Hey Friends & Kin!

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Friends and Kin in this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing sista with a story that definitely should be shared. Jasmine IVANNA Espy, 29, influencer, filmmaker and advocate is a co-producer on the upcoming documentary, “The Beacons: Illuminating HS Stories,” a new docuseries from Novartis that highlights her story and others living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a disfiguring skin disease with no cure that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. HS is estimated to affect as many as 1 in 100 people worldwide. Black women under the age of 40 have the highest risk of developing HS and may also have more severe cases than white people. Despite this disparity, they tend to go longer without a diagnosis or treatment.  

In Part Two of this conversation, Jasmine shares her experience with HS & how it has affected how she navigates life. She tells us about how this condition affects her as a grown woman, her mental health and social interaction. Jasmine also shares how she has used her voice to advocate for herself and others with HS. Jasmine took a diagnose that caused a lot of trauma as a young girl and has flipped it on its head to go out into the world and make a difference. She is a superhero! This conversation is one of the reasons I started this podcast, as there are so many stories in our community that are untold. It’s time to share them! Enjoy! 😊

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