“Femme Voices” Couple Spotlight: Interview with Creatives, Joy & Brandy

Wedding Day, 2014

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Joy and Brandy are our very first couple spotlight for “Femme Voices”! Their couple’s page, @lovejandb, caught my eye because of how they seamlessly come together as a unit, while also representing their own branding for each of their careers. After interviewing them, I was delighted to find out that this was no different than how they function in their relationship. They are able to nurture their partnership and work on furthering their careers as they flourish in their unique identities. In our interview, Brandy and Joy share what makes their creative minds tick and how they keep the love alive in their marriage.

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“Femme Voices” Artist Spotlight: Interview with Visual Artist, Avery Webster-Hobbs

Credit: Andre Cerezo

Avery Webster-Hobbs is our next “Femme Voices” feature interview. This artist uses bold colors to paint pieces that celebrate the feminine form. She focuses on a more natural aesthetic in her portraits, both with the backdrop and the figures that are the center of her “Femme Fuzze” designs. Avery’s art challenges the status quo on what is acceptable for those who possess a femme identity. As someone who values the support of a community, she uses her artistry to partner with small businesses in Brooklyn and encourages other artists to put their work out there as she has done.

Read below to learn more about Avery!

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“Femme Voices” Feature: Interview with Multifaceted Intern Doctor, Sipho-Sabo

This interview is very meaningful to me because when I came across Sipho-Sabo’s Instagram (@batwoman_z), I was struck with how confidently she embraces all aspects of her identity. I admired that and wished I had known someone like her when I was younger. This interview is important because although Sipho-Sabo is in the beginning stages of her career, and will no doubt change the world someday, right now I know there are other queer Black girls who need to hear that it’s OK to fully be yourself, on your own terms.

Read on to learn more about Sipho-Sabo!

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“Femme Voices” Wellness Spotlight: Interview with Jimanekia Eborn

 

Sex educator, Jimanekia Eborn is our next “Femme Voices” feature. She infused her positive attitude and her desire to help people to create the career of her dreams, where she teaches people about sex as well as how to get through their trauma. Jimanekia has built her brand from the ground up so that she could find new ways of reaching people and assist survivors and allies in learning about healing. The work Jimanekia does is so important and truly inspirational. Read below to read her story!

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“Femme Voices” Artist Spotlight: Interview with Alex Farr

Our next “Femme Voices” feature is Alex Farr, a multi-faceted artist who uses various mediums to express the intersection between femininity, queerness, and blackness and their own identity. For them, art is a way to explore how we view ourselves and find new ways to love and appreciate who we are. Alex’s collages, in particular, caught my eye with the way they capture the female form and all of its intricacy and beauty. Alex’s use of different means of expression allows them to bring their passion to many different audiences and increase visibility in spaces where representation is lacking or unrealistically uniform. Read on to learn more about this incredible artist and their work!

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“Femme Voices” Mental Health Spotlight: Interview with Graduate Psychologist, Dr. Brittany Blackmon

Dr. Brittany Blackmon is the epitome of a multi-dimensional QWOC and that’s why she is our next “Femme Voices” feature. As a mental health professional and an entrepreneur, Dr. B is no stranger to the many roles we have to take on and the ways we have to be mindful of our own wellbeing in order to move through the world successfully. In her interview with us, she candidly and thoughtfully shares the importance of the work she does, why she decided to embark on this path as well as some great insight on how we can be our full, healthy selves.

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“Femme Voices” Wellness Spotlight: Interview with Veronica Agard

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Our next “Femme Voices” spotlight is on Veronica Agard, alchemist and educator in the wellness field. Last year, I attended a “Healing Through Writing” workshop lead by Veronica and had such an amazing experience that I have been following her ever since. As much of a well-versed professional as she is, she is also extremely down to earth and allows her participants the space to feel like each of them have the power inside to heal. Her dedication to gathering folks together to learn better ways of caring for ourselves and connecting with our ancestry and her beautiful spirit are why The Glam Femme had to share her story. Check out her interview after the break below!

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“Femme Voices” Spotlight: Interview with Fashion-Forward Health Educator, Tanekwah Hinds

It is my pleasure to introduce the next “Femme Voices” feature, Tanekwah Hinds, a health educator and community organizer who uses her fashion choices to challenge the binary aesthetic. Not only does she have a great personal style, but she is also the Women’s Health Program Coordinator at Fenway Health, which is dedicated to the health of the LGBTQ+ community in Boston.

In this position, Tanekwah was honored with the Healthy Community Leadership Award from the Boston Alliance for Community Health (BACH) for all of her work the past year, which included organizing several events in the community. We asked Tanekwah about her work and the intersection between personal style, identity, and well-being. Click below for our interview with her!

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“Femme Voices” Artist Spotlight: Interview with Illustrator, Decolonial Killjoy

Nandi (aka @Decolonial_Killjoy) is a very talented and passionate queer artist in Vienna whose art immediately caught my eye on Instagram. When I saw how she seamlessly infuses her creativity with social justice and empowering others, I knew that I had to share her work and her story with The Glam Femme community. Click below for her full interview!

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