Kalen Allen joins Joy Taylor for a vulnerable conversation about growing up queer in Kansas, finding fame through viral videos, working with Ellen, navigating Hollywood, and learning how to build a life rooted in joy instead of proving people wrong.

 

0:00 – Welcome Kalen Allen + the Interstellar Detour
3:53 – Turning 30 and Letting Go of Old Personas
7:00 – The Real Reason He Wanted Fame
12:31 – Coming Out, Family & Choosing Joy Over Tragedy
18:13 – The Mask: Performing Through Pain
24:04 – Beyoncé, Faith & Finding God on His Own Terms
32:02 – The Black Church, Pride Month & "Why Won't You Show Up for Us?"
38:26 – Love, Solitude & Wanting Kids on His Own Terms
45:05 – Hustle, Legacy & Opinion vs. Critique
53:30 – Setting the Record Straight on Ellen
1:01:52 – What's Next for Kalen

Kalen Allen joins Joy Taylor for a vulnerable conversation about growing up queer in Kansas, finding fame through viral videos, working with Ellen, navigating Hollywood, and learning how to build a life rooted in joy instead of proving people wrong.
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0:00 &ndash; Welcome Kalen Allen + the Interstellar Detour 3:53 &ndash; Turning 30 and Letting Go of Old Personas 7:00 &ndash; The Real Reason He Wanted Fame 12:31 &ndash; Coming Out, Family &amp; Choosing Joy Over Tragedy 18:13 &ndash; The Mask: Performing Through Pain 24:04 &ndash; Beyonc&eacute;, Faith &amp; Finding God on His Own Terms 32:02 &ndash; The Black Church, Pride Month &amp; "Why Won't You Show Up for Us?" 38:26 &ndash; Love, Solitude &amp; Wanting Kids on His Own Terms 45:05 &ndash; Hustle, Legacy &amp; Opinion vs. Critique 53:30 &ndash; Setting the Record Straight on Ellen 1:01:52 &ndash; What's Next for Kalen

Finally, a podcast that gets brutally honest about the toughest conversations we need to have. The groundbreaking new show Two Personal facilitates thoughtful dialogue on hot-button topics. TV Personality Joy Taylor tackles these conversations head-on, getting candid in a way typically reserved for your inner circle. With equal parts humor and wisdom, Joy chats about culture and social issues. Unafraid to explore complex topics like racism, sexism, and mental health, she advances these conversations with nuance and compassion.

Two Personal with Joy Taylor

Episode 23: Kalen Allen on Fame, Identity & Learning To Heal

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