Episode 57: Jas LaFond part I.

The Creative Alchemist

On this episode, I interview my bestareeni con fettucine, Jas LaFond (they/them). We discuss their passion for drag, upcoming plans, and petty ways to get under the skin of neighbors and co-workers. Here’s Jas’ bio: Jas LaFond (they/them) is a therapist, podcast host and writer, genderqueer advice columnist, Drag performer, event organizer and activist. Helping to advocate and create spaces for marginalized communities is their passion and purpose, and they have dedicated their life to redefining ideas on mental health and what it is Queer and what it is to be a Person of Color. Their work in the field has connected them with people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences adding to a lifetime of learning. Jas is currently completing a Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of New Hampshire. They have worked closely with marginalized youth since 2011 and have hosted events to create a sense of community for LGBTQIA+ people and People of Color since 2015, from networking and speed dating events to the Ask A Brown Feminem podcast where they give advice and highlight all issues Brown and Queer. They have had the privilege to work with youth and families with varied behavioral and mental health concerns in the microsphere as well as lobby for policy change around mental health issues. Currently Jas is working to create safe, uplifting spaces for the Queer folx and People of color in New Hampshire where both groups make up just a fraction of the population. It is Jas’ goal to eradicate stigma and stereotypes around what it means to be a part of a minority and to promote equity for marginalized groups. Jas lives in Southern New Hampshire with their spouse and two children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativealchemist/support