Image Description: Text reads: get ready with me. Let's talk drag, queerness, and neurodiversity with Bby J. Location: online on Zoom. $11.99/Ticket. 17, September 2022, 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET. Text is presented on various boxes meant to simulate the appearance of website pop-ups and buttons. Bby J is pictured in a drag look wearing pink high heeled boots, white fish net stockings, a pink leopard leotard and a headband with her fist raised and leg up balancing on one foot. She is wearing a blonde wig and standing on a pink double tiered podium with a pink dumbbell and boombox. There are also various stickers around the image including a rainbow with the colours of the trans pride flag [pink, blue, and white], stars, clouds, a smiley face, and a mouse cursor.
Event Description:
Join Bby J in a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) to hear about their experiences being neurodivergent and queer in their community, while they beat their face (apply makeup)!
Here, they’ll share...
why and how they got into drag
how drag helps them express their identity
pros/cons of being self-employed as a performer
tips for others looking to do drag
things that they would want to tell their younger self
... and more - while giving fun makeup tips! Near the end, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions in our Q&A period.
Who is Bby J?
Bby J (She/They) is a 24 year old, queer, neurodivergent, Métis, trans non-binary Drag Queen. They were born on Treaty One Territory.
They have been doing drag for over 3.5 years and have had the privilege of working with Priyanka, the season 1 winner from Canada’s Drag Race, along with doing many local shows throughout Winnipeg!
How to Attend:
The event will be hosted on Zoom.
Purchase a ticket on Eventbrite.*
The Zoom link will be emailed to you 24 hours before the event.
10 minutes before the event, click the Zoom link in your email to join.
* We believe affordability is an important part of accessibility. If our pricing or the purchasing process is an access barrier to you, please fill out this Google Form for other options for accessing this event (including non-monetary and low-spoons-friendly options).
Event Accessibility:
We want this event to be as accessible as it can be which means that we encourage you all to participate in the way that best suits your needs whether that means walking around, fidgeting/stimming, taking breaks, having a snack, participating with camera off - whatever really helps you get the most out of this event.
Automatic closed captioning will be available on Zoom.
For any other access questions or requests, please email info@viablecareers.org.
About Viability:
Viability is a neurodiverse team working to co-create brighter futures with neurodivergent people and allies, build community, and transform workplaces, schools, and our broader society in ways that support everyone.
Having operated in a disability space for 4 years, we have grown to offer a range of services including mentoring, leadership programming, recreational programming, educational workshops, process consulting and community events.
Our approach is one that centres justice over equality, where we aim to address the root causes of systemic barriers that limit neurodivergent people's participation.
For more information, please visit: https://www.viablecareers.org/about
To get involved, please email: info@viablecareers.org.