Southern Queeries

In this episode we sit down and have a in depth chat with Stacey Stevenson about her life from her coming out story, her family dynamics, to  co-founding Lez Talk, a Dallas LBTQ+ women’s empowerment conference,  her wife's company The Changists and more. We even get the story of how she met her now wife, Cheralyn. Links to follow more about Stacey Stevenson https://www.staceystevenson.com/ Learn m...

We talk to Prof. Jaime Harker about the need to include lesbian voices in our examination of southern literature. Her book, The Lesbian South: Southern Feminists, the Women in Print Movement, and the Queer Literary Canon, examines the untold story of lesbian writing and presses. We also talk about her latest project, Violet Valley Bookstore, the only queer and feminist focused bookstore in all of...

Hey All! Southern Queeries is on a break to enjoy some much needed time with our families. We'll see you next week with an all new episode!

For many queer people, coming out is not a one time thing. Whether its meeting new people, talking to family, or just coming to a greater understanding of one self, coming out can be a continual process. We talk to artist, barber, and activist, Frankie Love, a non-binary trans man about the importance of having family support and the power of getting a haircut that affirms your spirit. Frankie is...

Where are all the lesbian bars?! We talk to the team at the Lesbian Bar Project about their efforts to raise money to support feminine centered queer spaces during COVID. Then we chat with iconic Dallas activist Kathy Jack, General Manager of Sue Ellen's.  Guest Links: Donate to lesbian bars here: lesbianbarproject.com  And keep up with Sue Ellen's (currently closed due to COVID) at sueellensdalla...

With all the media attention given to drag queens, we ask where’s the love for queer burlesque dancers? We talk to Eveleena a.k.a Ivy Les Vixens, mental health advocate, YouTuber, and founder of the Florida burlesque company Les Vixens about the value of femininity in the queer community and how burlesque can be a safe space for the the LGBTQ community. Oh, and it gets a little nerdy for a bit!   ...

What’s it like to come out as a lesbian, fall in love, and then have your partner transition to a guy? We talk to Jessica Messere about their pansexual identify and how it intersects with race. We also talk about their work as a professional cellist and educator that just happens to be Black and Filipina. You can help support the SMF Jazz Academy by donating here   Guest Links: Follow Jessica at:...

It’s election season! We talk to Katie Hicken, a young, up-and-coming politico who works for the Lone Star Parity Project, an organization that is trying to increase the number of women involved in Texas elections. You can keep up with her on Instagram  @hickenlittle and on Twitter @katiehicken. Also, if you want to learn more about the Lone Star Parity Project check them out at https://www.lonest...

We talk to Andrew Rodriguez-Triana, a sweet and funny queer Disneybounder and small business owner from Florida about coming out in Miami, being involved in musical theatre, and of course Disneybounding! Andrew and RJay created the growing Instagram account Pixie Dusted With Pride that highlights LGBTQ Disneybounders. They also use the platform to discuss issues of body positivity, allyship, and s...

We talk to TAYLOR ALXNDR, co-founder of Southern Fried Queer PRide, drag performer, and musical artist about why there’s a need for LGBTQ spaces that center Black and Brown voices and learn a little about southern queer drag culture.  Links for TAYLOR ALXNDR: TAYLORALXNDR.COM   Instagram: @tayloralxndr.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tayloralxndr/ House of Alxndr Instagram:  @houseofalxndr M...

We talk to Rigel Gemini , all around creative, tech. professional, creative artist, and queer influencer. We discuss his journey to the south, what keeps him motivated, and the next steps in his journey.    To keep up with him you can find his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other music platforms. For social media, just search for Rigel Gemini on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter....

Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an intellectual icon and fearless fighter for justice for marginalized groups in the United States of America. We talk about her votes in significant LGBTQ legal cases and discuss what her passing means for the future of queer rights.  Make sure you keep up with us at southernqueeries.com for additional show notes and a behind the scenes look...

Aubree and India discuss what qualifies as a southern state, who gets to call themselves southern, and why it matters which queer voices we have on the show.    Make sure you keep up with us at southernqueeries.com for additional show notes and a behind the scenes look at this episode and how we make the podcast. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching Southern Queeri...

We talk to Dallas based visual artist, Molly Sydnor about creating immersive installations, the Lady Queer Collective, and how being biracial intersects with her queer pansexual identity. You can find her  at @mollymargaretdesigner on instagram and her website is mollysydnor.com   You can find the Lady Queer Collective Dallas @lqcdallas on instagram or their website at: www.lqcdallas.com Make sure...

In the second half of our look at queer faith,  Aubree and India talk to Oklahoma born Scott Jones who is Senior Minister of the First Central Congregational Church in Omaha, Nebraska and a lecturer in the Philosophy Department of Creighton University. His memoir, Open: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Sexuality in the Heartland is available on Amazon now.  Make sure you keep up with us at southernq...

In the first of a two part series, Aubree and India talk to Kevin Garcia, a queer minister and intuitive soul coach that focuses on public theology and using digital media to reshape the narrative around LGBTQ individuals and spirituality. Their writing has appeared in several anthologies about queer faith. You can find them online at thekevingarcia.com , as well as YouTube , twitter, and Instagra...

Being LGBTQ at an HBCU  India and Aubree talk to Howard University college senior, Imani K. Bryant about what life’s like being queer at a historically black university. They talk to us about building an LGBTQ community while at college, being a student activist, and how to navigate southern black culture when you're still developing your own identity. You can keep up with them on twitter @Imani_B...

In this episode, India and Aubree talk to the sweet and hilarious Rachel Garbus about what femme identity means to her and how she navigates the queer community in Atlanta and Brooklyn. She is a writer and performer and you can read her work at AWF Magazine and Wussy Magazine . You can follow her on twitter @rachel_garbus . Make sure you keep up with us at southernqueeries.com for additional show...

In this episode, India and Aubree talk to Greta, one of India's friends from Atlanta, and an amazing person in her own right. Greta talks to us about being pansexual, moving from Indiana to the south, and being the partner of a trans man. Make sure you keep up with us at southernqueeries.com for show notes and a behind the scenes look at this episode. There you'll also find links to the Greta's in...

In the first two episodes, we get to know our hosts a little bit. In this episode two, we learn about the wonderful and dynamic, India Bastien!. To hear about Aubree, check out episode one.  Make sure you keep up with us at southernqueeries.com for show notes and a behind the scenes look at this project. You can also keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram by searching Southern Queeries.

In the first two episodes, we get to know our hosts a little bit. In episode one, India interviews Aubree. And in then in episode two, the tables turn!   Make sure you keep up with us at southernqueeries.com for show notes and a behind the scenes look at this project. You can keep up with us on Instagram @southernqueeries.