Many Medicines S1 Ep 02

In this episode, Métis artist Stacey Grant sits down with Mitchel Bowers (Simma Downe) — a 2-Spirit Métis performer, artist, community leader, & advocate — to talk about identity, allyship, & what it means to lead responsibly & authentically. Together, they explore growing up 2SLGBTQIA+, navigating colonial structures in advocacy, & finding strength and direction. Through their reflections, Mitchel shares how art, drag, community, & the land offer pathways to self-care, healing, and liberation. . Watch more TELUS STORYHIVE Video Podcast series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj3rWl-eKLHKi2aUjE2xnjHLczzbgpQm STORYHIVE Video Podcast: Your Mic, Your Platform. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re celebrating the TELUS STORYHIVE Video Podcast premiere with the launch of 63 brand new podcasts—each one created by incredible storytellers from communities across B.C. and Alberta. Explore topics spanning culture, identity, entrepreneurship, climate and wellness—there’s something for everyone, and plenty to spark connection, learning and inspiration. Where to Watch: 📺 Watch on TELUS Optik TV Video on Demand channel 9, Stream+ & https://www.youtube.com/@storyhive – all series now streaming! ▶️ Don’t miss out—start watching today and support these incredible creators! 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to never miss powerful and entertaining stories from podcasters in your community! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At TELUS, we’re proud to champion locally reflective storytelling through TELUS STORYHIVE—our content brand supporting new and emerging creators in Western Canada. Discover globally captivating films, TV series and video podcasts produced through TELUS STORYHIVE, showcasing independent stories and award-winning content that reflect the unique communities in Western Canada. TELUS STORYHIVE celebrates and supports compelling, original stories told by new and emerging content creators from British Columbia and Alberta through production funding, training, mentorship and distribution to new audiences. Thank you to our TELUS Optik TV and Stream+ customers, a portion of your TELUS Optik TV subscription funds Canadian content in your community. https://www.telus.com/en/tv/optik https://www.telus.com/en/shop/subscriptions/streamplus Learn more: https://www.storyhive.com Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/@storyhive and find more TELUS STORYHIVE content on TELUS Optik TV channel 9 Video on Demand and TELUS TV+. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: STORYHIVE Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyhive STORYHIVE Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/storyhive STORYHIVE TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@storyhive