Black. Queer. Unapologetic.

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"Black. Queer. Unapologetic." is a podcast created for individuals who live at the intersection of Black and Queer identities, as well as those who feel marginalized or overlooked in mainstream narratives. The podcast aims to speak to people seeking unapologetic truth, empowerment, and a sense of belonging or understanding through personal stories, interviews, and other shared experiences. Topics range from friendships, racism, sex, career, and mental health but ultimately defying social and cultural norms. Want to donate to this show? Click here Podcast Instagram: @black.queer.unapologetic Personal Instagram: @jojoisavibe

  1. And dating while unemployed

    FEB 9

    And dating while unemployed

    I've been unemployed for two months, and dating feels different, lighter, calmer, clearer. In this episode, I talk about how not working became a filter in my dating life, revealing who needs me to be impressive and who can meet me as I am. I unpack the pressure on Black gay men to always be strong, stable, and exceptional. My worth didn’t disappear when my job did. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    18 min

  2. FEB 2

    And story time: Single for 8+ years (Why I don’t compete anymore)

    I’ve been single for eight years and I’m not ashamed of it. In this episode, I talk about my dating history, why apps feel like a drug, how therapy changed the way I date, and why I refuse to compete for someone who can’t choose me. If you’re single, tired of being questioned, or done entertaining confusion, this one’s for you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    28 min

  3. JAN 26

    And story time: I quit my job/rejecting perfectionism

    After 19 years of working nonstop, I quit my job, not because I failed, but because I didn’t recognize myself anymore. In this episode, I talk about rejecting perfectionism, burnout, and the pressure to constantly be “better,” especially as a Black person navigating systems that reward overworking and self-erasure. I share what I saw after a decade in HR, how hustle culture became survival conditioning for me, and why I’m choosing wholeness over performance. This isn’t a motivational speech or a quit-your-job fantasy. It’s a reckoning, a reset, and a reminder that success shouldn’t cost you your soul. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    28 min

  4. JAN 19

    And tired of performing success

    This episode is about what happens when success becomes something you perform instead of something you actually live. I talk about the pressure many Black men, queer folks, and people of color grow up carrying the unspoken need to always be “on” to be seen as worthy or safe and how that pressure shows up in careers, dating, and mental health. From tone-policing at work to being “too much” or “not enough” in relationships, this episode explores the quiet exhaustion of constantly proving your value and the moment you realize surviving isn’t the same as living. If you’ve ever done everything right and still felt tired, this conversation is for you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    22 min
  5. And queer anti-Blackness in queer media

    JAN 12

    And queer anti-Blackness in queer media

    In this episode, I break down the negative reactions to my Instagram reels about queer representation and how a conversation about “men of color” somehow became a conversation about Black people. I’m talking honestly about the patterns of queer anti-Blackness, the defensiveness I saw, and how media quietly programs desire for young queer people of color by framing love as something that happens closer to whiteness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    25 min

  6. JAN 5

    AND WELCOME BACK

    Season 2 is HERE. New clarity. New intention. Same unapologetic conversations. This season we’re diving even deeper into dating, identity, boundaries, hookups, emotional self-awareness, and the messy, nuanced, human experiences we all wrestle with. Thank you for rocking with me, whether you’re Black, Queer, both, or neither. If you’re open-minded, reflective, and ready for more honest conversations? Welcome back.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    21 min
  7. And is Pride still necessary?

    06/02/2025

    And is Pride still necessary?

    This year, I’m heading to World Pride not just to celebrate but to take up space. In this episode, I unpack what Pride really means to me in a world that still wants us quiet, small, and scared. From corporate performativity to the weight of shame we’re still unlearning, I’m talking about the power of showing up, being seen, and choosing joy anyway. Pride didn’t start as a party and I’m not treating it like one. Not this year. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    21 min
  8. And performing... for what? (+Imposter Syndrome)

    05/19/2025

    And performing... for what? (+Imposter Syndrome)

    What happens when the version of you the world praises… isn't the full story? In this episode, I’m unpacking the lifelong performance so many of us get trapped in, especially if you're Black, queer, and navigating corporate systems, family expectations, social media, and survival. From being a queer athlete in the 90 - early 2000s, to managing in Corporate America as a young Black man without a degree, I reflect on how I learned to edit myself for safety, acceptance, and respect — and how I’m learning to stop. We talk work trauma, imposter syndrome, image curation, chasing status, and the fear that being silly, soft, or fully you might cost you everything. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-queer-unapologetic/exclusive-content

    20 min
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"Black. Queer. Unapologetic." is a podcast created for individuals who live at the intersection of Black and Queer identities, as well as those who feel marginalized or overlooked in mainstream narratives. The podcast aims to speak to people seeking unapologetic truth, empowerment, and a sense of belonging or understanding through personal stories, interviews, and other shared experiences. Topics range from friendships, racism, sex, career, and mental health but ultimately defying social and cultural norms. Want to donate to this show? Click here Podcast Instagram: @black.queer.unapologetic Personal Instagram: @jojoisavibe

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