Welcome to the Sher Vancouver Podcast:

A safe space for BIPOC 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies

Welcome to the Sher Vancouver Podcast— a safe space for BIPOC 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and allies. We are two queer South Asian cis women who are on a mission to highlight and celebrate queer & trans folks in our local community to ignite change. We are your hosts Sharon & Niri. Tune in to learn about inspiring people creating positive changes in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

  • "Vital For My Wellbeing"

    “Sher Vancouver Podcast has been vital for my well being. Niri and Sharon have put brown queer people and their stories on the map and made it accessible for everyone. Sher Vancouver Podcast has been instrumental in creating a captivating and engaging platform for listeners. With a range of inspiring guests and well researched, thoughtful questions, Sharon and Niri have successfully drawn in listeners from around the world. Their dedication to bringing diverse voices and experiences to the forefront has contributed to the podcast's appeal and impact, making it a valuable resource for listeners seeking inspiration, education, and empowerment in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and beyond.”

    — Anonymous Listener

  • "Shedding light on what it means to be queer"

    As a queer Punjabi woman, having a resource like the Sher Vancouver Podcast has been invaluable - not only for the visibility it provides to our community but also for the education it offers. The podcast has carved out an inclusive space for conversations that are often overlooked in mainstream media. Hosts Niri and Sharon bring warmth, understanding, and engaging dialogue to every episode. Hearing guests share their personal coming out stories, struggles, and more importantly successes is incredibly impactful.

    We are at a contentious point in history, where there is greater understanding of the 2SLGBTQ+ experiences, yet we also face growing opposition from movements like the anti-SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) movement in schools. This podcast sheds light on what it means to be queer - multifaceted, successful, hopeful and full of light. The Sher Vancouver Podcast will be an important archive of queer stories for decades to come.

    — Jag N.