QUEERLY

The reclamation of the word “QUEER” // Episode 8

In this episode, we explore the origin of the word “queer” and how it came to be what it represents today. We dive a little bit into the history of the word and how it has evolved in today’s usage. Join us as we learn about Queer Nation who spearheaded the movement and beyond!
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com
Shoutout to Tiff Perez (@tiffytomtom) for the soundtrack and audio edits!

Questions we were afraid to ask as ‘baby queers’ // Episode 7

Coming into one’s identity can be a process for some and for others it is instantaneous. As ‘baby gays’ or in this case ‘baby queers’ we had so many questions and it wasn’t always easy to ask them or even to find the answers. How do you let them know you are interested? Am I gay for real? Do I really need to come out? Join us as we reflect on that part of our journey. (PS. we get really candid in this conversation.)
QUEER•LY co-hosts:Mary Sebunya @marysebzJenny Pham @jennwhyfer
We’d love to hear from you:Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunityCheck out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com
 

Intersectionality: Reconciling my faith and sexual orientation // Episode 6: Part 2

With Part 2, Mary gets real about how it was difficult to reconcile her christian faith with her sexual orientation. The frustration that comes with internalized homophobia and how therapy was key in processing her intersectionality.
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com
Shoutout to Tiff Perez (@tiffytomtom) for the soundtrack and audio edits!

Intersectionality in the eyes of a Queer Woman of Color // Episode 6: Part 1

We bring intersectionality to the table as QPOC in this episode. We explore how intersectionality as a term evolved and where we see ourselves in the world. Jenny shares about navigating the world as a child of immigrants and gets real about the anti-Blackness in the Asian community.
 
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com
Shoutout to Tiff Perez (@tiffytomtom) for the soundtrack and audio edits!
 

A vulnerable conversation about identity: Queer, Questioning or Gay? // Episode 5

In this episode we get real about how we navigate the world. Which labels are ours and which ones are not? We talk through the various identities we have to navigate especially as Queer Women of Color. Also – what the heck is the alphabet mafia? Listen in and let us know what you think of identity... and labels. We still love you!
 
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com
Shoutout to Tiff Perez (@tiffytomtom) for the soundtrack and audio edits!

’Queering’, People watching and our love of astrology // Episode 4

Besides being queer, we are intrigued by human behavior and usually dive into various techniques to understand others better. In this episode, we share our love for astrology as a tool that enables us to understand each other better. We also throw big words around like the sun, moon and rising. Laugh and learn with us as we build our Qmunity.
PS: Mary talks about the difference between the highest paid NBA player and the highest paid WNBA player as a million dollars but it’s actually millions of dollars! That's some real gender pay gap -- for sure!
 
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com
Shoutout to Tiff Perez (@tiffytomtom) for the soundtrack and audio edits!
 

Mental Health and Self-Care // Episode 3

In previous episodes, we talk a lot about our healing journey and we can’t process the healing journey without discussing mental health and self-care. Listen as we navigate through our process and understanding of when we needed help when we felt at our lowest. There is a stigma around therapy in both of our cultures, but we want to normalize conversations around the importance of therapy. Taking care of our mental health creates space for more love; and when you feel abundant with love, anything is possible.
 
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com
Shoutout to Tiff Perez (@tiffytomtom) for the soundtrack and audio edits!

Late to coming out: the catch up game! // Episode 2: Part 2

In part 2 of last week’s episode, we continue to talk about being late to coming out and how it seems like a catch-up game. We get deep with our Queerly noted takeaways this time around. Join our Qmunity and let’s love hard on each other!
 
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
Shoutout to @JadeFox’s YouTube channel and @iamkimdaily’s TikTok. These queer content creators and others were so helpful and integral for the both of us during the pandemmy and even to this day. We love y’all!
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com

Are you even gay if you haven’t heard the question, ‘How did you know?’ // Episode 2: Part 1

Join us on part 1 of episode 2 as we talk about how we met and what happened ‘after we came out’. As we reflect on our journeys and how we really knew – we also share a little bit about how we gave birth to QUEER•LY. Seriously though…is there even a time when you really know?
 
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity
Check out Mary’s t-shirt brand: www.wuvgear.com

Hello Dope Souls, it’s Mary + Jenny! // Episode 1

Who are we?!
In this first episode, get introduced to us with our joys this week, learn a bit about our coming out/in stories, and hear our Queerly Noted takeaways. We haven’t even scratched the surface yet–join us on our journey and let’s explore more together!
 
QUEER•LY co-hosts:
Mary Sebunya @marysebz
Jenny Pham @jennwhyfer
 
We’d love to hear from you:
Email us at hi.queerly@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram @QueerlyQmunity