What should LGBTQ+ flags look like? feat. Lena Dirscherl
To kick off season three, Lena Dirscherl (they/them) returns to discuss the value of having recognizable LGBTQ+ flags with intentional design. In this episode, you will learn 1. What goes into sensitivity reading, including promoting authentic representation, avoiding harmful tropes, and challenging unconscious bias. 2. Where they have been finding and connecting with the polyamory community. 3. How technology fatigue can negatively impact LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and artists.
🎙️ Connect with Lena to learn more about + support their work:
- BoPoLena’s Patreon
- Website (and shop!)
💻 Sources and resources from this episode:
- The History of Polyamory Flags | polyamproud
- tricolor polyamory pride flag | polyamproud
📣 Announcements:
- The Queer Trans Project is a black-led and trans-led organization that offers build-a-queer kits and flight assistance. They need to raise $50K by September! Thanks to Sam Marion for helping me to amplify The Queer Trans Project’s great work.
- Want to bring Allyship is a Verb to your workplace or group? Get a shoutout? Check out our Indiegogo campaign, including lots of other great perks!
- New merch drop 👀 with another line coming soon 👕
- Major thanks to Kit Ballum Cohen (they/them/kit), a nonbinary designer, artist, and parent who designed the newest podcast cover. Follow + check out their work at https://linktr.ee/itskit
Host Charlie Ocean, MSW (they/them), has a background in LGBTQ+ training, community organizing, and technology. Guest episodes feature at least one allyship tip, including tailored questions based on the guests' unique intersecting identities. You can follow Charlie on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Substack. *You will hear Charlie's former name in this episode and previous ones.*
Creators and Guests
Host
Charlie Ocean, MSW
Pronouns: they/them. Neuroqueer LGBTQ+ speaker, trainer, consultant, podcaster, writer...
Guest
Lena Dirscherl
"But the next time we met, nothing was different and she didn’t say anything. It was just normal. She didn’t even have to say, ‘oh, you guys are so nice to each other,’ or ‘you’re so sweet to each other,’ or ‘that’s cute’ or whatever. She just acted like it’s the most normal thing in the world. And I think sometimes that’s what you need. It’s nice to get approval or to get positive feedback, but sometimes it’s even nicer when you feel like it’s just normal." — Lena, on a friend's reaction to them sharing about their polyamorous relationship
