Girl on Girl

Today, P brings on her sister and other half Marshneill to talk about allll the things. In this episode, you’ll get to hear M’s perspective on what it was like growing up in an Indian household while P was navigating her sexuality, their 8 year age gap and its impact on their relationship, how M had ZERO clue P was gay growing up and if she would have been able to pick up on more signs if there was more queer media representation, and her advice for new parents on how they can educate their children on the LGBTQ+ community.

*Spoiler* M is a new parent to baby Celle and a wants to ensure he grows up in a very open and progressive environment. Also, this lil babe has the key to Italy but we will save that story for another pod episode.

We really hope you enjoy this vulnerable conversation between M & P and have the chance to learn more about their relationship as sisters and their family dynamic.

While S is living it up in Thailand, P is riding solo to answer some listener Qs and maybe gush about Hello Fresh a lil (we promise this is not sponsored). In this episode, P gets real about not being fully over someone from her past and how she handles the unresolved feelings, how she felt growing up as a teenager with very minimal queer representation, what this generation of teens can do to find support, and why representation matters. Having LGBTQIA+ representation in books, tv shows, movies and any type of media you can consume is CRUCIAL. Let's never stop speaking out about this. Enjoy this candid episode!

PS: Miss you S.

On this week’s episode, we had the most inspiring conversation with Alexa Rose Vitale. Alexa is a queer actor/director/total boss. She started her career as a model and actor in Punjabi music videos. Soon she was writing and directing her own work, including a queer TV pilot about two girls navigating their sexuality in Vancouver.

Alexa tells us about the complex and frustrating process of shopping a pilot about queer characters—as a queer, feminine creator in a cis-male dominated industry. She navigated through so much pushback, ultimately reclaiming control of her work and standing up for her creative vision.

We're SO grateful to Alexa for this eye-opening conversation. Keep up with Alexa HERE and check out her not-for-profit clothing line Rosebud Apparel. With a firm belief in equitable access to the arts, Rosebud's mission is to provide funds for youth in the arts across Canada. Don't forget to subscribe so you can find out when the first collection drops!

On this week’s episode, we had the most inspiring conversation with Alexa Rose Vitale. Alexa is a queer actor/director/total boss. She started her career as a model and actor in Punjabi music videos. Soon she was writing and directing her own work, including a queer TV pilot about two girls navigating their sexuality in Vancouver.

Alexa tells us about the complex and frustrating process of shopping a pilot about queer characters—as a queer, feminine creator in a cis-male dominated industry. She navigated through so much pushback, ultimately reclaiming control of her work and standing up for her creative vision.

We're SO grateful to Alexa for this eye-opening conversation. Keep up with Alexa HERE and check out her not-for-profit clothing line Rosebud Apparel. With a firm belief in equitable access to the arts, Rosebud's mission is to provide funds for youth in the arts across Canada. Don't forget to subscribe so you can find out when the first collection drops!

OH HI FRIENDS! 👋🏽

On the very first episode of P's solo journey, we'd like you to meet our very good friend Ayaan Dalal. Ayaan is a Toronto-based South Asian Transgender man and the Director of Operations at The Queer South Asian Women's Network. P sits down with Ayaan to discuss his upbringing in an Indian household while navigating his identity and sexuality, his upcoming medical surgery, the lack of trans representation in the media, his TikTok series Brown Boy Beauty, and how we can all better support the trans community. 🏳️‍⚧️

We hope you enjoy this beautiful and honest conversation with Ayaan. Don't forget to drop a lil rating and review to give us your thoughts on the episode! It would help your girls out a ton.

Want to keep up with Ayaan? Check out these links below. ️

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It's our last episode of 2022 and your girls are in their feels. Let's talk about cuffing season: what it is, the pressure you might feel during it, and how to find your cuff (if you're looking for one). Plus, our thoughts on 2022 and a special announcement that will cause a *slight* change to the format of the podcast. But don't worry—it's only until next summer. Happy holidays and an even happier new year to our amazing, beautiful, brilliant, passionate, soul-searching listeners. Here's to another year of conversation, allyship, and queer joy. Love, S & P.

All your questions about asexuality: answered. We sat down with Yasmin Benoit, British model and award-winning ace activist, to talk about her experience identifying as asexual and aromantic. She tells us all about the very real challenges asexual people face and how starting UK's first asexual rights initiative is her way of creating change—in legislation and in how asexuality is perceived by the world. We absolutely loved this conversation with Yasmin and we're so grateful for her honesty and perspective.

Follow Yasmin here.

Find links to all her work here.

Queer events are crucial for the community—now more than ever. So what does it take to cultivate strong, supportive, and safe queer spaces? We asked Jessica Figueroa, aka Fig, from QueerGxrl.

QueerGxrl is a premier events company for the next generation of queer womxn. Based in San Diego with plans to expand, QueerGxrl has amassed over 100K followers online and hosts regular parties for hundreds of people.

We sat down with Fig to ask how they did it. From filling a major gap for queer women to building a community where everyone feels included, Fig explains why the work that QueerGxrl does is so important. She also shares her personal story, from being a closeted college athlete to becoming the face of a successful queer events company.

Follow QueerGxrl on IG and TikTok

Follow Jess Fig

Read QueerGxrl's feature in Forbes

Read more about QueerGxrl on SDVoyager

Beauty is a complex thing. It has a million definitions and means something different to everyone. But one thing's for sure: our society is obsessed with it. On this episode we explore why.

What even IS beauty? Is it subjective or objective (or both)? Do stereotypically "attractive" people succeed more? Why does beauty take up so much mental space, especially for women? How can we put less emphasis on how we look, while still celebrating our own inherent beauty?

While we can't definitively answer these Qs, talking about them feels vulnerable and cathartic. We hope you feel the same listening. And in case anyone hasn't told you today—you're really, really beautiful.

Links from this episode:

Forbes: The Role Beauty Plays in Success At Work

New York Times: Why Is Beauty Important to Us?

Beauty is a complex thing. It has a million definitions and means something different to everyone. But one thing's for sure: our society is obsessed with it. On this episode we explore why.

What even IS beauty? Is it subjective or objective (or both)? Do stereotypically "attractive" people succeed more? Why does beauty take up so much mental space, especially for women? How can we put less emphasis on how we look, while still celebrating our own inherent beauty?

While we can't definitively answer these Qs, talking about them feels vulnerable and cathartic. We hope you feel the same listening. And in case anyone hasn't told you today—you're really, really beautiful.

Links from this episode:

Forbes: The Role Beauty Plays in Success At Work

New York Times: Why Is Beauty Important to Us?