#50 Drag, Self Expression & Asian Representation with Miss Shu Mai

Yellow Glitter

English - June 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB - ★★★★ - 53 ratings
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Previous Episode: #49 Mindfullness & Ripple Effects Towards Justice & Equity with Kim

This episode, we're joined by Miss Shu Mai, a Taiwanese American drag queen. We delve into Miss Shu Mai's journey into drag, her dance background, and her experiences with identity and homophobia. She is a founder of the Send Noodz Party, an API-centric drag show in LA.

In this episode, we chat about:

coming out and finding acceptance the importance of authenticity, community, and celebrating diverse experiences within the Asian American community touching on influences like anime, Pokemon, and the joy of gaming and fan art the significance of holding space for marginalized voices and supporting local drag scenes and cultural communities

You can find our guest at:

Instagram: @missshumai Send Noodz: @sendnoodzparty

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