In this episode we are joined by Drag Queen, Makeup Artist, LGBTQIA Activist, and Founder of the House of Persuasions, Mx. SHI. Growing up in the South as a Japanese American, Mx. SHI provides insights on their personal journey including, generational/cultural differences, political identity, and prejudices they had experienced then to now. Mx. SHI’s freedom shines through as they open up about finding belonging, embracing identity, and how culture meets intersectional identities.

As the South's first and only all AAPI drag show, House of Persuasions (Atlanta, GA) was founded upon the sheer desire and aspirations to create a space for the queer AAPI in the south, with inclusivity for Asian culture, where they can belong to a community that accepts their identities entirely. We also get insight on the online drag show and fundraiser ‘18 Million Rising’, launched during Pride Month, and its significance for organizations fighting anti-trans bills.

Mx. SHI calls to action for the aid to the LGBTQIA community that is experiencing ongoing social and political turmoil, the constant escalation against their integrity, while advocating for the need to stand in solidarity. We learn more about the resilient fight for these communities and how we can help to provide an inclusive environment for all.