Back2Us Radio

This morning we will have a Back2Us Radio first independent artist spotlight with Annise and Kathleen! Last week, our artist Ta created quite a buzz in the studio before her music even hit the airwaves.  Her sultry vocals and her wide range of styles was a hit with not only the Back2Us Sunday Show but also our listeners couldn't stop Tweeting about her! So, as the Executive Producer of Back2Us, I did the only thing I could...I asked Ta for an artist exclusive! Today we will play several of her songs and just talk one on one with Ta! Be sure t

We've got a fun packed hour planned for you this week!  First we will have the opportunity to talk with the ultimate go-to connection for the masculine identified (stud) lesbian who is looking for either self or product promotion.  Studs Are In represents, promotes and sells for studs--be it companies and individuals.  Check them out on the web at http://www.studsarein.com to learn more or on Facebook at facebook.com/studrn! Then we will talk to A Gurlz Guide blogger, Benny Ingram on her weekly blog "Studs With Kids: Who Does That". Studs as moms often carries with a lot of judgement from in and out of the LGBT community. Finally we will have a panel of stud moms who will share their journeys into motherhood.  For many, it hasn't been an easy journey and some of their stories will have you laughing and crying all at the same time! Oh and yes, we will have a surprise guest co-host with us...TURN DOWN FOR WHAT??? We are going to turn it all the way up on this show!!

Mitch McCabe is a Brooklyn-based documentary filmmaker who has been making films for over 15 years. Her newest project, Make Me Normal is not only a labor of love but covers a topic very dear to our hearts on Back2Us Radio. MAKE ME NORMAL, explores the rise in diagnosis of mental disorders and the boom of psychiatric prescription drugs, all set against the release of the new controversial psychiatric guidelines of the DSM (nicknamed the “Psychiatry Bible”).  With 1 in 3 Americans diagnosed with a mental disorder and 20% (and rising) on prescription drugs, the film asks, what happened to normal? This documentary covers a timely subject matter that affects us all! Since July 2012, Mitch has traveled thousands of miles across America, filming the stories of regular Americans, families, key experts in the psychiatry field, wellness gurus and mental health policy makers. She's shot 70 hours of footage (and counting!). The Make Me Normal project is in the last 8 days of their fundraising campaign.  They have raised $13, 700 of their $50, 000 goal.  Every dollar counts; and, no amount is too small.  Mental illness impacts all of us--whether we realize it or not. Please donate (http://bitly/igg/Make)  today to give a voice to those who struggle daily with finding their normal.   We are going there!! Tune in on Sunday at 6:30PM ET! Turn down for what????

Strapped.  What happens when two masculine identified lesbians who start out as best friends fall for each other?  How do their friends respond?  Why are they hesitant about acknowledging their relationship?  Is this all fiction; and, what happens when fiction becomes reality? Strapped. Join us as we talk with Author Sharon D. Smith about her stud-for-stud romance Strapped The Series.  We are going to talk about this behind-closed-doors only phenomenon of stud-on-stud dating.  Is it really that taboo or only in certain communities?  Yes, we are so going there as only we can! Listen as we get the low down on getting strapped on the down low! We will also be featuring our new independent artist Kim Joyce as she stops by to talk about her upcoming release Unstoppable! We are going to get strapped and love EVERY moment of it!!

What a historical week this has been! The Supreme Court struck down DOMA, gutted the Voting Rights Act; and, Kali P began making the final preparations to begin deploying the Team Unity project into communities.  We will also introduce our newest co-host Jay Williams and share with our listeners our vision for Back2Us as in less than 3 months we are approaching the 10K listener milestone!  But NONE of this would have been possible without YOU our listeners!   Join us today as we reflect on our week and what all of these changes mean for us individually.    

Lipstick lesbian. Femme lesbian. Pillow princess.  Ultra femme.  What do all of these labels really mean? Is it really harder for feminine lesbians to come out in society? Are femme lesbians really invisible lesbians? What about the stigma of femme on femme dating? Why are femme friendships almost non-existent? Do femme lesbians really enjoy the privilege of "passing" or is it more of a nuisance? Oh yes, we are going there! Join us this week as we talk to Michelle Alexander CEO of A Gurlz Guide; Kissa Jo from the movie Studzmen and the play Walk Like a Man; and, former runway model and lesbian erotica author, Jay Williams!  We will have music from Atlanta's own Steezo! So if you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a room full of beautiful feminine lesbians to hear what was REALLY going on in their head, then you definitely want to tune in to the show today!!

 Jeanette MsNightLyfe Irvin is a breath of fresh air. Ms. Nightlyfe is a columnist, author, motivational speaker and poet. One of her many recent accomplishments was becoming the newest member of The Punany Poets, which ran frequently on HBO's Real Sex. As the founder of Sweet Tooth Media, and Editor-In-Chief of the The S.W.E.E.T Magazine, she has created positive press for several trendsetters and culture shocking revolutionaries, such as San Francisco and Atlanta Black Prides, Nishia Da Diva Productions, Amuse Bouche Entertainment, Dodge Us Car Club, Pride Books, and more. She has an MBA from LeTourneau University, BS in Psychology from Texas Wesleyan University, and is pursuing a double Masters' degrees in School Psychology/Communications from Texas Southern University.When she's not writing, MsNightlyfe frequents ALL the HOTTEST Spots and businesses in our community chronicling trendsetters in OUR Culture.

Executive producer Sheri Johnson woke up one morning with a mission--to tell the her story about relationship struggles in a web series.  What emerged was a movement.  Join us as we sit down with Sheri to talk about StudvilleTV, reflect on Season 1, and get some sneak peeks into Season 2.  StudvilleTV is about four professional studs and close friends who are on a journey to find love. You can only imagine the fireworks and drama that follows. Take the wild trip on dating and relationships from a studs point of view. The show is filled with drama, suspense, action, and comedy. You don’t want to miss it, you never know what will happen when studs and femmes come together on different levels, paths, and states of mind!!! The Crew has been through it all from being single to dating, big engagements and weddings, the beautiful things!

Lgbtmeetpeople.com is taking dating to another level; and, Back2Us is going to be there for the launch!  The site will go live on May 19!  Are you single and ready to date?  Wait, do we even date in the LGBT community...that is another show!  Are you in a new area and looking to meet friends?  Do you just want to watch what all of this hype is about?

Butch. Boi. Stud. Aggressive. What do all of these labels really mean? Do feminine lesbians expect the more masculine identified lesbian to act like a man? Does this create unrealistic pressures for masculine identified lesbians? Is masculinity an identity or a look? Can masculine lesbians and feminine lesbians simply be friends? Oh yes, we are going there! Join us this week as we talk to Nobel Julz about her movie Studzmen and the support group MANeRiZms.   

Back2Us is proud to present our business spotlight series. We will have different business owners as guests on the show who will talk about their products and services. Today, we will highlight Tina Crittenden, CEO of Gentlewomanclothing and Corinthia Kelley, author and founder of Opal Book Publishing.

Same-sex marriage has been a very controversial social issue. For people in the GLBTQ community, it is important to understand some of the ways you can protect your assets and your marriage, even if you don't live in a state that recognizes your marriage. We will have Laura French, The Mom Lawyer, as our special guest for this segment.  

Back to Who is our debut show. Listen as two educated, professional lesbians take off their academic hats to bring to you real talk for real people. Our mission is to talk about serious issues that matter to the GLBTQ community and help people from different backgrounds.