This week we chat with the wonderfully unique and multi-talented, Alexis Benefield (she/her). Alexis is a Black/Filipina Bay Area native, queer femme, and multidisciplinary artist, designer and community organizer, who believes we are all perfectly and uniquely made beings finding our way back home to ourselves ✨

We discuss her community driven projects SIS (Solidarity in Sisterhood) and Tender, aimed at fostering BIPOC liberation by creating safe spaces for artistic expression and healing in nature. 

We hear about Alexis’ need for a community that she felt aligned with. Which led to her creating events that specifically focus on healing spaces for BIPOC to be seen, heard, and supported in their wellness journeys. 

We hope you enjoy! 💕

FEATURED GUEST:

Alexis Benefield (She/Her) 

Instagram Handles : @alexisben @solidarityinsisterhood @tender_bipocshowcase

Bio: Alexis Benefield (she/her) is a Black/Filipina Bay Area native, queer femme, and multidisciplinary artist, designer and community organizer. With an Aquarius sun and a tender, loving pisces Venus Alexis believes we are all perfectly and uniquely made beings finding our way back home to ourselves ✨

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Exploring Radical Acceptance and Self-Care

00:38 Introducing the Hosts and Their Mission

01:19 Guest Introduction: Alexis Benefield's Journey

02:37 Empowering QTBIPOC Communities Through Art and Solidarity

05:31 The Evolution of Tender: A BIPOC Artist Showcase

11:31 Creating Spaces for Healing and Community

14:48 The Transformative Power of Vulnerability and Community

18:49 Rhythm 33: A Birthday That Unveiled Deep Connections

26:01 The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma and Healing

30:12 Finding Wellness Through Community and Curiosity

33:00 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect

WELLNESS RESOURCES:

Check out all the wellness resources mentioned on the podcast here

THE TEAM:

♊️ Host: V (All Pronouns Accepted) ⁠@lovenessmonsta⁠

♑️ Executive Producer: Stevie Cua (All Pronouns Accepted) ⁠@steviesees⁠

♋️ Producer: Leah Jackson (She/Her) ⁠@djmsjackson⁠

♈️ Associate Producer: Raphaella Landestoy (She/Her) ⁠@la.vida.bruja14⁠

Music: Produced and Composed by ⁠BASK⁠ aka Eric Guizar Vasquez (He/Him)

CONNECT:

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Be a guest on the pod ⁠questwellnesspod@gmail.com⁠

Podcast produced by ⁠pukapuka. Cover photo shot by Niko Storment. Episode transcripts available by request⁠.