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).
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