#50 Drag, Self Expression & Asian Representation with Miss Shu Mai

This episode, we're joined by Miss Shu Mai, a Taiwanese American drag queen. We delve into Miss Shu Mai's journey into drag, her dance background, and her experiences with identity and homophobia. She is a founder of the Send Noodz Party, an API-centric drag show in LA.

In this episode, we chat about:

• coming out and finding acceptance
• the importance of authenticity, community, and celebrating diverse experiences within the Asian American community
• touching on influences like anime, Pokemon, and the joy of gaming and fan art
• the significance of holding space for marginalized voices and supporting local drag scenes and cultural communities

You can find our guest at:

• Instagram: @missshumai
• Send Noodz: @sendnoodzparty

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