What Are You? A Multidimensional Identity Podcast

Angeleaza
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What Are You? It’s a crude, reductive question. People often mean: what is your race, your job title, your label? Hosted by Angeleaza, What Are You? is a multidimensional identity and belonging podcast for people who have been othered, mislabeled, or flattened, and are ready to reclaim complexity. Through honest conversations about race, culture, belonging, community, relationships, and personal growth, each episode offers specific stories, clear language, and meaningful reframes you can carry into real life. If you've ever thought, “But I’m more than one thing,” you are in the right place. Feeling complicated? Good. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

  1. I am sharing some updates & making an exciting announcement (with Angeleaza!)

    APR 9

    I am sharing some updates & making an exciting announcement (with Angeleaza!)

    Hi, it’s Angeleaza! I’m popping into your feed with a quick scheduling update and an exciting announcement. Listen for the details. Subscribe to my Substack just gotta YAP!: justgottayap.substack.com Support the show by joining by.WAY at whatareyou.captivate.fm/support Thank you for listening! Mentioned in this episode: Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    6 min
  2. I am Afro-Latina, aromantic, bisexual & married to a man, AND I grew up in a cult (with Alesia!)

    APR 3

    I am Afro-Latina, aromantic, bisexual & married to a man, AND I grew up in a cult (with Alesia!)

    Let's give a HUGE welcome to today's guest: podcasting superstar Alesia Galati! Alesia is a podcast strategist and the founder of Galati Media, a full-service podcast management agency. However, in today's episode, we discuss several other facets of her identity, because she is... Afro-Latinaaromanticbisexual & married to a manshe grew up in a cult ...and the episode is as exciting as it sounds! Listen now, comment your thoughts, and share with a friend😊 For more Alesia, find her at the links below: Galati MediaSubstack Podcasting UnlockedInstagram @alesia.galatiTikTok @alesiagalatiYouTube @alesiagalatiLinkedInFacebook& her referenced We Read Smut podcast episode about the sexual & romantic spectrums If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review! You can find more visuals from today’s episode (+ more!) on Instagram at ⁠⁠@whatareyou_pod ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠@justgottayap⁠⁠. Want to support my independently created content? Donate to What Are You?'s Tip Jar!Purchase a podcast subscription: Starting Wednesday, April 8th, paid by.WAY subscribers will get early episode access, exclusive sponsor discount codes, and more for just $3.50/month...visit our show page at just gotta YAP! on Substack for additional details! Questions? Comments? Interested in being interviewed? Please email ⁠hello@justgottayap.com⁠⁠. Thank you for listening (and maybe watching)! The links below are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you click and buy (at no additional cost to you)! Purchase Gimme Beauty products through my link, and get 15% off automatically applied at checkout! Get 10% off your first year of Google Workspace by signing up through my link. Get your first 2 months of the Descript Creator monthly plan for half the price — start creating studio-quality videos today! This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Mentioned in this episode: by.WAY Promo by.WAY is a paid subscription for listeners who want a simple way to support the show! For $3.50 a month, by.WAY subscribers get: -Early access to episodes on Wednesday evenings -Ad-free listening Subscribe now! Become a by.WAY subscriber Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    1h 7m
  3. I am a lifelong learner with a broken arm (with Emma!)

    MAR 25 ·  BONUS

    I am a lifelong learner with a broken arm (with Emma!)

    Today's episode is a What Are You? classic episode + Roman Empire-bonus episode fusion! Emma is a font of knowledge and wisdom, a true confident queen, and the KINDEST person. In today's episode, we discuss the reasons for her identity as "a lifelong learner with a broken arm" (topics that are oddly related). Simultaneously, we do a DEEP dive on the evolution of identity at large, aka her hyperfixation of the moment. If you missed having a new episode in your feed last week, do not fret! Today's episode is extra-long to make up for the lost time😘 Emma and I could talk for hours...and we did! For more Emma, find her at the links below: HeyImEmmaReed.comInstagram @heyimemmareedHer article about culture and heritage through recipes! If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend. You can find more visuals from today’s episode (+ more!) on Instagram at ⁠⁠@whatareyou_pod ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠@justgottayap⁠⁠. Want to support my independently created content? Donate and get access to more bonus content becoming a paid subscriber on my ⁠⁠Substack, just gotta YAP!,⁠⁠ or by visiting my⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee page⁠⁠. Questions? Comments? Interested in being interviewed? Please email ⁠⁠hello@justgottayap.com⁠⁠. Thank you for listening (and maybe watching)! Purchase Gimme Beauty products through my link, and get 15% off automatically applied at checkout! Get 10% off your first year of Google Workspace by signing up through my link. Get your first 2 months of the Descript Creator monthly plan for half the price — start creating studio-quality videos today! This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Mentioned in this episode: by.WAY Promo by.WAY is a paid subscription for listeners who want a simple way to support the show! For $3.50 a month, by.WAY subscribers get: -Early access to episodes on Wednesday evenings -Ad-free listening Subscribe now! Become a by.WAY subscriber Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    1h 30m
  4. I am a GOAL-getter living life with no regrets (with Lauren!)

    MAR 12

    I am a GOAL-getter living life with no regrets (with Lauren!)

    It's a What Are You? and The Naked Truth with Lauren crossover episode! We're SO excited to have Lauren Roche (friend of the pod and in real life) on today's episode! Lauren is the host of the podcast, The Naked Truth with Lauren, where she and guests destigmatize authentic discourse about mental health. She is also a badass solopreneur and runs The Naked Truth with Lauren LLC, a community wellness platform helping ambitious individuals combat loneliness and define and pursue their dreams through structured conversations, guided workshops, career coaching, and more! BUT first and foremost, she is Leaza's friend and neighbor :) In today's episode, Lauren defines what being a "goal-getter and living life with no regrets" means to her, how she realized that these ideologies were intrinsic facets of her identity, and why these passions inform her current business ventures. She and Angeleaza also chat about older-sisterhood, perfectionism, dance, mental health, this infographic...andddd Six Flags Looney Tooning (Leaza is Lola)🐰 For more Lauren, find her at the links below: The Naked Truth with Lauren Website Book a Clarity Call for GOALFLOW Coaching: for ambitious women planning to leave their job within the next year to build a strategic exit plan Community Gratitude Practice Newsletter The Naked Truth with Lauren Instagram @thenakedtruth.pod TikTok The Naked Truth with Lauren YouTube Podcast on Spotify Podcast on Apple Buy Me a Coffee LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend. You can find more visuals from today's episode (+ more!) on Instagram at ⁠@whatareyou_pod ⁠and ⁠@justgottayap⁠. Want to support my independently created content? Donate and get access to more bonus content becoming a paid subscriber on my ⁠Substack, just gotta YAP!,⁠ or by visiting my⁠ Buy Me a Coffee page⁠. Questions? Comments? Interested in being interviewed? Please email ⁠hello@justgottayap.com⁠. Thank you for listening (and maybe watching)! Mentioned in this episode: by.WAY Promo by.WAY is a paid subscription for listeners who want a simple way to support the show! For $3.50 a month, by.WAY subscribers get: -Early access to episodes on Wednesday evenings -Ad-free listening Subscribe now! Become a by.WAY subscriber Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    52 min
  5. I am a queer woman, mother of four daughters, Joy Warrior, Projector, and so much more! (with Heather!)

    MAR 5

    I am a queer woman, mother of four daughters, Joy Warrior, Projector, and so much more! (with Heather!)

    Let's welcome Heather to the pod! What is she? Heather Vickery is a transformation coach, a queer woman, a mother of four daughters, a Joy Warrior, a Projector in Human Design, an avid reader, and SO much more. In today's conversation, we talk about her journey of discovering her truth, her self-awareness, her bravery, and her joy. She shares how she utilizes her experiences to guide others to claim radical responsibility, relinquish self-punishment and doubt, and intentionally create space for alignment, joy, and ease. For more Heather, find her at the links below: Vickery and Co. Website: ⁠https://vickeryandco.com/ Was it Chance? Podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.wasitchance.com/⁠⁠ Book a Call: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.calendarpa.com/@heather⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Media: ⁠https://vickeryandco.com/social⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Substack - Radical Ease⁠⁠Substack - The Reading Well⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend. You can find more visuals from today's episode (+ more!) on Instagram at @whatareyou_pod and @justgottayap. Want to support my independently created content? Donate and get access to more bonus content becoming a paid subscriber on my Substack, just gotta YAP!, or by visiting my Buy Me a Coffee page. Questions? Comments? Interested in being interviewed? Please email hello@justgottayap.com. Thank you for listening (and maybe watching)! Mentioned in this episode: Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! by.WAY Promo by.WAY is a paid subscription for listeners who want a simple way to support the show! For $3.50 a month, by.WAY subscribers get: -Early access to episodes on Wednesday evenings -Ad-free listening Subscribe now! Become a by.WAY subscriber This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    1h 2m
  6. I am a person with multiple disabilities, neurodivergent, and passionate disabili-wonk (with Adam!)

    FEB 19

    I am a person with multiple disabilities, neurodivergent, and passionate disabili-wonk (with Adam!)

    The first interview of season 2 is with Adam! aka our first MALE guest! What is he? Adam is person with several disabilities while ALSO being a successful disability policy advocate... which is pretty freaking cool. In this episode, he talks about his parents' inspirational advocacy, growing up with severe ADHD, Tourette syndrome, and more, and his nonlinear journey to unabashedly living life to the fullest! For more Adam, follow him on Instagram @disabiliwonk, on LinkedIn, and follow his dog Zip @zippitydoodogg! AND check out this list Adam's recommended disability resources + examples of his work: Tourette Association of AmericaPennsylvania Tourette Syndrome AllianceNational Alliance on Mental Illness: Anxiety DisordersNational Alliance on Mental Illness: ADHDUnderstoodNational Center for Learning DisabilitiesTuesdays with Toomey Speechhttps://whyy.org/articles/federal-layoffs-disability-employment/https://www.jta.org/2019/11/14/ny/inclusion-at-my-synagogue-a-self-advocate-looks-back-at-what-his-shul-did-righthttps://www.makingheadlinespr.com/_files/ugd/92c331_4c5596a34bfa4cf5acfe91784eb3db3b.pdfhttps://whyy.org/segments/living-with-tourette-syndrome-and-staying-one-step-ahead-of-a-tic-attack/https://share.inquirer.com/5efS1N If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend. You can find more visuals from today's episode (+ more!) on Instagram at @whatareyou_pod and @justgottayap. Want to support my independently created content? Donate and get access to more bonus content by visiting my Buy Me a Coffee page. Questions? Comments? Interested in being interviewed? Please email hello@justgottayap.com. Thank you for listening (and maybe watching)! Mentioned in this episode: Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! by.WAY Promo by.WAY is a paid subscription for listeners who want a simple way to support the show! For $3.50 a month, by.WAY subscribers get: -Early access to episodes on Wednesday evenings -Ad-free listening Subscribe now! Become a by.WAY subscriber This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    1 hr
  7. I am...confused about why we're missing 2016...

    JAN 28 ·  BONUS

    I am...confused about why we're missing 2016...

    WE ARE SO BACK!! Welcome to Season 2! We're starting this new season/new year on the pod with some bonus episodes where I talk about my hyperfixations of the moment. In today's episode, I'm digging deep into the "2016 nostalgia" trend that is taking over my social media feeds at the moment...mostly because I don't understand why we would want to go back to THAT year in particular... The media mentioned in today's episode (+ more): just gotta YAP! on Substack! PLEASE subscribe :)In pictures: the tumultuous year that was 2016, Alex Gray for the World Economic Forum Terror, Brexit and U.S. Election Have Made 2016 the Year of Yeats, Ed Ballard for the Wall Street JournalThe Word of the Year for 2016 Isn’t a Word. It’s a Number, John Kelly for SlateWhy 2016 Is Only the Most Recent Worst Year Ever, Lorraine Boissoneault for Smithsonian MagazineShould We All Just Stop Calling 2016 'The Worst'? Sam Sanders for NPRWhy people in 2026 are hung up on 2016, Scottie Andrew for CNNRose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026, Naomi de Souza for BBCWas 2016 the last good year? Chance Townsend for MashableI Think You’re All Remembering A Different 2016 Than I Am, Hunter Harris for Hung Up (her Substack publication)F**k 2016, John Oliver If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend. You can find more visuals from today's episode (+ more!) on Instagram at @whatareyou_pod and @justgottayap. Want to support my independently created content? Donate and get access to more bonus content by visiting my Buy Me a Coffee page. Questions? Comments? Interested in being interviewed? Please email hello@justgottayap.com. Thank you for listening (and maybe watching)! Mentioned in this episode: by.WAY Promo by.WAY is a paid subscription for listeners who want a simple way to support the show! For $3.50 a month, by.WAY subscribers get: -Early access to episodes on Wednesday evenings -Ad-free listening Subscribe now! Become a by.WAY subscriber Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    1h 2m
  8. I am a strong, independent, Catholic, type A, (brunch loving) woman (with Kaitlyn) | Part 2

    02/22/2023

    I am a strong, independent, Catholic, type A, (brunch loving) woman (with Kaitlyn) | Part 2

    It’s Kaitlyn’s bachelorette party week! What a timely premiere week for part 2 of our interview! In case you missed part 1, Kaitlyn is another one of my best friends from college. She is a former proud Connecticut Queen turned fierce and fabulous New Yorker, who has now found her final form as a Jersey Gal engaged to the man of her dreams! We talk about everything from handling HR issues in the office, to the first thing she did when she got her drivers license…enjoy! If you would like to share any thoughts, feelings, or would like to support, find us on IG @whatareyou_pod or @angeleaza, or send us a question below! Want to talk about what YOU are? Email us at whatareyoupod@gmail.com if you’d like to be interviewed on a future episode! Pls like, follow, review, and subscribe for episode drop alerts and other notifications! Sound Effect by ShidenBeatsMusic from Pixabay Theme song is “Flowers" by Coma-Media from Pixabay Xoxo, keep sparkling✨ Mentioned in this episode: by.WAY Promo by.WAY is a paid subscription for listeners who want a simple way to support the show! For $3.50 a month, by.WAY subscribers get: -Early access to episodes on Wednesday evenings -Ad-free listening Subscribe now! Become a by.WAY subscriber Celebrate Bookstore Day with Libro.fm! Receive 3 audiobook credits for the price of 1 with your first month of Libro.fm membership when you sign up for a new 1-credit per month plan with code BOOKSTORE DAY. Credits can be used on your choice of more than 600,000 audiobooks on Libro.fm. After your first month, you’ll receive 1 audiobook credit per month. Members also receive 30% off when buying audiobooks à la carte. Pause or cancel at anytime and keep your audiobooks. Celebrate Bookstore Day on April 25th! Sign up for Libro.fm using code BOOKSTOREDAY & get 2 FREE AUDIOBOOKS through April 30th! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

    41 min
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What Are You? It’s a crude, reductive question. People often mean: what is your race, your job title, your label? Hosted by Angeleaza, What Are You? is a multidimensional identity and belonging podcast for people who have been othered, mislabeled, or flattened, and are ready to reclaim complexity. Through honest conversations about race, culture, belonging, community, relationships, and personal growth, each episode offers specific stories, clear language, and meaningful reframes you can carry into real life. If you've ever thought, “But I’m more than one thing,” you are in the right place. Feeling complicated? Good. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

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