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Imshi ImshiBPM Rising: Amping Up Identity with Lauren AbediniToday, we're venturing into the life of Lauren Abedini, a remarkable individual who navigated the complexities of growing up between two contrasting worlds. From the structured traditions of a Persian household to the liberating vibes of a white, hippy upbringing, Lauren's journey is a profound exploration of self-discovery.
Facing the daunting challenges of identity crisis and coming to terms with her sexuality, Lauren's story is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to truly find oneself. Amidst it all, music and community became her sanctuary, transforming her path into one of inspiration and influence as a D...2024-06-1700 min
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSHOW TO FEEL 5% BETTER WHEN THE WORLD IS CRUMBLING | SHE/HER/THEY w/KITTENSIDK about you but the world is feeling WAY more insane and heavy than usual. I started this little challenge for myself to find a tiny crumb of joy to cling to each day for at least a 5% boost to keep me from going into full despair mode. Shockingly a lot of other people wanted to join in too so now we have a super easy mental health and self care accountability group for people who have the teeniest bit of motivation to get through the day. The bar is low and we're keeping it easy
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSBARBIE IS A GAY & OFF STRIKE w/ALEXANDRA SHIPP | SHE/HER/THEY w/KITTENSMy own personal Barbie and long time friend, Alexandra Shipp, joins me this week for a very extra special post SAG/AFTRA strike chat to talk all things Barbie movie, how her character was in love with Margot Robbie (shocking? I think not), working with Greta Gerwig, smashing gender expectations, and taking some important life advice from mountain goats.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSQUEER, JEWISH, IRANIAN, & FEMME. KEEPING IT FASHIONABLY TOGETHER with NICOLETTE MASON | SHE/HER/THEYThis week body positive fashion trailblazer and co-founder of Iranian Diaspora Collective, Nicolette Mason is here! We chat about how we're juggling mental health during a time when it seems like at least one part of your identity is being attacked somewhere at all times, the importance of community healing, and carving out your own lane in a world that doesn't always represent you.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSTHE LESBIAN SUPERBOWL, ASTROLOGY SHADE, & GETTING REPRESENTATION RIGHT with HINA | SHE/HER/THEYThis week HINA joins me for what honestly just feels like any conversation we'd have bantering over lunch. You know them from their witty and hilariously brilliant Tik Tok bits (if you don't literally sprint over to @Hina's profile there immediately). We get into lesbian culture and how it's represented in media, astrology games, how outside perception can limit our pursuits, and some of the best dating advice I've learned from my single years of the past.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSLesbian Speed Dating 101 & How to ask a girl out for coffee vs dinner | SHE/HER/THEY w/KITTENSCOMMUNITY SERVICE ADVICE TIME!
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSThe Gay Agenda, Making Music vs Acting, & Nonbinary Trailblazing with E.R. FIGHTMASTER | SHE/HER/THEYE.R. FIGHTMASTER joins me this week for a god damn DOOZY of an episode. They're intimidatingly cool and good at basically everything. We packed in an absurd amount of topics so buckle up. We get into new music they just dropped (which is FAB), the SAG/WGA strike they're on, the difference between acting & making music, why the WNBA is superior, trailblazing for nonbinary folks in TV/Film, reclaiming "DYKE" as an identity, why you couldn't pay either of us to be straight, queer breakup trauma, and how resisting change just makes you a grumpy loser when you're older...2023-08-301h 08
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSYou Don't Know Sh*t. Parasocial Relationships & Grief with KITTENSFollowing people on social media...being a fan...it's a slippery position to be in. You can end up having a one sided relationship with someone who doesn't know you exist..assuming all kinds of things about who they really are as a person or their personal life, leading to let downs or odd behavior.
I've been dealing with the loss of a good friend and seeing the response to their passing on social media along with everything happening regarding Doja Cat/Lizzo has made it clear...people need to take a step back and understand they don't know everything.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSThe trans women in sports "issue" DEBUNKED with pro athlete trainer SHELBY BELFAST JONESIf you have someone like SHELBY BELFAST in your corner consider yourself blessed. She's the strongest (in all ways) woman I'm grateful to call a friend. A strength coach to elite professional athletes, with a fire for equality brighter than her hair...SHELBY joins me to debunk all the reasons people use in attempt to exclude trans women from professional sports and how taking her own body from pinup model to superhero saved her life. Her background in professional fitness and education around health/hormones/competitive sports makes her the perfect person to break down the facts, shut down the...2023-08-0951 min
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSPlanning the wrong parts of life & lay off chaos with KITTENSLife has been wild lately for me and clearly everyone else in the world. With all the strikes and lay offs happening...it really makes you realize that not everything goes as planned..so why not plan for the things you CAN control and leave the rest up to destiny shall we?
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSJOZZY on winning Grammy's for Beyonce, shining as an artist, being gay in music & songs for womenJOZZY breaks down her journey from being a closeted kid in Memphis to being one of the most celebrated artists/songwriters in music all while creating safe spaces and trailblazing for masc queer women along the way.
You know when you know of an artist before they get all popular and feel like you’ve been able to watch them grow and gain so much love and you’re just PSYCHED for them?? That’s how I feel about Jozzy but she’s also been a very good friend for many years as well as an incredible artist I love.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSCYRUS VEYSSI on Persian and Queer on social media & the art of the clap backEveryone’s dream best friend CYRUS VEYSSI joins me to chat about being Persian and Queer on social media, what it’s like having the most supportive Iranian family of all time, and the art of the clap back.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSDealing with ADHD & fear of judgment with KITTENSSurprise! I have ADHD and it's been rough going this long in life without knowing. Was I sleepy while recording this..absolutely. This episode we'll go over fears of being vulnerable (even with yourself)...people pleasing habits (yikes)...and how learning to be honest with yourself makes it easier to deal with shitty people.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSSARAH SHAHI on THE L WORD, CARMEN & SHANE, SEXLIFE, & CHASING YOUR HAPPYSARAH SHAHI sits down with KITTENS to talk about her experience as the iconic Carmen on The L Word, her connection to Persian culture, and how playing Billie on Netflix's hit Sex/Life empowered her to chase her happy.
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Since language around gender/sexuality/identity is limited, nuanced, and ever evolving, some of the terms used here may become...2023-06-2843 min
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSIs being gay a choice? Life lessons and hacks for happiness with KITTENSHas anyone asked you why you are 'choosing' to be gay or "different" or anything that's just part of you because it makes them uncomfortable? Some things within us aren't a choice...but we make the decision to be authentic or not...which can be hard for people to accept. In this episode we'll go over ways you can challenge people to see and accept you for who you are, along with some hacks to be happier because life's hardddd.
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Perfect Person50: How To Bang The Plant Store Guy (w/ Kittens)Lauren Abedini (SHE/HER/THEY Podcast) joins the show to take callers who are at a company currently imploding, trying to hook up their friends on their wedding day, and one caller trying to, you guessed it, bang the guy who owns the plant store.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSRHINESTONES & RESILIENCE: How Drag Queen's in Tennessee are staying strong, proud, and bright through chaosKITTENS sits down with Nashville Drag Queen's, Vidalia Anne Gentry & Delta Granta to chat about how the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and 'Drag Bans' have backfired on the bigots and how they've defied conservative societal pressure to become their most sparkly authentic selves.
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Too Scary; Didn't WatchTHE POSSESSION (2012) with Lauren "Kittens" AbediniOne yard sale, two children "absolutely wrecked from the divorce", a single talking box, and thousands of moths, we're recapping THE POSSESSION with help from podcast host Lauren "Kittens" Abedini (She/Her/They)!! Join us for yet another exorcism of a small child!
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSThe power of self forgiveness and how to trust the process with KITTENSLife is hard and it's easy to beat yourself up, become impatient, and spiral into negative thoughts. This episode will explore self forgiveness and how to 'trust the process' when you're feeling let down in life.
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Girl on GirlA Heart-to-Heart Chat with Lauren "KITTENS" Abedini: Lesbian DJ, Producer, Podcast HostYA'LL this episode is a special one. P talks to the one and only Lauren Abedini aka @iamkittens. KITTENS is a Persian lesbian DJ based out of Los Angeles. She sits down with P to talk about her experience coming out as a first-generation Iranian American, the first moment she realized she was into women, and how she kickstarted her career as a DJ in a male dominated industry. Her unique DJ sets and eclectic music taste had gained the interest of iconic artists like Kid Cudi, Usher, Skrillex, and A-Trak. Throughout her journey, she's had the opportunity to...2023-03-0755 min
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSTrans representation, Pretty Little Liars, & following your passions with actor JORDAN GONZALEZKITTENS sits down with JORDAN GONZALEZ from HBO's Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin to discuss representation on screen for trans men & trans masc individuals, JORDAN'S revolutionary role as ASH from PLL, and how coming out a queer or trans person can empower chasing your career dreams.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSG FLIP on Non-Binary representation in media, their relationship with Chrishell Straus from Selling Sunset, mental health, and musical legacyG FLIP sits down with KITTENS to discuss their goals as a nonbinary artist, their relationship with Chrishell Straus from Selling Sunset, the difficulties of being thrust into the mainstream (and largely Cis-Hetero) spotlight, and managing work/life balance as an artist.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSThe 'lesbian gaze' in music videos, the connecting between music + film, and using media to heal with ZOLITAZOLITA sits down for an interview with KITTENS to share how she got into music, filmmaking, the 'lesbian gaze' used in her music videos, and using media to heal.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSREZZ on sleep deprivation as a touring DJ, private mental health struggles, finding healthy love, and advice for aspiring music producers.REZZ sits down with KITTENS to open up about her private struggle with anxiety, sleep deprivation, finding healthy love, and advice for aspiring music producers.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSLAUREN SANDERSON on self growth, perks of being an independent artist after leaving a label, and how to deal with insecurities.LAUREN SANDERSON sits down with KITTENS to talk about her self growth journey, upcoming album, and tips on how to overcome insecurities.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSKEHLANI discuss coming out as a lesbian, finding peace as a human in the public eye, and the L word.KEHLANI sits down with KITTENS to talk about their identity journey, coming out and coming to terms with being a lesbian, as well as how she's found peace as a human and artist in the public eye.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSQ&A WITH KITTENS - Being queer and Persian, advice on being friends with your exes, and the behind the scenes of SHE/HER/THEYKITTENS answers all your questions about:
-The whole SHE/HER/THEY process for season 1 and what's to come for the future.
-How I came out and deal with conservative Persian (Iranian) culture with my identity.
-Advice on being friends with your exes and coming out to conservative people. (Personal Questions start at 13:30)
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSZILO on mastering self discipline for self growth and staying authentic.ZILO sits down to chat with KITTENS about music, how she's stayed true to herself creatively despite industry pressures, and how to master self discipline for self growth.
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Since language around gender/sexuality/identity is limited, nuanced, and ever evolving, some of the terms used here may become outdated. Please know our intention in this space is to be inclusive and validating of all marginalized identities. KITTENS is committed to learning the most appropriate terminology along with her...2021-06-1140 min
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSASIAHN on Grammy Nominations, challenges as a Black femme lesbian, healing through music, body image, and diverse representation in media.Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/actress ASIAHN sits down with KITTENS to discuss healing through music, challenges she's faced in life and the music industry as a Black femme lesbian, body image, and how important diverse representation in media is for the youth.
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Conscious Kitchen PodcastEp. 32 She/Her/They. DJ Kittens on Figuring Out Life Outside the Boxes & BinariesWelcome to June Pride Month 2021, where Laura and Liz host discussions dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ culture and the support of LGBTQ rights every year. Kicking off this special month is a discussion on self-exploration and life with Lauren Abedini, also known as "I am Kittens." An LA staple in the DJ scene, Lauren has genuinely been a non-stop positive influence within the community for years. Kittens explains pronouns and how she's navigating her self-discovery and showcasing the stories of her friends on her newly launched podcast SHE/HER/THEY. Featuring guests like Demi Lovato and Lauren Jauregui together, they...2021-06-0142 min
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSDONNA MISSAL on the evolution of identity language, how expansive labels allow for self exploration, being home schooled, and cats.DONNA MISSAL sits down with KITTENS to talk about the evolution of language, how the expansion of terminology has helped people explore and explain their identities, how home schooling as a child with a supportive family gave her freedom to explore her identity without social pressures, and…cats.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSLAUREN JAUREGUI on internalized homophobia, creative inspiration, misogyny, and mental health.LAUREN JAUREGUI sits down with KITTENS to talk about her journey in understanding her sexuality, internalized homophobia that she's experienced personally as well as in others, and being compassionate with yourself.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSSYD (The Internet) chat music inspiration, giving yourself freedom to explore, and coming to terms with her identity.Subscribe to SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS here: https://www.sheherthey.me
SYD sits down with KITTENS to talk about where she gets her musical inspiration, giving yourself the freedom to explore your identity and interests, and how she came to terms with who she is as a queer woman and musician.
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Since language around gender/sexuality/identity is limited, nuanced, and ever evolving, some of the terms used here may become...2021-05-1438 min
SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSHAYLEY KIYOKO on first crushes, coming out as an artist, queer representation in music, and silencing negative self talk.HAYLEY KIYOKO (aka Lesbian Jesus herself) sits down with KITTENS to talk about the decision to come out as an artist, the importance of queer representation in music, first crushes, and silencing negative self talk.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSDEMI LOVATO on coming out while exploring queer identity, changes in creative process, and dealing with public scrutiny.DEMI LOVATO sits down with KITTENS to talk about the fluidity of sexuality, Demi’s own exploration with queer identity, the difference in her creative process before/after coming out, and first same gender experiences/crushes.
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SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSWELCOME TO SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENSJoin DJ, Producer, and Intersectional Feminist Advocate KITTENS (aka Lauren Abedini) for SHE/HER/THEY. A new show delving into conversations around gender, creativity, business, love, and how to transcend identity expectations when you don't quite fit the mold society tried to shove you in. Featuring guests from LGBTQ+ icons and allies, to trailblazing artists and entrepreneurs from the most resilient communities. SHE/HER/THEY is here to empower, amplify, and enlighten.
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The Things We DoBonus Content: Music & Melasma - Interview with Lauren Abedini (aka Kittens)Intro Music: "No Cry" by Faison (found on Epidemic Sound)Find Lauren here: @iamkittensContact us: Email: podcast@thethingswedo.coIG: @thethingswedo.podcast & @thethingswedo.coVanessa's IG: @vanessalee_rnYouTube channel: http://bit.ly/TWD_youtube
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the bossbabe podcastHow I Made My Big Break in the Music IndustryWe’re joined by Lauren ‘KITTENS’ Abedini, LA-based DJ turned non-profit founder and multi-passion entrepreneur. KITTENS has been named a ‘Rising Producer/DJ Shaping the LA Club Scene’ by Mixmag and The Hundreds, and Source Magazine’s '25 Women To Watch.’Turn up the volume as KITTENS shares how she broke into the music industry and built up a personal brand, earning the support of some of the most influential artists of our time; Usher, Kid Cudi, Skrillex, and more. An advocate for female empowerment, KITTENS also reveals why she created her non-profit organization, PWR, which provides education and...2020-03-0443 min
The BossBabe PodcastHow I Made My Big Break in the Music IndustryWe’re joined by Lauren ‘KITTENS’ Abedini, LA-based DJ turned non-profit founder and multi-passion entrepreneur. KITTENS has been named a ‘Rising Producer/DJ Shaping the LA Club Scene’ by Mixmag and The Hundreds, and Source Magazine’s '25 Women To Watch.’ Turn up the volume as KITTENS shares how she broke into the music industry and built up a personal brand, earning the support of some of the most influential artists of our time; Usher, Kid Cudi, Skrillex, and more. An advocate for female empowerment, KITTENS also reveals why she created her non-profit organization, PWR, which provides...2020-03-0444 min
HurdleSPECIAL EPISODE: 4 Female Powerhouses Share How To Find Your ROARRobin Arzon. Jaclyn Johnson. Lauren Abedini. D’ana Nuñez. To say that these four women are inspirational would be a total understatement. If you’re in a rut. If you’re in the middle of trying to make a big decision. If you’re starting something new. Maybe, you’re just commuting on the subway. Wherever you happen to be when you listen to this episode, prepare to be motivated. I sat down with these four ladies with the help of ROAR Organic to chat all things bossing up. We chat about everything from how they got their starts to t...2019-11-1352 min