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Now Streaming: Episode 1 — Why I Left LA to Become a Digital Nomad (6-Year Journey)
On October 1, 2019, I boarded a plane to Stockholm, Sweden, trading LA for the world — and this is where the story begins.
In Episode 1 of my exclusive 10-part Tier 2 series, I’m pulling back the curtain on what led me to leave Los Angeles behind and embrace life as an international digital nomad. From who I was before the leap to the moment everything changed, and to the fears, excitement, and cultural insights that shaped me—this one sets the tone for everything that follows.
This series is available exclusively to Tier 2 Patreon members.
DC Icon Rayceen Pendarvis: LGBTQ+ Pride & Community | Ep. 145
For Our Black Gay Diaspora Episode 145, host Erick Taylor Woodby welcomes back Washington, D.C. icon Rayceen Pendarvis — renowned emcee, activist, gender-blender, and lifelong Washingtonian known as the High Priestess of Love, Queen of the Shameless Plug, Empress of Pride, and the Goddess of DC!
Rayceen is a dynamic force in the LGBTQ+ community, hosting festivals, Pride celebrations, award ceremonies, and community gatherings across the nation’s capital through Team Rayceen Productions.
A passionate arts advocate and champion of voter participation, Rayceen leads with love, purpose, and unapologetic positivity. I interviewed for Episode 52 (March 14, 2023). Their powerful energy has never faded. This is a conversation about community, visibility, and Black queer joy you won’t want to miss!
Reclaiming Us: Black Pride with Johanna Perez | Ep. 143
In this episode of Our Black Gay Diaspora, host Erick talks with Johanna Perez, founder of Reclaiming Us — an organization "born from the legacy of showing up for people, feeding families, caring for community, and helping people reclaim what life tried to take from them."
Johanna shares their journey of self-advocacy and healing, and how they built confidence within Black LGBTQ+ communities by founding Vegas Black Pride and San Bernardino County Black Pride. They speak candidly about the importance of supporting and representing Black and Brown communities.