Podcasts about queer women

Want to know what feminist and women centered films to watch this June at SF Frameline and Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project film festivals ?       This Monday June 9th at 1-2pm pm on KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine I will be talking about the two most important Queer film festivals in the U.S., the San Francisco Frameline LGBTQI + film festival and QWOCMAP. SF Frameline runs from June 18th to June 28th at venues in San Francisco and here in the east bay as well. Frameline will also have films available online to stream from June 23rd to July 1st. I will talk to SF Frameline's executive director Allegra Madsen about some of the films that feature queer women. All that info is at Frameline.org. Then we will talk to the directors and producers of two deeply moving standout feature length documentaries showing at Frameline that are both about Queer poets and activists.       I talk to Jessica Hargrave, who is a producer on the must see new feature length documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light” which is about spoken word artist and poet Andrea Gibson and their partner, poet Megan Falley, as they find meaning and love while dealing with Gibson's terminal cancer diagnosis.       And then we will look at another must see film, the new powerful and touching documentary “A Mother Apart,”about Black lesbian feminist poet and activist Staceyann Chin. That film explores Staceyann Chin's relationship with her mother and daughter and her search to find her mother who left her scarred when her mom abandoned her at the age of 9 and left Staceyann vulnerable to the violence women so often encounter within patriarchy. “A Mother Apart” follows Staceyann as she explores how her mother was herself impacted by the deeply misogynist and racist world we live in. The film also explores how Staceyann Chin found her own healing and self love and was able to pass on that love to her daughter Zuri, interrupting the cycle of violence that radicalized patriarchy and colonialism inflicts on so many women.      In the second half of the show I talk to Madeline Lim, founder and executive director of the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project or QWOCMAP. QWOCMAP presents their 21st annual International Queer Women of Color Film Festival this year and it is offered for free, and runs from June 13th-15th at San Francisco's historic Presidio Theatre in the Presidio National Park. And we talk to Kirthi Nath who is an award winning South Asian lesbian filmmaker, whose lushly beautiful and touching film PARAMITA is being featured at QWOCMAP. For more info check out the website at QWOCMAP.org/festival.   The post Celebrate Queer Pride with SF Frameline and QWOCMAP film festivals appeared first on KPFA.

The Boyfriend Coop is designed to feel like “a queer living room.” It's all about ethical, sustainable practices—from its cooperative ownership structure to local ingredients to thrifted furniture. And it's an example of how coops can be used to solve the problem of disappearing space for queer women.

Lori Ostlund lives in San Francisco. Her story collection "Are You Happy?" came out in May 2025. It's about the specter of violence that hangs over women in the queer community, but with humor.

While Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) has been a topic of heated debate in the media of late, the call to value every person is nothing new—it's at the heart of the Gospel. Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus radically included those who were excluded and stood up against injustice; showing us how important diversity is and how we should be living our lives in a way that challenges all forms of discrimination, just as He did. This week Cherlyn Chia, Co-leads of MIC's Queer Women of Colour Life Group and MIC's Praise and Worship Ministry, generously shares moments from her own life that inspired her to look deeply into the significance of standing up for equity not only for her life, but for those around her, and looking into the bible to see God's plan for diversity.To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: www.michurch.org.au/giveMelbourne Inclusive Church boldly and proudly proclaims Christ's equal love for all people regardless of their ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or culture.Melbourne Inclusive Church is part of the EMI Global family of churches.

Hey what's up hello! This week we discuss the phenomenon of queer women loving boy bands.Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod  Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt  www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Nicole Weaver of Black Bi Reality looks back at Love Is Blind Season 8 and how so many lgbtq women were involved. They often asked the tough questions on the Netflix show to the men, backed up their girls, and didn't back down. There is a good chance we'll see Madison Errichiello again on Perfect Match Season 3. But we should applaud more of the women this season. Follow Nicole Weaver https://www.instagram.com/nikkiberniceinsta/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackBiReality Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackbireality/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackbireality Photo credit Netflix Theme Music DJ MC Pro Branding by Jordan Scruggs https://www.jordanponders.com/

Guest Aisya A. Zaharin talks queer women's Iftar , intersectionality, privilege and more

This week we're diving into some tough but necessary conversations. Iowa just became the first state to strip gender identity from its civil rights law, and the Pentagon is actively targeting trans service members, forcing them out of the military. But in the face of these attacks, we also have stories of resilience—like a major lawsuit challenging Trump's executive orders and my exciting new role as the newsletter coordinator for BLACKlines, keeping Black LGBTQ+ stories alive. Plus, we celebrate Black queer excellence at the Oscars and dive into a powerful queer women's history series. Let's get into it!  

We're officially back from holiday break in our first new, new, episode of 2025.  In Category Is, we discuss the arrest of Jaia Cruz, Meta's decision to end fact-checking on its platforms, and the latest studies confirming gender-affirming care is rare for teens. Of course we have to discuss Beyoncè Bowl and Shana's predictions for Bey's Jan. 14 announcement.   In our Bad Queer Opinions, the best friend to girlfriend/wife pipeline is discussed and Kris comments on a viral video shitting on queer women. Shoutouts:Kris: Voda - Voda is the LGBTQIA+ mental health app created by leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists, offering tailored, inclusive tools for every LGBTQIA+ experience. Available now on the App Store and Google Play to download. Follow on IG: @joinvodaShana: I recently attended the Mix & Mellow hosted by The Bloom Colleqtive in Chicago. Black and Brown queers for days, folks I had never met, community, dancing - just vibes. Happening the first and third Thursday at Bronzeville Winery. Follow @thebloomcolleqtiveEpisode Notes:[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary [5:32] Category is: Jaia Cruz arrest[7:30] Category is: Gender-affirming care is rare for teens[10:22] Category is: Meta breaks up with facts[15:38] Category is: Golden Globes, Beyoncè bowl recap[32:40] Am I A Bad Queer?[50:11] Bad Queer Opinions[59:58] Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastAffiliates we actually loveSupport Lucky Skivvies and our pod by using coupon code badqueers10 for 10% off your next purchase. Treat your butt today.Shop NowSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ Email at badqueers@badqueers.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast...

Send us a textActivism takes many forms, from frontline advocacy and protests to behind the scenes legal work and policy-making to creative visioning and artistic expression. Today's guest In the Den is an amazing human who weaves all of these forms of justice work into her life. Sara talks with activist, civil rights attorney, and poet Sunu Chandy about her life, her poetry, and how art acts as an integral piece of her activism.Special Guest: Sunu P. ChandySunu Chandy (she/her) is a social justice activist through her work as a poet and a civil rights attorney.  She's a queer woman of color, and the daughter of immigrants from Kerala, India. Sunu lives in D.C. with her family. Her award-winning collection of poems My Dear Comrades was published by Regal House in 2023. Sunu's work can also be found in Asian American Literary Review, Beltway Poetry Quarterly, Poets on Adoption, The Quarry, and in anthologies including The Penguin Book of Indian Poets and The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood. Sunu is currently a Senior Advisor with Democracy Forward, and working with colleagues on Democracy 2025. She is also on the board of the Transgender Law Center and was included as one the Washington Blade's Queer Women of Washington..  Sunu is delighted to celebrate My Dear Comrades alongside the book's cover artist, Ragni Agarwal.Links from the Show: Sunu's website: https://www.sunuchandy.net/ Find My Dear Comrades here: https://regal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/my-dear-comrades/ Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ Democracy 2025: https://www.democracy2025.org/ Democracy Forward: https://democracyforward.org/Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.org In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality contConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Over the past few weeks, Google searches around How To Move Abroad have skyrocketed, up more than 1000% percent overall.And many of those searches, especially for the LGBTQ+ community, are geared toward Portugal. Between the D-8 Digital Nomad visa and the D-7 retirement / non-lucrative visa, Portugal has made it onto every future expats radar.But what is it actually like to live there? Just because you might be able to get a visa to move there, do you want to?That's where Sue and Diana come in. Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris are a married couple who moved to Portugal in 2021 from the States. They moved with their two elderly cats and made a life for themselves. The duo are former corporate executives who jumped off the ladder and into entrepreneurship roughly a decade ago, and now they work remotely from Portugal and run Food Travelist, a food and travel publication.The pair are avid travelers, but Sue had never lived abroad before this move. So what has it been like to move to this beautiful, coastal Southern European country?That's what we get into in this episode.This conversation was recorded inside our Queer Expats Worldwide community on Facebook, and shared with you here. It is a bit longer than our usual episodes, but because of the popularity of Portugal as a possible relocation destination, we wanted to share it with you in its entirety.To access more interviews like this and a very active community of  LGBTQ+ folks and families, join our Queer Expats Worldwide community.Sue and Diana can be found at:Website: Food Travelist Instagram: @foodtravelistFacebook community: Queer Women and Friends in Portugal Links mentioned in this episode: Transport your larger animals abroad for your move with barkair.comSue and Diana have written two books: 101 Tips for Moving To Portugal What Should I Do Now? Rainbow Relocation Strategies:Find out how to work with us at: Rainbow Relocation StrategiesInstagram: @rainbowrelo Book: How To Move AbroadQueer Expats Worldwide Facebook CommunityYour host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at jessicadrucker.comThe Adventure Calls podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that seeks to empower queer folks to move, live and thrive abroad with interviews with relocation experts, queer expats who have successfully relocated and other organizations that give a lens on the LGBTQ+ experience in the world.

In this first episode of our “Trans Studies in Religion and Feminism” series, Dr. Melissa M. Wilcox talks to us about blazing trails and creating space for queer and trans voices in the study of religion.Dr. Wilcox is Professor and Holstein Family and Community Chair of Religious Studies at the University of California, Riverside. She is the author or editor of several books and journal issues, and numerous articles, on gender, sexuality, and religion. Her books include Coming Out in Christianity: Religion, Identity, and Community; Sexuality and the World's Religions; Queer Women and Religious Individualism; Religion in Today's World: Global Issues, Sociological Perspectives; and Queer Nuns: Religion, Activism, and Serious Parody. They are the co-editor of QTR: A Journal of Trans and Queer Studies in Religion. 

“My own life has been defined by a search for lesbian spaces.” So says journalist June Thomas, whose new book “A Place of Our Own” explores third spaces for queer women, places that are not work or home. Tracing the history of lesbian bars, coffee shops, bookstores, communes, sex stores, vacations and softball teams, Thomas argues for their importance in community building, political organizing, friendship and love — then and now. We'll talk with Thomas about her new book, and we'll hear from the founders of two California LGBTQ groups — Queer Run San Francisco and HOT POT in Los Angeles' Koreatown — about how they center and create community for queer women of color. Tell us: What have queer women's spaces meant to you? Guests: June Thomas, co-host, Slate's "Working" podcast; author, "A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture" Chloe Morizono, producer, KQED; founder, Queer Run San Francisco Jordyn Sun, creator of HOT POT, which puts on QTBIPOC parties in LA's K-Town

On this episode Emma speaks to author Kirsty Loehr about her book “A Short History of Queer Women” and gets the latest book recommendations from Queer Lit in Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's get into it, what an absolute nightmare. On this episode, Jake and Brooke break down what exactly 'purity culture' even means, down to its rotten roots. Horrifying histories, awful anecdotes, and blood-boiling beliefs abound in this one.Citations (hyperlinks do not work on every platform)About the AIDS quiltAbstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs from Planned ParenthoodCan Antibiotics Affect My Birth Control? From Planned Parenthood by AttiaPurity Culture and Its Effect on Mental Health from VeryWellMind by John LoeppkyRickabaugh, T (2022), Leaving Church, Learning Love: Experiences of Queer Women in Purity Culture. University of Missouri.Sex and HIV Education (2023) from the Guttmacher InstituteThe FAQs: What You Should Know about Purity Culture from TheGospelCoalition by Joe CarterThe Flaw at the Center of Purity Culture from The Atlantic by Angie HongThe Impact of Christian Purity Culture is still being felt – including in Britian from TheConversation by Christabelle ThwaitesThe Racist Link Between Purity Culture and Christian Nationalism and Why It Matters In Elections from Reckon.news by Anna Beahm:What is Purity Culture from Lindakayklein.comWhy Nearly Every 2000s Disney Channel Star Wore a Purity Ring from Cracked.com by Carly Tennes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, wonderful listeners! I'm excited to announce that the Rich Queer Aunties podcast is back! After a year-long hiatus, I'm returning with fresh insights and a renewed focus on empowering Black queer women to embrace their most authentic selves. In this episode, I reflect on my personal journey and the challenges I've faced, including my high ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score and how it's shaped my path. We'll dive into the importance of authenticity and how to overcome societal conditioning, religious indoctrination, and cultural expectations. Join me as I explore: Empowerment for Black Queer Women: How to break free from societal constraints and embrace your true self. Overcoming Trauma: My personal journey with a high ACE score and its impact on self-discovery. Dismantling Conditioning: Addressing shame, guilt, and the 'shoulds' that hold us back. Cultural and Religious Challenges: Navigating the complexities of religious indoctrination and cultural expectations. This episode marks the rebirth of Rich Queer Aunties, and I can't wait to share more conversations and stories that resonate with our community. Let's continue this journey together toward authenticity, empowerment, and self-love. Stay Connected: Substack: www.christabelmintahgalloway.substack.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/christabelmintahgalloway Tune in now and be part of this empowering journey. Delayed but never forgotten. Until next time, mwah!

When Austa Somvichian-Clausen didn't see a space for her and her girlfriend, she decided to make one. The creator of Grotto, a sapphic pop-up in New York's Chinatown sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about building a space for queer women, what she does when the odd straight guy stumbles into it, and the state of lesbian bars and journalism in the age of apps. Plus, another successful BCB is in the books! Greg & Sother trade stories as they recuperate. Follow Austa on Instagram at @austaclausen Follow Grotto on Instagram and TikTok at @grotto.nyc And don't forget, After Dark Confession with Father Greg is coming up again in Brooklyn on 6/27! Mark your calendars now! Love The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now for sponsor-free listening, video podcasts, access to pre-sales and drink recipes from all our guests. Higher proof and aged to perfection, check it out now at patreon.com/BottledinBond  Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six Spaces that Shaped Queer Women's Culture. They take us from the commune to the feminist bookstore and discuss the world-building drive of the queer community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six Spaces that Shaped Queer Women's Culture. They take us from the commune to the feminist bookstore and discuss the world-building drive of the queer community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six Spaces that Shaped Queer Women's Culture. They take us from the commune to the feminist bookstore and discuss the world-building drive of the queer community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jules and Bryan talk to former Outward Producer June Thomas about her new book A Place Of Our Own: Six Spaces that Shaped Queer Women's Culture. They take us from the commune to the feminist bookstore and discuss the world-building drive of the queer community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We need more people in the ocean space." McKenzie is a lot of things - a sustainable seafood advocate, a science creator, a naturalist, and the girl who was always dancing in Ruth Gateʻs lab. Listen to her story and us talk about her journey in marine science, applying for graduate school now, and how content creation fits into all of it.

Today on KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine we will talk to the directors of two of the films premiering  this month at local  Queer film festivals.  The new documentary by Deborah Craig “Sally” is premiering at the  the SF Frameline film festival, and this just finished feature length documentary about lesbian feminist activist, scholar,theologian, and  local leader Sally Gerhardt is not to be missed.  Sally Gearhart was a lesbian-feminist firebrand, professor, and fantasy author who spearheaded the 1970s and 80s US lesbian feminist movement. The new documentary about her life directed by Deborah Craig called SALLY! peels back proverbial (and patriarchal) layers to reveal the collectivist reality behind our heroine's story while exploring the complex relationship between spokeswoman-like Sally and movements for social change. While the showings at the  Frameline  SF LGBTQIA film festival on June 26th at 6 and 8pm are already sold out,  there may be rush tickets at the door. So go to frameline.org for more info.  And you should keep an eye out for this inspiring film, “Sally” at other film festivals and to find out  when it is hopefully picked up and distributed online for all of us to see go sallygearhartfilm.com to get info on future showings. And I talk to Loa Niumeitolu and Laura AnnCoelho, who are  the directors and creators of the  brand new film “A Fish Does Not Drown): Pasifika Communities During Prop 8.” In this documentary Pasifika LGBTQ+ people share poignant stories of how their own Pasifika families and community criminalized and betrayed them during Prop 8 to defend and uphold the Mormon and CatholicChurches attempt to prevent same sex marriage in California  and how Queer Pasifika communities fought against that. This film will be showing for free  Friday night at the International Queer Women of Color Film Festival  at the beautifully renovated Presidio Theatre in San Francisco's Presidio NationalPark. You can get tickets for this historic film “A Fish does not Drown” at qwocff.org and that film  and all the films at the Queer Women of color film festival in SF are free.  so don't miss this film at part of the opening nite at the QWOCMAP festival starting June 14th and running thru Sunday June 16th with 44 original new films you won't be able to find anywhere else   xr:d:DAF78QmOJMc:36,j:4680786865201297579,t:24030718 The post Queer women's films – “Sally” and “A Fish Does Not Drown” appeared first on KPFA.

To kick off Pride Month, Freelance Music Writer Trish Bendix and Senior Editor at Xtra Magazine Mel Woods join Louie to track the conspicuous rise of sapphic-ness in mainstream pop. From BoyGenius to Chappell Roan to Billie Eilish, girls who like girls and make that a huge feature in the music are crossing over onto the top of the Billboard charts. How did we get here? When did this story begin to happen?  And what does it say about our culture that this is finally allowed to happen? Read Trish's Piece "Long cast aside, queer women are starting to get their due from the music industry" in NBC NewsJoin Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreCome to Gorgeous Gorgeous: PRIDE! on 6/15 at Los Globos in Los AngelesCome to Gorgeous Gorgeous: PRIDE! on 6/28 at The Sultan Room in BrooklynFollow Trish Bendix on TwitterFollow Mel Woods on TwitterFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on TwitterFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow Pop Pantheon on Twitter

SUMMARY In this month's episode of The SpokenWeb Podcast, ShortCuts is taking over the airwaves. ShortCuts is the monthly minisode that takes you on a deep dive into archival sound through a short ‘cut' of audio. In this fifth season, ShortCuts producer Katherine McLeod has been presenting a series of live conversations recorded at the 2023 SpokenWeb Symposium – and in this full episode, we're rolling out the last of those recordings. You'll hear from Moynan King, Erica Isomura and Rémy Bocquillon. You'll also hear the voices of our then-supervising producer Kate Moffatt and our then-sound designer Miranda Eastwood, who was there behind-the-scenes recording the audio and who joins in the conversations too.  Listening is at the heart of each conversation, and each conversation ends with the question: What are you listening to now? That ends up being quite an eclectic playlist and do check the Show Notes below for links. If you like what you hear, check out the rest of Season Five of ShortCuts for conversations with Jennifer Waits, Brian Fauteaux, and XiaoXuan Huang. And, of course, this month's episode with the longest ShortCuts yet: “ShortCuts Live! Talking about Listening with Moynan King, Erica Isomura, and Rémy Bocquillon.”*SHOW NOTES TRACE at Theatre Passe MurailleSteve Roach, Quiet Music 1False Knees, Montreal-based graphic artist drawing birds talkingÉliane RadigueKishi Bashi, “Manchester.” (Did you catch that this song is about writing a novel and Erica had just talked about novels? Not to mention the bird references. There are many more Kishi Bashi songs to listen to, but linking this since we played a clip from this one in the episode for these serendipitous reasons!) *BIOS Moynan King Moynan King is a performer, director, curator, writer, and scholar. She was the recipient of a 2020 Canadian Screen Award for her writing on CBC's Baroness von Sketch Show on which she also made regular appearances as an actor. She is the author of six plays, and the creator of many performances including TRACE with Tristan Whiston. Moynan was the co-founder and director of the Hysteria Festival, the co-director of the Rhubarb! Festival (for four years), and has been the curator of multiple cabaret events including Cheap Queers. As an Assistant Artistic Director and Associate Artist at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre for a total nine years, they developed such works as The Beauty Salon and Bathory among many others. Moynan holds a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies from York University. Her critical writing on theatre and performance is widely published and they are the editor of Queer Performance: Women and Trans Artists (CTR 149), Queer/Play: An Anthology of Queer Women's Performance and Plays, and co-editor of Sound & Performance (CTR 184) with Megan Johnson. As of September 2022, Moynan will be post-doctoral fellow at the University of Western Ontario working with Dr. Spy Dénommé-Welch on a sound-based research project entitled Queer Resonance.Erica IsomuraBorn and raised on the west coast, Erica H Isomura is a poet, essayist, and multi-disciplinary artist, exploring graphic forms and mixed-media art. Her work speaks to a complex relationship with land, politics, and yonsei 四世 Japanese and diasporic Cantonese identity. Erica's writing has appeared in Canadian literary and independent magazines, including ArtsEverywhere.ca, ROOM Magazine, Briarpatch, The Tyee, XtraMagazine.com, The Fiddlehead, Vallum, and carte blanche, among others. In 2023, Erica was artist-in-residence at The Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency in Steveston Village, BC. Erica is a recipient of ROOM magazine's Emerging Writer Award and won first prize in Briarpatch's Writing In The Margins contest for creative non-fiction. Erica currently resides in Tkarón:to/Toronto, ON. https://ericahiroko.ca/Rémy BocquillonRémy Bocquillon is a Postdoctoral researcher and Lecturer in Sociology at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany. His research interests revolve around epistemic practices bridging the gap between arts, science, and philosophy, which he explores through his own creative work as a sound artist and musician. His latest projects include the publication of his book “Sound Formations. Towards a sociological thinking-with sounds” and the sound installation “Activating Space | Prehending the City”.https://remybocquillon.eu/*Kate Moffatt (interviewer) is a PhD student in the Department of English at Simon Fraser University. Her research interests include British Romanticism, women's authorship, walking and pedestrianism, and print culture. She is the former supervising producer of The SpokenWeb Podcast, and she is the current co-host of The WPHP Monthly Mercury podcast.Miranda Eastwood (sound recording) is a game writer and interdisciplinary artist based in Montréal. Miranda holds a master's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at Concordia University, where they passionately pursued works of many forms, including the development of a radio drama, several ongoing comics, and the release of a full-length audiobook, and made audio as the sound designer for The SpokenWeb Podcast. https://mirandaeastwood.com/Katherine McLeod (producer) is an Assistant Professor, Limited Term Appointment, in the Department of English at Concordia University. She is the principal investigator for her SSHRC-funded IDG project “Literary Radio: Developing New Methods of Audio Research.” She has co-edited with Jason Camlot a recent special issue of English Studies in Canada, “New Sonic Approaches in Literary Studies.” She co-hosts The SpokenWeb Podcast and produces ShortCuts as a series for the podcast feed.

On the 376th episode of Piecing It Together, Nadia Robertson joins me to talk about I Saw The TV Glow. Jane Schoenbrun's sophomore effort as writer/director is a trans allegory that also focuses on our relationship to the media that gives us a meaning as teens. Puzzle pieces include Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Synecdoche New York, Midnight In Paris and Twin Peaks: The Return.As always, SPOILER ALERT for I Saw The TV Glow and the movies we discuss!Written by Jane SchoenbrunDirected by Jane SchoenbrunStarring Justince Smith, Bridgette Lundy-Paine, Fred DurstA24https://a24films.com/films/i-saw-the-tv-glowNadia Robertson is a filmmaker, actress and hosts the Cinema Chats Podcast.Check out Nadia's work at https://linktr.ee/rolltide1931Follow Nadio on Instagram @rolltide1931My sixth album, MORE CONTENT is available NOW on iTunes, Bandcamp and all other digital music stores! Make sure to check it out!My latest music is the 24 for 2024 series in which I'm releasing a new single on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month in 2024. 24 new songs total. Follow along on the Spotify Playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PDKoUQ1CoFpiogLu2Sz4D?si=3cb1df0dd0384968My latest music video “Burn" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxKAWFm0gAoThe song at the end of the episode is an upcoming piece of the 24 for 2024 series called "Shadow Self"Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Vouch store where we're selling a bunch of great products at https://vouch.store/piecingittogetherShare the episode, comment and give us feedback! And of course, SUBSCRIBE!And of course, don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Podchaser! And most important of all… Keep going to the theater to see new movies!Mentioned in this episode:Queer Women Of Color Media Arts Project AdWe are proud to be a sponsor of the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project. Check out the QWOCMAP Film...

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that's close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase “queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that's close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase “queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that's close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase “queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that's close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase “queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that's close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase “queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that's close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase “queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that's close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to future generations, and her use of the phrase “queer women” to describe a group that goes well beyond that label.  After the interview, Ronald and co-host Isaac Butler talk about culture and identity in their art.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June designs her ideal queer space.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From overcoming shame to embracing authenticity, Sophia Spallino shares her inspiring journey to success on the Intuitive Abundance Podcast. Sophia Spallino known as the The Go-To Social Media Strategist and Profitable Personal Brand™ Coach for Queer Women and Allies. She is your go-to business wing-woman, social media strategist, and personal brand coach (who just happens to be an inter-spiritual lesbian harpist). She helps purpose-driven female service providers and soul-led coaches around the world build wealth and multiply their revenue with social media strategy. Get Inspired on building energetic momentum and changing environments to manifest your desired outcomes. Don't miss out on this empowering episode!  What You'll Learn From This Episode Discover Sophia's journey from a challenging past to building a multi six-figure business in just 18 months.  Hear about Sophia's experiences with shame, spirituality, and the importance of sharing queer stories.  Gain valuable insights into storytelling, sales processes, and manifesting abundance.   “You have to pivot from the small-town mindset of ‘I'm going to make everyone happy! and I'm going to try to sell to everybody!' to the big money mindset that is ‘I am going to serve ‘the one''. - Sophia Spallino Topics Covered: 03:08 - Sophia's journey as an inter-spiritual lesbian harpist, and her expertise in social media strategy and branding. 05:44 - Discussion on navigating personal identity, professional branding, and overcoming societal challenges. 06:08 – The Impact of visibility and personal branding on wealth creation 07:07 - Dealing with rejection and acceptance in your personal and professional life.  16:17 - The role of spirituality and identity in business. How spirituality and personal identity influence business practices and success. 21:04 - Leveraging viral content for business growth. Insights on using viral content strategically to boost business growth. 25:06 - Addressing shame and embracing personal stories in business. Sophia talks about overcoming shame and the power of embracing and sharing personal stories in business contexts. 28:14 - Encouraging representation and support for the queer community. A call for more representation and support for the queer community in business and media. 32:10 - Sophia provides final thoughts and advice on personal growth, embracing identity, and business success.  Key Takeaways: "Not enough queer people are out there making waves in the world yet." - Sophia Spallino "There's nothing that's not possible." - Sophia Spallino "I'm going to be the lesbian Tony Robbins."- Sophia Spallino "Share your story very strategically once you have a sales process in place."- Sophia Spallino "Do not build a house on any lack of solid land because you're going to be in trouble."- Sophia Spallino  Connect with Sophia Spallino Coaching & Consulting: https://sophiaspallino.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SophiaSpallino/ Ways to Connect with Rebecca Davison:    Website: https://www.rebeccadavison.life  Facebook: Elegant Wealth with Rebecca Davison: https://www.facebook.com/groups/655796385959449&n   

Listen as Ijay and RainBow share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and insights for safely navigating sex as queer women in the modern world.

Welcome to our queer book club! Here's your cat and gluten-free martini, please have a seat.This week we're discussing Virginia Woolf's suicide (it's my Roman Empire), giant red leather dildos, and the realization that sex between women may be the greatest threat to masculinity in 10,000 years.You'll find it all and more, you greedy guts, in our hilarious and fascinating interview with Kirsty Loehr, the author and queer historian behind A Short History of Queer Women.Kirsty's 2,500-year romp through lesbian, bisexual, and trans history will grab you by the mind-pussy (WITH CONSENT) from start to finish.Featuring more than 100 overlooked queer women and trans men from all over the world, Kirsty's wry and witty tome shows us that queerness has reared its bedazzled head in every era before our own.For more from Historical Homos, sign up for our newsletter at: www.historicalhomos.comAnd follow us on Instagram and TikTok.Episode Credits:Writing & Research: BashEditing: Alex Toskas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember that gut-punch moment when everything you thought you knew about yourself was turned on its head? That's where Kirsty Loehr found herself at 16, blindsided by the realisation that her sexuality wasn't what she'd always assumed...In this episode, meet Kirsty, author of "A Short History of Queer Women," and hear  her journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of a Manchester council estate. This episode peels back the layers of what it means to come to terms with one's queer identity, pre-social media whirlwind and without a blueprint for what lies ahead.With humor and heart, Kirsty recounts the early clues of her attraction to women—yes, including that trademark lumberjack shirt—and the role her incredible mother played in fostering a space where being gay was never an issue. From the rough-and-tumble of adolescence to the profound impact of a supportive family, our conversation is a testament to the courage it takes to embrace who you are.  As we explore the vibrant tapestry of queer women's experiences, and perhaps you'll see a bit of your own story reflected in Kirsty's.Buy Kirsty's book here, or wherever you get your books. Presented by Emma Goswell Produced by Sam Walker We'd love to hear YOUR story. Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod We have a book! Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now! JKP.com | Queerlit | Waterstones | Amazon Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

On the Shelf for March 2024 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode # with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: The 2024 fiction line-up ”Charting the Cliff” – Hugo nomination shenanigans Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogLoehr, Kirsty. 2022. A Short History of Queer Women. Oneworld Publications, London. ISBN 978-0-86154-284-0 Bohata, Kirsti. 2017. “Mistress and Maid: Homoeroticism, Cross-Class Desire, and Disguise in Nineteenth-Century Fiction” in Victorian Literature and Culture 45:2 pp.341-359 Book ShoppingFiennes, Celia (ed. Christopher Morris). 1982. The Illustrated Journeys of Celia Fiennes: 1685-1712. MacDonald & Co, London. ISBN 356-08631-3 Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical FictionAbove Rubies by Fyn Alexander Silver Heels: Women of the Wild West by Olivia Hampton Whispers in the Shadows: The Untold Story of a Love that Defied Convention by Haley Ruby Lies that Bind by Rae Knowles & April Yates Of Socialites and Prizefights (Flos Magicae) by Arden Powell Song of the Huntress by Lucy Holland Pelican Girls by Julia Malye Julieta e Cinderela by Vicky Fiorez Last Barrel (Speakeasy #3) by Stacy Lynn Miller The Weavers of Alamaxa (Alamaxa #2) by Hadeer Elsbai Other Titles of InterestComing of Age (Bintanath #1) by Joan Fennelly Jewels of the Harem: Love's Secret Treasures by Lucilla Leigh Victorian Passions: Lesbian Romance Amidst Historical Intrigue by Lucilla Leigh What I've been consumingBabel by R. F. Kuang The Duke who Didn't by Courtney Milan The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal by K.J. Charles This month we interview Lucy Holland and talk about:Song of the Huntress by Lucy Holland Sistersong by Lucy Holland Breaking the Glass Slipper (podcast) A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Mastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.Shop Bluesky: @heatherrosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page) Links to Lucy Holland Online Website: LucyHounsom.co.uk Patreon: Lucy Holland Twitter: @silvanhistorian Instagram: @silvanhistorian Facebook: Lucy Hounsom

On The LatinNews Podcast this week, we ask Dr Jacqueline Jimenez Polanco, Associate Professor of Sociology at the Bronx Community College of the City University of New York, to what can we attribute the success of the anti-corruption and anti-impunity politics in the Dominican Republic?  With elections on the horizon for May 2024, will the victor continue in the same vein of combating official corruption, addressing tensions with Haiti and protecting the country's all-important tourism revenue? We explore these topics and the historical background to current politics in the Dominican Republic.  Dr Jimenez Polanco is the author of numerous books and articles including, "Dominican Politics in the 21st Century: Continuity and Change," "Divagaciones II, An Anthology by Dominican Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women," and the forthcoming, "Dominican American Politics: Immigrants, Activists and Politicians." 

On the Shelf for February 2024 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 279 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: Close of submissions for the 2024 fiction series Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blogBlake, Liza. 2011. “Dildos and Accessories: The Functions of Early Modern Strap-Ons” in Ornamentalism: The Art of Renaissance Accessories. University of Michigan Press. pp. 130-156 Book ShoppingLoehr, Kirsty. 2022. A Short History of Queer Women. Oneworld Publications, London. ISBN 978-0-86154-284-0 Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical FictionAlice: A Ghost Story by Mats Evensson The Belle (One of the Outcasts #1) by Violet Knight The Knowing by Emma Hinds Beards by Cheyenne Isles The Scrolls of Deborah (Desert Songs Trilogy #1) by Esther Goldenburg Letters to Her Love (Northfield Hall Novellas #3) by Katherine Grant The Absinthe Underground by Jamie Pacton Other Titles of InterestThe Fox Maidens by Robin Ha Guide Us Home by Jesse J Thoma & CF Frizzell An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson What I've been consumingPerfect Rhythm by Jae A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Mastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.Shop Bluesky: @heatherrosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page)

Fortnite. League of Legends. The Sims. Candy Crush. From playing with your friends as a kid to competing with a team in an esports competition, there's no denying that video games have a huge influence in our lives and the world around us. Professor Megan Condis and gamer Cybbi Barton join a Fortnite-obsessed Jonathan for a conversation on the immense influence this $217 billion industry has on our culture. Dr. Megan Condis is an assistant professor of Communication Studies at Texas Tech University. Her book, “Gaming Masculinity: Trolls, Fake Geeks, and the Gendered Battle for Online Culture”, was published by the University of Iowa Press in 2018. Cybbi Barton is the Director of the Esports Competition and Streaming Lab at Texas Tech and is a member of the Queer Women in Esports Organization. You can follow Megan on Twitter @MeganCondis. Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from Getting Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our senior producers are Chris McClure and Julia Melfi. Our associate producer is Allison Weiss. Our engineer is Nathanael McClure. Production support from  Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Capri and Ashley answer your queer questions.If you liked this episode please leave us a review!If you didn't...mind your business...Follow LittleQueerPod On instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlequeerpod/?hl=enFollow Ashley On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyelizabeth_11/?hl=enFollow Capri On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capricampeau/

It's a queer holiday milestone! Actress Humberly González celebrates starring in Hallmark's first-ever women-led LGBTQ+ Christmas movie, Friends & Family Christmas. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

This week on Sapphic Survival Guide, Cheyenne and Gina take you through some sapphic history! This is part two of two.Sources:Transgender History: The Roots Of Today's Revolution by Susan StrykerThe Book Of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changes The World by Mason Funk, Founder of The Outwards ArchiveA Short History of Queer Women by Kirsty LoehrSubmit your own questions by messaging us on Instagram or emailing us at sapphicsurvivalguide@gmail.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at 724-209-8877 (US. Only - You can also send a voice note via email. Unless stated otherwise, you are giving us permission to play your voicemail on the podcast.)"Compromised" is available on Quinn via iOs, Android, and on the web at tryquinn.com.CreditsProduced by Gina Finio and CheyenneEdited by Gina FinioCover Art by Sev & CheyenneMusic by PartnerSound Effects by Audio VampireFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok!Follow Cheyenne on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTokFollow Gina on Instagram, TikTok, and her website

This week on Sapphic Survival Guide, Cheyenne and Gina take you through some sapphic history! This is part one of two. Sources:Transgender History: The Roots Of Today's Revolution by Susan StrykerThe Book Of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changes The World by Mason Funk, Founder of The Outwards ArchiveA Short History of Queer Women by Kirsty LoehrSubmit your own questions by messaging us on Instagram or emailing us at sapphicsurvivalguide@gmail.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at 724-209-8877 (US. Only - You can also send a voice note via email. Unless stated otherwise, you are giving us permission to play your voicemail on the podcast.)CreditsProduced by Gina Finio and CheyenneEdited by Gina FinioCover Art by Sev & CheyenneMusic by PartnerSound Effects by Audio VampireFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok!Follow Cheyenne on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTokFollow Gina on Instagram, TikTok, and her website

the girlies chat about finding safe spaces as a queer woman in person, online, and at the office. please remember to subscribe, review, and send your questions or gossip stories to stayinguppod@gmail.com follow us on Instagram and tiktok @stayinguppod join our ⁠virtual sleep over! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stayinguppod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stayinguppod/support

Hester delves into the lives of the Iconic Black Lesbian and Bisexual Women who helped lay the foundation for Blues Music! Emma chats about how Victorian Doctors in the 19th Century thought bikes would turn women into lesbians. (Yes, you heard that right

Sir Lady Java (c. 1943-present) stood against a Los Angeles law that targeted trans women, drag performers and anyone who dared to live openly outside the gender binary. Her fierce advocacy made her a trailblazer for the trans community. We're celebrating Pride Month with Icons: supreme queens of queer culture. Some are household names... others are a little more behind the scenes. All of them have defied social norms and influenced generations of people to be unapologetically themselves. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more.  Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.  Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Ale Tejeda, Sara Schleede, and Abbey Delk. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It shouldn't be that hard...right? In honor of #Pride Producers Keity & Rebecca share what NOT to say to the queer women in your life!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Heather Shannon and guest Kesiena Boom in an engaging and enlightening conversation as they explore the captivating world of queerness, kink, and fearless communication. Unravel the meaning of "femme" within the queer community as they provide insights for queer women on confidently approaching and asking out their crushes. Discover the allure of play parties, gain wisdom on direct communication, learn the art of hitting on someone without being creepy, and explore the depths of desire. Get ready for an adventure of self-discovery and empowerment!In this episode, Heather and Kesiena delve into the dynamic realms of queerness, kink, and daring conversations. They decode the essence of "femme" within the queer community, offering guidance for queer women seeking to approach and ask out their love interests. Embracing the spirit of rebellion, they discuss play parties, direct communication, and the art of pursuing desire while maintaining respect. Join them as they share valuable insights for navigating intimate relationships and embracing your true desires.Key Topics Covered:Understanding the diverse aspects of "femme" within the queer community.Empowering queer women to confidently approach and ask out their love interests.Embracing queerness as a celebration of self-expression and individuality.Exploring the captivating world of kink and the role of play parties.Effective communication, consent, and respectful approaches to expressing desire.Timestamps[00:00:00] Navigating Queer Women's Desires[00:03:28] Importance of Understanding Desires in Queer Women[00:07:20] Exploring BDSM, Kink, and Queer Identities in "X[00:11:26] Embracing Non-Traditional Relationships[00:15:06] Discovering and identifying sexual desires[00:18:32] Deconstructing Cultural Views on Sexuality[00:22:23] Exploring Women's Same-Sex Sexuality[00:26:00] BDSM Play Parties: Finding and Staying Safe[00:29:48] Requirements for attending play parties[00:33:20] Queer sex and power dynamics[00:37:07] Navigating Desire As A Queer Woman[00:40:48] The Art of Asking Someone Out[00:44:08] Boldly Pursuing Romantic Connections[00:47:14] Aggressive flirting in relationshipsEpisode LinksWORK WITH HEATHER:Apply for a no-pressure $1 discovery call to learn about Heather's 3-month “Intimacy Infusion” coaching program - https://heathershannon.co/video-page/LET'S CONNECT! FIND HEATHER HERE ⤵️:Heather's Website - https://HeatherShannon.coHeather's Instagram - https://instagram.com/AskASexTherapistJoin Heather's free “Ask A Sex Therapist” Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1552153898553717Heather's YouTube - Check out the video version of this podcast & more! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHeUNWJIkOPSK6-Bwvf0EOwRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Paul Takes The Form Of A Mortal Girl - https://amzn.to/3IU1B6U (referral link)FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:https://kesienaboom.journoportfolio.com/ SIMILARLY AWESOME EPISODES:Liked the episode? Here's a few more episodes of Ask A Sex Therapist that you'll enjoy:Episode 25 - Sex & The Single Life - https://pod.fo/e/17c237Episode 19 - Listener Q & A - https://pod.fo/e/171671Episode 13 - Is Monogamy Realistic? -