Queerify | Demystifying Wellness for QTBIPOC

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...

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 bus...

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: 🔮Pu...

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 s...

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 Qu...

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) ⁠@love...

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) ⁠@lovenessm...

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...

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 t...

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 th...

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...

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 wit...

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 representat...

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...

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...

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 he...

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...

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 th...

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...

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

Hey QUEST fam! We’re on summer break, but we didn’t want to leave you hanging on Juneteenth! So this week we’re featuring the amazing podcast duo Dr. Jon Paul (they/them) and Jordan ‘Joho’ Daniels (he/him) from the Black, Fat, Femme (BFF) Podcast .  The BFF Podcast gives voice to two of the leading queer, fat and Black changemakers while calling in the world to examine and understand what it means...

It’s the end of our season Queer Kittens, thank you so much for joining us on this amazing ride, we couldn’t have done it without you! 💕 To end the season, and kick off Pride month, we’re having a team “tea-time” chat. We discuss the “ups and downs” of celebrating pride, and our personal wellness tips to stay centered and mindful during this fun and energetic month.  We also share our coming out...

Queer kittens this episode is one for the books! This week we share sacred space with the host of  “A Little Juju Podcast w/ Juju Bae”.  Juju (She/her) is an Oshún Priestess, author, star on the Emmy/GLAAD nominated Hulu series “Living For The Dead”, and an all-around “bad bitch witch”.  In this episode, Juju discusses the impact of colonialism as a child growing up in Baltimore, and how de-coloni...

We’re excited to be back with the incredibly talented Toushai (@toushai). Toushai is a Puerto-Rican Lesbian, multi-faceted artist known for her contributions to the QTBIPOC community through music, tattoos, and the creation of the widely popular #TEEFTuesdays.  Tune into the beautiful sounds of nature in the background as we discuss with Toushai the power of self-reflection, silence and internal h...

On this latest episode we get vulnerable with the one and only Luis Cornejo (He, Him, They, Them) a Queer, Indigenous, Latinx(e), Licensed Marriage & Family/Sex Therapist , a model and host of the podcast, Queer Magic . Luis shares his journey towards embracing his queer expression, and how being authentic impacted his private practice serving the QTBIPOC community. He also discusses the impor...