diary, no 11.- 11:Eleven with Karlito Payton

diary, no. 15- 3rd Ward Matty (Season One Finale)

On our braid boy diaries Season One Finale, ANTWIGADEE hosts our show to Interview show-creator, Matty, for a candid interview about his life & hair journey to date. We learn about his challenges as a home and business owner, what inspired the creation of the braid boy diaries, his curls, and why Matty's been telling the world he's pregnant. Open Letter, 0:02 Show Intro & Annoucements, 4:20 BLUE- A Poem,  10:35 Matty's Childhood, 13:50 We're Not Really Strangers, 31:06 The Origin Braid Boy Diaries, 34:50 Masculinity to Matty, 38:16 Thank you’s!, 49:00 Stream the full video for episode 15 here! [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokKr_POAy4Z7lLpMCuqGiQ]

diary, no. 14- Feel Yo'self with Rondell Bob

Diary, No. 14 is all about Rondell Bob, DPT & his confidence. Matty talks to Rondell about his life as an openly gay man who's embraced his balding process throughout his young adult years. We also tap into Rondell's sense of self-assurance and talk about the importance to self-care and authentic relationships as we dissect his views on black masculinity. Watch the full episode on Youtube [https://youtu.be/XKV4RWYsOnk] & tap into the site to see Rondell's full diary [//www.heydraughter.com/the-diaries].

diary, no. 13- School Dayze with Taylor Nevels

Diary, no. 13 swings us back to the West Coast to talk to Taylor Nevels, Teacher's Assistant, Entrepreneur and Musician. Matty catches up with Taylor about his recent experiences working in education, what it’s like to show up for young students of color today, and how the experience is different from attending Howard University. We dissect manhood and fatherhppd as we get an in-depth look into Taylor's family, growing up in California, and how all these moments impacted him to growing out his hair today. heydraughter.com/the-diaries [http://heydraughter.com/the-diaries] to see Taylor’s full diary.

diary, no. 12. - On the Outside with Quincy Jay

On an episode full of laughs, Matty Draughter catches up with Quincy Jay, Personal Trainer & Influencer, for an in-depth conversation on growing up Bi-Racial & Gay, what relationships with Barbers can look like for Queer men of color, and the importance of self-identification. We also dig into his Influencer career &  family, as he explains how he learned to find self-confidence; and, of course, we had to have a moment for the Lambily. Make sure to check out Quincy's visual diary for this episode at heydraugher.com/braid-boy-diaries.

diary, no 11.- 11:Eleven with Karlito Payton

Diary, No. 11 (:Eleven), is all about hair. In an in depth interview with hair stylist, Karlito Payton, we joce about hair from the technician's perspective. We see how Karl's life growing up in the salon shaped his passion for hair & self care; how his 11 years in the industry helps him navigate working with major clients like Harper's Bazaar & HBO, and breakdown the social confines of image and style that LGBTQIA+ men of color still dissect today. Visit & subscribe at heydraughter.com/braid-boy-diaries to view Karl's full diary!