"I love that this younger generation is being more expressive and feeling their emotions, instead of trying to not feel things. "

We keep hearing that we need more authentic voices telling their own stories. But what does that look like when you’re creating a TV show with different characters? How do you, as a writer, make their stories feel authentic, if you haven’t personally lived those experiences? In this episode, I chat candidly with YouTuber and content creator AJ Clementine about why she started sharing her stories online. We also discuss how young people in the LGBTQI+ community are representing themselves and supporting each other online.

Podcast Guest Profile

AJ Clementine is an Australian creator known for being an LGBTQI+ advocate for the community. She is also a vlogger who often shares life experiences about being transgender, while also covering lifestyle and fashion content. This year AJ was featured on the 'Barcroft TV' YouTube channel for the 'My Trans Life' series, and walked the Mardi Gras parade with Instagram in Sydney. She has been a Featured Creator at VidCon AU in 2017, 2018 and now 2019.

Time Stamps

0:53 | Why I want to include authentic voices in my show

5:29 | Interview with AJ Clementine

Interesting Links
AJ Clementine LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/ajclementine
AJ Clementine YouTube, Instagram
Minus 18 https://www.minus18.org.au/
Kids Helpline https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Fazed web series https://www.instagram.com/fazed.series/
Euphoria starring Zendaya https://www.hbo.com/euphoria

Say Hello!

I'm at taku.com.au, Instagram/Twitter: @takuspeaks or Facebook: @TakuTV.

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"I love that this younger generation is being more expressive and feeling their emotions, instead of trying to not feel things. "
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We keep hearing that we need more authentic voices telling their own stories. But what does that look like when you&rsquo;re creating a TV show with different characters? How do you, as a writer, make their stories feel authentic, if you haven&rsquo;t personally lived those experiences? In this episode, I chat candidly with YouTuber and content creator AJ Clementine about why she started sharing her stories online. We also discuss how young people in the LGBTQI+ community are representing themselves and supporting each other online.
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Podcast Guest Profile
AJ Clementine is an Australian creator known for being an LGBTQI+ advocate for the community. She is also a vlogger who often shares life experiences about being transgender, while also covering lifestyle and fashion content. This year AJ was featured on the 'Barcroft TV' YouTube channel for the 'My Trans Life' series, and walked the Mardi Gras parade with Instagram in Sydney. She has been a Featured Creator at VidCon AU in 2017, 2018 and now 2019.
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Time Stamps
0:53 | Why I want to include authentic voices in my show
5:29 | Interview with AJ Clementine
Interesting Links
<ul>
<li>AJ Clementine LinkedIn <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/ajclementine">https://au.linkedin.com/in/ajclementine</a></li>
<li>AJ Clementine <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2P3v6-gW5aMDGQA2EOFXQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajclementine_/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li>
<li>Minus 18 <a href="https://www.minus18.org.au/">https://www.minus18.org.au/</a></li>
<li>Kids Helpline <a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/">https://kidshelpline.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Fazed web series <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fazed.series/">https://www.instagram.com/fazed.series/</a></li>
<li>Euphoria starring Zendaya <a href="https://www.hbo.com/euphoria">https://www.hbo.com/euphoria</a></li>
</ul>
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Say Hello!
I'm at <a href="http://www.taku.com.au">taku.com.au</a>, Instagram/Twitter: <a href="https://instagram.com/takuspeaks/">@takuspeaks</a> or Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/takutv">@TakuTV</a>.

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share.

Two Words with Taku is a podcast and pit stop for writers and storytellers — a place for rest, encouragement, inspiration and fuel before you head back out to the work of writing.

Join our community at https://twowordswithtaku.substack.com/, and follow the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TwoWordswithTaku/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twowordswithtaku/ for updates on our LIVE in-person podcast recording events.

Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share.
Two Words with Taku is a podcast and pit stop for writers and storytellers — a place for rest, encouragement, inspiration and fuel before you head back out to the work of writing.
Join our community at <a href="https://twowordswithtaku.substack.com/">https://twowordswithtaku.substack.com/</a>, and follow the show on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TwoWordswithTaku/">https://www.facebook.com/TwoWordswithTaku/</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twowordswithtaku/">https://www.instagram.com/twowordswithtaku/</a> for updates on our LIVE in-person podcast recording events.
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Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

Writer by day; comedian and filmmaker by night.

Two Words with Taku

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share. 

Two Words with Taku is a show about my writing and storytelling adventures. Watch my film Gugu naGogo on ABC iview at https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo.

Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

Hi, I'm Taku Mbudzi and I love to tell stories — give me a pen, a microphone or a camera and I’ll have something to share. 
Two Words with Taku is a show about my writing and storytelling adventures. Watch my film Gugu naGogo on ABC iview at <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gugu-nagogo</a>.
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Podcast produced and recorded on the traditional country of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, Australia.

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