Finding My Yum

Promoting Equity in the Arts - with Alex Creswick

We are thrilled to bring you this episode with Alex Creswick. They're a sensitivity reader and social impact producer, and we initially wanted to discuss just what those roles mean in the entertainment industry - while we definitely touched on the evolution of both of those jobs, we ended up talking about so much more. From the need for huge systemic changes to the problem with diversity initatives (they don't do *enough*) to representation in all areas of production. 

We learned a lot from Alex, and hope that you will too!

"A Dominatrix with a Syllabus" - with Mistress Velvet

You do *not* want to miss this episode - this week we are joined by the wonderful Mistress Velvet! A Chicago based Dominatrix, she specialized in BDSM and Black Feminist Theory - and her submissives are often exposed to both. She talks to us about how she got into her career, the way she uses her platform to promote social justice, and the effect it has had on her clients (the work Mistress Velvet is inspiring is amazing to hear about!)

Check out the HuffPost article on her here -  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mistress-velvet_n_5a822b50e4b00ecc923d4eba 

Book a session with her here - https://www.miss-velvet.com

Rebroadcast: Learn to Squirt During Quarantine - with The O-Man

Because it looks like we're going back into quarantine, we're bringing this one back! In the series, we are talking with The O-Man. Personal trainer turned movement educator turned sex guru, he goes deep into how a woman can learn to squirt - and how her partner can help get her there. A great past time when you're stuck at home!

If you'd like to talk with him, you can reach out here - m@the-o-man.com or see his website here - www.the-o-man.com 

Let us know if it works for you!

The Virtual Strip Club with Phoenix

Are you stuck inside? Do you want to support a good cause? This week we have an amazing recommendation for The Virtual Strip Club! We are joined by admin Phoenix to learn all about her entry into the world of stripping, what this new kind of strip club looks like, why virtual strip clubs might just be better than an in person experience - and how you can participate on either side of the screen.

Check it out here!

https://linktr.ee/Thevirtualstripclub

Feelmore with Nenna Joiner

This week we talk with Nenna Joiner, founder of Berkely and Oakland based sex shop Feelmore. They tell us about the challenges they've faced opening a sex shop - from general community stigma to intersectional challenges as the founder of the only black-woman-owned sex shop in Oakland. When you listen to Nenna's story, you'll be inspired by their hustle - and learn to not take no for an answer. 

Support Nenna by checking out Feelmore here! https://feelmore510.com/

Systemic Racism, Intersectionality and Reproductive Justice with Michelle Hope, M.A.

We’re thrilled to share our conversation with Michelle Hope, M.A. She is a dedicated Sexologist, educator, and Social Justice activist with a Master’s degree in Human Development and extensive post-graduate focused on human sexuality. As a veteran speaker, she has over 15 years of experience delivering impactful informative lectures and training across the nation. Amidst the current revolution and civil action worldwide, we are so grateful to talk with her about the root causes and larger scope of the Black Lives Matter movement, intersectionality and its impact on every aspect of life, reproductive justice and its connection to police violence and systemic racism, and how imperative the concept of sexuality is to each of these conversations. She is incredibly informative and we learned so much, we know you will too! 

 

To contact Michelle Hope, M.A. and check out her streaming content go to mhsexpert.com. For more information regarding reproductive justice visit sistersong.com. For more information regarding intersectionality Kimberly Crenshaw is the leading expert and pioneer. Here is a link to her Ted Talk and other resources - https://www.ted.com/speakers/kimberle_crenshaw.

Quarantining with a New Partner - with Geri!

In part 2 of 'quarantining behind the mic' we talk with Geri about her experience! Listen to hear what it's like quarantining with a new partner, and what all the extra time has meant for someone who lives life with a busy schedule. It's a huge adjustment both ways, but is it a blessing in disguise?

Quarantining Alone - with Will!

This week (and next!) we talk to our hosts about what the quarantine experience has been like for them. This week we hear from Will about quarantining alone, working for the weekends that no longer exist, and even a few attempts at digital dating! 

Intimate Partner Terrorism on a Global Scale - with Nicoletta Heidegger

We welcome Nicoletta from Sluts and Scholars back for part 2 of this quarantine special! We move from the ground level view of domestic violence during the quarantine up to the world view. We hear from Nicoletta about legislation in the works, what problems we should be aware of, and what you can do to attempt to positively affect change during times like this. 

As a reminder, if you need access to resources, please reach out to the national domestic violence hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 1−800−799−7233

For additional resources, you can find a lot of support at Women's Advocate - https://www.wadvocates.org/ 

Identifying Abuse During Quarantine - with Nicoletta Heidegger

We are joined once again by Nicoletta Heidegger from the Sluts and Scholars podcast, to discuss abuse during quarantine. She offers tips on how to identify it, what you can do if you are experience it - or know someone who might be - and how everything is amplified during quarantine. It's an important conversation to have, so listen and learn how you might be able to help.

If you need access to resources, please reach out to the national domestic violence hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 1−800−799−7233

For additional resources, you can find a lot of support at Women's Advocate - https://www.wadvocates.org/