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SPNN PodcastLen Sanqui: behind the lenseLen has been doing photography since they were old enough to handle their mom's camera — and now they're branching out into freelancing, documentary, and maybe even some zine-making. We talked about building communities in new places and the power of media to connect people. You can check out Len's photo documentary project here. She keeps her Instagram up to date with her current work and freelancing availability. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. This episod...2023-05-1642 minSPNN PodcastLen Sanqui: behind the lenseLen has been doing photography since they were old enough to handle their mom's camera — and now they're branching out into freelancing, documentary, and maybe even some zine-making. We talked about building communities in new places and the power of media to connect people. You can check out Len's photo documentary project here. She keeps her Instagram up to date with her current work and freelancing availability. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. This episod...2023-05-1642 min
SPNN PodcastEmerging Artist PanelEarlier this winter, SPNN hosted a series of artist panels: this episode is the first in that series. For this panel, three early-career artists joined us to talk about their work so far and where they're going next. This panel is also available as a video. Nia Navarro is a community organizer and emerging filmmaker, and they focus their work on queer, Black, and working class stories. Kehinde Olumide Famule is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and photographer telling stories about groups and individuals who are making positive change in their communities. Pa Houa Xiong is a graphic designer lo...2023-04-2146 minSPNN PodcastEmerging Artist PanelEarlier this winter, SPNN hosted a series of artist panels: this episode is the first in that series. For this panel, three early-career artists joined us to talk about their work so far and where they're going next. This panel is also available as a video. Nia Navarro is a community organizer and emerging filmmaker, and they focus their work on queer, Black, and working class stories. Kehinde Olumide Famule is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and photographer telling stories about groups and individuals who are making positive change in their communities. Pa Houa Xiong is a graphic designer lo...2023-04-2146 min
SPNN PodcastBrian Few Jr.: The Camera Found MeBrian Few Jr. is a multitalented filmmaker, graphic designer, and photographer. He joined the podcast to talk about a couple of his projects — and his goals of traveling and expanding his work. You can find Brian’s work on his Youtube channel. He also works on Georgia Fort’s TV show, “Here’s the Truth,” which airs on the Twin Cities CW channel on Saturdays at 11 a.m. You can catch the old episodes on Youtube, too. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and oppo...2023-04-1431 minSPNN PodcastBrian Few Jr.: The Camera Found MeBrian Few Jr. is a multitalented filmmaker, graphic designer, and photographer. He joined the podcast to talk about a couple of his projects — and his goals of traveling and expanding his work. You can find Brian’s work on his Youtube channel. He also works on Georgia Fort’s TV show, “Here’s the Truth,” which airs on the Twin Cities CW channel on Saturdays at 11 a.m. You can catch the old episodes on Youtube, too. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and oppo...2023-04-1431 min
SPNN PodcastKatherine Vo and Charlie McCarron: Film Score FestUPDATE: The 2023 Film Score Fest screening will be on June 10th at 7 p.m. at the History Theatre. Selected films will be announced and tickets will go on sale on April 17th. Check out the Film Score Fest website for the info. Film Score Fest is pretty unique. The annual festival randomly pairs filmmakers and composers to make a five-minute film and score, and selected films are screened with a live orchestra in downtown St. Paul. This year, five BIPOC creators earned scholarships to make films for the festival. Today, we’re talking to Katherine and Charlie abou...2023-03-2433 minSPNN PodcastKatherine Vo and Charlie McCarron: Film Score FestUPDATE: The 2023 Film Score Fest screening will be on June 10th at 7 p.m. at the History Theatre. Selected films will be announced and tickets will go on sale on April 17th. Check out the Film Score Fest website for the info. Film Score Fest is pretty unique. The annual festival randomly pairs filmmakers and composers to make a five-minute film and score, and selected films are screened with a live orchestra in downtown St. Paul. This year, five BIPOC creators earned scholarships to make films for the festival. Today, we’re talking to Katherine and Charlie abou...2023-03-2433 min
SPNN PodcastJoua Lee Grande: storytelling and spiritualityJoua Lee Grande is a filmmaker and community educator, and she’s a familiar face at SPNN — she used to work here! On this episode, we’re talking about a documentary she has in the works about shamanism among young Hmong Americans. We also heard about her short film in the works for Film Score Fest, a local challenge that pairs filmmakers with composers. Joua’s website has the latest updates on her work and all of her completed projects. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPN...2023-03-1036 minSPNN PodcastJoua Lee Grande: storytelling and spiritualityJoua Lee Grande is a filmmaker and community educator, and she’s a familiar face at SPNN — she used to work here! On this episode, we’re talking about a documentary she has in the works about shamanism among young Hmong Americans. We also heard about her short film in the works for Film Score Fest, a local challenge that pairs filmmakers with composers. Joua’s website has the latest updates on her work and all of her completed projects. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPN...2023-03-1036 min
SPNN PodcastAlison Guessou: from comedy to sci-fiAlison Guessou is a local filmmaker with a big variety of work under her belt. She joined the show to talk about her most recent web series about a breakup between best friends, and her upcoming feature film, a very timely sci-fi inspired drama. You can find Alison’s work through her production company, Djini Productions. Her web series, “It’s Not You,” is available on Youtube. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. Want to get involve...2023-02-2443 minSPNN PodcastAlison Guessou: from comedy to sci-fiAlison Guessou is a local filmmaker with a big variety of work under her belt. She joined the show to talk about her most recent web series about a breakup between best friends, and her upcoming feature film, a very timely sci-fi inspired drama. You can find Alison’s work through her production company, Djini Productions. Her web series, “It’s Not You,” is available on Youtube. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. Want to get involve...2023-02-2443 min
SPNN PodcastKelly Huang: My Borrowed NameKelly Huang is a Minneapolis-based documentary filmmaker, content creator, and actor. In this episode, she talks about her first feature-length documentary, called My Borrowed Name. It tells her family’s immigration story — a story that she hopes will get people thinking about their own names and identities. Learn more about Kelly’s work on her website. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. The music in this episode is by our youth intern Bennie. 2023-02-1032 minSPNN PodcastKelly Huang: My Borrowed NameKelly Huang is a Minneapolis-based documentary filmmaker, content creator, and actor. In this episode, she talks about her first feature-length documentary, called My Borrowed Name. It tells her family’s immigration story — a story that she hopes will get people thinking about their own names and identities. Learn more about Kelly’s work on her website. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. The music in this episode is by our youth intern Bennie. 2023-02-1032 min
SPNN PodcastGeorgia Fort: transforming the media landscapeGeorgia Fort is an independent journalist working in TV, radio, and digital media. She’s on a mission to transform the media landscape, focusing on stories by, about, and for communities of color. Learn more about Georgia Fort and all her projects at her website. Georgia’s TV show premieres 2/25 at 4:30 on the CW channel. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. Interlude music composed by youth intern Bennie. Want to get involved in the po...2023-01-2742 minSPNN PodcastGeorgia Fort: transforming the media landscapeGeorgia Fort is an independent journalist working in TV, radio, and digital media. She’s on a mission to transform the media landscape, focusing on stories by, about, and for communities of color. Learn more about Georgia Fort and all her projects at her website. Georgia’s TV show premieres 2/25 at 4:30 on the CW channel. Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN’s programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org. Interlude music composed by youth intern Bennie. Want to get involved in the po...2023-01-2742 min
SPNN PodcastTeaser: Welcome to our New Season!It's time for a new season of the SPNN podcast! Starting now, we're posting new episodes regularly. In each episode, you'll hear from someone in the world of Twin Cities media. Tune in two weeks from today — January 27th — to catch the first episode. Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN's programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org Want to get involved in the podcast? We're hosting a podcasting class on January 31st and February 1st, open to any community members! No experience necessary. M...2023-01-1301 minSPNN PodcastTeaser: Welcome to our New Season!It's time for a new season of the SPNN podcast! Starting now, we're posting new episodes regularly. In each episode, you'll hear from someone in the world of Twin Cities media. Tune in two weeks from today — January 27th — to catch the first episode. Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN's programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org Want to get involved in the podcast? We're hosting a podcasting class on January 31st and February 1st, open to any community members! No experience necessary. M...2023-01-1301 min
SPNN PodcastDeconstructing PurityIn this episode, Will discusses the social construct and idea of virginity and how the deconstruction of purity is an important step to engaging in safe, consensual sex. Explored within is how sex education often only talks about the physical steps of having sex rather than the social and emotional power it can take to feel ready to make the choice of abstaining or participating. Although abstinence is typically intertwined with religious connotations, this episode focuses on, during, dismantling the social construct of virginity while uncovering new attitudes towards sex in a more fluid and transparent way while removing...2022-07-0649 minSPNN PodcastDeconstructing PurityIn this episode, Will discusses the social construct and idea of virginity and how the deconstruction of purity is an important step to engaging in safe, consensual sex. Explored within is how sex education often only talks about the physical steps of having sex rather than the social and emotional power it can take to feel ready to make the choice of abstaining or participating. Although abstinence is typically intertwined with religious connotations, this episode focuses on, during, dismantling the social construct of virginity while uncovering new attitudes towards sex in a more fluid and transparent way while removing...2022-07-0649 min
SPNN PodcastLGBTQ+ and Teen Birth In MinnesotaLGBTQ+ teens get pregnant at higher rates than other teens in Minnesota. Exploring trans and queer birth, as well as teen pregnancy, sex education, and societal factors is the focus of this episode of Queering Community Health Podcast. Host Emi Gaçaj connects with experts in the field to discuss data driven and experience centered approaches to understanding LGBTQ+ teen pregnancy, drawing strong conclusions on how to create change in this field. GUESTS Jill Farris (she/her) MPH is the Director of Adolescent Sexual Health Training and Education at the Healthy Yo...2022-06-1558 minSPNN PodcastLGBTQ+ and Teen Birth In MinnesotaLGBTQ+ teens get pregnant at higher rates than other teens in Minnesota. Exploring trans and queer birth, as well as teen pregnancy, sex education, and societal factors is the focus of this episode of Queering Community Health Podcast. Host Emi Gaçaj connects with experts in the field to discuss data driven and experience centered approaches to understanding LGBTQ+ teen pregnancy, drawing strong conclusions on how to create change in this field. GUESTS Jill Farris (she/her) MPH is the Director of Adolescent Sexual Health Training and Education at the Healthy Yo...2022-06-1558 min
SPNN PodcastLost In TRANS-lationThis Episode covers some topics of LGBT+ identities and is mostly focused on the personal story experience and lived experience of the speaker Jacques. Host: Jacques He/They,21 years old, Trans, digital designer & freelance artist. I share how not having the tools I needed verbally left me feeling lost and confused in my queer youth. I share my experiences learning new terminology and leaving behind some old and outdated words as well. RESOURCES: Can I Say That? Labels and Slurs in the LGBTQ+ Community: https://www.youtube.c...2022-06-0836 min
SPNN PodcastFashion Revolution Part 2Sustainability and community both play important roles in the revolution. In this two part episode we introduce our guests and talk about their backgrounds in activism and their experience with giving, sharing, and collecting clothing in their personal lives and at The Peoples Closet. In Part Two, Mason, Jennie, and Jeanelle go more into depth on our own experiences and opinions on how clothing, gender and community all meet at the intersection of revolution. HOST: Mason He/Him - 24, Biracial, Nonbinary Transman, Designer & Activist GUESTS: 2022-06-0349 min
SPNN PodcastFashion Revolution Part 1Sustainability and community both play important roles in the revolution. In this two part episode we introduce our guests and talk about their backgrounds in activism and their experience with giving, sharing, and collecting clothing in their personal lives and at The Peoples Closet. In Part One, Mason, Jennie and Jeanelle go into their backgrounds, how we are all acquainted, and how The Peoples Closet came to be. HOST: Mason He/Him - 24, Biracial, Nonbinary Transman, Designer & Activist GUESTS: Jennie (She/They)...2022-06-0139 min
SPNN PodcastWhite Noise: The Experience of POC in the Twin Cities' Music SceneThis episode follows the experiences of black and brown communities in the DIY, alt, rock and indie scene. A large focus being the adversaries they share, as well as discussing heavy topics such as: racism, misogyny, violence and performative action. Our host Becky (she/they) will speak a bit on their own observations and later on our guest, Brian Walker A.K.A A Day Without Love will be joining her. The goal is to shed light on a topic that feels often swept under the rug. ...2022-05-2550 min
SPNN PodcastHow Do We Define Comprehensive Sex EdWhat is comprehensive sex ed and why is it important to youth? In this episode of Queering Community Health, Emi and Will explore the push for sex ed that teaches students detailed, accurate information about human development, sexuality, identity, and health. Joined by three wonderful guests, the episode discusses the importance of including queer identities and experiences when learning sex ed, and the impact that comprehensive sex ed can bring to our communities. RESOURCES: Instagram Accounts @thebodyorg @yasv.mn @advocatesforyouth @siecus @a...2022-05-1849 min
SPNN PodcastQueer Chosen FamiliesThis episode of Queering Community Health is about the importance of queer chosen families. Three close friends, Kelly, Maya, and Xochitl express vulnerability by describing their experience living in unsupportive households. Through the process of growing up and embracing queer identities, these friends were able to redefine their concept of family. Machismo = “Machismo is a socially constructed, learned, and reinforced set of behaviors comprising the content of male gender roles in Latino society” (De La Cancela, 1986, p. 291). In simple terms, machismo is a form of masculine ideology within Latino communities. - Marilyn Valenciano “Y el novio”...2022-05-1126 min
SPNN PodcastGetting to Tomorrow: A Resources Mini-EpisodeWe know that things in life can suck. Because we live in a world full of white supremacy, patriarchy, misogyny, and transphobia there are most likely times you feel alone, overwhelmed, afraid, ashamed, confused, or scared. Hopefully you also have times that you feel powerful, loved, connected, joyful, and full of dreams for the future. This episode is all about giving you some organizations, numbers and websites for the times you need support. Host: Azul (they/them) a queer, nonbinary, Latinx-European adult HEALTH RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ FOLKS: Minneapolis School-Based Clinics: offer a...2022-05-0419 min
SPNN PodcastSoY - Sports In FashionThe sports and fashion industries affect athletes and the public simultaneously. We go into detail on trends, how people in sports get into the fashion world, the difference between sportswear and athleisure, and balancing power structures between the athletes and people in positions of power over them. The Speaking of Youth series is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org. Additional resources: Enter the Men's Jewelry Renaissance We're Pretty Su...2022-05-0431 minSPNN PodcastSoY - Sports In FashionThe sports and fashion industries affect athletes and the public simultaneously. We go into detail on trends, how people in sports get into the fashion world, the difference between sportswear and athleisure, and balancing power structures between the athletes and people in positions of power over them. The Speaking of Youth series is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org. Additional resources: Enter the Men's Jewelry Renaissance We're Pretty Su...2022-05-0431 min
SPNN PodcastThere's No Place Like HomeThis podcast delves deep into how queer folks’ personal household experiences has an effect on our mental health and overall wellbeing. We will be hearing the personal stories of young queer people from the Twin Cities that surround discussions of discovering and embracing having a queer identity, coming out, the importance of queer spaces, and growing up in a heteronormative society. We also discuss queer-specific services for those in the Twin Cities that may be struggling with mental or physical health, shelter, or safety. Host: Lanh (he/him), 19 Biracial half-Asian half-white, bisexual and transgender man re...2022-04-271h 09
SPNN PodcastGender Affirming Care in Minnesota PrisonsKaz Kohls (they/them) talks about gender affirming care with Rainbow Health’s Director of Advocacy and Research Phil Duran (he/him). Duran shares the work he has done to advocate for incarcerated trans people, and what still needs to be done to improve the current system. RESOURCES native-land.ca MN Department of Human Services and gender affirming surgery MN Spokesman Recorder: The transgender experience in prison Medicaid Policy and Gender-affirming Care for Trans People: An Interview with Advocates Southwest News Media: Trans inmate in Shak...2022-04-1322 min
SPNN PodcastCollege: The Big ChoiceThis episode of Queering Community Health is about the process of searching for colleges as an LGBTQ+/queer person, as well as the facilities and policies currently put in place at various colleges. Four guests by the name of Ava, Zoey Haines, MC, and t. aaron hans are interviewed, each having a different perspective on this topic. Ava (she/her) is a current LGBTQ+ high school senior who is pursuing higher education. Zoey Haines (she/her) is the College and Career Readiness Coordinator at Central Highschool through a non-profit organization by the name of AchieveMPLS, w...2022-03-301h 10
SPNN PodcastSeason Two CreatorsWe’re so excited to welcome you to Season Two of Queering Community Health! Join Azul (they/them) as they hear some of this year’s creators sharing about their episode topics, motivations, advice and more. RESOURCES Indigenous land histories, Indigenous voices and work, and land acknowledgements : Find out what Indigenous land you are on: https://native-land.ca/ Learn more about Land Acknowledgements: https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/, https://nativegov.org/resources/ Twin Cities’ and Minnesota land histories: Bdote Memory Map, Tribal College Journal history of the Ojibwe and Colonization, the History of Whit...2022-03-1636 min
SPNN PodcastSoY - Corruption in SoccerThis solo episode covers corruption in soccer (football). We dicsuss a controversial fan chant in Mexico, the response from local and international football organizations, and how big organizations don’t really mean what they say in order to make revenue. The Speaking of Youth series is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org.2022-02-1816 minSPNN PodcastSoY - Corruption in SoccerThis solo episode covers corruption in soccer (football). We dicsuss a controversial fan chant in Mexico, the response from local and international football organizations, and how big organizations don’t really mean what they say in order to make revenue. The Speaking of Youth series is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org.2022-02-1816 min
SPNN PodcastSoY - Football BasicsThis episode covers the main things to know about playing football. Our youth athlete answers all the basic questions you might have about football. Speaking of Youth is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org.2022-02-0925 minSPNN PodcastSoY - Football BasicsThis episode covers the main things to know about playing football. Our youth athlete answers all the basic questions you might have about football. Speaking of Youth is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org.2022-02-0925 min
SPNN PodcastSoY - School Sports During COVIDCOVID has changed everyone’s lives. In this episode, we cover how it has changed the way of school sports. Now with the mask mandates and regulations, sports don’t feel the same anymore. Listen to find out the crazy rules that schools put in sports to help stop the spread of COVID. Speaking of Youth is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org.2022-02-0231 minSPNN PodcastSoY - School Sports During COVIDCOVID has changed everyone’s lives. In this episode, we cover how it has changed the way of school sports. Now with the mask mandates and regulations, sports don’t feel the same anymore. Listen to find out the crazy rules that schools put in sports to help stop the spread of COVID. Speaking of Youth is a space for youth to host conversations and discuss the topics on their mind. This miniseries is all about sports! To find more SPNN programs, head to spnn.org.2022-02-0231 min
SPNN PodcastSoY - Breaking Down Bo Burnham’s InsideThe world of comedy needs some updating, Bo Burnham’s new special isn’t any different than what any other cis white straight male is bringing to the table. You can be creative without being a genius, and you can be funny without being cynical. TW: Mention Louis C.K and Aziz Anzari sexual assault allegations Resources: Comedians to check out: Robin Tran -Transwoman, Asian American A Black Lady Sketch Show - On HBOMax Sunny L - Transwoman Diana G Graham - Trans/nonbinary Miiasaurous -YouTube Pop Culture Commentator Yasmine Elhady - Libyan and...2022-01-1345 minSPNN PodcastSoY - Breaking Down Bo Burnham’s InsideThe world of comedy needs some updating, Bo Burnham’s new special isn’t any different than what any other cis white straight male is bringing to the table. You can be creative without being a genius, and you can be funny without being cynical. TW: Mention Louis C.K and Aziz Anzari sexual assault allegations Resources: Comedians to check out: Robin Tran -Transwoman, Asian American A Black Lady Sketch Show - On HBOMax Sunny L - Transwoman Diana G Graham - Trans/nonbinary Miiasaurous -YouTube Pop Culture Commentator Yasmine Elhady - Libyan and...2022-01-1345 min
SPNN PodcastGuest Show! Gender School: Smash the Cis-tem Part 3We air the last of three guest episodes - Gender School: Smash the Cis-tem THE FINALE. On this episode, Bisandi, Kai, and Tori dive even deeper into their data and discuss their thoughts on the issues of inclusion, student feedback, and what to do as a team to introduce more gender inclusion into schools. Lastly, they invite the other half of their research team to come onto the show to share a little bit about their process in creating a zine! Kai (@uncomplacentqueer) hosted this episode and was joersined by fellow researchers Tori Westenberg - @Tori_the_w...2021-11-2451 min
SPNN PodcastGuest Show! Gender School: Smash the Cis-tem Part 2We air the second of three guest episodes from Gender School: Smash the Cis-tem. On this week’s guest episode, All About The Data, Kai has a conversation with their fellow researchers about the survey data they all collected including the results, how they interpreted it and what it suggests we do to make schools truly gender inclusive. Kai (@uncomplacentqueer) hosted this episode and was joersined by fellow researchers Tori Westenberg - @Tori_the_writer and Bisandi (@bisandimahanama). OutFront Gender Inclusion Project: https://www.outfront.org/educationalequity#gender-inclusion-project OutFront Youth Instagram: @outfrontyouth F...2021-11-1038 min
SPNN PodcastGuest Show! Gender School: Smash the Cis-tem Part 1We air the first of three guest episodes from Gender School: Smash the Cis-tem. OutFront Youth Researchers Tori, Kai, and Bisandi have a conversation about what they wish we had access to in schools in order to make the spaces more gender inclusive and talk through the question, what is it that actually makes school environments inclusive and safe for Trans and Non-binary students? With the help of Leah Jordan, the Inclusion and Equity Policy Coordinator for Saint Paul Public Schools, they discuss and shed more light on what gender inclusion policies actually are and what they do for...2021-11-0346 min
SPNN PodcastQueer Representation: The Good, The Bad, and the BeautifulWhat impacts our physical, mental, political, and emotional wellbeing, and shapes the path forward for our LGBTQIA+/Queer communities? Representation. We know that having healthy, diverse, and accessible queer representation can make a world of a difference for LGBTQIA+/Queer youth, and truly queer communities of all ages. Of course, not all representation is positive and the consequences of poor representation can be devastating. No matter what form it takes, and regardless of its quality, representation (or the lack thereof) is a powerful force that needs to be understood and cultivated. To discuss representation, host Si...2021-10-2054 min
SPNN PodcastThe Harm in StereotypesIn this episode we discuss the harm in biases and how they show up in stereotypes. How they seep into our everyday lives, and the shame and trauma that accompanies them. We hear from a Youth Shelter Care-Taker on how stereotypes and harmful biases affect youth. Learn how they occur, why they are harmful, and how unlearning stereotypes will help heal communities. Host: Mason, He/Him Socials: linktr.ee 23, nonbinary transman, Designer/modiste & activist Guest: Judea/Jude, Any Pronoun, 23 Care-taker and youth advocate at 180 Degrees Homeless Prevention...2021-10-0440 min
SPNN PodcastPCOS: Dismantling the BinaryHosted by Elle, this episode centers the two stories of Heidi and Sam, both community members who have been diagnosed with PCOS- polycystic ovarian syndrome. Heidi and Sam share their journeys with getting diagnosed, dealing with that diagnosis, finding supportive doctors, and finding joy in their health conditions. This podcast highlights the interesting relationship between being non-binary or transgender and having PCOS. RESOURCES: Interact: Advocates for Intersex Youth Sean Sifa Wall: Sean Saifa Wall is an intersex activist, visual artist, and public health researcher. Transgender, Intersex, Gender-Expansive Revolutionary Resources...2021-09-1550 min