Centering Enjoyment in the World of Fashion with Solidad Nwakibu

Hollywood's Strikes & Writing Jokes for TV with Mattie Bayne

On this episode of As You Are, Mattie Bayne joins us to chat about Hollywood’s strikes, diversity in the TV and film industry, and what it's actually like to be in the writer's room. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/itsasyouare/] and ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsasyouare] Subscribe to our ⁠Substack⁠ [https://asyouare.substack.com/] Follow Mattie's work on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mattiebayne/?hl=en] and ⁠beyond⁠ [https://www.mattiebayne.com/] Music by ⁠Yaz Leon⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/yazleonn/?hl=en]

Centering Enjoyment in the World of Fashion with Solidad Nwakibu

On this episode of As You Are, Solidad Nwakibu chats with us about growing up between Nigeria and the US, her journey to becoming a fashion stylist, and how she prioritizes enjoyment in every aspect of her life. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/itsasyouare/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsasyouare] Subscribe to our Substack [https://asyouare.substack.com/] Follow Solidad's work on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/solidaddy/] and beyond [https://linktr.ee/solidaddy] Music by Yaz Leon [https://www.instagram.com/yazleonn/?hl=en]

Embodying a Love Ethic in DJing with Lovie

Lovie chats with us about centering love and abundance in DJing, how the nightlife community uplifted her when she was a beginner, finding extensions of your creative outlet, and gives us some deep-cut music recs. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/itsasyouare/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsasyouare] Subscribe to our Substack [https://asyouare.substack.com/] Follow Lovie's work on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/lovie.world/?hl=en]and beyond [https://linktr.ee/lovieworld?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a7e050d2-235d-4c92-b779-cc560ccf2d25] Music by Yaz Leon [https://www.instagram.com/yazleonn/?hl=en]

Putting Form to Feeling with Alex Leav

On this episode of As You Are, Alex Leav chats with us about her journey to abstract painting, navigating galleries and social media as a fine artist, and exploring themes of capitalism, consumption, and feminism. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/itsasyouare/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsasyouare] Subscribe to our Substack [https://asyouare.substack.com/] Follow Alex's work on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alxleav/?hl=en] and her website [https://alexleav.com/] Music by Yaz Leon [https://www.instagram.com/yazleonn/?hl=en]

Building a Queer Community IRL with Daniela Cabada

On this episode of As You Are, Daniela Cabada chats with us about transitioning out of a corporate job to pursue a creative endeavor, being sober-curious in a culture that centers alcohol, and embracing the intersections of her identity. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Dani introduces herself 3:51 Talks leaving corporate work 9:21 Starting Lez Get Together 19:06 Hosting non-alcoholic events 25:51 Grace talks about the most recent LGT event 31:49 Dani gives tips for people wanting to throw events 46:01 Promoting your projects and being on the news 49:09 Getting sponsorships from brands 52:02 Making her younger self proud 53:47 Rapid fire Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/itsasyouare/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsasyouare] Subscribe to our Substack [https://asyouare.substack.com/] Follow Daniela's work on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/danielacabada/] and the Lez Get Together website [https://www.lezgetogether.com/events] Music by Yaz Leon [https://www.instagram.com/yazleonn/?hl=en]