In this episode of The Queerly Blax Show, host Ashley Harris is joined by special guest Kelsey. Together, they dive deep into Kelsey's exploration of her identity and her journey to self-acceptance. From questioning societal norms at a young age to coming out later in life, Kelsey shares their experience of growing up in a religious family and how they found liberation and community through queerness. They also discuss the challenges of navigating non-binary womanhood in a world that often fails to recognize and validate diverse gender identities. Join us as we explore the power of storytelling, creating spaces for marginalized voices, and the importance of dreaming as a practice for black folks. Get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation on The Queerly Blax Show.

- Kelsey's early questioning of gender and sexuality

- Religious upbringing and the impact on Kelsey's exploration

- Acceptance of queerness and self-identification as queer

- Coming out to family and their reactions

- Liberation of embracing queerness and finding community

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Welcome back to another episode of The Queerly Black Show! In today's episode, our fantastic host Ashley Harris is joined by the incredible Mal, who has finally made an appearance on the show after being incredibly busy. Mal introduces themselves as a chill person from Southern California, a skater kid at heart, and a former corporate baddie in leadership. They dive into a deep conversation about their journey from corporate America to navigating the unexpected celebrity status gained from being on " Ultimatum Queer Love." We explore the challenges they faced in handling sudden fame and how they leveraged their skills from the corporate world to navigate their new reality. Ashley praises Mal for representing their community so well and for handling their newfound platform with care. Mal then takes us through their personal journey of self-discovery, sharing insights into their experiences with dating, relationships, and navigating friendships in the small LGBTQ+ community. They share the importance of not owning people and being open to dating within the community. We also delve into privacy, societal expectations, and the challenges of conforming to traditional beauty standards. All of this and more, as Mal invites us into their world of self-healing and personal growth. So grab your headphones and get ready for a captivating and enlightening conversation on this episode of The Queerly Black Show!