styledchic

Born and raised in South Africa, Storme has found love and life, working in Taiwan. She talks about ending a relationship before she arrived, dating, and eventually falling in love with her now Taiwanese husband, Brian.

Finding love in a foreign place can have its cultural and language challenges and I ask Storme about what some of those were plus the wedding that they are planning to have for both of their families and their future journey together to Australia.

Canceled or not canceled? I ask Monique her thoughts on several people and things in the news this summer. Should these people/things be canceled or not? We talk about Bill Cosby being released and Phylicia Rashad's supportive (later deleted) tweet.

Did the Olympics make the right call with Sha'carri Richardson? Plus the pressure Simone Biles (and backlash) for being the GOAT.

Sharon Osbourne lost her job on The Talk following an uncomfortable meltdown on air against her "friend" Sheryl Underwood. How should Sharon have handled the talk?

The world is over Covid19 and the Delta variant and we all want to get back to a normal life again.

DaBaby's ignorant, homophobic comments have caused ignorant former rapper T.I. to drag Lil Nas into the debate, while claiming that rappers are being bullied by the gay community. What??? In other music news, Britney's convservatorship should the "Slave 4 U" singer be unshackled?

Lastly climate change... the one thing we should cancel right now.

From Houston to New York to New Zealand back home to Houston, Briana opens up about her journey finding meditation and applying it to herself and her relationships with family, friends, spouses, and the community.

Now she offers classes (in person in Houston) and online with In Free and Flow, a new donation based yoga exploration for self reflection and connection. Today she talks about finding the stillness, exploring meditation without expectations, and her own personal growth from the past to the present.

For more information about In Free and Flow (including classes and their podcast) click the link below.

https://linktr.ee/Inflowandfree

With George Floyd's family recently in the White House, I ask Aaron has President Biden and his administration done enough for police reform, police brutality, and Black Lives Matter?

We also talk about Biden's Covid19 vaccine rollout. Has he done a good job for Americans? With another mass shooting, this time in San Jose, what can his administration do about gun laws? I also ask Aaron to grade the work that he's done for the last four months. So what grade does he give?