Queer Love, Fashion, and Family: The Birth of Dapper Boi Clothing
Jaimie sits down with Vicky and Charisse Pasche, the founders of the Dapper Boi clothing brand. They share their queer family journey, including the challenges of coming out, their unique fertility experiences leading to the birth of their twins, and the inspiration behind creating an inclusive clothing line. They delve into the importance of visibility, representation, and the power of authentic self-expression through fashion. Their heartfelt stories underscore the significance of community and advocacy within the LGBTQIA+ landscape.Listen to the full episode for an enriching experience and stay tuned for more enlightening stories from "The Queer Family Podcast.🏳️🌈Thanks to California Cryobank (code LOVEISLOVE), and our Patreon supporters.🏳️🌈Interested in advertising? Check out our packages here.🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈 The Journey to Authenticity: Vicky and Charisse’s coming-out stories exemplify the liberating yet challenging path to self-discovery and acceptance.Birth of Dapper Boi: Inspired by personal struggle with traditional gendered clothing, Dapper Boy aims to make everyone feel comfortable and confident.Parenthood Challenges: The couple shares their IVF journey, including PCOS complications, multiple IUIs, and the eventual birth of their twins.Importance of Representation: Their story underscores the significance of visibility for the LGBTQIA community, providing hope and a sense of belonging.Community and Support: The role of community support in navigating and celebrating queer family life is highlighted as a cornerstone of their experience.🏳️🌈Quotes:🏳️🌈"Shopping in the men's department for the first time, for me, it was like a complete shift, and I was so excited, and I started caring about how I looked, and I had this newfound confidence." - Vicky"We created this brand so a plus-size person, like my wife, could feel confident walking into a room, and they didn't have to compromise fit for fashion." - Charisse🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈 Vicky and Charisse: Vicky and Charisse are the dynamic duo behind Dapper Boi, an inclusive clothing line aimed at providing comfortable, stylish clothing for people of all sizes and gender identities.🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode: Sponsor: Visit https://www.cryobank.com/ and use promo code LOVEISLOVE for a free level 2 subscription to their donor catalog, or you can apply it to a level 3 subscription for a discount.Dapper Boi Website, InstagramMeet The PaschesMerch: PEP!: Jaimie’s daughter’s Pride Merchandise shop. All proceeds will go to The Trevor Project.🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!🏳️🌈We want to hear from you! Call us: 646-470-1840 thequeerfamilypodcast.com thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast🏳️🌈Watch Video Episodes right now on YouTube and on Spotify🏳️🌈Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on Amazon, IndieBound, Audible.🏳️🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: Tiffany Topol\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato.🏳️🌈Buy our merch here.🏳️🌈For a full transcript of this episode and more info about the host visit our websiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy