In this episode, Jack Dawkins speaks with Anthony Chiocchi, also known as Bearonce Bear. Together, they explore more into the changing environment of drag entertainment, feminine and masculine energy, and more!

ABOUT ANTHONY CHIOCCHI

For over a decade Bearonce has broken down barriers and obstacles. When she first hit the stage she shaved her face. Those first 3 performances were the 3 that made her the Bearded Beauty she is today. Also known as the Den Mother of the Bears, she was one of the founding Emeriti to the National Bearded Empress Pageantry System. Today you can find her at her monthly brunch located in Tavares, Fl as well as hosting/emceeing many events. Her motto to live by is "Why should you conform to their comfort, if they aren't willing to conform to yours"-Bearonce Bear.

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ABOUT JACK DAWKINS

Jack Dawkins is a storyteller, a rapper, and a poet. He also cooks good food and runs really far. His use of the English language has been compared to Michael Phelps’ performance on Saturday Night Live: Wildly entertaining for none of the reasons you would expect. He is, at his core, and in his music, deeply human, and a lover of excessive comma use. Most importantly, he loves you.

www.jackdawkinsraps.com/linktree

ABOUT STAGE DIVE

“The stories behind your favorite artists. Stage Dive sheds light on the beautiful and precarious process of creating and sharing art with the world.”

🤔 Thoughtful Questions

🥹 Vulnerable Answers

🤓 Much Nerding

Music: https://open.spotify.com/track/5TMLeqJiL2WMPoAcWKhGZz?si=4e6748ab641b46bc

SHOW NOTES

0:00 Intro

1:45 How was your Pride Month?

14:05 Reflecting on the Diverse Community

32:29 Journey Into Drag

41:40 Relationship to Masculine and Feminine Energy

54:13 Being In A Red Area

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