The EQIL Pod

Defending the Agency of the Motherland: The West’s Superiority Complex

Fareea and Tarchithaa are joined by Stacey (she/her) in a conversation on the oppression and privilege that their intersectional identities allow for as queer members of their respective diasporas. Stacey walks us through the nuances of connecting with her Filipino-American identity, from colorism in the Philippines to differing reflections on a future in America. Recognizing the dismissive actions of white saviors in regards to their home countries, the frustrating realities of being tokenized as a spokesperson in the West also unearths the need to protect the cultural agency of their culture historically disenfranchised by colonialism.  Check out Stacey’s Instagram here: @steakyyy_ [https://www.instagram.com/steakyyy_?igsh=MW10d21lb2h6b2c3Mg==] Check out the transcript for this episode : S1E5 Transcript [https://sites.google.com/view/eqil/the-eqil-pod/season-1-episode-5].  Find us on Instagram : @theeqilproject [https://www.instagram.com/eqilproject?igsh=MWExc2FodTN5azV6dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]. This season of The EQIL Pod is sponsored by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.

From the South to NYC: Defining Queer Spirituality on Your Own Terms

In this episode, Kennedy (she/her) walks Fareea and Tarchithaa through the fundamental experiences that shaped her queer identity. Discovering queer spaces in the southern suburbs allowed her to dismantle preconceptions of gender roles. Yet as they were still predominantly white, she moved to New York City seeking a more diverse and familiar environment. Together, the three of them explore how cultural and queer coexistence is assumed to be paradoxical and the history of spiritual and religious practices as tools for understanding one’s queerness and surviving oppression. Check out Kennedy’s Instagram here: @kennedy_jtr1 [https://www.instagram.com/kennedy_jtr1?igsh=MWNobnYwd3QzbXJmdw==]. Check out the transcript for this episode : S1E4 Transcript [https://sites.google.com/view/eqil/the-eqil-pod/season-1-episode-4]. Find us on Instagram : @theeqilproject [https://www.instagram.com/eqilproject?igsh=MWExc2FodTN5azV6dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]. This season of The EQIL Pod is sponsored by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.

Unspoken Expectations: BIPOC Exclusion in Queer Intentional Spaces

Fareea and Tarchithaa are joined by Luzselena (she/her) in this episode as they delve into the lack of intersectional understanding that pops up in intentionally Queer spaces sometimes. From recounting shared realities of confusion to reflecting on LGBTQ+ American Films, the three of them explore the gamut of silent expectations regarding sexuality and gender expression influenced by Eurocentric hegemonic standards and how that impacts connection in platonic and romantic relationships.  Check out Luzselena’s Art Instagram here: @luzselenasart [https://www.instagram.com/luzselenasart?igsh=MW5tbnQ0dWpmZXBveA==]! Check out the transcript for this episode : S1E3 Transcript [https://sites.google.com/view/eqil/the-eqil-pod/season-1-episode-3]. Find us on Instagram : @theeqilproject [https://www.instagram.com/eqilproject?igsh=MWExc2FodTN5azV6dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]. This season of The EQIL Pod is sponsored by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.

Queer Curiosity and Identity Formation Growing up in the Church and School

In this episode, Fareea and Tarchithaa welcome their first guest, Araly (she/they), as they discuss their experiences navigating religious expectations and unacceptance instilled by rhetoric heard in religious and academic spaces. Growing up in a predominantly Dominican church and eventually attending a Jesuit Institution, Araly takes the listeners through moments of queer clarity and education throughout her life. Connect with Araly! TikTok: @_araly [https://www.tiktok.com/@_araly] Instagram: @aralylangomas [https://www.instagram.com/aralylangomas/] Youtube: Araly Langomas [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8PoiuSVjmEQPS0mqVCLs_Q] Check out the transcript for this episode : S1E2 Transcript [https://sites.google.com/view/eqil/the-eqil-pod/season-1-episode-2]. Find us on Instagram : @theeqilproject [https://www.instagram.com/eqilproject?igsh=MWExc2FodTN5azV6dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]. This season of The EQIL Pod is sponsored by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.

The Familial Role of the Daughter: Shattering Heteronormativity as a Gay South Asian

In this episode, Fareea and Tarchithaa introduce the EQIL project and get into their lived experiences pertaining to the cultural norms of being a daughter. They discuss how their experiences impact their journey to embracing their queer identities. Get to know the hosts as they kick off this season exploring religion and spirituality within the Queer Immigrant BIPOC experience! Check out the transcript for this episode:S1E1 Transcript [https://sites.google.com/view/eqil/the-eqil-pod/pilot] Find us on Instagram:@theeqilproject [https://www.instagram.com/eqilproject?igsh=MWExc2FodTN5azV6dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] This season of The EQIL Pod is sponsored by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.