Live, Lift, Love Podcast

So much discussed in this episode with my guest (IG @quentinthepoet! We start off discussing racist terrorist threats toward a bookstore owner and community in Philly, and the ever-present terror of the Black experience in the U.S. From there we discuss Q's life journey. From being bullied by his older brother and being the black sheep of the family to finding his voice and freedom through acting and leadership roles at a young age. Quentin shares his experience with losing faith in Christianity but finding more of himself through spirituality, reading, curiosity, love, discipline, and a well-rounded healthy lifestyle. Throughout the episode, we discuss the layers of queerness; what being Queer means to Q, how it's shaped his life experience, and the experience/awareness of existing in unique spaces as a queer Black man. We touch on the dangers of imbalance within ourselves, toxicity and closemindedness of people, and the importance of love in acceptance of others and self.