Unboxed

"Being who you are is a form of activism." 🏳️‍⚧️✨

This week, Wes and Ace sit down with the captivating Vivian Taylor () for a kitchen-table talk that will make you laugh, cry, and rethink how you take up space. Vivian shares about her journey transitioning out of a strict Catholic traditional household, setting hard boundaries with family, and navigating the messy world of modern dating apps.

As a powerhouse at Hamburger Mary's and a full-time physical therapy student, she also drops the tea on local pageant politics and the ultimate advice she received from Lana Lu # # # about protecting your peace when the haters start talking. Turn the volume up—the dolls are speaking!

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"If you aren't owning what you actually contribute to, you devalue yourself." 🎧✨

This week’s episode is incredibly special to us. Wes and Ace sit down with the one and only DJ Amanda for a look back at her incredible 25-year journey shaping Kansas City’s electronic music scene. Before she packs up for her next chapter in Chicago, we’re having the talk about the deep roots of house music, the realities of living a corporate "double life," navigating the heavy waves of grief, and why finding your safe space on a dance floor can completely change your life.
This conversation is a love letter to the KC q***r community, full of wisdom, deep laughs, and zero shame. Pull up a chair and listen in! ❤️
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