Fat and Black in Texas

Nikki DaVaughn
Fat and Black in Texas

Fat and Black in Texas is about just that, being fat, and black, and living in Texas. Host Nikki DaVaughn dives into topics ranging from sex while fat, being black in city actively losing it's black population, to the erasure of Femme's in the LGBTQIA+ community. Nikki is a body positivity warrior, foul mouthed emcee, rabble rouser, and shenanigan starter. She is founder and Director of Fat Bottom Cabaret and Co-Producer of the Midnight Menagerie, a powerhouse collective of people of color performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Épisodes

  1. 07/11/2020

    "America, you a lie"

    Nikki sits down with long time friend BN to talk about the differences between living in Austin and Portland as a Black Woman. They also dig into lock down sanity tips, reparations, dismantling systems, and more. Truly from earrings, to "Black is King" this conversation is a smattering of laughs and truths.  **Quick fact check, Nikki says Tulla is from Austin, but she is from Denton, TX. Follow BN: https://www.instagram.com/queen_luther_palace/ Follow Nikki on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn/ https://www.instagram.com/fatbottomcabaret/ Brown South Ticket Information: bit.ly/FBCOCT3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 34 min

  2. 02/10/2020

    A Black State of the Union

    This week Nikki is joined by Ricardo Lowe and Tracie Lowe of the Black Lives Texas Podcast to discuss current events and politics. Tracie and Ricardo also discuss some of their work with the Institute of Urban Policy Research and Analysis (IUPRA) at UT Austin. Learn more about Black Lives Texas and IUPRA: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/ https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/news/black-lives-texas-podcast-available-now https://shows.acast.com/black-lives-texas/ Follow Nikki on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn/ https://www.instagram.com/fatbottomcabaret/ Brown South Ticket Information: bit.ly/FBCOCT3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 11 min

  3. 15/07/2020

    Hard Conversations and Life Updates with Nikki

    Nikki gets back behind the mic to give you a little update about what has been going on her life. Plus, she goes into story time to talk about how to have the hard conversations with people that you love. Follow Nikki: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn Support Nikki's Work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NikkiDaVaughn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  4. 10/06/2020

    "I'm White'd Out" Getting Candid on Being Black Right Now

    This week Nikki is sitting down to talk about the experiences and feelings of being Black in America while handling the added stress of police brutality protests and COVID-19. She is joined by friends Jarrod and DeJuan as they discuss when they had the conversation with their parents about how to be around police, what does it look like dealing with white friends right now, and the Drew Brees of it all. Plus, what to do for self-care.  Follow Nikki: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn Support Nikki's Work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NikkiDaVaughn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 25 min

  5. 20/05/2020

    Spectrum of Butch

    Nikki and Suzanne are talking all things butch. From how they are presented in the media to what it looks like to walk through the world living as a more masculine presenting person. Suzanne also explains how in her life this identifier has shifted, changed, and transformed how she presents herself. From the work place to dating Nikki and Suzanne talk about how different life experiences can be in Texas for queer women. Follow Nikki: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn https://www.patreon.com/NikkiDaVaughn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 14 min

  6. 06/05/2020

    Dating while Bisexual

    Nikki and her friend Lauren Cervantes sit down to discuss dating while bisexual. Lauren is a backup singer, currently touring with Black Pumas. Nikki and Lauren dig into spectrum of expectations that comes with dating a bisexual person. They bust the myths of having it all, or being greedy, and how this label can mean different things to different people. They also talk about what it means to be straight passing, and how race can change how your family understands your queerness. Follow Nikki: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn https://www.patreon.com/NikkiDaVaughn Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lmariesing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 18 min

  7. 15/04/2020

    Femme Erasure in the Queer Community

    This week Nikki is joined by her Midnight Menagerie co-producer, Chola Magnolia. Chola is a Chicanx femme queer burlesque performer. She has traveled around the country winning performance awards, and is in the studio with Nikki to discuss the erasure of Femmes within the Queer Community in Texas and beyond.   Follow Nikki on Instagram and Listen to her BedPost Confession Performances: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn https://www.patreon.com/NikkiDaVaughn https://bedpostconfessions.com/podcast Follow Chola Magnolia on Instagram and Listen to her BedPost Confessions Performances: https://www.instagram.com/cholamagnolia https://bedpostconfessions.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 8 min

  8. 01/04/2020

    Policing of Black Women's Bodies

    This week Nikki and longtime boo and friend Tyreena aka Lovey Lamore are discussing the constant policing of black women and girls bodies. They give the once and for all reminder to not touch black women's hair, plus a discussion about why big girls are always told to cover up. And plenty of other real talk shenanigans. Follow NIkki on Instagram and support the show on Patreon. Follow Ty on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 1 min

  9. 18/03/2020

    Dating While Fat and Black in Texas

    Nikki is sitting down with her long time friend Tamicka to dish on all things dating while fat and black. Did you know black women can get it in Ireland? Plus, discussions on questionable choices made in your 20s and a deep dive with online dating profiles while fat. Follow NIkki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkidavaughn Support via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NikkiDaVaughn Tamicka doesn't wan't to talk to you, but enjoy her on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  10. BANDE-ANNONCE

    Welcome to Fat and Black in Texas

    Welcome to Fat and Black in Texas with your host Nikki DaVaughn. Nikki is a body positivity warrior, foul mouthed emcee, rabble rouser, and shenanigan starter. She is founder and Director of Fat Bottom Cabaret and Co Producer of the Midnight Menagerie, a powerhouse collective of people of color performers. Her podcast is diving into all things fat, black, and living in Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

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À propos

Fat and Black in Texas is about just that, being fat, and black, and living in Texas. Host Nikki DaVaughn dives into topics ranging from sex while fat, being black in city actively losing it's black population, to the erasure of Femme's in the LGBTQIA+ community. Nikki is a body positivity warrior, foul mouthed emcee, rabble rouser, and shenanigan starter. She is founder and Director of Fat Bottom Cabaret and Co-Producer of the Midnight Menagerie, a powerhouse collective of people of color performers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Nikki DaVaughn
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