Special note: We are a bit late this week because of the horrendous outcome of the election. Just a reminder that this podcast is committed to standing against oppression. With the intention to uplift the most vulnerable populations. Please stay safe and care for yourself!
In this episode of the Fat Positive Everything podcast, host Kayla Stansberry, a licensed clinical professional counselor and fat-positive therapist, engages in an in-depth conversation with Mix Pucks Aplenty, a black, disabled, fat, queer, non-binary burlesque performer, producer, and founder of The Fat Con in Seattle, Washington. Pucks discusses their journey into fat liberation through burlesque, the creation of The Fat Con and its associated burlesque festival, FatLessFest, and the significant challenges faced during the planning and execution phases. They also touch on personal intersectionalities, the importance of community, and the radical act of self-love in a fat body. The discussion highlights the detailed planning for the upcoming 2025 Fat Con, including a rich array of workshops, meet-and-greets, and evening entertainment. This episode offers a profound peek into the dedication, resilience, and creativity behind creating inclusive spaces for fat individuals.
00:00 Introduction to the Fat Positive Podcast
00:23 Guest Introduction: Mix Pucks Aplenty
00:35 Intersectionalities and Personal Identities
02:35 The Journey into Burlesque
10:44 Creating FatCon: The Inception
15:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Organizing FatCon
20:45 Building a Diverse and Inclusive Team
24:16 The Radical Act of Community
26:38 The Impact of Shame on Community
27:05 Formerly Fat People and Anti-Fatness
28:49 Details of 2025 FatCon
31:20 Workshops and Events at FatCon
33:41 Community Building and Accessibility
41:45 Scholarships and Ticketing Options
43:12 FatCon and FatLessFest: A Weekend of Thickness
47:50 Expanding the FatCon Movement
49:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
FatCon - www.fatcon.org
Philly FatCon - IG profile
Fatlesque Fest NW - www.fatlesquefestnw.com
ChubHub PDX - www.chubhubpdx.com
The PlusBus - www.theplusbus.com
Puckduction - www.mxpucksaplenty.com
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