Women of Words

New Beginnings with Porscha Young Part 2

In part two of this interview, Porscha Young shares her transformative journey through therapy, self-discovery, and empowerment. She discusses the importance of addressing past traumas, the impact of control in her upbringing, and her evolving understanding of narcissism. Porscha also explores body positivity, the freedom of self-expression through fashion, and the significance of building a supportive community. The conversation delves into sexual liberation, the joy of celebrating holidays, and the personal significance of tattoos and piercings. Porscha emphasizes the importance of women's rights and encourages listeners to trust their instincts in creating the life they desire.

New Beginings with Porscha Young

Porscha Young shares her inspiring journey of resilience, navigating the complexities of her upbringing in a tight-knit religious community, struggles with mental health, and the challenges of early marriage. She discusses her decision to leave an unhealthy relationship, the process of finding her identity, and the importance of therapy in her healing journey. Portia's story highlights the significance of autonomy and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their own paths to self-discovery.

Birth Gone Wild

Lets talk about birth, baby. Let's talk you and me. Lets talk about all the good things and the bad things that can be. Lets talk about birth. See what we did there? ;) In this episode, we delve into Taya's personal birth stories, discussing her journey to motherhood, the challenges she faced during pregnancy and labor, and the impact of her experiences on her body image and mental health. We stress the importance of sharing birth stories and the strength of women in navigating motherhood.

The Face of Queer Tequila: Diana Bellaluz Part 2

In this conversation, Diana shares her journey of creating her tequila brand, Orgullo Ajeno, which embodies her heritage and values. She discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and the pride she feels in representing underrepresented groups in the industry. Diana emphasizes the significance of authenticity and the learning experiences that come with building a brand from the ground up, ultimately celebrating the success of her product and the positive feedback from her community.

The Face of Queer Tequila: Diana Bellaluz Part 1

Diana shares her journey from growing up in a strict religious environment to embracing her identity as a Mexican LGBTQ woman and starting her own tequila brand. She discusses the impact of COVID on her personal growth, and the process of coming out. Diana also reflects on the importance of building a supportive community and the joy of celebrating holidays with her wife, highlighting the significance of authenticity and self-acceptance in her life.