In this episode of "Room For Every Body," we sit down with Janique Cheeseman, a proud Trinidadian woman who shares her unique perspective as both an engineer and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Janique opens up about her love for her Trinidadian heritage and how it has shaped her identity.

As an environmental engineer, Janique is deeply passionate about sustainability and encourages others to do their part for the environment. She discusses the impact of air emissions, particularly on her love for travel, and shares how she tries to offset her carbon footprint through other means.

She discusses her efforts to minimize car emissions by utilizing public transit whenever possible and expresses her preference for the ease and relaxation that comes with public transportation. With a keen eye for urban sustainability, Janique delves into the walkability factor of cities, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe while walking and the need for barriers and wider sidewalks to accommodate wheelchair users and two-way traffic.

She explores the significance of mixed-use developments and points of interest in creating walkable cities, aiming to make our built environment more inclusive and accepting for all.

Join us as we unravel the intersection of identity and design with Janique, and discover how she envisions a world where everybody's story is celebrated, challenged norms are transformed, and there truly is room for every body.

Janique is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. You can find her music here: https://www.sagehoneybrandy.com/ or @sagehoneybrandy on Instagram.