June 30, 2021 • 7 mins
It’s a size-inclusive clothing line. It’s a podcast. A zine. And a series of events. Learn about the many facets of Sabine Maxine Lopez’s creation, A Tribe Called Queer.
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Speaker 1 (00:04):
Welcome to this episode of Here's Something Good, a production
of the Seneca Women Podcast Network and I Heart Radio.
Each day we aspire to bring you the good news,
the silver lining, the glass half full, because there is
good happening in the world everywhere, every day, we just
need to look for and share it. Here's something Good
(00:27):
for Today. As Pride Month comes to a close, we'd
like to highlight another amazing small business working to support
the LGBTQ community. It's called a Tribe called Queer, founded
by Sabine Maxine Lopez. A Tribe called Queer is a
multidisciplinary brand that features a gender neutral and size inclusive
(00:48):
clothing line. Sabine also hosts a podcast, virtual events, and
a blog that all features Sabine's unique perspective on issues
facing the LGBTQ community today. A Tribe called Queer also
works closely with the nonprofit Project Q, which works to
help l g b t Q I A plus youth
navigate the world. They do this through a variety of
(01:10):
programs which focus on self empowerment and social justice. We
spoke with Sabine about all the incredible work being done
by a Tribe called Queer. Here's What's to being had
to say thanks so much for joining us, thank you
for having me. I'm happy to be here. So tell
us a little bit about a tribe called Queer and
what makes it unique. So, a tribe called Queer is
(01:31):
a multidisciplinary brand. I guess, that's what I that's one
way to describe it. Uh. It consists of an online
store that features clothing in accessories. It also features a
podcast and a blog and a zine UH and UH
(01:53):
hosts events community events. And what makes it unique? I mean, really,
it's just that it's me and I'm a unique person
at the head of a trial called Queer. Um, I'm
the only person that has my lived experience and brings
that to the table, I guess. And so that's what
(02:13):
makes it unique. So what are some of the products
that are especially great for Pride months? Oh my gosh,
we have a Pride collection and this is our Pride
collection and it features a few new T shirts. And
I was really excited about this because you know, a
lot of companies tend to drop Pride collections and and
(02:36):
most of the time they don't really give any money
back to the LGBT plus community. But this one specifically
is you know, a trie called Queer is a queer owned,
black owned company, small business, I should say, And so
I was really happy to drop these products and that
feature messages that I believe need to be talked about U.
Specifically one T shirt it says beautiful sissy on the
(03:00):
T shirt, and that T shirt is specifically about reclaiming
the words to see and turning it into a word
of empowerment for yourself when it's if it's ever been used,
you know, as a slur against you, Well, we love
your message of inclusiveness. Can you tell us why it's
important to make space like this for gender neutral and
size inclusive clothing. I've always been someone that has tried
(03:22):
my best to think about everybody, regardless of where they
come from, who they are, what their background is, what
their size is, um all of that stuff. It's it's
just something that is important to me because I know
what it's like to not be included. And so in
terms of being gender inclusive, I don't personally believe that
clothing should be gendered. You know, it's it's clothing. I
(03:43):
don't think a skirt is something that should be labeled
as women's clothing. That's just something that I believe, and
so my t shirts are for everybody, regardless of how
you identify. In terms of sizing, you know, I use
a company that does my printing, and unfortunately they only
go up to four X and sometimes five X. My
(04:05):
goal is to be able to have my own inventory
where I can go up to six and seven X
because those are the sizes that I would like to carry. Um.
And it's just it's just important for me to be
able to include everybody always as much as possible. And
you told us that you also host events where a
tribe called queer. What's the common goal for these events?
(04:25):
I guess the common goal for the events that we
host is really just to bring community together. UM. I
started doing them in January, and you know, during this pandemic.
I mean, it's been hard for everyone, and so this
was just a way for people to come together. A
lot of them are based in self care and self empowerment,
because those are things that are really important in it
(04:47):
and that we should focus on. And so yeah, I
guess that's really why I wanted to do it, just
you know, have community, have people come together, do some
kind of self care or you know, cook something good,
learn how to make something delicious, or you know, we
have book club tonight. Actually I don't know what this
is airing, but uh, you know, reading is a really
(05:10):
fun hobby of mine and I know a lot of people,
especially people of color, enjoy reading, especially by authors of color,
and so I really wanted to make a space for that. Lastly,
for people who want to learn more about a tribe
called queer, or where they can go to shop your
amazing Pride collection. Where do they go? Oh? Yes, we
are on Instagram at a tribe called queer. Just spell
(05:31):
it out and then you can find us on Facebook
by the same name. A tribe called queer on Twitter,
which I'm not too great with but I try. It's
a TC queer. And then our website is a tribe
called queer dot com. What an incredible brand with such
an important mission to provide an inclusive space and positive
(05:52):
representation for the LGBTQ community. So here's something good for today. First,
Sabine's clothing line reminds us that fashion is for everyone.
It's not restricted to a certain size or lifestyle or gender.
It should be something that makes you look and feel good. Second,
a tribe called Queer is just another shining example of
(06:14):
a business built around purpose. Not only does Sabine's fashion
line include messages of empowerment and Cloe met caters to
all sizes and gender identities, but a tribe called Queer
also supports and sponsors a variety of events for the
benefit of the LGBTQ community. Finally, if you'd like to
learn more or check out some of Sabine's amazing clothing designs,
(06:36):
visit a tribe called Queer dot com. Thank you for listening,
and please share Today's Something Good with others in your life.
This is kenn Azzarelli, co author of Fast Forward and
(06:56):
co founder of Seneca Women. To learn more about Seneca Women,
go to Seneca Women dot com or download the Seneca
Women app free in the app store. Here's Something Good
is a production of the Seneca Women podcast network and
I Heart Radio Have a Great Day. For more podcasts
(07:17):
from my Heart Radio, check out the i Heart Radio app,
Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
Welcome to this episode of Here's Something Good, a production
of the Seneca Women Podcast Network and I Heart Radio.
Each day we aspire to bring you the good news,
the silver lining, the glass half full, because there is
good happening in the world everywhere, every day, we just
need to look for and share it. Here's something Good
(00:27):
for Today. As Pride Month comes to a close, we'd
like to highlight another amazing small business working to support
the LGBTQ community. It's called a Tribe called Queer, founded
by Sabine Maxine Lopez. A Tribe called Queer is a
multidisciplinary brand that features a gender neutral and size inclusive
(00:48):
clothing line. Sabine also hosts a podcast, virtual events, and
a blog that all features Sabine's unique perspective on issues
facing the LGBTQ community today. A Tribe called Queer also
works closely with the nonprofit Project Q, which works to
help l g b t Q I A plus youth
navigate the world. They do this through a variety of
(01:10):
programs which focus on self empowerment and social justice. We
spoke with Sabine about all the incredible work being done
by a Tribe called Queer. Here's What's to being had
to say thanks so much for joining us, thank you
for having me. I'm happy to be here. So tell
us a little bit about a tribe called Queer and
what makes it unique. So, a tribe called Queer is
(01:31):
a multidisciplinary brand. I guess, that's what I that's one
way to describe it. Uh. It consists of an online
store that features clothing in accessories. It also features a
podcast and a blog and a zine UH and UH
(01:53):
hosts events community events. And what makes it unique? I mean, really,
it's just that it's me and I'm a unique person
at the head of a trial called Queer. Um, I'm
the only person that has my lived experience and brings
that to the table, I guess. And so that's what
(02:13):
makes it unique. So what are some of the products
that are especially great for Pride months? Oh my gosh,
we have a Pride collection and this is our Pride
collection and it features a few new T shirts. And
I was really excited about this because you know, a
lot of companies tend to drop Pride collections and and
(02:36):
most of the time they don't really give any money
back to the LGBT plus community. But this one specifically
is you know, a trie called Queer is a queer owned,
black owned company, small business, I should say, And so
I was really happy to drop these products and that
feature messages that I believe need to be talked about U.
Specifically one T shirt it says beautiful sissy on the
(03:00):
T shirt, and that T shirt is specifically about reclaiming
the words to see and turning it into a word
of empowerment for yourself when it's if it's ever been used,
you know, as a slur against you, Well, we love
your message of inclusiveness. Can you tell us why it's
important to make space like this for gender neutral and
size inclusive clothing. I've always been someone that has tried
(03:22):
my best to think about everybody, regardless of where they
come from, who they are, what their background is, what
their size is, um all of that stuff. It's it's
just something that is important to me because I know
what it's like to not be included. And so in
terms of being gender inclusive, I don't personally believe that
clothing should be gendered. You know, it's it's clothing. I
(03:43):
don't think a skirt is something that should be labeled
as women's clothing. That's just something that I believe, and
so my t shirts are for everybody, regardless of how
you identify. In terms of sizing, you know, I use
a company that does my printing, and unfortunately they only
go up to four X and sometimes five X. My
(04:05):
goal is to be able to have my own inventory
where I can go up to six and seven X
because those are the sizes that I would like to carry. Um.
And it's just it's just important for me to be
able to include everybody always as much as possible. And
you told us that you also host events where a
tribe called queer. What's the common goal for these events?
(04:25):
I guess the common goal for the events that we
host is really just to bring community together. UM. I
started doing them in January, and you know, during this pandemic.
I mean, it's been hard for everyone, and so this
was just a way for people to come together. A
lot of them are based in self care and self empowerment,
because those are things that are really important in it
(04:47):
and that we should focus on. And so yeah, I
guess that's really why I wanted to do it, just
you know, have community, have people come together, do some
kind of self care or you know, cook something good,
learn how to make something delicious, or you know, we
have book club tonight. Actually I don't know what this
is airing, but uh, you know, reading is a really
(05:10):
fun hobby of mine and I know a lot of people,
especially people of color, enjoy reading, especially by authors of color,
and so I really wanted to make a space for that. Lastly,
for people who want to learn more about a tribe
called queer, or where they can go to shop your
amazing Pride collection. Where do they go? Oh? Yes, we
are on Instagram at a tribe called queer. Just spell
(05:31):
it out and then you can find us on Facebook
by the same name. A tribe called queer on Twitter,
which I'm not too great with but I try. It's
a TC queer. And then our website is a tribe
called queer dot com. What an incredible brand with such
an important mission to provide an inclusive space and positive
(05:52):
representation for the LGBTQ community. So here's something good for today. First,
Sabine's clothing line reminds us that fashion is for everyone.
It's not restricted to a certain size or lifestyle or gender.
It should be something that makes you look and feel good. Second,
a tribe called Queer is just another shining example of
(06:14):
a business built around purpose. Not only does Sabine's fashion
line include messages of empowerment and Cloe met caters to
all sizes and gender identities, but a tribe called Queer
also supports and sponsors a variety of events for the
benefit of the LGBTQ community. Finally, if you'd like to
learn more or check out some of Sabine's amazing clothing designs,
(06:36):
visit a tribe called Queer dot com. Thank you for listening,
and please share Today's Something Good with others in your life.
This is kenn Azzarelli, co author of Fast Forward and
(06:56):
co founder of Seneca Women. To learn more about Seneca Women,
go to Seneca Women dot com or download the Seneca
Women app free in the app store. Here's Something Good
is a production of the Seneca Women podcast network and
I Heart Radio Have a Great Day. For more podcasts
(07:17):
from my Heart Radio, check out the i Heart Radio app,
Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.
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