Happy Holidays! This week, Marie sits down with Hilary Greenstein(she/they) and Hamaila Qureshi(she/hers) two vendors participating in the Queer + BIPoC Marketplace, Rise Market, created by our own Patron Allyson Barnes of Allyson Lea Designs and her partner, Eli Gray! Marie chats with these two amazing vendors about their art, what they're selling on Rise, and of course, what "Femme" means to them. Check out our shops today at Risemarket.live!
Read MoreThis week, Birdie and Marie are joined by the owner of Goddess Gatherings Apothecary, Kaitlyn Bonzo! We dive deep into Kaitlyn's products and services including Tarot readings, ritualistic bath bombs, connections with deities, and so much more. To all of our witchy folk, this episode is for YOU!
Read MoreThis week we're joined by the Naughty Body of Burlesque, the one, and only Nox Falls! We chat Nox's experience in Amarillo vs. Seattle in their craft, producer life, and way, way more. A wholesome and enriching chat indeed!
Read MoreIn this episode, the gals make the virtual trek to Pittsburg, PA to interview Poet and Wordsmith Extraordinaire, Dani Janae. We talked about her art, love for writing, getting into the publishing industry as a writer, and of course, what “femme” means to her and her work.
Read MoreThis week, Birdie & Marie are joined by Stoke Denton's own Hospitality & Events Coordinator, Mari Austin to interview Rachel Weaver from Denton,Tx! We chat their involvement in Environmental Advocacy, Community work, her time as a DJ at KUZU, and more. Please enjoy!
Read MoreJoin us as Birdie and Marie interview a favorite mixed media artist of ours, Sarah Barnfart! We chat very real, very cathartic topics on top of Sarah's art process, how her Instagram is a living diary, and much more
Read MoreWe sat down for a chat with the queen of fire, sass, and kickass - Aurora Galore! Join us for a chat with burlesque legend and firebreather as Aurora shares stories about how she got her start in the game, her experience with the Burlesque Hall of Fame, and more!
Read MoreWe've been blessed with the opportunity to sit down with Activist, Musician and Podcast Host, Diamond Stylz. Host of Marsha's Plate podcast, Diamond joins us to talk her role in history as it relates to trans culture and activism, her time in Houston, and the story behind the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition. Please enjoy!
Read MoreWe got a chance to sit down with Dallas' own DJ URSA MINOR! We talked favorite gigs, the love and history behind the art of being a DJ, protecting and fostering the communities and spaces you share, and more. Please enjoy!
Read MoreY'all are in for a real one! This week, we sat down with the Mynx of Musicality all the way from the "Show Me" State of St. Louis, Missouri, Rose Whip! We talk about their influences, what it means to be an artist from St. Louis, and of course, what femme means to them. Do NOT sleep on this one!
Read MoreThis week, we were able to sit down with Quinn Kathner of Queen on the Scene Shop. This interview also features our Social Media Manager, Tori Falcon, in the co-host saddle! We talked visibility, working with nonprofits, the importance of living your truth and how it can teach others, and how they got started making badass enamel pins!
Read MoreLive from our Take Pride, We're Live FB Livestream show. In this episode, you'll hear from the Pridenton panelists during their interview with Marie and Birdie. We talked about their origin stories as friends, how Pridenton got started, their future goals to bring an LGBTQIA+ Community Center to Denton, and more.
Read MoreThe big 4-0! We sat down with Leslie Lopez (she/her/ella) of Podcast show Tejana Feminist Talks, a show dedicated to advocacy with a focus on reproductive justice. We talk RJ as it relates to Texas, our horror stories surrounding sex ed in public school, how to be a better RJ advocate, and so much more. This is an AMAZING episode, don't miss out!
Read MoreTune in for our (mostly) LIVE interview with Shirley Poison, the artist FKA Kimber CrimSin Fox. We chat about their recent name change, involvement with advocacy for the SWer community, her reason for changing her performance name, and, of course, what Femme means to her. Her response is SPOT ON Y'ALL! Tune in and enjoy.
Read MoreWe're joined this week by the incomparable, Dallas' own big-time Knock Out, Kylee O'Hara Fatale! Tune in as we chat about her rise in the DFW performer community as an artist, producer, organizer, Mother, and friend, including shootouts to our friends at Glitterbomb Denton and Tuesday Tease. A great listen!
Read MoreAny time spent talking to Kamyon Conner is the best time! Tune in as we talk with local activist and kick-ass community organizer, Kamyon, about the work she does around reproductive justice with Texas Equal Access Fund - TEA Fund, queer rights with Pridenton, and her Femme blouse identity. Don't sleep on this one, folx!
Read MoreIt's Cross Over Time! Before Shelter in Place started, Marie de Menthe sat down with Blake and Salem of Cum Here Often? Podcast, an uncensored podcast about sex, love, and relationships! The three chat about Marie's journey with vaginismus, and of course, COVID-19 happenings. It's an informative, personal and fun episode - please enjoy!
Read MoreThis week, we sit down (virtually) with Denton's own psychedelic latinx masters of brujeria and musico, Sunbuzzed! In the land of cyberworld, we talk about how the band got started, their time with Triptych Records, plans for an album release amidst a pandemic, and more. A great listen for sure!
Read MoreThis week, we sit down with our great patron of the spooky arts, Courtney Marie! We chat their involvement with the legendary art collective, Spiderweb Salon, the upcoming DMAC's "You Are Here" Peer-Led Mental Health support program, accolades, our love for the Denton fine arts community, gay shit, and more. A great listen!
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