How do we learn gender roles? They are taught to us by society, our families, our teachers, our peers, our bosses, etc. They tell us who we are supposed to be and how we should behave. But we get to decide who we are and who we will become. In this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, my guest Father Venus shares how his gender journey sparked his artistic journey and how he incorporates the two.We talk:Father Venus’ love for being an Aries - 8:40His career change because of his transition - 22:32Message to former students - 32:59Incorporating gender within artistry - 45:13His goal with his music and business - 55:44Click here for transcript!ReferencesPilot Frixion PensSaturn Says StudiosDem Bois Podcast, Ep. 7 - Transitioning at WorkAlexes Hazen, M.D.Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, BrooklynRead more about our guest in his bio below:Father Venus is an artist who centers pleasure, justice, and magic through hip-hop music & visuals. Born & raised in Harlem, NY they now reside in Detroit where they independently craft their own style of hip-hop from their home base, Saturn Says Studios--AN ARTIST-OWNED PRODUCTION HOUSE & CREATIVE COMMUNITY FOR AND BY BLACK + BROWN, TRANS + QUEER ARTISTS, CREATIVES, AND ENTREPRENEURS. https://www.saturnsays.comhttps://www.instagram.com/fathervenusmusichttps://beacons.ai/fathervenusAre 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!