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#43 The Value of Identity and Self-Expression with Haruka Aoki
Yellow Glitter
English - October 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB - ★★★★ - 53 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Society & Culture asian lgbt meditation mindfulness gaysian queer Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: #42 Collective Change and Community-Centered Design with Lee-Sean Huang
In this episode, we're joined by Haruka Aoki, a queer Japanese artist and poet-illustrator, who takes us on a journey of self-discovery and artistic expression.
In this episode, we chat about:
The challenges of integrating into a new community The impact migration can have on identity and intersectionality The power of manifestation and the importance of collaboration in the creative process The importance of solidarity among marginalized communities Issues of performative activism and establishing genuine allyship Raising the bottom line for our underrepresented and historically marginalized communities Challenges and benefits of social media Haruka’s book tour and upcoming projectsYou can find Haruka at:
Website: https://harukaaoki.com Instagram: @thecosmicharukaYou can follow me at:
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