Interviews
Sometimes the best way to learn is by hearing straight from an expert. Click the posts below to read interviews with people we’ve connected with and spoken to about their life, experiences, and expertise.
Onyx Reigns (they/them) is a queer non binary Afro-Latine drag performer and activist. They want to challenge beliefs about what drag can mean while creating a platform that embraces Black and Brown bodies, queer folx, and femmes. In this interview, we discuss the intersection of drag with POC, queer, and non binary identities, queerparenthood, and activism in today’s world.
Interview with rIVerse - the internationally acclaimed music group, heralded for its high concept art pop and inclusive messaging.
Michelle/PolyamorousWhileAsian (she/her/hers) is a Portland-based queer solo polyamorous Asian American woman. In this interview, we discuss her journey through non-monogamy and it's developed for her, how non-monogamy/open relationships are not just for white people, intentional relationships regardless of monogamy or non-monogamy, and privilege in dating.
Sydney Rae Chin (she/her/hers) is a self described "queer, polyamorous, third-generation Chinese-American woman." In this interview, we discuss our experiences as queer (East) Asian American femmes, healing from sexual violence and how to celebrate oneself after trauma, how survivors can adopt abolition/restorative justice, and intra/pan-Asian community activism/struggles.
Talking to Ermiya Fanaeian (she/her) to discuss her experiences with diversity and inclusion programs and predominately white institutions (PWIs) as a trans woman of color, “activism” as a trend, mutual aid, and what moved her from her teen start in local activism from gun control to her starting a Pink Pistols (a group dedicated to teaching self-defense and gun education to LGBTQ+ people) chapter in her own city.)
Sex educator, Haley Hasen, talks with us about body positivity and common misconceptions about sex.
Thumping beats and electronic music is what we usually think of when it comes to DJ’ing, but what goes on behind the scenes?
Nowadays, everything can be delivered to you. Food, clothes, even underwear. Why not hair services?
Did you ever wonder what centuries of forgotten women’s history look and sound like? Caroline D. speaks with Amy Andersson on her latest project, Women Warriors: The Voices of Change.
Madazon Can-Can (they/them) is a nonbinary SLC-based sexuality educator, clown, burlesquer, drag thing, puppeteer, etc.—a true jack of all trades! In this interview, we discuss what it’s like to be an ex-Mormon "shame anarchist" in a Mormon-centric area, sexuality and gender, relationships, and societal expectations they love to defy!
Instagram: @madazon_can_can / @sinandsaltslc
Website: https://www.madazoncancan.com/