Queer Country Pride & Reflections On Rural Queer Culture

May 27, 2024 / Calen / Travel, Unruly Podcast Episodes

Dive into queer country pride and rural tales of queer culture in this queer podcast episode featuring Charlie Sprinkleman and friends on the Unruly Podcast.

Should I Shave My Head? Buzzcut Stories From The Trans, Queer & Woman Perspective

November 7, 2020 / Calen / Uncategorized

“When I shaved off all of my hair, I knew they were expecting me to say something profound about how free and amazing I felt, but I didn’t have any of that in me.”

91. Breaking The Binary, Slow Fashion, and Body Euphoria with Rae Hill - Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture

Walk in just about any clothing store and you’ll find a few things to be true: a “fat tax” is imposed, clothing can’t be mended to accommodate changing bodies, and fast fashion drives the bottom dollar. Scroll through Rae Hill’s website and you’ll see the opposite: garments that can be altered, that are made to last, and break binaries.This business model is rare, but it’s the driving force behind Origami Customs. In this episode Rae, the founder, shares about starting their business from a suitcase, lugging their sewing machine from one flight to another. We learn how travel impacted their gender identity and how they break down binaries even in LGBTQ+ spaces. We also discuss: - What “fat tax” is and how Origami Customs does it differently - How the fashion industry based their standard sizes off small bodies (and how that impacts our mental health today) - How scarcity mindset pushes us to support fast fashion and disposability culture - How to do Black Friday differently, even if you’re not ready to boycott - How to have an anti-capitalist business in an ultra capitalistic society Throughout these important topics Calen and Rae weave messages of queer euphoria and joy, reminding folks of the cherished superpowers they possess. As a stressful holiday season descends upon us, let this be your reminder to keep building community and chosen family wherever you are. SHOWNOTES  - 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353 - Unruly Group Trips: wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/ - Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel - Origami Customs: https://origamicustoms.com - Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com  -Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT   - Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories,  Venmo - @unruytravel   - Contact: calenotto@gmail.com   - Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller

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