In this episode of Earth Xperience, Dani sits down with Venus (@venusashuc), the creator of Fat Black and Single, to explore what it means to live fully and authentically without shrinking yourself to fit societal expectations. Venus shares how she reclaimed the word “fat,” embraced joy as rebellion, and carved out space for Black British women in storytelling.

They talk about navigating body image, dating, identity, and the tension between faith and self-expression. Venus reflects on her creative process, her upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness, and why being Black and bold in underrepresented spaces is not just visibility—it’s power.

Key Topics
• Reclaiming confidence and self-worth
• Black joy and representation in UK media
• Dating stories and main character energy
• The impact of faith and cultural norms
• Creating Fat Black and Single from vision to screen
• Why storytelling needs more Black women at the center

Watch the short film on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_XY1FOzniY&t=1332s

Follow Venus
Instagram – @venusashuc