Grand Master Funk: Burlesque, Sex Work, & Black Excellence

In this episode of Stripping Away Stigma, I sit down with the electrifying Queerly Femmetastic—a Brooklyn-bred bombshell, internationally renowned ecdysiast, and Grand Master Funk of the 2024 What the Funk Festival.We dive into the erased Black history of burlesque, the whorearchy that divides erotic labor, and how outdated blue laws still police performers. Queerly shares insights on consent in performance spaces, the power of costuming, and why cash is queen. Through humor and wisdom, she reminds us to honor our past, reject stigma, and take up space unapologetically.Key Takeaways:🔥 Burlesque has deep Black roots – Black shake-dancers and hoochie-coochie performers shaped the art form.🔥 F*ck the whorearchy – Erotic labor deserves respect across the board.🔥 Blue laws still restrict performance – Outdated legal restrictions police bodies on stage.🔥 Consent and etiquette matter – Audiences must respect performer boundaries.🔥 Costuming is an evolving skill – Creativity and patience build a burlesque persona.🔥 Cash is queen – Performance is labor and should be valued.🔥 Healing through burlesque – Sensuality and movement can be powerful tools for self-discovery.Follow Queerly Femmetastic:📸 Instagram: @queerly_femmetasticLinktree: https://linktr.ee/queerlyfemmetasticTip Queerly or Support their art here: https://ko-fi.com/queerlyfemmetasticStay Connected:💬 Follow me: @emmglobina / @fckthatshitpodIf you loved this episode, don’t forget to rate, review, and share! 💃🔥