QTPOC Talks

QTPOC Talks

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QTPOC Talks episodes

  • E2:S3 The Art of Storytelling Trans Love


    In the second episode of the third season I had the gift of spotlighting storyteller and photographer Coyote Park. Coyote describes themself as a shapeshifter from the Pacific diaspora. A 2Spirit, mixed person that tells stories through photo, film, performance and writing. Coyote Park grew up in the Kingdom of Hawai'i and then moved to Lenapehoking "NYC" for college, now living in Tongva Territory (LA) with their wife. Coyote is Indigenous to California, with their homeland being the Klamath River.  Creating in honor of all of their relations, including and most preciously their queer/trans kin. "I am a lover and a friend." 



    43 min
  • E1:S3 Conjuring the Divine magic within

    QTPOC Talks is back after a year long hiatus!

    I was Super excited to spotlight Tirrell Cherry after following them on the gram(IG) for sometime! Tirrell describes themself as a multi-dimensional modern mystic, Intuitive tarot reader, manifestation expert, and a community builder. The tools they use are a scared combination of magic and science. Offering hypnotherapy to shift subconscious mind programming and meditative breathe work to tap into the energetic body. Tirrell is here to help people tap into their inner strength in order to create a life they love. 

    39 min
  • E8:S2 Black Lives Matter & The Call to Stand Up

    Episode 8 is all about the magic of connecting our thoughts, our needs, and our desires for change in the World with music.  A few weeks back I had the opportunity to listen to the Ground shaking Hit "Stand up" and I felt straight chills from their sound and message. I had to learn more which lead up to an interview with Canadian artists Dizz and Khadija of rIVerse.  rIVerse is a Toronto based POP/R&B quartet with a mission to represent the underrepresented; to offer & uplift voices of folx who walk in similar shoes. rIVerse is such a beautiful group because the members all represent different races, genders, sexual orientations, body types, and religions; showing that despite these differences, unity, and connection are inescapable!  There is no other group like them that offers such a diverse lineup and also high-quality music, live performance, and online content. rIVerse is motivated to create competitive work and be on the widest platform possible, to show people who are similar to them that "We are ALL Beautiful, Worthy, Valued and Loved enough to see our dreams come true".

    To connect with rIVerse you can JOIN THE IV LEAGUE:  @rIVerseLive  Instagram | Twitter | Facebook   BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected]

    PATREON IS OPEN! Please support us and help us keep creating the content you all love! As a thank you for your support, you can get access to exclusive live chats, behind-the-scenes footage, sneak peeks, personalized messages, and more!  http://www.patreon.com/riverselive

    1 hr 3 min
  • E7:S2 Pleasure in Resistance, Organizing Community, & The Psychedelic Experience
    Episode 7 is all about the magic of diving into the unknown.  A few months back I had the opportunity to interview with Rebecca Keel of Richmond, VA and TBH releasing this talk is well overdue.  Rebecca defines themselves as a Black freedom fighter with albinism and a big heart for social change. They are currently the VA statewide rep for Southerners On New Ground (SONG), however have been a member of the organization for 10 years. They are a yoga practitioner, psychedelic explorer, and political operative all in one!  This Talk really focuses on some important subjects like how do we find balance in our everyday lives? How do we pleasure ourselves during this time of pandemic? & What do Psychedelic medicines have to offer our Black and Brown bodies as forms of deep inner healing?  For more info on SONG and the work they do: https://southernersonnewground.org
    1 hr 1 min
  • E6:S2 Quarantine, Isolation, & Creative Resilience
    In Episode 6, I had to pleasure to interview with J. Nguyen from Brooklyn, NY. Although we are all stuck in  the gripes of quarantine,  J. seemed to have kept their light and beautiful energy.  J. describes themselves as a Multimedia maker who loves a good story. Whether that be poetry, stories, theatre, music performance, and design -  Caught between cultures, identities, politics, and much needed therapy-  J. tries to make sense of it all by experimenting with poetry, stories, theatre, music performance, and design.  In this episode we catch up on the latest with Coronavirus and touch on how to keep those creative juices flowing, even in a time of pandemic.
    You can find J. on IG (@bitten.exe)
    55 min
  • E5:S2 Cause Reign, The Diaspora, & The Journey Home
    In Season 2, Episode 5, I had the chance to interview Tyrell Blache Marie of Cause Reign for a second time! Tyrell currently resides in Arizona and is soon returning “home” to Africa for deep spiritual training. Tyrell works to offer the world deep healing through teaching folks how to dive into the subconscious of their dreams. Dreams can help to assist us in the waking realm when we connect deeper to our guides and ancestors. In this episode we talk about Tyrells upcoming New Mexico qtpoc retreat, dream divination tools, and Tyrell’s upcoming travels to South Africa for Spiritual training. You can support Tyrell or learn more about them by visiting their site : www.causereign.com
    49 min
  • E4:S2 The Music, The Calling, & Following Soul
    Episode 4 is packed with so much love! In this episode I got to interview with the magical Charli Haruhi of Northern Virginia. Charli describes themselves as an independent artist (singer/songwriter/producer) that is answering a calling to make music about love and light. Specifically, to explore love, space, earth and the elements, and consciousness using elements of funk, dance, and trance. In this episode we dive into the magic of resiliency and what it takes to stay soft when life gets hard. We start the episode off with a sample of Charli's music titled "Flow State".  
    Links to hear more are posted below! 
    Soundcloud:
    https://soundcloud.com/charli-chestnut
    Instagram: @Charli_haruhi
    45 min
  • E3:S2 Kink, Respect, & Sexuality

    In Episode 3, I got the pleasure to interview with the sexy and fierce Arazel Newman of Philadelphia. They are an organizer of HotBits film festival as well as a performer in Raspberry Royale, a Philadelphian QTPOC Burlesque troupe. Not only have I had the chance to witness the rising entertainer perform live at various events, but we also have developed a loving friendship as well. Arazel describes their self as A Non-Binary Cosmic Faerie and you can feel the magic that emanates from them in this talk. We dive deep into topics of sex positivity, seasonal depression, kink, burlesque, and forming healthy relationships. 



    To support Arazel and the sexy work they do, you can find links posted below. 

    IG: @thedevaarazel

    Website: http://patreon.com/Xerlina

    Hotbits: https://www.hotbitsfilmfest.com/


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    1 hr 3 min
  • E2:S2 QTPOC Growth & Expansion

     In Episode 2 of Season 2 We dive into Depression and its effects on QTPOC Performance arts! I got a chance to sit down with trans artist, activist, and academic, Sa'mantha Fotos aka Sa'mantha Sayten of Philadelphia ("Say ten" like Tens! Tens! Tens across the board!). A Former instructor of Writing for Social Justice at Rowan University, Sa'mantha has committed their life to activist work informed by critical race, feminist, queer, and anti-oppressive theories. Charged by a mission statement of queer liberation and reparation for the most marginalized peoples, Samantha produces celebratory, affirming, and often educational events, media, and training in hopes to enfranchise and protect trans people of color and thus, all human life.  


    Find out more about Sa'mantha:

    http://samanthasayten.com/

    IG @saytenstudios

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    1 hr 3 min

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QTPOC (Queer/Trans People of Color) talk show with emphasis on community, yoga, love, food, travel, activism, & deep spiritual connection. Bridging the gap between media and Queer/Trans identities…