Channel Title: Shanell Peterson Channel Description: Social media is a whirlwind of photoshop, video edits, and perfectly-curated scripts. But aren't we all just looking to express ourselves and be fully seen and loved by others? Every week, I- Shanell Peterson (she/her)- post vlogs and sit-down videos (featuring my real feelings about whatever's on my heart). By showing up weekly, I want to model the life-changing power of being FULLY ME in all my imperfect, messy glory. <video> Children Know If They’re Trans w/ Lana Patel (Part 3) Description: Lana Patel (she/her) is changing the world by sharing her story as an Afro-Indian Caribbean trans woman and first-generation American! In this episode, we discuss how children know if they are trans very early on. Lana shares her stories from her childhood and how she knew she was a girl by the time she was three years old. This is a very timely conversation because of the "Don't Say Gay" bills that are being proposed around the country. This is part three of a three part series for Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated on March 31st! CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Lana's Instagram (@lanapatelxoxo): https://www.instagram.com/lanapatelxoxo/ Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> Polyamory, Abortion and Mental Health - Coffee Date 3/28 Description: HOW ARE YOU REALLY? How are you really? Seriously, I’d love to know. If we are going to be having weekly coffee dates, I want to know what you’re up to, how your mental health has been, and how I can best support you. The best way to talk to me is via Instagram DM (@shanellpetersonofficial) or in the comment section of this YouTube video! WHAT HAVE I BEEN WORKING ON? ***Unpacking My Privilege (My Podcast)*** We are back with a new season of Unpacking My Privilege and I am not holding back! This week I uploaded three new episodes (each addressing a topic more taboo than the last). You can watch all episodes of this new season here on this channel! ***Coffee Date (My Newsletter)*** Coffee Date is my weekly newsletter where I keep you up-to-date on: 🌟 What projects I'm working on 🌟 How you can best support me and the causes I'm a part of 🌟 And general life advice/inspiration about how to embody the baddie you are Sign up for my weekly newsletter Coffee Date!: https://mailchi.mp/8d6df86e60df/coffee-date-with-shanell-peterson-a-weekly-newsletter-for-achieving-your-dreams ***Kishanell (My Couple YouTube Channel)*** This week, we posted two videos on Kishanell. The first one was Giving a Makeover to Our New House in which I decorated my new office! We also Bought Everything Our Dog Touches, and that was really fun. ***Bollywood in Hollywood (My Bollywood Event Company in Los Angeles)*** Once a month, Kishan and I host Bollywood night events in Los Angeles. On April 22, we will be hosting another party- Punjabi Fever! If you’re in Los Angeles, we would love to have you. There will even be a live dhol (a double-headed drum), so it’s bound to be a lot of fun! HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT ME? I am officially an Asystem ambassador! Asystem is a natural supplement company that I really believe in. Use my code “SHANELL20” to get 20% off your first order/subscription: www.asystem.com/Shanell20 CONNECT FURTHER Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> Losing 7,000 Followers on Instagram - Coffee Date 4/5 Description: HOW ARE YOU REALLY? Time for a mental health check in! My week went really well, and I want to know how you're doing. Tell me how you are via Instagram DM (@shanellpetersonofficial) or in the comment section of this YouTube video! WHAT HAVE I BEEN WORKING ON? ***Unpacking My Privilege (My Podcast)*** For Transgender Day of Visibility, I sat down and talked with my friend Lana Patel. We talked about gender affirming healthcare and dating as a trans woman. You can watch all episodes here on this channel! ***Kishanell (My Couple YouTube Channel)*** This week, we posted a Holi vlog on Kishanell! It was so much fun. Honestly, it was probably the best Holi I ever had since we were surrounded by good friends. Did you celebrate Holi this year? ***Bollywood in Hollywood (My Bollywood Event Company in Los Angeles)*** On April 22, we will be hosting another Bollywood night event in Los Angeles- Punjabi Fever! If you’re in Los Angeles, we would love to have you. HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT ME? Asystem just sent me a new shipment of sleep gummies! Asystem is a natural supplement company that I really believe in. Use my code “SHANELL20” to get 20% off your first order/subscription: www.asystem.com/Shanell20 If you have a period, definitely consider trying out August! They are a sustainable, inclusive period product brand that I go wild for. You can use "Shanell10" to get 10% of your order: https://www.itsaugust.co And please consider liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing to my YouTube and Instagram! The algorithm definitely doesn't like me right now! hahah CONNECT FURTHER Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> How to Literally Change the World w/ Andre Henry Description: Andre Henry (he/him) is changing the world by advocating for nonviolent civil resistance in a society built upon white supremacy. His newest book All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep is a thought-provoking page turner that sheds light on the next stage of fighting for Black lives and- ultimately- collective liberation. In this episode, we discuss the importance of infusing joy in our activism, the role art plays in dismantling systems of oppression, why nonviolence is the key to effective change, and so much more. CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Andre Henry's Instagram (@theandrehenry): https://www.instagram.com/theandrehenry/ Andre Henry's website: https://www.andrehenry.co/ All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pmM4lX Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ Music: www.bensound.com </video> <video> Please Judge Your Therapist with Hayley Caddes Description: Hayley Caddes is changing the world by destigmatizing mental health. She's the creator of Chill Pill, a mental health app for Gen Zers, that will launch later this year. In this episode, we talk about where I've been the past six months and how it's impacted my mental health as well as Hayley's mental health journey, how white supremacy affects the mental health industry, and why it's so damn hard to find a therapist that's right for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh: https://psychology.umbc.edu/files/2016/10/White-Privilege_McIntosh-1989.pdf Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race By Reni Eddo-Lodge: https://www.amazon.com/Longer-Talking-White-People-About-ebook/dp/B06WWPX2YF Paris Hilton Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOg0TY1jG3w CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Chill Pill's Instagram (@chillpill_app): https://www.instagram.com/chillpill_app/ Hayley's Instagram (@haylaycat): https://www.instagram.com/haylaycat/ Chill Pill Website: https://chillpill.app/?utm_source=chillpill&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=socialmedia Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> Abortion is Sacred w/ Rachael Lorenzo Description: Rachael Lorenzo (she/her) is changing the world by advocating for indigenous rights and reproductive health and justice. She's the founder of Indigenous Women Rising- a native-led organisation that focuses on abortion access, midwifery care, traditional doula care, and community-centred sex education. In this episode, we discuss why abortion isn't wrong, why abortion should be free, and how indigenous people knew what plants around us were safe for abortion, lactation, fertility, anxiety, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE "Abortion is sacred. And the Supreme Court can't take that away from us." by Rachael Lorenzo: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-illinois/blog/abortion-is-sacred-and-the-supreme-court-cant-take-that-away-from-us Donate Via Paypal: paypal.me/iwrising Snap4Freedom: https://www.snap4freedom.org/home Access Reproductive Care - Southeast: https://abortionfunds.org/fund/access-reproductive-care-southeast/ CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Indigenous Women Rising's Twitter (@IWRising): https://twitter.com/iwrising Indigenous Women Rising's Instagram (@indigenouswomenrising): https://www.instagram.com/indigenouswomenrising/ Indigenous Women Rising's Website: https://www.iwrising.org Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ Music: www.bensound.com </video> <video> Reclaiming the Word "Slut" w/ Michelle Hy Description: Michelle Hy (she/her) is changing the world by teaching people about intersectional non-monogamy. Her Instagram account @polyamorouswhileasian is 25,000 people strong showing that people need a non-judgemental place to explore relationship orientations. Monogamy is a relationship with only one partner at a time while polyamory is having more than one partner at the same time. In this episode, we talk about how people interested in polyamory aren't bad or wrong, how monogamous privilege shows up in today's world, and more. I even talk about my experience with non-monogamy in my own family structure. CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Michelle 's Instagram (@polyamorouswhileasian): https://www.instagram.com/polyamorouswhileasian/ Polyamorous While Asian Website: https://polyamorouswhileasian.com Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> Unlearning Shame Around Marijuana w/ Darrien Divinity Description: Darrien Divinity (she/her) is changing the world by guiding people through conscious cannabis consumption! Her business Marijuana Meditations helps people release old stereotypes, negative connotations, and limiting beliefs to create a new standard of what it means to be "high." In this episode, we discuss our relationship with weed, the racist history of the war on drugs, the wrongful incarnation of Black and Indigenous folks involved in weed-related crimes, and so much more. CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Darrien Divinity's Instagram (@darriendivinity): https://instagram.com/darriendivinity?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg= Marijuana Meditation's Instagram (@marijuanamediations): https://instagram.com/marijuanameditations?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg= Marijuana Meditation's Website: https://www.marijuanameditations.com/ Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> My Journey Overcoming Burnout Description: I have been in hyper-achieving mode since I was a teenager- probably because if I took a second to slow down, I’d see that my home life was actually quite traumatic- especially in my late teen years. I told myself that if I do all of these activities, all doors would stay open for me and I would be able to secure a good, safe life. This was the foundation of my overworking tendencies...and burnout! Other Places to Hang Out With Me: Shanell's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Kishanell YouTube Channel (Couple Channel) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsYlwsIqo1czaj2gsnRAS-w?view_as=subscriber </video> <video> How I Found My Perfect Therapist Description: For the past nine months I’ve been in heart-opening, cry-inducing, cringingly-honest therapy. And it was has been GLORIOUS. I’ve hired other therapists in the past, but the one I have now is worth every single penny. But holy crap, it was a journey to find her. Hear more about my journey finding the perfect therapist in this video. Please Judge Your Therapist with Hayley Caddes: https://youtu.be/F6qy7XG4hLU Other Places to Hang Out With Me: Shanell's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Kishanell YouTube Channel (Couple Channel) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsYlwsIqo1czaj2gsnRAS-w?view_as=subscriber </video> <video> Shanell Peterson Live Stream Description: </video> <video> The Shit That Made Poet Farida D. A Feminist Description: Farida D. (she/her) is changing the world by dismantling the shame women have been taught by the patriarchy. She is an Arab gender researcher and poet who has been studying women's oppression for over 10 years, and she has written numerous books including the poetry series The List of Shit That Made Me a Feminist. In this episode, we discuss a man who verbatim, word-for-word plagiarised her work, the unpaid labor women have been tasked with in the home, internalized misogyny, white feminism, and so much more. CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Farida D.'s Instagram (@farida.d.author): https://www.instagram.com/farida.d.author/ Farida D.'s Twitter (@Farida_d_author): https://twitter.com/farida_d_author Farida D.'s website: https://www.faridad.com Get the entire poetry series THE LIST OF SHIT THAT MADE ME A FEMINIST (10 books) at $14.99 per paperback (instead of $18.99 retail price): https://www.faridad.com/order-book-series-offer/ You can also order Farida D.'s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Farida-D./e/B07SMTTPQ6?geniuslink=true Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial):https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ Music: www.bensound.com </video> <video> Dating As A Trans Woman w/ Lana Patel (Part 2) Description: Lana Patel (she/her) is changing the world by sharing her story as an Afro-Indian Caribbean trans woman and first-generation American. In this episode, we discuss dating as a trans woman. Lana shares her stories about her first kiss, losing her virginity, and the heartbreaking, sometimes scary situations she's faced while navigating love. This is part two of a three part series for Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated on March 31st! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A Hateful Homicide by Mallery Jenna Robinson: https://anchor.fm/ahatefulhomicide CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Lana's Instagram (@lanapatelxoxo): https://www.instagram.com/lanapatelxoxo/ Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> Jack Edwards Made Me Buy These Books *Must Read!* Description: I binge popular book YouTuber Jack Edwards books like no tomorrow. Here are the books Jack has made me buy! BOOKS MENTIONED The Song of Achelles by Madeline Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Song-Achilles-Novel-Madeline-Miller/dp/0062060627 The Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata: https://www.amazon.com/Convenience-Store-Woman-Sayaka-Murata/dp/0802129625 Know My Name: A Memior by Chanel Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Know-My-Name-Chanel-Miller/dp/073522370X The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett: https://www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Half-Novel-Brit-Bennett/dp/0525536299 CONNECT WITH ME FURTHER Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video> <video> Gender Affirming Healthcare is LIFE SAVING w/ Lana Patel (Part 1) Description: Lana Patel (she/her) is changing the world by sharing her story as an Afro-Indian Caribbean trans woman and first-generation American. Currently, she is the Community Partnerships Manager of Plume, an organisation that offers quality, accessible, and convenient gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy for the transgender community. In this episode, we discuss how important gender affirming healthcare is, what that looks looks like, and the dangers of not having it available. This is part one of three part series for Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated on March 31st! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Plume: https://getplume.co/ CONNECT WITH US FURTHER Lana's Instagram (@lanapatelxoxo): https://www.instagram.com/lanapatelxoxo/ Shanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/ Unpacking My Privilege's Instagram (@unpackingmyprivilegofficial): https://www.instagram.com/unpackingmyprivilegeofficial/ </video>

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Social media is a whirlwind of photoshop, video edits, and perfectly-curated scripts. But aren't we all just looking to express ourselves and be fully seen and loved by others? Every week, I- Shanell Peterson (she/her)- post vlogs and sit-down videos (featuring my real feelings about whatever's on my heart). By showing up weekly, I want to model the life-changing power of being FULLY ME in all my imperfect, messy glory.

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