I'm Just Being Honest

Welcome back to what will be the final episode of the I'm Just Being Honest podcast with returning guest Serena Shahidi. Serena and I address the never-ending cycle of men's grasp on societal issues, women's issues, and femicide. Connect with Alex:  https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Connect with Serena: https://www.instagram.com/glamdemon2004/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glamdemon2004? https://twitter.com/glamdemon2004 Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/final Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

We're back for another episode of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast. Today on the show I welcome romance author, Ana Huang. Ana's work has broken barriers in romance literature by including diverse characters into her novels with stories unique to their experience.   Connect with Ana: Website Instagram TikTok Twitter Connect with Alex: Instagram Twitter TikTok  

This week I welcome returning guest Hershii LiqCour to the show to discuss TikTok, homelessness, and what's forthcoming in the drag community.   Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers  https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers Connect with Hershii: https://www.instagram.com/hershiiliqcour/ Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show Notes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/hershii2

In today's episode of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I sit down with Xrin to have a conversation on BDSM, the kink community, and the social stigmas surrounding sex workers. Connect with Alex: INSTAGRAM TWITTER TIKTOK Connect with Xrin: https://www.xxrin.com/ https://twitter.com/DominatrixRin https://www.instagram.com/feralferocious/ Show notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/BDSM

*I said Polygamy when I meant Polyamory!* Welcome back to another episode of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, today I am joined by Coco to take a deep dive into hypergamy, classism, racism, and xenophobia. CONNECT WITH COCO: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetestcocoa/ CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Business Inquiries-alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/hypergamy

For this installment of the, I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I welcome former plus-size model Dana Patterson to discuss the body positivity movement, pretty privilege, racism, and corporate capitalism.   Connect with Dana: TIKTOK-https://www.tiktok.com/@danaisabellaaaa?lang=en INSTAGRAM-https://www.instagram.com/danaisabellaaa/ Connect with Alex: INSTAGRAM -https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ TWITTER-https://twitter.com/authoralexayers TIKTOK-https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers SHOW NOTES- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/scam

Welcome back to the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, in this installment, I am joined by Professor Susan Ito to discuss adoption, foster care, and the fertility industry. CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Business Inquiries alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/adoption

I'm back for another episode of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast. This week on the show I am joined by indie recording artist CASHFORGOLD to explore her journey navigating the underground scene. CONNECT WITH CASHFORGOLD: ·       Instagram ·       Spotify ·       Apple Music   ·       YouTube CONNECT WITH ALEX: ·       INSTAGRAM   ·       TWITTER ·       TIKTOK Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/cashforgold

In this episode of The I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I welcome Reya Sunshine to the show to discuss her experience navigating the sex work industry.  CONNECT WITH REYA: Instagram OnlyFans Twitter TikTok YouTube   CONNECT WITH ALEX: ·       INSTAGRAM   ·       TWITTER ·       TIKTOK Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/reya Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

This week on the show I am joined by Mikki Kendall author of Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot. Together we analyze a number of critical topics she discusses in her book that are at the forefront of colorism, white feminism, dating, and patriarchal systems.  Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Connect with Mikki: https://mikkikendall.com/ https://twitter.com/Karnythia https://www.instagram.com/karnythia https://www.amazon.com/Mikki-Kendall/e/B005CF75K6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/mikki Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com  

On this episode of the I'm Just Being Honest podcast, I welcome Jen, also known as Yung Femme, to discuss the social constructs revolving around the gay community in regards to men in the closet vs. men on the down-low. Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/trade Connect with Yung Femme: https://www.instagram.com/yungfemme/ https://www.tiktok.com/@yung_femme? Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

Today on the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I am joined by my guest Muniqaba to discuss misconceptions in America relating to Muslim women, Islamophobia, and critique around the Muslim religion. Connect with Muniqaba: https://www.instagram.com/aniqattire.co/ Connect with Alex:  https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/muniqaba Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com 

Today on the I'm Just Being Honest podcast, I welcome my friend and founder of Hendricks Teahouse, Dinali Mallikage. Dinali brings us along with her on a journey of determination of bringing the gift of quality Sri Lankan tea to American households. Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Hendricks Tea: https://www.hendricksteahouse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hendricksteahouse/ https://www.facebook.com/hendricksteahouse https://www.tiktok.com/@hendricksteahouse? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/dinali Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

On this installment of the I'm Just Being Honest podcast, I welcome back Serena Shahidi to comment on the current climate of American feminism and feminist culture. Connect with Alex:  https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Connect with Serena: https://www.instagram.com/glamdemon2004/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glamdemon2004? https://twitter.com/glamdemon2004 Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/brainwash Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

On this episode of the I'm Just Being Honest podcast, I welcome past guest Tiffany to discuss the current status of sex work and the possibility of future decimalization and/or legalization in America. Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/prostitution Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

On this installment of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I am joined by Bianca B to discuss the abhorrent inequitable treatment towards the trans community, specifically trans women in sex work. Support the Podcast- https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Connect with Bianca: https://www.instagram.com/bianca.b123/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bianca.bb123? https://mobile.twitter.com/BaddieBB123 Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/bianca Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

*I got the dates wrong for Marie Sisco Varsos and her mother, Deborah Sisco. They were killed on April 12th, 2021.* Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Connect with Dawn: https://womencountusa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/womencountusa https://www.patreon.com/WomenCountUSA Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/femicide Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

On this episode of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I am joined by the cupid of Silicon Valley, Amy Andersen. Amy is the founder of Linx, a curated offline dating network focused on pairing the most successful but time constricted singles. Now with over 18 years since Linx has been established, Amy has gathered an abundance of data on finding an ideal mate and she's here to share a few tips and answer the most commonly asked questions – including what men look for in a partner and being proactive to meet your ideal mate. Connect with Amy: Linx Dating Instagram Twitter LinkedIn CONNECT WITH ALEX: INSTAGRAM TWITTER TIKTOK  

When I stated that Americans associate polygamy with Muslim culture, I meant that American media is very coded in associating Polygamy with majority Islamic countries and many non-Muslim Americans associate this as "repressive" and "controlling". I know that there are Muslim-Americans and I hope I didn't offend anyone with my wording. Buy Dr. Mueller's Book: https://www.routledge.com/New-Religions-and-the-Mediation-of-Non-Monogamy-Polyamory-Polygamy-and/Mueller/p/book/9780367186906 Dr. Mueller's Website: https://sites.google.com/view/rev-dr-michelle-mueller/about?authuser=0 Support the Podcast- https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex:  https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/polygamy Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com 

Today on the I'm Just Being Honest podcast, I have the opportunity to speak with former stripper Carmen SanDiego. Carmen opens the curtains and reveals to us what really goes on in the stripping industry. Support the Podcast- https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex:  https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/stripping Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com   

Today on the podcast, Serena and I go live on Tik Tok to touch on a number of topics, starting with the now ‘extinct' organized crime and ending with the overworked use of the term internalized misogyny. Let's get into it! Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Connect with Serena: https://twitter.com/glamdemon2004 https://www.instagram.com/glamdemon2004/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glamdemon2004? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/serenalive Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com  

Support the Podcast- https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex:  https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/gop Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com 

In this episode of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast; I drink a margarita while answering your questions from Patreon and TikTok live. Support the Podcast- https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex:  https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Show Notes- https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/questions Business inquiries- alexandra@alexandraayers.com

Today on the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I am joined by Glam Demon, otherwise known as Serena Shahidi. In this episode, Serena and I discuss the façade presented to us on social media; in this realm, we are made to believe a picture-perfect life that exists behind a screen.   Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Business Inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Connect with Alex:  https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/  https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraayers? Connect with Serena: https://www.instagram.com/glamdemon2004/ https://www.tiktok.com/@glamdemon2004? https://twitter.com/glamdemon2004 Show notes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/serena

In this episode of the I'm Just Being Honest Podcast, I dissect the topic of beauty and beauty standards. In the modern age of social media, we face the paradox of feeling included in relation to body positivity but excluded when we recognize the impossible standards. Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers​ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers​ https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers​ Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show notes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/beauty 

Today on the podcast, I am joined by Rachel Vetter. Rachel is a brand-new mom to a baby of 7 months living in Orange County, where she carries her duties as a mother and legal assistant. In this episode, Rachel expounds upon the new mom cult phenomena where mothers online gather to form a group that, more or less, is exclusive but inviting at the same time. Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers​ Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers​ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers​ https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers​ Connect with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.vetter/ Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show Notes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/pandemicbabies  

Today on the podcast I am joined by Lina or Astro Lina as her followers may know her. Lina is an astrology reader, she began her journey in relationship readings and soon ventured into financial astrology where she helps patrons predict the stock market and bitcoin, among other things. On this episode, Lina and I talk astrology, manifestation, and the sugaring lifestyle. Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers Connect with Lina: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrolinaaa   Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show Notes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/astrolina

HOORAY FOR 80 YEARS OF WONDER WOMAN!!! On this episode, I want to speak on Wonder Women 1984 starring Gal Gadot and directed by Patty Jenkins. Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show Notes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/wonderwoman

Today on the podcast I am joined by Winni, a seasoned participant in the sugar babying world. In this episode, Winni and I take a deep dive on the misconceptions of dating in the Sugar world, or the Sugar Bowl, as it's named in the industry. Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Shownotes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/sugarbabyconfessions

On this episode, Hershii and I discuss trans issues, the LGBT+, and feminism and how these communities portray inclusion on the outside but when the veil has lifted the truth of racism and internalized biases are revealed. Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers Connect with Alex: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers Connect with Hershii: https://www.tiktok.com/@hershiiliqcour? https://www.instagram.com/hershiiliqcour/ Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com Show Notes: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/hershii

In this episode, Tiffany shares with us the stigmas attached to sex work and we begin by breaking them down by category, starting with whorephobia. SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/alexandraayers CONNECT WITH ALEX: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexandraayers/ https://twitter.com/authoralexayers https://tiktok.com/@alexandraayers Business inquiries: alexandra@alexandraayers.com SHOW NOTES: https://www.alexandraayers.com/podcast-1/whorephobia