Ep.193-On this episode, Erin chats with Sexologist & Educator Bianca I Laureano and Associate Professor & Psychologist Manijeh Badiee about being queer and sometimes feeling like you don't fit in, blocking out societal noise, feeling social pressure to ‘choose a team,' and learning to embrace our journey around identity. This convo serves as preview for our workshop entitled, 'Queerness and Embracing Your Own Personal Orientation Evolution,' part of Erin's 2021 Dating Panel Series. More info at https://thedatingadvicegirl.com/2021-dating-panel-series/

About Bianca:

Bianca I Laureano, PhD, MA2, CSES is an award-winning educator and sexologist. She is a founding member of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN) and her most recent project is ANTE UP! a virtual freedom school offering professional development and certification. She has written several curricula and is the lead writer for the Netflix film Crip Camp’s curriculum rooted in Disability Justice principles. She is an AASECT certified sexuality educator and supervisor, and in May 2020 was awarded an honorary doctorate from the California Institute for Integral Studies for her work in expanding the US sexuality field. Find out more about Bianca at her website BiancaLaureano.com and about ANTE UP! at www.AnteUpPD.com

About Manijeh:

Manijeh Badiee, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at California State University, San Bernardino. She provides therapy as a licensed counseling psychologist (License# PSY 30484) at Collaborative Psychology Group in Riverside. Dr. Badiee specializes in clients who are LGBTQ+, people of color, and/or practice ethical non-monogamy. http://psychology.csusb.edu/facultyStaff/manijeh_badiee.htm

About Erin:

Erin Tillman, The Dating Advice Girl is an inclusive Sex Educator, Dating & Consent Empowerment Coach, Author, Speaker, and Media Personality based in LA. In 2018, Erin was awarded the Gender Equity Award presented by the California National Organization for Women (NOW). For over 10 years, she has helped empower singles through workshops, matchmaking, podcasting and her book, The Consent Guidebook. She has contributed to Lifetime, Buzzfeed, Elle Magazine, Men’s Health, Washington Post, and more. TheDatingAdviceGirl.com