Possibilities Podcast

This week’s episode, Possibilities of Regenerative Reciprocity is the last of our minisode series! This episode features Naty Tremblay (@civilcyborg) sharing insights about our collective responsibilities and making connections to create interwoven communities of magic, justice and transformation.

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Music by: Lal
Art by: @umang_antariksh

ID: White block text on pink background reads "POSSIBILITIES OF REGENERATIVE RECIPROCITY W/NATY TREMBLAY ”. Below, there’s a circular photo of Naty, a metis francophone person smiling head tilted with short hair, shaved on the sides. They are wearing a soft pink shirt and necklace and there’s glitter surrounding them. Blue and pink alternating, text reads: “hosted by KUMARI GILES” "POSSIBILITY SHAPER, CIRCLE KEEPER & COMMUNITY NURTURING ARTIST NATY TREMBLAY REFLECTS ON THE DEEP LESSONS OF THIS PAST YEAR THROUGH OUR PANDEMIC QUESTIONNAIRE" "AVAILABLE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS" At the bottom, white block text on pink background reads “EXTENDED VERSIONS OF MINISODES IS AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON PAGE”.

This week’s episode, Possibilities of Dark Magic features Alvis Choi a.k.a. Alvis Parsley (@parsleyparsley) Alvis reflects back on the terrains the pandemic has made them explore - the challenges of moving frontline work to virtual spaces, making space to try new things and culturally rerouting to their authentic self.

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Music by: LAL & Pantayo
Art by: Umang

ID: White block text on pink background reads "POSSIBILITIES OF DARK MAGIC W/ ALVIS CHOI A.K.A. ALVIS PARSLEY ”. Below, there’s a circular photo of Alvis, a cantonese person sitting in a furry vest and sparkly belt wearing a blonde wig with bangs, red lipstick and glasses looking upwards. Blue and pink alternating, text reads: “hosted by UMANG ANTARIKSH SAGAR” "BRILLIANT ARTIST & CARING COMMUNITY WORKER, ALVIS REFLECTS WITH VULNERABILITY & REALNESS ON THIS PAST YEAR THROUGH OUR PANDEMIC QUESTIONNAIRE" "AVAILABLE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS" At the bottom, white block text on pink background reads “EXTENDED VERSIONS OF MINISODES IS AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON PAGE”.

This week’s episode features the rest of the team, Dev and kumari in Possibilities of Cultivating Joy. Dev and kumari chat about intentional relationships, clearing space for joy and interconnectedness. 

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Music by: LAL & Pantayo

Art by: Umang

In Possibilities of Collective Change with Syrus Marcus Ware (@syrusmarcus), Syrus shares excitement about abolition and disability justice in this moment and reminds us that we are going to take care of each other. This episode is a visionary call to action to create a just world!  

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Music by: LAL & Pantayo

Art by: Umang

This week’s episode features another returning guest, Ravyn Wngz (@ravynwngz)! We were honoured to have her after a big year of growth and change. In this minisode she talks about the gift of time, our impacts on each other, generative activism and what keeps her grounded in these times.

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Music by: LAL & Pantayo

Photo Credit: Jackie Brown Photography
Art by: Umang

ID: White block text on pink background reads "POSSIBILITIES OF METAMORPHOSIS W/RAVYN ARIAH WNGZ”. Below, there’s a circular photo of Ravyn, a Black person with a bald head, looking into the camera with bronze eyeshadow. She is wearing a cream knitted sweater and a necklace with a multicoloured raven skull pendant. Blue and pink alternating, text reads: “hosted by UMANG ANTARIKSH SAGAR” "CLARION VOICE OF TRANSFORMATION 7 OUR RETURNING GUEST COMES BACK TO THE SHOW TO SHARE HER JOURNEY THROUGH THIS TIME AS SHE ANSWERS OUR PANDEMIC QUESTIONNAIRE" "AVAILABLE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS" At the bottom, white block text on pink background reads “EXTENDED VERSIONS OF MINISODES IS AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON PAGE”.

Our newest minisode features leZlie (@lezlie_trinicarib)! We were excited to touch base with leZlie a year after we recorded The Possibilities of Eldership. In this minisode she talks about caring connections, finding purpose and how to thrive.

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Music by: LAL & Pantayo

Art by: Umang

ID: White block text on pink background reads "POSSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY W/LEZLIE MARIA LEE KAM”. Below, there’s a circular photo of leZlie’s face. A Trini, Carib, Indo-Chinese Callaloo person with short hair wearing a green shirt and rainbow button. She is smiling big towards the camera. Blue and pink alternating, text reads: “hosted by KUMARI GILES” "QUEER COMMUNITY ELDER & POSSIBILITIES PODCAST RETURNING GUEST COMES BACK TO OUR SHOW TO SHARE HER BOUNDLESS WISDOM THROUGH ANSWERING OUR PANDEMIC QUESTIONNAIRE" "AVAILABLE NOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS" At the bottom, white block text on pink background reads “EXTENDED VERSIONS OF MINISODES IS AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON PAGE”.

A new episode featuring our insights into the process of fundraising! It’s been a big learning curve and we are so grateful for your support. This episode features the team, Umang, kumari and Mari and special voice notes from supporters!

This is the final weekend of the campaign! We ask that you share it with folks you know and help us make more episodes containing infinite possibilities for us all! 

Fundraiser Link: igg.me/at/possibilities

Website: possibilitiespodcast.com

Art by Umang

Music by Lal & Pantayo

Check out this short and sweet trailer of the first 10 episodes of the podcast!

It’s our season finale! This episode is a behind the scene reveal of the process of making this podcast! It features reflections and conversations between our team; kumari , Mari  and Umang.  We talk about the journeys towards this new team, highlights of the season and how this podcast has impacted us. We hope that this episode contains learnings and insights that support creating possibility in your lives.

Link to Episode, Patreon and Transcript: lintr.ee/possibilitiespodcast
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Music by: LAL & Pantayo

Art by: Umang Antariksh Sagar

ID: Drawn image of kumari, Mari and Umang’s faces on a black starry background. kumari is in the top left corner, a brown person with short shaved side and cheek length wavy hair that is filled with light teal universe images. They are wearing purple glasses and looking forward. Mari is in the top right corner, a brown person with short hair that is filled with dark purple and blue universe images. They are looking forward with a silver septum ring and nose ring. And Umang at the bottom, a brown person with short blue and teal universe filled hair, a gold nose ring and earring, eyes closed angled up towards Mari and kumari. At the top centre in white block text reads: PROCESS OF POSSIBILITIES W/ KUMARI, MARI & UMANG

This episode features leZlie maria lee kam, a strong connector and relationship builder in our communities. We talk about supporting queer elders, how disability and age affect desireability, navigating sobriety in queer communitites and advocating for youself and others.  leZlie is a true storyteller and among other gems, recounts a hilarious story about a mango!

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Music by: LAL & Pantayo

Art by: Umang Antariksh Sagar

ID: Drawn image of leZlie maria lee kam’s face. A Trini, Carib, Indo-Chinese Callaloo person with short hair filled with deep purple and black universe images. She is smiling into the camera. The background is black and in the upper left corner contains white block text reading: “IF ANYTHING THIS VIRUS TEACHES US IS THAT WE HAVE TO GO BACK TO OUR ROOTS OF SUPPORTING EACH OTHER” - LEZLIE MARIA LEE KAM

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This episode, we chat with the magnificent Patrick Salvani (@santotricks) AKA Ms. Nookie Galore who community builds through drag, food and their love of horror. We talk about the Drag Musical, connecting to your body and sexuality through drag, being your authentic self and getting paid. Patrick is a holder of community knowledge and shares the importance of creating spaces to be our messy selves in order to reveal excellence in us all.

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Music by: Lal & Pantayo

Art by: Umang

ID: Drawn image of Patrick aka Ms. Nookie Galore’s face. A Filipinx person wearing a toque hat filled with deep purple and black universe images. They have a short dark brown beard and are wearing white makeup around his eyes. He is looking forward and wearing black lipstick. The background is black and in the upper left corner contains white block text reading: “MY IDEA IS TO REINVENT HORROR STORYTELLING INTO A COMMUNITY BUILDING TOOL” - PATRICK SALVANI AKA MS. NOOKIE GALORE

This episode, we chat with the wonderful Kiley May, a space carver that is opening up possibilities for trans and Indigenous people and stories to be shared with the world.

We talk about the double edged sword of positivity, straddling worlds, learning to love yourself, navigating the film industry, The May Test and legacy. This episode is a call to action to support the work of trans people and Black, Indigenous and people of colour, affirming that when we do - we are creating the worlds that we want to be in.

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Music by: Lal & Pantayo

Art by: Umang Antariksh Sagar

ID: Drawn image of Kiley May’s face. An Indigenous person with wavy hair beyond her shoulders is filled with deep blue and purple universe images. Her hair flows beyond the image frame. She is looking forward with rosy cheeks and a gentle smile. The background is black and in the upper left corner contains white block text reading: “I HAVE TO BE THE ONE TO WRITE MY OWN STORIES” - KILEY MAY

This episode, we chat with the incredible Ravyn Wngz (@ravynwngz). Ravyn is a leader and truth teller whose fortitude and grace holds revolutionary power. We talk about grief, transformation through burlesque, working within our communities, finding your voice and how ideas of safety shape how we protect and hurt each other. This episode shares a whole lot of wisdom, learning and power towards our individual and collective liberation.

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Music by: @lalworld and @pantayomusic

Art by: @umangsagar_

ID: Drawn image of Ravyn Wngz’s face. A Black person with hair beyond her shoulders is filled with fuschia and purple universe images. Her hair flows beyond the image frame. She is looking forward with a slight smile. She is wearing a black toque with large yellow letters on the rim that spell L O V E. In the upper left corner contains white block text reading: “THE VALUE OF LIFE BECOMES MORE APPARENT AFTER GRIEF”- RAVYN ARIAH WNGZ

The first episode of our new season dives into the power of listening, honing interconnectedness, honouring elders, and cultivating ceremony and practices of freedom with the brilliant expansive genius Alexis Pauline Gumbs (@alexispauline). This interview transcends time, as Alexis shares the necessity of knowing and transforming harmful institutions and systems in our lifetimes. This episode is also right on time, as today (June 11) is Alexis’s father’s birthday and tomorrow is Alexis’s birthday. Happy birthday to Clyde Gumbs and happy birthday in advance to Alexis! We are all blessed by the gifts of your being and your listening.

Links to Transcripts and Patreon at linktr.ee/possibilitiespodcast

Music by: @lalworld and @pantayomusic

Art by: @umangsagar_