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Hey Friends, and welcome back to a brand new episode here on Quear.This week I have the opportunity to sit down with Zi, also known as Donnya Piggot. Zi has an extensive career in activism, starting one of the original LGBTQ+ organizations in Barbados.In this episode, we talk about how Zi was quite religious growing up and the moment they left the church, their work in activism and the struggles that come with it, their LGBTQ+ travel company pink coconuts and Zi identifying as non-binary, and what that journey was like for them. There is a lot to learn in this episode.Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quearDon't forget to leave some love- Like Subscribe, comment hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.Let's get social Personal Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/zidonnyapiggott/Pink Coconuts Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/travelpinkcoconuts/Pink Coconuts website- https://www.pinkcoconuts.comAlso, check out the other LGBTQ+ organizations from Barbados  we are working with this  season:She BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roannmohammed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.barbados/Website: https://shebarbados.orgButterfly Barbados Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflybarbados/Website: https://www.butterflybarbados.comEquals BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equals246/Website: https://equalsbarbados.comIf you are not in barbados- Below are some links of organizations that I found helpfulLGBTQ+ Drug and Alcohol Treatment Resourceshttps://www.therecoveryvillage.com/re... Sexual assault and LGBTQ+ Communityhttps://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-... Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Ide…Come and say hi on social Quear- https://www.instagram.com/itsquear/?h

Hi Friends,Welcome back to a brand new episode here on Quear.This week I have the privilege of sitting down with the one the only, the queen, the icon, the legend, the Diva Didi Winston. In this episode, we chat about her journey into becoming the powerful woman she is today. Didi opens up about what it was like for her growing up trans in Barbados, some of the struggles she has been through, and how she has gotten to a place of living her best authentic self. She is one powerful, positive human. I want to say the matriarch of the LGBTQ+ community in my eyes. Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quearDon't forget to leave some love- Like, Subscribe, comment, hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.Also, check out the other LGBTQ+ organizations from Barbados  we are working with this  season:She BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.barbados/Website: https://shebarbados.orgButterfly Barbados Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflybarbados/Website: https://www.butterflybarbados.comEquals BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equals246/Website: https://equalsbarbados.comIf you are not in barbados- Below are some links of organizations that I found helpfulLGBTQ+ Drug and Alcohol Treatment Resourceshttps://www.therecoveryvillage.com/re... Sexual assault and LGBTQ+ Communityhttps://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-... Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Ide…Come and say hi on social Quear- https://www.instagram.com/itsquear/?h...

Welcome back to a new episode on QUEARThis week Nadia bring the energy to QUEAR. This week, I sit down with Nadia, who identifies as Pansexual and lesbian. She runs LGBTQ+ events here in Barbados, hosting many successful parties, beach limes, games nights, and bar nights, all for the queers on our tiny island. In this energetic, entertaining episode (Nadia makes me laugh so much), We dive into what it was like growing up in Barbados for her, Pansexuality, is it easier to be a lesbian in Barbados? and LGBTQ+ Events. Oh, and did I mention she is filled with nuggets of wisdom. Ekk soo exciting. Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quearDon't forget to leave some love- Like Subscribe, comment hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.Lets get social Personal Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/aidanmusiq/Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_7rk_suTE8LGBTQ+ Events Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lgbtqevents/Also mentioned in this video Row Events- https://www.instagram.com/rowevents/Also, check out the other LGBTQ+ organizations from Barbados  we are working with this  season:She BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roannmohammed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.barbados/Website: https://shebarbados.orgButterfly Barbados Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflybarbados/Website: https://www.butterflybarbados.comEquals BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equals246/Website: https://equalsbarbados.com

Hi Friends,Welcome back to a new episode on Quear. This week I get to sit down with one of the founders of LGBTQ+ organization Equals Barbados Mikey Rapley. In this episode, we talk about, what stigma and discrimination look like in Barbados, The work the organization is doing with HIV and AIDs, and the sensitization training they offer to companies to create less discrimination and more Equality in workplaces.There is so much to learn and a lot of empathy to be gained. Check out our youtube and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quDon't forget to leave some love- Like Subscribe, comment hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.Let's get social-Equals BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equals246/Website: https://equalsbarbados.comAlso, check out the other LGBTQ+ organizations from Barbados  we are working with this  season:She BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.barbados/Website: https://shebarbados.orgButterfly Barbados Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflybarbados/Website: https://www.butterflybarbados.com

Welcome back to a new episode on Quear. We have twins! You heard that right. This week, I sit down with Lano and Shawn, models and music extraordinaire's known as OneIkonn.In this episode, Lano and Shawn talk to us about what it is like being identical gay twins (all the twin questions you want to know), coming out as gay twins- is it easier? What it was like for them growing up in Barbados, and how they have been received by the music world being open about their sexuality. Ekk soo exciting. Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quearDon't forget to leave some love- Like Subscribe, comment hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.Let's get SocialOneikonn- https://www.instagram.com/oneikonn/Shawn- https://www.instagram.com/shawnikonn/Lano- https://www.instagram.com/lanoikonn/Check out their fun videos Tiktok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR1qvP9H/Check out their musicSpotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/6foAsapc43JanqhhY1LUfI?si=8-FdefOSQcqxHQoIE_xDJQ&dl_branch=1 Also, check out the other LGBTQ+ organizations from Barbados  we are working with this  season:She BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.barbados/Website: https://shebarbados.orgButterfly Barbados Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterflybarbados/Website: https://www.butterflybarbados.comEquals BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equals246/Website: https://equalsbarbados.com

I did it, friends. I finally did it. I got my dad on QUEAR. BOOOM. Honestly, it didn't take much convincing as he always wants to be on camera. In this episode, I put dads in the hot seat. Just kidding. We chat about his experiences of having three LGBTQ kids, some of the things he had to overcome, and his journey to acceptance. If you don't know already, I have four siblings, and three of us are Queer AF. I love you, sam. And my queer siblings.Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quear

We are back with an organization feature. My name is Finlay, and I am your Host.In this week's episode of Quear, Ro-Ann chats to us about the LBQT organization she started called She Barbados. She stands for Sexuality Health & Empowerment, an intersectional feminist and LBQT organization in Barbados. We learn how She Barbados began, their mission, the projects they are focusing on, and what the organization provides for the community.If you have missed Ro-Ann's story, then jump back an episode, for you do not want to miss that.Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quearDon't forget to leave some love- Like Subscribe, comment hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.Let meet Ro-Ann She BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roannmohammed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.barbados/Website: https://shebarbados.org

This week I have the privilege of sitting down with Ro-Ann Mohammed about her experience growing up in Trinidad and finding her Queer self in Barbados. Ro-Ann runs an LGBTQ+ organization called She Barbados (Sexuality Health & Empowerment), dedicated to advocacy for lesbian, bisexual, queer women, and trans people in Barbados. In this episode, Ro-Ann talks to us about her journey of growing up in Trinidad, coming out in Barbados and starting some of the first LGBTQ+ organizations, her traumatic experience of being exercised, and launching Barbados's first pride parade. We understand the story of influential Ro-Ann and what made her into the person she is today. We covered an enormous amount in this episode. You do not want to miss any of it. PERIOD. Check out our YouTube and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quear

Hello Friends!!!This week Finlay sits down with Marlon Brewster @frutti4dfrutti about his experience of growing up in the 90 as a gay guy. Marlon is one of the most positive fabulous humans I've ever met. In this episode, we learn about Marlon's life growing up in other Caribbean islands and how Barbados' experiences differed, how he found confidence and authenticity living in an outwardly homophobic place at the time, and above all, how he keeps a powerfully positive mindset and energy. This guy gives me life.  Don't forget we launched our podcast on Spotify and apple podcasts, so make sure to check it out and follow for you can listen to the entire interview. Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quearDon't forget to leave some love- Like Subscribe, comment hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.

Owp, and just like that, we are back!In this week's episode of QUEAR, Raven chats to us about the LGBTQ+ organization she started called Butterfly Barbados. Where they are working towards changing the narrative with governments to create a more inclusive country for Transgender & Non-binary individuals. We talk about how it all started their mission, some of the challenges trans individuals face, and what the organization is providing. This episode also gives you insight into how you can help, be a part, and support. If you have missed Raven's story, then jump back an episode, for you do not want to miss that.Check out our Spotify and Patreon Page- https://flow.page/quearDon't forget to like, subscribe, comment and share. Let meet raven. Don't forget to leave some love- Like Subscribe, comment hit that bell notification, and share. I know it's a lot to ask but I truly appreciate it.Follow her on social-Butterflybarbados https://www.instagram.com/butterflybarbados/Check out their website: https://www.butterflybarbados.comAlso, check out the other LGBTQ+ organizations from Barbados  we are working with this  season:Equals BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/equals246/Website: https://equalsbarbados.comShe BarbadosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/she.barbados/If you are not in Barbados- Below are some links to organizations that I found helpfulLGBTQ+ Drug and Alcohol Treatment Resourceshttps://www.therecoveryvillage.com/re... Sexual assault and LGBTQ+ Communityhttps://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-... Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Ide…Come and say hi on social Quear- https://www.instagram.com/itsquear/?h...

WE ARE BACK! I mean it is every week for the rest of the season ;)This week Finlay sits down with the beautiful Raven Gill about her experience as a trans Women in Barbados. Raven runs an LGBTQ+ organization called butterfly Barbados where they are working towards changing the narrative with governments to create a more inclusive country for Transgender & Non-binary individuals. She will be talking to us more about the work butterfly does in next week's episode. In this episode, Raven talks to us about her journey of growing up gay, Transitioning in Barbados, and many of the challenges trans women face, survival sex work, and police discrimination, to name a few. We understand life in Barbados from Raven's lens, and what made her into the person she is today. 

This week Finlay sits down with Adam Goodridge, about his experience of growing up gay in Barbados. Embracing his sexuality and shining brighter than the binaries of gender, Adam opens up some of the struggles he faced growing up and on a daily basis. We get to understand life in Barbados from Adam's lens and what made him into the person he is today. I mean I've said too much. Let's just watch it together!Don't forget to like or dislike (whatever you got to do), subscribe