Decolonize and Discover

Decolonize and Discover
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The Decolonize and Discover podcast, an offshoot of the Massachusetts-based Decolonize and Discover festival features the BIPOC, Queer, Disabled creators in podcasting, SCIFI, burlesque, music and other arts. Your hosts are Journee LaFond and Jes Negron. Learn more about the Decolonize and Discover event and mission at DecolonizeandDiscover.com decolonize.substack.com

  1. DND 2024 - Sister Ima Miracle's Keynote

    06/17/2024

    DND 2024 - Sister Ima Miracle's Keynote

    We were blessed to kick off the festivities on Saturday with a Keynote address from Sister Ima Miracle of the Boston Chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Here is their unedited address to the 100s in attendance at this past year’s festival. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    28 min

  2. 05/06/2024

    It's what you think, but not what you fear

    This was a great Zoom conversation with Lynsi Stevens, Head Witch behind Crystal Case Apothecary. Obsessed with magical devices and transformational items from her favorite childhood cartoons and anime, she distills the spirit of fantasy, mysticism, DnD, and creates medication cases for magical beings on their grand life’s journey. Her love of anime propelled her into a career in entertainment & talent management, where she was able to create anime and comic con expo marketing, programming, and events internationally. She is a queer alt model, and enjoys indie games, comics, and immersive experiences. Inspired by her own chronic healing journey, through C.C.A she assists BIPOC creatives and allies in shining their light, and co-creating a new paradigm of holistic Celestial Body Wellness with The Universe. Lynsi is currently working her magic at C.C.A, and training with the National Patient Advocacy Foundation, insuring The Global Majority receives better care from their healthcare providers. Frankly, you’re in for a treat! Lynsi will be joining us at Decolonize and Discover this year! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    41 min

  3. 04/22/2024

    "Disclaimer: I am not in the mafia"

    Our guest, Lauren Elizabeth is an amazing actor, circus performer, and former wrestler(?!). She also will pump you up with wisdom, her perspective as a queer Asian-American actor, and how to know not only the battles you're willing to fight but the ones you're willing to lose. Lauren's a laugh-riot, and we can't for you to see her perform at the Decolonize and Discover Festival (June 7-9, 2024). Have you gotten your tickets yet? Go to DecolonizeandDiscover.com today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    42 min

  4. 04/21/2024

    Journee LaFond receives the BLM Community Impact Award

    Last night, we took a break from our event production schedule to head to the Currier Gallery of Art in Manchester, NH, to attend the Black Lives Matter NH Awards. The annual event celebrates the amazing voices in the Granite State working to uplift BIPOC, Disabled, and LGBTQIA+ voices and representation. One of whom you may recognize… our founder, Journee LaFond. They’d probably be a little embarrassed we’re sharing the video here, but their speech brings into sharp focus what we’re trying to do with this festival. To uplift voices, share community, and come together to make great things. We hope you’ll join us June 7-9, where we’ll be able to take what’s outlined in this speech and put it into practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    7 min

  5. 04/16/2024

    LaLa Luscious is here!

    Journee has a kiki with burlesque performer La La Luscious who will be performing at this year's festival. Learn about their performance style, their approach to art and dance, and even more lore about one the newest and raddest performers in the Boston burlesque scene! Don't forget, DND Fest is June 7-9! Get your tickets today at DecolonizeandDiscover.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    40 min

  6. 04/08/2024

    Season Two of the DND Podcast - Kenny Frasch AKA GLAMME CH0WDAH

    We're back y'all. It's thirty days from the festival, and Journee sat down with Kenny Frasch aka the MARVELous GLAMME CH0WDAH! The two drag besties talk about Kenny's intersectional existence, running the multiple-award-winning bar, The Hop Knot, and killing with kindness. Follow Glamme on Instagram at glammech0wdah. Follow the Hop Knot at on the Instagram at hopknot_manchester. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    55 min
  7. It's a great time to be a nerd - Tha True Original GATA, Monique Dupree

    05/31/2023

    It's a great time to be a nerd - Tha True Original GATA, Monique Dupree

    Monique Dupree does more than we do! An American actor who's been in horror, high drama, and comedy, she has severe chops. Speaking of chops, she's also a force in the world of independent wrestling both in the ring and behind the curtain. When not doing that, she's an entrepeneur, cosplayer, burlesque performer, and maybe an omega level mutant?  We talk about her early career, her amazing work behind the scenes and in the ring, raising ten (!) children with her talented husband, burlesque and not knowing "how to fail." Monique is a fierce dynamo, and the type of polymath you need to witness in action.  Our theme music is Pimp My Pride by Aesyme, rights purchased through epidemicsound.com Don't forget to get your tickets at DecolonizeandDiscover.com. The festival is June 16-18. Come party with us!    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    43 min
  8. You gotta keep shooting from your cube - Jonathan Jennings

    05/24/2023

    You gotta keep shooting from your cube - Jonathan Jennings

    Galactic Bar Fight rules. But this little cult hit of an indie game has an amazing creator, with a great origin. Jonathan Jennings loved video games his whole life, and now he makes them. How'd he get here? What does he think about his role in the cultural shift in gaming, and what advice does he have for other BIPOC and historically marginalized folk who want to get in the industry? Jes and Journee find out on this week's episode.  Our theme music is Pimp My Pride by Aesyme, rights purchased through epidemicsound.com Don't forget to get your tickets at DecolonizeandDiscover.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decolonize.substack.com

    39 min
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The Decolonize and Discover podcast, an offshoot of the Massachusetts-based Decolonize and Discover festival features the BIPOC, Queer, Disabled creators in podcasting, SCIFI, burlesque, music and other arts. Your hosts are Journee LaFond and Jes Negron. Learn more about the Decolonize and Discover event and mission at DecolonizeandDiscover.com decolonize.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Decolonize and Discover
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Journey Forward LLC
  • Show Website
    Decolonize and Discover