M and Jey are two artists building community both independently as makers, and together as co-organizers of Yet Another Queer Pop Up Market (YAQPUM) — a growing venture that centers two spirit LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC artisans, makers, and creatives exploring their craft in Western Massachusetts. 

In this episode of the Rooted Resilience podcast, Luc talks M and Jey about their collaboration as co-organizers of YAQPUM, and their creative practices and motivations as individual makers and artists selling their work locally and globally. 

Connect with Yet Another Queer Pop Up Market: 

• Website: yet-another-queer-pop-up-market.mailchimpsites.com/
• Instagram: instagram.com/yetanotherqueerpopupmarket

Connect with M:

• Portfolio

Connect with Jey: 

• Website: foundandfaded.co
• Instagram: instagram.com/found_and_faded

For more bonus content and extended show notes, visit rootedresilience.substack.com. 

Sponsored by: 

Granting Organizations: Mass Humanities, Mass Cultural Council

Official 2025-26 Season Sponsor: Lemon Bakery

Spring Equinox Sponsor: High Five Books

Produced by:

Directors: Luc Abbott and M

Producers: Bloom Local in partnership with Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity

Podcast Editor: M

Blog Editor and Research Lead: Luc Abbott 

Podcast Technical Consultant: Jey Weisgerber 

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