Summary
Charmi, the host of the Goodbye Podcast, reflects on the significance of Scorpio season, emphasizing its themes of introspection and duality. She discusses the complexities of being bisexual and the importance of embracing the gray areas of identity, which resonate with the Scorpio spirit. Charmi shares personal anecdotes about her upbringing, including her experiences with religion and the societal taboos surrounding discussions of grief and politics.
The episode features guest Temi Wilkie, a talented writer and performer, who discusses her journey as a Black queer artist. Temi shares insights into her one-woman show, "Lover Girl," which explores themes of self-love, romantic love, and communal love. She emphasizes the importance of creating art that reflects personal experiences while also being accessible to a broader audience. Temi highlights the challenges of navigating the theater scene in London, particularly as a Black woman, and the necessity of creating spaces for marginalized voices.
Both Charmi and Temi stress the need for community and connection in the creative process. They advocate for the importance of pleasure, self-indulgence, and vulnerability in art-making, encouraging listeners to explore their own identities and experiences. The conversation culminates in a call to action for artists to embrace their unique voices and contribute to societal change through their work.
Show Notes
Today’s episode features the award-winning Temi Wilkey, who is a British- Nigerian playwright, performer, and comedian. She is currently performing Lover Girl, the one-woman follow-up to her popular show Main Character Energy, which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe. Lover Girl is an epic story about “love, loss and romantic misadventures”. Today we talk about her process of performing and the connection between being a Bi Black performer and how that informs her work. Follow Temi here Temi Wilkey on Instagram Get Tickets to Lover Girl Here Follow me on Tik Tok: Charmee Tik Tok Follow me on Instagram: @Bi_astrology Bi My Book 💖💜💙
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