Rainbows are symbols of hope. But not all rainbows are created equally. Navigating life being black, queer and unapologetic can be tough. JoJo speaks on a range of topics from friendships, racism, sex, mental health, and defying social and cultural norms from the perspective of a queer black boy....Want to donate to this show? <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/43782491-2fb1-4555-8603-0ffb622035f2/donations" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>Have Feedback? Leave a message @ <a href="https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message</a>

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If you date a lot you&#39;re called a serial dater, if you choose not to date but still get yours in the bedroom you get called a ho or slut shamed. Dating is not easy for everyone and for me it has not been easy. I&#39;ve chosen not to date even though it&#39;s in my nature. The Ho Phase has been activated and this is how it&#39;s going.... Want to donate to this show? <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/43782491-2fb1-4555-8603-0ffb622035f2/donations" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>Have Feedback? Leave a message @ <a href="https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations</a>

Shades of a Ho Phase... and choosing not to date

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Speaking your mind is no easy task. Especially when things really hurt you. Friends, family, work, dating, and just adulting plays so many roles in our lives. What happens when being vulnerable is weaponized against you to force your silence? Or even worse stop you from being yourself and expressing your feelings. Let&#39;s talk about it! Want to donate to this show? <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/43782491-2fb1-4555-8603-0ffb622035f2/donations" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>Have Feedback? Leave a message @ <a href="https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations</a>

Shades of Vulnerability & Quitting?

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Growing up in the SF Bay Area is not the same for everyone, especially when you&#39;re gay person of color. JoJo and Eddie have an open conversation about what it was like from a Black and Latino perspective. Strap in folks!Want to donate to this show? <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/43782491-2fb1-4555-8603-0ffb622035f2/donations" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>Have Feedback? Leave a message @ <a href="https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations</a>

Shades of growing up Gay in the Bay (a conversation about growing up, coming out, dating and everything in between)

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Everyone wants to feel good about the themselves, but what happens when external factors knock us down? What happens when we tie our self worth to material things that can be taken away from us? This episode, JoJo shares his own journey with self worth and opinions on the idea of self worth as a whole.Want to donate to this show? <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/43782491-2fb1-4555-8603-0ffb622035f2/donations" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>Have Feedback? Leave a message @ <a href="https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations</a>

Shades of Self Worth

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Mental health is often swept under the rug in queer and POC communities. JoJo has been on a mental health journey since 2017 and is opening up about his triggers and his journey in hopes of helping someone else recognize their own triggers and start their own journey towards mental wellness. Check it out!Want to donate to this show? <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/43782491-2fb1-4555-8603-0ffb622035f2/donations" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>Have Feedback? Leave a message @ <a href="https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations</a>

Shades of Mental Health

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What is this podcast even about?! JoJo introduces himself shares a few stories and opens up about why he decided to start this podcast in the first place. Check it out!Want to donate to this show? <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/43782491-2fb1-4555-8603-0ffb622035f2/donations" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>Have Feedback? Leave a message @ <a href="https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message" rel="nofollow">https://anchor.fm/soabbr/message</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations'>https://redcircle.com/shades-of-a-black-boy-rainbow/donations</a>

Shades of a Black Boy intro

Rainbows are symbols of hope. But not all rainbows are created equally. Navigating life being black, queer and unapologetic can be tough. JoJo speaks on a range of topics from friendships, racism, sex, mental health, and defying social and cultural norms from the perspective of a queer black boy....

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