Ep 39: Be Steadwell: Full access to creativity and self love

01/13/20 • 47 min

This week we welcome Be Steadwell, queer singer and songwriter from DC who blends soul, acapella, and folk to produce what she calls queer pop. Dawn and Johndalyn talk with her about the vulnerability of her lyrics and the ways in which they create community and healing. She also shares her journey to sobriety and how living a sober life has impacted her creativity and self love. Check out Be's short film, Vow of Silence , which was featured on Issa Rae's Short Film Sunday and visit her website at www.besteadwell.com to get info about her music including her newest album "Queer Love Songs" as well as her musical "A Letter to My Ex," narrating one character’s journey through the year following a breakup.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @beyondqueerstories and on Twitter @beyondqueerpod. and look for links on our profiles to submit to be featured on Beyond Queer Stories. You can also email us at [email protected]. Podcast music created by Be Steadwell. Check out her music at www.besteadwell.com Beyond Queer Stories is recorded at the Cards Against Humanities Studio. Visit them at https://cardsagainsthumanity.com/

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Ep 38: Guest co-host Johndalyn: That love, that care, that connection

Welcome to season 3 and welcome to our first guest co-host Johndalyn! You met her as Jae on season 2 and we're excited to have her on board! This week Dawn and Johndalyn talk about the importance of being your authentic self and being intentional in relationships with others. These things are not always easy but they're so important! Also, Johndalyn tells us her story of beginning an inter-racial relationship and how they support and learn from one another.

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Ep 40: Forbidden Apple: We're too queer

This week we talk with the co-hosts of the Forbidden Apple Podcast, Pelayo and Melissa. Pelayo is originally from Spain and was raised Catholic. During the past 4 years he has been working training developing countries in the field of international relations and global affairs. Melissa is a native New Yorker; however, she grew up Hasidic. Melissa is an actor, producer, and writer and is passionate about fighting for human rights and equality while looking for projects that give a voice to marginalized people and communities. Listen in as we talk with them about what it has been like navigating religion and sexuality. Get more info at their website, https://www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com/

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @beyondqueerstories and on Twitter @beyondqueerpod. Look for links on our profiles to submit to be featured on Beyond Queer Stories. You can also email us at [email protected]. Podcast music by DC queer artist Be Steadwell. Check out her music at www.besteadwell.com Beyond Queer Stories is recorded in the Cards Against Humanity studio in Chicago, IL. Check out their products at https://cardsagainsthumanity.com/