This episode of Dem Bois Podcast is jam packed with great advice, great storytelling, and great information. Today I had the privilege to sit down with educator, blogger, business owner, youth advocate, and creator and founder of Tea with T, Amari Leach. We talk about mental health, queer youth, self-care and self-love, family trauma, finding your village, and so much more. This will be the last guest episode of this season and I know that you will enjoy it. So go ahead and listen!We talk:Amari’s transition journey - 5:40How he starting caring for himself first - 19:33His divine intervention - 25:09Older generations vs this generation of youth - 36:46Tea with T; how and why it began - 49:22Being teased as a child - 1:02:44Click here for transcript!Episode references:Drop Dead Fred Movie Black Yogi Nico MarieRead more about Amari in his bio below:Mr. Amari Leach is a Youth, Social/Gender/Racial Justice Activist who strives to make a difference in the world through his acts of service & business. He is dedicated to speaking the truth & positive change in the world/ all communities!IG: @teawithtllcTikTok: @teawithtllcbyamarileachTwitter: @teawithtllcResources:Trans Lifeline Hotline (peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers) Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. For the trans community, by the trans community.Call 877-565-8860CAN (877) 330-6366Visit general website: https://translifeline.org/hotline/The Trevor Project (provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people) If you are thinking about harming yourself get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% freeCall 866-488-7386 or text 678678Chat online: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/section/get-helpIG @trevorproject SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline (connects LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen)Call 877-360-LGBT (5428)Visit general website: https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline/Are you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!