This week we talk with Shawn, a professional cuddler and facilitator of Chicago Cuddle Up events. We all talk about the importance of including black, brown, and queer people in the cuddle scene, the importance of having boundaries, and what Shawn did when two white guys showed up at a POC cuddle event. Shawn's website is https://www.ourtouchpoints.com/ and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWKiEpWst_r7JGme3BZxNHQ Also support Shawn's work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Shawncoleman Check out Shawn's upcoming events: Every 4th Friday,Queer Women/ Trans/ NB Cuddle Up Event. Next event: 10/25. https://queerwomencuddle43.eventbrite.com For folx considering becoming a professional cuddler, Shawn has an event coming up on 11/3 called So You Want To Be A Professional Cuddler. https://beaprofessionalcuddler2.eventbrite.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @beyondqueerstories and on Twitter @beyondqueerpod. Look for links on our profiles to submit to be featured on Beyond Queer Stories. You can also email us at beyondqueerstories@gmail.com. Podcast music by DC queer artist Be Steadwell. Check out her music at www.besteadwell.com
This week we talk with Shawn, a professional cuddler and facilitator of Chicago Cuddle Up events. We all talk about the importance of including black, brown, and queer people in the cuddle scene, the importance of having boundaries, and what Shawn did when two white guys showed up at a POC cuddle event.
Shawn's website is https://www.ourtouchpoints.com/ and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWKiEpWst_r7JGme3BZxNHQ
Also support Shawn's work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Shawncoleman
Check out Shawn's upcoming events: Every 4th Friday,Queer Women/ Trans/ NB Cuddle Up Event. Next event: 10/25. https://queerwomencuddle43.eventbrite.com
For folx considering becoming a professional cuddler, Shawn has an event coming up on 11/3 called So You Want To Be A Professional Cuddler. https://beaprofessionalcuddler2.eventbrite.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @beyondqueerstories and on Twitter @beyondqueerpod. Look for links on our profiles to submit to be featured on Beyond Queer Stories. You can also email us at beyondqueerstories@gmail.com. Podcast music by DC queer artist Be Steadwell. Check out her music at www.besteadwell.com