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.
