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On Part 2 of our interview with Bleue Deveaux and Joona Bae, we continue our conversation about burlesque. Bleue and Joona share how they connected through burlesque and talk about the importance of queer relationships in all their forms.

Joona Bae is a nationally traveling performer from Chicago, IL who adds a much-needed spoonful of gochujang to the burlesque world by sharing their sensuous, seductive, and one-of-a-kind art. Since debuting in 2023, Joona has participated in eight different burlesque festivals, including Minneapolis, Show Me, and Ohio Burlesque Festivals, and performed in thirteen different states!

Find Joona on Instagram @joonabae.

To learn more about Bleue and see where she will perform next, be sure to follow her on Instagram @bleue_deveaux.

Next week, we'll be chatting with Jess! Join us to hear Jess talk about the aro-ace spectrum, gender identity, and more.

To connect with EmLee and Kate and to see photos of our podcast guests, visit @theromanticqueers on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

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Our intro music was created by suno.com.