EP 11. | Valencii: Defying Taboos, Betting on Your Magic, and Acid R&B

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you refuse to let the world shrink your vision? This week on the Kenlo show independent artist, dancer, and advocate Valencii joins  to break down her journey of radical self-trust. From studying communications to shifting paradigms through global residencies and shamanic plant medicine, Valencii proves that true empowerment comes from setting your own rules. Tune in as we discuss winning creative grants, pushing musical boundaries with "Acid R&B," and her ultimate blueprint to build an entirely independent, inclusive nightlife empire from the ground up.00:00 - Intro & Meeting Valencia 00:18 - Quick Fire Game: Playlist & Persona 03:26 - Backstory: College Life & Studying Communications 04:01 - Growing Up in South Jersey vs. Moving to Philly 05:31 - Afro-Latina Identity & Incorporating Roots into Art 06:24 - Travel Experiences: Artist Residency in Colombia 07:15 - A Gift from the Mayor & Her Ayahuasca Journey 10:11 - Getting into Exotic Dancing & First Club Gigs 11:39 - Leaving a Bad Relationship & King of Prussia Days 12:40 - Club Culture: Themes, Cosplay, and Safe Boundaries 13:40 - Creating Characters on Stage 17:50 - Creating "Valencii’s Seductive Secrets" & Community Mission 19:00 - Facing the Critics: Staying Authentically Unapologetic 20:00 - Humanizing Sex Work & Navigating the Taboo 21:00 - Journey as an Abolitionist & Community Organizing 21:50 - Supporting Mutual Aid Orgs (Philly Red Umbrella Alliance) 22:15 - Game 2: Tropes & Tease 24:00 - Her Music Style: "Acid R&B" & Future Projects 26:30 - Collaborating with Producers & Artists in Philly 29:15 - Announcing Her Grant & Next Music Era: "La Tosca" 32:30 - Five-Year Goals: Performance Circuits & Launching a Food Truck 36:10 - The Ultimate Vision: Opening a Trans-Inclusive Strip Club 38:15 - Crucial Professional Advice for Dancers 39:50 - Where to Find Valencia Online (Social Handles) 40:44 - Bonus Masterclass: Valencia's Top 2 Exotic Dancing TipsFollow The Kenlo Show on IG https://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/Follow Valenciihttps://www.instagram.com/itsvalencii?igsh=MWN5cWI4bHFnaXQyNA==Follow Kenlo On IGhttps://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/Follow Black Clover Studioshttps://www.instagram.com/blackcloverstudios.inc?igsh=cDdjOXdtZ2s5OTQ1Support the showFollow the Kenlo Showhttps://www.instagram.com/thekenloshow/Follow Ya girl Kenlo here :https://www.instagram.com/yogirlkenlo_/