#0026 - Osazeme
09/27/21 • 95 min
What's it like to identify as a 'dyke' and live and work in Bamako, Mali? How do women's co-operatives work and how does resource scarcity impact local economies and peace?
Meet Osazeme who, in this episode, helps shed some light on these questions. She spends most of her time developing agricultural businesses with local women and is also a jewellery designer on the side.
There are discussions about her relationship to labels, religion, the aftermath of break-ups and toxic relationships, as well as the concept of 'sham marriages' and what it was like to take a 'purity pledge'.
Things mentioned in this Episode:
Bamako, Mali; Tracy Chapman; Audre Lorde 'Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches'
Feel free to send Jess a tip to support the podcast:
https://tpjr.us/alesbianaffairpodcast
What's it like to identify as a 'dyke' and live and work in Bamako, Mali? How do women's co-operatives work and how does resource scarcity impact local economies and peace?
Meet Osazeme who, in this episode, helps shed some light on these questions. She spends most of her time developing agricultural businesses with local women and is also a jewellery designer on the side.
There are discussions about her relationship to labels, religion, the aftermath of break-ups and toxic relationships, as well as the concept of 'sham marriages' and what it was like to take a 'purity pledge'.
Things mentioned in this Episode:
Bamako, Mali; Tracy Chapman; Audre Lorde 'Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches'
Feel free to send Jess a tip to support the podcast:
https://tpjr.us/alesbianaffairpodcast
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#0025 - Elaine Chambers
Once upon a time, homosexuality was treated as a criminal offence within the UK military. Elaine Chambers unfortunately lives to tell the tale as she faced serious allegations that were hinged on her 'lesbian tendencies' and led to the abrupt ending of her career.
In this episode, Jess and her talk about the horrifying and heartbreaking treatment she endured and also discuss what led to her becoming a 'reluctant activist'. Elaine reflects on her early lesbian crushes, how she came to enlist with the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, and what it meant to find purpose and community in the aftermath of having been treated as a 'suspect' by the military police.
Things mentioned in this episode:
This Queer Angel (Elaine's book); Myra Fances; The LLGC; Robert Ely; Don't Dream It, Be It (Song from the Rocky Horror Picture Show)
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#0027 - Alice Frick & Lauren Karl
What's it like to spend a night in a jail in the US and still see the humour in it? And what does it take to stay friends with your ex and maybe even work with each other professionally?
Meet Alice Frick and Lauren Karl who, in this episode, share insights about their careers in comedy and entertainment, talk about their autobiographic and cultural backgrounds, and deliberate on what it means to navigate differences and language barriers within the industry and community. Both also share their thoughts on the art of comedy and improv, what it takes to do magic on stage, and how to safely 'play with fire'.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Alice's Solo Show 'A Frickin' Crazy Year' (voucher code: ALesbianAffair - 50% off); 'Body Ritual among the Nacirema' by Horace Miner; Lauren's Youtube Channel - 'Just Veganin'; What The Frick?; Marina Abramović; Alice's Youtube Channel
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