In this episode, I speak with Kim Guerra, writer, advocate, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of “Badass x Bonita”, a brand and movement that she considers to be a work of self-love and her love for her community.
Kim Guerra is a queer woman of color. A butterfly woman who has given herself wings. She is a writer, advocate, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of “Badass x Bonita”, a brand and movement that she considers to be a work of self-love and her love for her community. She wants each person to wear “Badass x Bonita” products as a statement and shield– a living revolution. Guerra is the author of “Mariposa” and “Mija”: collections of bilingual poems, affirmations, and revolutionary love letters. “Badass x Bonita” is for all humans who are giving themselves and their community wings through revolutionary love. Guerra is a TEDx Speaker and received the “Agent of Change” award from Univision’s Premios Juventud and has been recognized for her work in various publications including Oprah Magazine, Today, People, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Univision, Televisa, Remezcla, R29Somos, and FiercebyMitu. Kim Guerra continues to use her voice and platform to advocate for the immigrant, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, survivors, mujeres, and oppressed communities.
:02 Welcome!
:40 Introducing Kim Guerra.
3:07 Kim’s story about how brown, badass bonita came to be.
7:52 What was it inside of you that you think helped you to stand tall and begin living your own life?
14:31 What would be your advice for people who are afraid to go against the norm, but want to speak up?
21:27 AD break- Consent Wear
22:13 What would it look like if I loved myself? What would that look like in terms of action?
26:31 What did I need to hear growing up? What are the messages that I wish I received as a child?
34:18 What is on the horizon for you this year? What can we expect from you? How can we support you? Where can we find you?
40:30 Wrap up
42:22 Outro
Links Mentioned:
https://brownbadassbonita.com/collections
https://brownbadassbonita.com/collections/books
https://www.instagram.com/badassxbonita/
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