What Does Non-Binary Even Look Like? A Conversation on Identity & Perception ft. Kary Santayana

Jessica Jordan Ping interviews Kary Santayana on identity, advocacy, imposter syndrome, and the power of authentic storytelling in the creator community. Discover how personal experiences shape advocacy and the importance of community support.ACCESS GRANTED!10 extra minutes of content for subscribers' eyes ONLY!https://therollingexplorer.substack.com/Follow Kary!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karysantayana/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karysantayanaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karysantayanaMERCH!https://accessdeniedpod.creator-spring.com/Follow Access Denied on social!Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPodFollow host Jessica Jordan on social!Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠Music Page - https://www.instagram.com/jessicajordanping/TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorerIntro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/Podcast Editing by Mary Kate Plattshttps://www.instagram.com/marykatefreelance/?hl=enTopics:- The importance of authenticity in content creation- How advocacy shapes personal and community growth- Impacts of imposter syndrome among creators- The intersection of identity, disability, and queer experiences- Strategies for self-advocacy and building confidenceChapters:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Morning Routines01:19 - Meeting at Trending Up Conference02:05 - Reflections on Last Year’s Conference Experience03:06 - Growth in Confidence and Content Creation03:37 - A Memorable Day at the Capitol04:48 - Experiences of Being 'Othered' in Advocacy06:30 - The Importance of Sharing Marginalized Voices07:42 - Interconnection of Social Issues and Advocacy08:23 - Community Support and Feeling Welcome09:41 - Challenges Within the Creator Community10:48 - Making Genuine Connections in Person12:11 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Events13:26 - The Never-Ending Nature of Imposter Syndrome14:33 - Post-Conference Reflections and Content Sharing15:40 - Advocacy and Self-Representation17:18 - The Role of Advocacy in Personal and Community Growth18:13 - Handling Invasive Questions and Educating Others19:24 - Perception and Bias in Visibility21:10 - The Power of Storytelling and Human Connection22:26 - The Myth of Looking a Certain Way23:41 - The Intersection of Identity and Appearance25:36 - The Significance of Fashion in Self-Expression27:33 - Journey to Full-Time Content Creation29:23 - Maintaining Personal Boundaries Online31:41 - The Importance of Community and Connection33:27 - Building Self-Advocacy and Confidence41:47 - Connecting with the Audience and Final Words43:22 - Introduction and Episode Overview43:42 - Engagement and Subscription Encouragement43:48 - Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks