What would society look like if we could all be ourselves with no repercussions? I can’t be sure, but we touch on it in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast. Today’s guest is Gabe Tha Babe, a multidisciplinary artist and community organizer, and we discuss the importance of family support, the challenges of navigating masculinity and mental health, and our vision for a supportive community space that encourages authenticity and visibility as pathways to empowerment. The episode also delves into the topic of sex positivity, emphasizing the need to break free from societal shame and embrace one's identity and desires.
We talk:
03:50 - Gabe's journey to self-discovery
14:19 - The role of family in identity
21:17 - Navigating masculinity and mental health
35:55 - Combatting negativity and gatekeeping
46:54 - The impact of houselessness on youth
51:24 - A vision for community support
Episode References:
History of Downtown Los Angeles “Skid Row”
Containment and Community: The History of Skid Row…
Read more about Gabe in his bio below:
Gabe Tha Babe is a Brown Latino TransMasc multidisciplinary artist, public figure, night life personality, event producer, sex worker and community organizer and leader. Originally from rural South Texas, he understands the importance of Trans PoC visibility and strives to represent and center that in all the work that he does. He’s been living in Los Angeles almost 10 years and has been organizing and advocating for the queer, trans and houseless communities since 2018.
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