“Fear is a very primal emotion. It protects us, but we must start living our lives fearlessly.” What is it like to be a personal and career development coach? What does it mean to be a tea snob? Join me as I learn all about tea with Juliette Austin- A personal, career development, and health coach who consults with businesses on diversity and inclu…

“When you have a connection with the person, the photographer becomes invisible and its just the person being photographed and the camera”What is it like to be a video editor? What is it like to be a Gay Latina? In this episode of OUTsideHers, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by video editor who also happens to do photography, Sandra Rodriguez. W…

There is indeed a science of love! On Episode 25 of OUTsideHERS, host, Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by Marriage Counselor and Queer Couples Therapist at Relationship HQ, Dr. Bukky! Dr. Bukky works with the Queer Community, specifically Queer Couples and those in non-monogamous relationships/Polyamorous relationships. Dr. Bukky shares her focus on …

On this episode of OUTsideHERS, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by Zine author Maya Meredith! They delve into questions of identity and claiming terms--bisexuality versus queerness, bisexual backlash, femme flagging and femme invisibility.Maya shares her life growing up as a child raised by a black father who was raised by a white family, atheis…

This episode is a mixed bag and we’re talking about everything but the kitchen sink! Gilberte and I answer mystery questions each of us has prepared for the other person and none of us know what to expect! We talk about our celebrity crushes, best pick up lines, Gaydar, play two truths and a lie and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

On this episode, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by T Sripunvoraskul of 500 Startups. T shares all about their experience growing up in Tennessee, identifying as Trans and Gender Queer and the awesomeness of the Drag King Scene. We also share our own unique experiences with coming out, the intersection of race, Queerness, and Identity, shopping …

Sometimes, everything just stops and you are forced to face your true self. This is when you are most vulnerable, honest and raw. This is when you are living in your truth. Learn about the lessons I have learned on my journey within.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outsidehers/support…

Relationships are what we yearn for as human beings. Finding that special someone can be one of the most significant parts of our lives. On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Datrianna and Tashay, who have been partners for six years. Datrianna and Tashay share their beautiful love journey and partnership as we discuss the ins and ou…

What is it like to be a make up artist? Awesome! On this week's episode I sat down with the amazing Meli Pennington, Makeup Artist in NYC for Fashion Magazines and Runway Shows for over 20 years, Beauty writer and Founder of Wild Beauty, and Director of Makeup Artistry at Kokko Inc. Meli shares her career path, blogging life style, make up essentia…

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a barber? On this episode of OUTsideHERS I am joined by Desiree Marshall, also known as Dez the Barber. Dez shares her experiences growing up in Springfield and moving to Brooklyn, being of mixed race, the power and politics in identifying as Queer, a day in the life of a barber, her career path as an Or…

On this Episode, I am joined by the amazingly talented Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Sam Kirk! We discuss the life of an artist, work-live space, differences between NYC and Chicago, exploring culture, identity, and Queer Art. Sam shares about the journey to figuring out your brand and what makes you stand out, artists as entrepreneurs, becoming an ar…

I HAD A BREAKTHROUGH and it is PERSONAL! On this Bonus Episode I share and reflect on my challenges in letting go of stuff, hoarding, and how this has affected me and my journey. I also discuss my path to self discovery, my childhood, my college and graduate school journey, my career path, my saturn returning and life at 30. Listen in and please sh…

Have you been to Cuba? On this episode, host, Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management and Urban Policy at The New School and Director of the film Black and Cuba, Robin J Hayes, PhD. Professor Hayes discusses her film, Cuba, life as a professor, Sheros, the realities of incarceration and how black families, as we…

On this episode, I am joined by my first Male interviewee, Donovan Thompson, Writer for Huffington Post's Queer Voices! Donovan shares his journey in identifying as a Gay Male of Jamaican descent, balancing masculine and feminine energy, the importance of soul mates, vulnerability, self acceptance, his amazing career and why getting a tailor is ess…

There is no doubt, surgery is a big deal. Those who we trust to heal our bodies and take care of our health can play a vital role in our lives. In the Queer Community, finding a doctor who understands us, our bodies and is privy to health care issues that specifically affect our community are essential. On this episode, Dr. Kay Knibbs shares her me…

So many Queers and not enough films! On this episode of OUTsideHERS, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by the amazing filmmaker of The Revival, Sekiya Dorsett. Julia and Sekiya discuss the ins and outs of film production, the process of filming The Revival, moving into the film industry from television marketing, the fine line between being a Bad …

Does education matter when you are dating? Does your partner have to have the same educational background that you have in order for you both to be compatible? If you have a Masters Degree should you only date someone who has attained the same level of education? How does this play out in the Queer Community and for Women of Color? On this episode,…

What does it mean to be a Queer Woman in the Middle? Can we mix it up and identify as a femme one day and a butch the next? How does style affect how you are recognized by others in your community as well as those you seek to attract? On this episode, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by Kaleda, the creator of the podcast, She_So_Chic. Kaleda shar…

How do you find Queer spaces when you're new to an area? On this episode, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by Erin Burnes, the creator of ExtraQueericular, an online hub for all things Queer! They discuss the importance of finding your Queer center and community no matter where you are in the world, coming out, making time for yourself, rechargin…

On this episode, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by Brandi Harper, the owner of purlBknit and designer for natural knitwear handmade in Brooklyn. Brandi shares her experiences as a Gay Black Female Knitter, teaching herself how to knit and sharing her love of knitting by teaching others her beautiful craft. We discuss building a business, the im…

On this episode, Co-Collaborators Sara Elise and Ora Wise, chat with host, Julia Curtis-Burnes about their inspired event catering company, Harvest & Revel (formerly known as Bed Stuy Kitchen.) Sara Elise and Ora share the ins and outs of running a business, developing a successful business partnership, disrupting the inequalities of the food indus…

On this episode, Creator of Quirklyn and National Performer, Jenny RaQs, discusses her passion for dance, art and creativity, her work as a doula, recovery, attending school on a farm and all the beauty that life's lessons bring our way. Please check out Jenny's amazing work: www.jennyraQs.comwww.Quirklyn.comInstagram: @Quirklyn and @JennyRaQSFaceb…

In this episode, host, Julia Curtis-Burnes, chats with the amazing information powerhouse and Librarian, Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz, Head of Reference at the CUNY Graduate Center Library, about her experiences in information science, her work as the Volunteer Coordinator at The Lesbian Herstory Archives and her Zines at Lambey Press. Check out her awesom…

On this Episode, Host, Julia Curtis-Burnes, chats with Attorney and Entrepreneur, Shannon Clarke about her law firm , inspiring journey in entrepreneurship, book of success and the amazing life lessons she has learned along the way. Check out her awesome work:Twitter: @ShannonClarkeNY (https://twitter.com/ShannonClarkeNY) and @ClarkeLawFirm (https:…

On this episode, host Julia Curtis-Burnes is joined by Eileen Garcia, creator of Mindful Months a blog which is an exercise in mindfulness through a series of month-long challenges. Julia and Eileen discuss Eileen's most recent blog post "Vulnerability, Mindfulness and Growing out of Dresses," the term Gender Queer and the evolution of one's self i…

On this episode, Host Julia Curtis-Burnes chats with Student Filmmaker Gilberte Saint-Preux about her experiences as a Queer Woman, across cultures. Gilberte shares her journey with us growing up in a French Haitian Culture, discusses her time in NYC and talks about her work in documentary filmmaking.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

Welcome to The First Episode of OUTsideHERS-- A Queer Culture Podcast for Women! In this episode, meet the host, Julia Curtis-Burnes as she talks about her experiences as a Queer Woman and in starting her own business.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outsidehers/support…