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Deaf Family Matters ✨Empowering the Deaf community & sharing culture
📍Chicago-based | Deaf AF
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08/17/2026

🇹🇭 [Thailand flag] 🔥 [fire] Come try some REAL Thai street food in Chicago with me!

I stopped by Kin Yum Tum Zaab and WHEWWW 😮‍💨 [face exhaling] 🔥 [fire] The food was sooo good!

🧋 [bubble tea] Thai iced tea — MY FAVORITE!! 10/10
🐟 [fish] Teriyaki salmon — 9/10
🥟 [dumpling] Crab Rangoon — THAT’S THE S**T! 😂 [face with tears of joy] 🔥 [fire] 10/10
🥜 [peanuts] Cashew — soooo good! 10/10
🍚 [cooked rice] Thai fried rice — WHEWWW! This right here?! Soooo gooood! 10/10 🔥 [fire]
🍮 [custard] Thai custard — my first time trying it! Interesting! 👀 [eyes] 8/10

The Thai iced tea, Crab Rangoon, and Thai fried rice were definitely my favorites! 😮‍💨 [face exhaling] 🔥 [fire]

Thank you so much KinYumTumZaab for having me! 🫶🏽 [heart hands] 🇹🇭 [Thailand flag] I had such a great time trying everything!

If you’re in Chicago and looking for some REAL Thai street food, check them out! 🇹🇭 [Thailand flag] 🔥 [fire]

Which one would you try first?! 👀 [eyes]

VD: QB with long platinum blonde hair and wearing a tiger print top, tastes and rates different Thai foods and drinks at Kin Yum Tum Zaab Thai Street Food in Chicago. She signs to the camera while showing her reactions to each dish.

08/16/2026

POV: You surprise a Deaf nail tech student who had NO idea you were going to be her client.

Her teacher reached out to me about Dulce, a Deaf nail tech student who wanted me to come get my nails done… so of course I had to surprise her!

The excitement when I walked in!! And y’all… Dulce did an AMAZING job. Look at these nails! She did THAT!

Supporting Deaf students and Deaf professionals MATTERS. When we show up for each other, support each other’s skills, and invest in our community, we help create more opportunities for Deaf professionals to thrive.

📍 IM Beauty School - Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Esthetics - 1236 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195

ladulcenails, keep going! You got this!

VD: QB with long platinum blonde hair wearing a green strapless dress visits a beauty school to surprise Dulce, a Deaf nail tech student. Dulce reacts excitedly when she sees her. Clips show Dulce doing her nails and the two communicating in ASL. Dulce introduces herself to the camera, and the nail set is shown up close. The video ends with the two smiling together while Dulce holds a bouquet of red roses.

08/15/2026

I dated a hard of hearing guy who told me he wasn’t interested in the Deaf world and preferred the hearing world… but when we were dating, he needed me to use captions on my phone because he didn’t know ASL that well.

There’s nothing wrong with being in the hearing world, but if you’re hearing or hard of hearing and you want to date a Deaf woman, especially seriously, you gotta put in the effort too. Learn sign language. Learn our culture. Meet us halfway. You can’t expect us to always adjust to your world.

Transcript: I dated a hard of hearing guy who told me he wasn’t interested in the Deaf world and preferred the hearing world.

But what’s crazy is, when we were dating, he wanted me to turn captions on my phone while he was expressing himself because he didn’t know ASL that well.

If y’all hearing or hard of hearing guys date Deaf women or want to get serious with Deaf women, y’all gotta learn sign language and learn our culture.

You can’t expect us to always adjust to your world.

VD: QB with long platinum blonde hair wearing a leopard print top, gold jewelry, and red lipstick signs to the camera. She is standing in front of a soft pink background.

08/05/2026

I’ve seen a lot of questions about Deaf interpreters at concerts, so I wanted to explain how it works.

A Deaf interpreter isn’t interpreting alone. They work as part of a team with hearing interpreters. The hearing interpreters listen to the music, lyrics, and announcements, then relay that information in ASL to the Deaf interpreter. The Deaf interpreter then delivers the message in a natural, visually rich, and culturally appropriate way for the Deaf audience.

Deaf interpreters bring lived experience, deep knowledge of Deaf culture, visual language, and regional signing styles. Hearing interpreters bring their expertise in accurately receiving and relaying the spoken information. Together, they create meaningful access.

This video features Deaf and hard of hearing interpreters including me! My hope is to educate people about the important role Deaf interpreters play and encourage more concerts, festivals, and live events to include more Deaf interpreters on stage while continuing to work alongside hearing interpreters. There are many talented Deaf interpreters out there who deserve the opportunity to share their skills and help make live music more accessible for our community.

Have you ever seen a Deaf interpreter at a concert? Share your experience below!

VD: This video features clips of Deaf and hard of hearing interpreters, including me, interpreting live concerts on stage.

08/03/2026

WAIT… Did y’all know Deaf interpreters exist?!

I went to Lollapalooza expecting amazing music and talented hearing interpreters (like always). Then I saw my Deaf friend Josh Castille interpreting on stage for the first time and it was such a powerful moment!!

Most people know about hearing interpreters… but did you know Deaf interpreters exist too? They help make live music and concerts more accessible. More people should know they exist.

Huge love to every bartender, hearing interpreter, Deaf interpreter, and accessibility team helping make live music more inclusive!!!

VD: A vertical video begins with a bartender happily communicating in sign language. It then cuts to several hearing ASL interpreters enthusiastically interpreting live performances at Lollapalooza. Midway through, the video reveals the creator’s Deaf friend interpreting on stage for the first time at Lollapalooza. Text explains that Deaf interpreters exist and encourages more people to know about their work. The video ends with a sign reading “Welcome to Lollapalooza Register Here for ASL” followed by QB smiling and blowing a kiss to the camera.

08/01/2026

As a Deaf person, I never thought I’d be able to sign along to music like this. These AI caption glasses let me follow the lyrics while watching people sign, making music feel even more accessible. It’s honestly a game changer for me. MyView Glasses MyView Glasses

Transcript: As a Deaf person, I never thought I’d be able to sign along to music like this.
I love watching people sign songs, and now I can sign along while reading the captions in the glasses!

That’s honestly so dope.

These glasses are definitely a game changer for me.

🎵 [single musical note] Baby just make me come and don’t make a sound…
🎵 [single musical note] I’m with that good kush and alcohol…

VD: QB with long blonde hair, wearing a fluffy pink faux fur vest, smiles as she unboxes a pair of MYVIEW AI smart glasses. She opens the box, takes out the glasses, and puts them on. She begins signing while music plays in the background.

🎉 HOSTS COLLAB GIVEAWAY! 🎉🏆 2 Winners!Each winner will receive a $150 Gift Code to use at the event only! 🎁✨How to Enter...
07/27/2026

🎉 HOSTS COLLAB GIVEAWAY! 🎉

🏆 2 Winners!
Each winner will receive a $150 Gift Code to use at the event only! 🎁✨

How to Enter:

✅ Follow & via instagram
✅ Like this post ❤️
✅ Share this post to your Story and tag us.
✅ Tag your friends in the comments (each comment = 1 entry).

Giveaway Rules:

• 🏆 2 winners will each receive a $150 Gift Code.
• 📍 Valid only at the event.
• 💵 Cannot be exchanged for cash.
• 🎟️ Winners must attend the event to redeem their gift code.
• 📅 Giveaway ends December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.

🎉 Winners will be announced shortly after the giveaway ends.

Good luck! We can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas! ✨

Image Description:
A promotional flyer for Hosts Collab July 2027 • Las Vegas features two smiling hosts standing in front of the Las Vegas skyline at night, with the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign on the left and the High Roller observation wheel glowing in the background.

The title “HOSTS COLLAB” appears in large gold letters at the top, followed by “July 2027 • Las Vegas.” Centered on the flyer are the hosts’ names in bold gold text: MZDANCA & HONEY B, with the phrase “your favorite hosts” above their names.

Below the names is the tagline:
“ONE STAGE. ONE ENERGY. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.”

Near the bottom, the text reads:
“COMING JULY 2027”
“Las Vegas” (in red neon script)

The lower corners feature the hosts’ brand logos:
* Visual Harmonies – Deaf Creative Arts logo on the left.
* SW3 flame logo on the right.

07/26/2026

Chicago Diner has been serving meat-free comfort food since 1983! We tried their famous Buddha’s Karma Burger, Thai Chili Wings, Taco Salad, Spinach Artichoke Dip & Vegan Cinnamon Roll. Would you try it? The Chicago Diner

VD: QB with long blonde hair is wearing a white strapless top, hoop earrings, and camouflage pants while visiting Chicago Diner. She samples and reviews several vegetarian and vegan menu items, including the Buddha’s Karma Burger, Thai Chili Wings, Taco Salad, Spinach Artichoke Dip, and a Vegan Cinnamon Roll, sharing her ratings and reactions.

End Transcript:
“Did you know Chicago Diner has been meat-free since 1983? It’s one of Chicago’s original vegetarian restaurants, serving comfort food that’s completely meat-free.“

07/19/2026

Still smiling from this amazing experience! 🤍[white heart] Huge shout out to for hosting such an incredible event and celebrating the amazing Deaf, hard of hearing, and CODA community. Thank you to everyone who welcomed me with open arms, took photos, and shared so much love. This was just the beginning I’m beyond excited to officially collaborate with Russell at next year’s event in Las Vegas! See you all there!!!

Make sure to follow and for updates, behind the scenes moments, and everything leading up to our Las Vegas event next year. Trust me you won’t want to miss what’s coming!

VD: QB wears a glamorous gold metallic strapless top paired with a white draped mini skirt featuring flowing panels, n**e heels, and long platinum blonde hair. QB attends the event as a special guest, meeting attendees, taking photos with fans, giving hugs, and connecting with the community. The event celebrates talented Deaf, hard of hearing, and CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) performers, artists, poets, and creatives through live performances, storytelling, and community connection.

07/18/2026

Okayyyy St. Louis… y’all ready? Pulling up as a Special Guest tonight. See y’all soon!

VD: QB gets ready in a hotel bathroom for an event in St. Louis. The video shows QB styling long platinum blonde hair, applying makeup, spraying body shimmer, putting on jewelry, and revealing a glamorous gold and white outfit. On screen text announces that QB is pulling up as a Special Guest, can’t wait to meet new faces, and ends by saying, “See y’all soon!”

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