It’s the end of our fourth season y’all, and we couldn’t be more proud of the Queerify community and magic that we all created together 🎉✨
In our last episode we have another tarot tea time with the amazing GG (@gangstagurry) (he/him). We discuss the energy of this Cancer season, and how it’s imploring us to strap in and address our emotions instead of suppressing them. Let go of that emotional baggage so that you can truly soar!
We also provide some much needed information and resources on combatting the ongoing battle with ICE, and the rights we all have in this country. We hope this episode and season has brought you peace and support on your journey to wellness 💕✨
Know your rights! Check out the ACLU and ACLU Instagram for Immigration rights and resources.
🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading gangastagurry@gmail.com.
FEATURED GUEST:
Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life.
His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Happy Pride 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 and Immigrant Heritage Month 🎉 On this episode, we’re highlighting a queer community leader Luis Quiroz (he/him), a Mexican-American entrepreneur and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient.
We discuss his experience growing up undocumented in the U.S., and how he found his passion in helping others like him find citizenship and succeed with their small businesses. We hope you find this episode empowering and uplifting during this month of resistance and celebration 💕
If you or someone you know needs immigration support, reach out to Immigrants Rising and The Department Of Immigrants Services of San Francisco.
FEATURED GUEST:
Luis Quiroz (he/him), a queer Mexican-American entrepreneur and the CEO of Trending Socials, a digital marketing agency helping small businesses go viral and thrive online. Luis is a good leader, Libra, and I run Mission Lotería, a bilingual cultural campaign that turns local events into vibrant celebrations while supporting local businesses in the Mission District, SF.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Let’s practice letting go this ♊ Gemini season and get into our Divine Duality. We’re back with another 🔮 Tarot/Astrology reading with the fabulous Gangsta Gurry aka GG (He/him). V and GG discuss what it means to embody your highest truth, practice divine detachment, and surround yourself with people that make you shine brighter this season. Thank you for communing with us!
FEATURED GUEST:
🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading gangastagurry@gmail.com.
Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life.
His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Get grounded in Mother Earth's teachings as we chat with Naomi Westwater (they/them); a Queer multi-racial folk singer-songwriter from Massachusetts. We discuss the release of their new album “Cycle & Change”, a deeply spiritual ode to the seasons and cycles of both our planet and the human experience.
We also get personal about Naomi’s recent experience with grief, and how having a deep spiritual practice, connection to nature and strong community has made it possible for them to continue to find joy and purpose. We hope this episode grounds and uplifts your spirit!
FEATURED GUEST:
Naomi Westwater (they/them/theirs/she) is a genre-defying artist whose music spans a range of sounds from dark, atmospheric indie rock to introspective pop to folk. Known for their captivating voice and witchy lyricism, Naomi delves deep into themes of self-discovery, queer identity, and mysticism. Their sound reflects both vulnerability and strength, blending ethereal melodies with gritty, experimental production.
www.instagram.com/naomiwestwater
www.tiktok.com/@naomi_westwater
www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZzjk9rxiL5QgcVXTaTZLA
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
We get comfy and cozy this Taurus season with Gangsta Gurry (GG) (he/him) and our host V (all pronouns). This season is all about holding tight to those boundaries we set in Aries season, and practicing compassion as we step more into ourselves. We hope this episode grounds you in your own power, and holds your hand on this journey called life.
🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading gangastagurry@gmail.com.
FEATURED GUEST:
Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life.
His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
We’re back with Part 2 of our Self Compassion snackable episode with your host V (all pronouns). V will be answering the questions discussed in Part 1, and getting real with you on their own journey of self discovery through the process. Self compassion work is not easy, but it's worth its weight in gold. Love you loads and enjoy!
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
What does it mean to practice self-compassion? In our latest solo episode, V will be sharing some of their journal reflections on what it looks like when you’ve stopped prioritizing yourself, and some useful questions and exercises to help maneuver these reflections for yourself. Don’t miss out! This one’s gonna be a wild ride.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Hold on to your knickers, it’s Aries season ♈️ We have another fantastic episode with GG (@gangstagurry). Get ready to let go AND hold on as V and GG discuss the energy of the season, embrace their inner ram and face their fears head on. We hope this episode will ignite your spirit and bring you closer to YOU!
🔮Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading gangastagurry@gmail.com.
FEATURED GUEST:
Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life.
His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
03:49 Personal Reflections: Overcoming Challenges
06:00 Embracing Authenticity: Communication and Growth
16:55 Aries Energy: Embracing Fire and Passion
28:25 Embracing Change and New Beginnings
28:39 Astrological Influences and Energies
28:52 The Power of Authenticity
30:15 Tarot Insights: Queen of Flags
32:18 Personal Reflections and Growth
33:48 Embracing Fearlessness
35:15 The Importance of Authentic Communication
42:00 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Grief in its many forms is very present right now for many. To honor this, we have on the Ceremonial & Decolonial Deathcare duo Floripondio, Batul True Heart (they/them/aapo) and Melissa (they/them).
Listen in as V and Floripondio discuss the traditional roles of Two Spirit individuals in ancestral practices, and how moving through the emotions of grief through ceremony can bring you closer to yourself and your community. We hope this episode brings you comfort 💕
FEATURED GUESTS:
Floripondio End of Life Planning and Services
Melissa (May-lissa) and Batul True Heart
@floripondio_endoflife
Floripondio End of Life Planning & Services provides culturally conscious death care and education to Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color and all dying allies via the time-honored perspectives and practices of traditional healers.
With deep listening and presence, we hold space for folks in times of transition. We are death positive. We see and celebrate death as a natural part of life and seek to eradicate the silence around death-related topics.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:58 Breaking Down Two Spirit Identity
03:21 Meet Melissa and Batul
04:56 Exploring Floripondio's Mission
07:36 Understanding Curanderismo and Healing Practices
09:09 The Role of Two Spirit in Healing and Death Work
14:17 Floripondio's Approach to End of Life Care
23:06 Personal Journeys into Healing Work
32:15 The Journey of a Birth Worker
33:55 Navigating Grief and Loss
35:34 Personal Reflections on Grief
40:30 Ancestral Work and Its Impact
44:10 Self-Care and Protection Practices
52:13 The Importance of Nature and Community
57:17 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
It’s time to swim in the Celestial Pisces ♓️ water y’all! Don’t miss out on another amazing episode with the one and only Gary D'Andre aka Gangsta Gurry aka GG (@gangstagurry). Him and V will be tapping into this Zodiac season of Pisces and discussing what the energy is bringing up for them in their lives.
This season is all about dreaming BIG and betting on YOURSELF 💕 and we hope that this episode will inspire and support you in pursuing your dreams!
🔮 Purchase Gary’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading gangastagurry@gmail.com.
FEATURED GUEST:
Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life.
His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:05 Discussing Zodiac Cycles and Personal Growth
02:43 Reflecting on Aquarius Season
05:18 Embracing Change and New Beginnings
06:54 Understanding Pisces Season
13:06 The Gift of Dreaming and Manifestation
17:34 Tarot Reading: The Eight of Flags
19:25 Taking Responsibility and Taking Action
20:11 The Power of Self-Motivation
20:45 Messages from Elders and Self-Reflection
21:15 Overcoming Self-Sabotage
23:08 The Eight of Flags Card Meaning
24:39 Living Without Fear
27:52 Pushing Against the Margins
31:45 Embracing Authenticity and Intuition
33:34 Conclusion and Gratitude
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
In the spirit of positive evolution, we’re trying something new! Our host V is stepping out of her fear and stepping into her main character energy.
We love to highlight the magic of those in our community (and we still will be), but it’s time to trust in the wisdom we have here at home. We hope you find inspiration and support in V’s vulnerability, and can step into your own main character energy as well!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:25 New Year, New Format
00:59 Facing Fears and Personal Growth
03:35 Collective and Personal Fears
09:13 Intentional Actions and Self-Care
14:19 Reflective Question and Conclusion
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Get ready y’all! We’re so excited to be bringing you a new collaboration with the baddie from Brooklyn, Gangsta Gurry aka GG (Gary D’Andre)! GG will be using his gift of a Tarot reading to tap into the current Zodiac season, while also providing thought provoking questions for him and V to discuss and for you to tap into as well.
This episode will be about sharing a new wellness resource/tool with the community, a form of medicine that has been used for millennia. We hope you are inspired and find this and future episodes helpful while you continue on your wellness journey!
FEATURED GUEST:
Gary D’Andre (he/him), or “Gangsta Gurry” (GG for short), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life.
His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.
Purchase GG’s deck “Tarot For You & Me: A Queer Deck & Guidebook”. Email him for a personal reading gangastagurry@gmail.com.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:20 Introducing Gangsta Gurry: The Queer Tarot Expert
03:57 The Power of Tarot: Personal Journeys and Skepticism
13:56 Aquarius Season: Embracing Change and Community
21:58 Navigating Relationships: Support and Boundaries
24:41 Tarot Pull for Aquarius Season: Insights and Guidance
25:57 Aquarius Vibes and Street Energy
26:51 The Ace of Lanterns: Finding Your Purpose
29:00 Understanding Reversals in Tarot
30:03 Aquarius Season: Motivation and Community
32:31 Personal Reflections and Imposter Syndrome
35:36 Navigating Change and Finding Fulfillment
37:43 Aquarius Season Forecast and Final Thoughts
43:04 Building Community and Staying Connected
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Happy New Queer! 🎉🌈 Let’s dust off 2024 and rejuvenate our souls with the incredible Parker McMullen Bushman (she/they) aka Kweenwerk (@kweenwerk). Parker is a trailblazing Social & Environmental Justice Activist/Educator. Their mission is to reshape our society's expectation on what an outdoorsy, earth-focused human “should” look like.
Listen in as we discuss the importance of representation in the fight against climate change and what Parker means when they say that racism is killing the planet. We hope you enjoy this episode dear listeners, and happy 2025! 🎉💕
FEATURED GUEST:
Parker is the CEO/Founder of Eco Inclusive Strategies and Founder of Summit for Action. They are also the Board President for the National Association for Interpretation. Listed by Outside Magazine in 2022 as one of the 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry, Parker is dedicated to reshaping the environmental fields to be more inclusive and equitable.
Parker has a background in non-profit leadership, conservation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation, spanning over 25+ years.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
02:36 Introducing Parker McMullin Bushman
05:55 Parker's Background and Inspiration
08:29 Connecting with Nature and Wellness
12:42 Challenges and Representation in the Outdoors
16:09 Environmental Justice and Social Media
33:11 Impact of Redlining and Environmental Racism
42:32 Inclusive Guide and Community Engagement
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
It’s time to wrap it up y’all! 2024 was full of so many great guests and so many great memories, so why not reminisce? In this episode V and co-producer Raphaella (she/her) (@la.vida.bruja14) discuss their favorite moments from recent episodes.
Don’t miss out as we discuss the intersectional experiences of our guests and how their vulnerability opened our minds and their hearts. See you next year dear listeners! 💕
....and special S/O to the fab, Dr. Jon Paul Higgins (They/Them) for the idea for the show title ;)
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
For this time in November we like to focus our attention on the experiences of the indigenous community. So this week we have Tiana-Malia Keleli’i Kawaihoa-Marquez (all pronouns accepted), a kanaka ‘oiwi (Native Hawaiian), Māhū (two-spirit), raised in the ‘aina (land) of Maunalua, Oahu. They practice Uhi (Hawaiian traditional tattooing), are a student of Genealogy, and produce ‘awa, a traditional drink that helps to calm and relax the body and mind.
In this episode, we discuss getting back to authenticity through community and ancestral medicine, and what it's like to be unapologetically Māhū in spaces that aren’t traditionally carved out for those identities.
We hope you love this episode as much as we did 💕
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
03:01 Kele's Background and Identity
03:37 The Role of Genealogy and Traditional Practices
05:02 Kele's Personal Journey and Spiritual Growth
20:24 Connecting with Ancestors and Community
30:36 Advice for Tourists Visiting Hawaii
38:24 The Significance of Mauna Lua
39:00 Community Efforts and Challenges
43:35 Personal Reflections and Family Influence
48:07 The Cultural Importance of Tattoos
49:16 Tattooing Practices and Symbolism
55:03 Spiritual and Personal Growth
01:00:58 Radical Acceptance and Authenticity
📇 Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Tensions, anxiety, and uncertainty is high on this historical day in American history, and we wanted to ground you in hope and unity.
We share an important conversation with Yinka Freeman (She/her), CEO of Triple Pocket Events and Know Other Festival, a queer wellness festival based in California, created to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the LGBTQ+ community.
Yinka discusses her passion for creating wellness spaces for the queer community, and her joy as a first time voter in this country. As an immigrant from Sierra Leone who fled during the country’s civil war, Yinka’s unique life experiences encompass true resilience and hope.
FEATURED GUEST:
Yinka Freeman (She/her)
@yinkagenevieve / @triplepocketevents / @knowotherfestival
Yinka Freeman is a trailblazer in the event industry and has over fifteen years of experience designing, producing, and executing events. She’s an event production expert, and fiercely passionate about making her client’s vision come to life.
As a mission-driven individual, Yinka started Triple Pocket Events with the sole desire to create diversified, valuable experiences for all kinds of people. Yinka has spearheaded events for San Diego Pride, Sum of Us Festival, Clexacon, Kaiser Permanente, and many more. Notable press features include The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Voyager, and Shoutout LA, among others.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Introduction to Radical Acceptance
00:39 Welcome to Queerify
01:09 Election Day Special
03:29 Meet Yinka Freeman
04:05 Yinka's Journey and Triple Pocket Events
05:18 The Queer Wellness Festival
08:58 Yinka's Childhood and Cultural Experiences
15:42 Navigating Racism and Immigration
21:44 Becoming a U.S. Citizen During COVID
23:13 The Importance of Voting and Resilience
29:01 Support System and Accountability
29:43 Coming Out Journey
30:42 Family Reactions and Challenges
33:12 Chosen Family and Community Support
38:16 Building a Business Empire
47:21 Festival Mission and Activism
52:41 Self-Care and Radical Acceptance
59:40 Closing Thoughts and Socials
📇 Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here including:
Win With Black Women, a network is leading the way to ensure ballot access. We are partnering with Sisters Lead Sisters Vote and Vote.Org to provide online access
Bex Mui author of “House of our Queer: Healing, Reframing, and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Practice”
Juju Bae author of “The Book Of Juju: Africana Spirituality For Healing, Liberation, and Self-Discovery”
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Happy Spooky Season! 👻🧙🏽♀️🎃
Step into the dark side with us as we discuss all things Scorpio energy with the amazing Gangsta Gurry aka Gary D’Andre (He/him) who's the creator and host of Mystic Moments podcast, and writer of, “Tarot For You and Me: A Queer, Gender-Queer, Non-Binary and Allies tarot deck that is inclusive, joyful and dynamic”.
We dig into the Scorpio theme of death and rebirth, and discuss how this energy can be used to evolve and elevate your personal life. overcoming your inner saboteur, and how finding fun and light hearted ways to do just that can be so helpful.
Hope you enjoy! 💕🎃
FEATURED GUEST:
Gangsta Gurry aka Gary D’Andre (@gangstagurry) (he/him), is a queer Black mystic, healer, educator, and writer based in Brooklyn. The creator and host of Mystic Moments Podcast, through Flawless Noises Media Network, he shares what’s happening in our world energetically while teaching his listeners practical tools to help them stay grounded through the shifts and upheavals of life.
His work has previously been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Oprah Daily, BuzzFeed, The Toronto Star, and Teen Vogue. He is also the resident energy forecaster for The Purple Pants Podcast, hosted by Brice Izyah. He’s committed to helping the world find themselves and break free from the matrix, one step at a time with love, compassion, a little sass, and care. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is obsessed with all things competitive reality television.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Introduction to Grace and Acceptance
00:21 Welcome to Queerify
01:03 Meet Gary D’Andre aka Gangsta Gurry
01:45 Understanding Scorpio Season
02:01 Navigating Emotional Waves
02:24 Personal Insights and Fun Facts
16:06 Spirituality and Personal Growth
20:01 Growing Up Queer and POC
27:05 Mystic Moments Podcast
28:12 The Power of Vulnerability and Connection
29:56 Navigating Spirituality and Wellness
31:15 Struggles and Accountability in Wellness
36:36 Introducing the Tarot Deck
38:18 The Journey of Creating the Tarot Deck
47:36 Radical Acceptance and Grace
50:43 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information
📇 Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Hey lovelies! We’re so excited to finally be back in your ear balls with our first full episode of Season 4! We sit and chat with the amazing duo, Jordan ‘Joho’ Daniels (He/Him) and Dr. Jon Paul (They/Them) of the Black, Fat, Femme Podcast (BFF).
We dive into the intersectional experience of being queer, POC and fat plus how to use fear as a catalyst for change, how to maintain your self worth through the current political season, and building a mindset and life for yourself, where the limit does not exist (don't listen to your inner plastics). We hope you enjoy this episode!
FEATURED GUESTS:
Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins (They/them)
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Dr Jon Paul is a Leo and an educator, professor, national speaker, freelance journalist, thought leader, and media critic who is passionate about television and film. A Culture Strike 2021 Disruptor and Twitter Spaces Spark Creator, Dr. Higgins is a trailblazer who is creating, sharing, and crafting the stories their ancestors didn’t get to tell. Dr. Higgins has held positions at both Chernin Entertainment & Edith Productions and currently consults at United Artists, Amazon, and other media leaders. Some fun facts about them are that they were on “Nailed It” and that they are an avid user of Peloton.
Jordan 'JoHo' Daniels (He/Him)
JoHo is a Libra and a Fat Queer Afro-Jew writer, photographer, activist, and fashionista. As co-host of the BFF: Black Fat Femme podcast, JoHo focuses on diving deep into the guests' experiences, their power as BFFs, and their joy. As a creative, Jordan has been featured locally and nationally in publications such as Tablet Magazine, Essence, and San Diego Voyager. During his free time, Jordan plays kickball in his queer kickball league, volunteers in the community, and spends his weekends at museums and art galleries."
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 Welcome to Queerify!
01:48 Introducing the New Season and Guests
02:49 Meet Dr. John Paul and Joho
03:41 Diving into Personal Quirks and Interests
05:08 Discussing the Spectrum of Sexuality
05:50 Celebrity Crushes and Attraction
11:00 The Birth of the Black Fat Femme Podcast
15:40 Navigating Identity and Intersectionality
29:12 Wellness Journeys and Self-Care Practices
37:21 Nature and Personal Preferences
37:50 Relaxation and Popcorn
38:37 Social Media Habits
39:38 Good and Evil Inclinations
42:10 Advocacy and Fear
45:33 Standing Your Ground
49:07 The Power of Collective Action
54:44 Messages of Hope and Resilience
01:02:50 Radical Acceptance
01:07:57 Closing Remarks and Socials
📇 Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
Welcome to Queerify (formerly known as QUEST: A Journey To Wellness) where we help to demystify wellness for queer people of color. By sharing stories from folks who have opened their hearts to radical acceptance, and are taking their wellbeing into their own hands.
Our mission on this podcast is for you to feel less alone, more connected to yourself and to community. We hope this podcast brings you joy where you'll learn, laugh, heal, and grow.
Hosted by V Vasquez (all pronouns), a two-spirit human, joy influencer, energy worker, and dad joke connoisseur.
🌿🍄 Podcast organically grown by ♊ V Vasquez (All/Any) @lovenessmonsta, ♋ Leah Jackson (She/Her) @djmsjackson, and ♈ Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) @la.vida.bruja14.
🎛️ Edited and sound design by Leah Jackson of Puka Puka Creative. 🎨 Cover art by Allena Braithwaite. 🎶 Music produced and composed by BASK aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him).
Follow us on Instagram @queerifywellness and email us to be a guest on the show queerifywellness@gmail.com.
We’re back!! Did you miss us? We missed you loads and are so excited to get Season 4 up and running. As always we have more amazing guest and wellness stories to share, but the biggest change coming this season…we’re rebranding!
Tune into this teaser episode to find out more of what lies ahead for us. We hope you’re just as excited as we are.
With love,
The QUEST Crew
