ZOLITA sits down for an interview with KITTENS to share how she got into music, filmmaking, the 'lesbian gaze' used in her music videos, and using media to heal.
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0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Zolita Intro
2:19 - Pronouns, Sexuality, Career
2:40 - Start in Filmmaking
4:37 - Music Career & Bluegrass Background
5:46 - First Official Music Video & Recognition
6:48 - Tapping into the Lesbian Gaze
8:28 - Creating Queer Art
10:57 - Queer TikTok Algorithm
11:43 - Media Then VS Now
12:54 - Queer Representation on TikTok
14:54 - Early Queer Influences in Media
15:39 - Love for Hansen
16:29 - New Projects & Shooting Music Videos
19:40 - California Coast Road Trip
21:46 - Growing Up & Navigating Sexuality
24:09 - Zolita’s Parents
24:42 - Upcoming Shows & Dinah Shore
27:33 - Adjusting to Healthy Relationships
31:44 - How to Stay Grounded & Coping with Pressure
36:19 - Going Back to Your Roots
38:47 - Zolita’s Dream Creation Zone
39:41 - Kittens’ Dream Creation Zone
41:15 - Dream Home & Denmark
41:55 - Advice & Final Thoughts
43:00 - Outro
Lauren Abedini (aka KITTENS) is a lesbian Iran-American DJ, music producer, and podcast host based in Los Angeles who is constantly striving to empower and support women, LGBTQ+ humans, and other marginalized identities through activism and education.
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