Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast

By Wa’am Writes by Laura Paisley Beck

Welcome to Be the Glitter, where LGBTQ+ voices share their stories with giggles and leave inspiration that sticks.
I'm Wa'am, and I amplify misunderstood voices to change minds and save lives.

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The podcast currently has 2 episodes available.

Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast episodes:

September 18, 2025Be the Glitter: 2 ✨ Queer Startups and Volunteer Magic with Réna Wienclaw
In this powerful episode of Be the Glitter, I sit down with Laveréna "Réna" Wienclaw, co-founder of New Valley Labs, a startup studio dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ founders. Réna shares her incredible journey from trying to fit into corporate expectations to embracing authentic entrepreneurship - and how that transformation led to both personal fulfillment and business success.
What You'll Learn:
How authenticity in business can actually drive better results (backed by data!)
The real stats on why diverse teams outperform: 19% higher revenues and 21% better profitability
Practical ways allies can show up and support LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and community members
How to find your authentic voice in professional spaces that pressure conformity
The power of volunteer work in building community and creating change
Key Topics Covered:
Startup studio model and supporting early-stage founders
Coming out as a queer entrepreneur and the business transformation that followed
Community gardening and Food Strong's amazing work in Cleveland
Out in Tech Cleveland chapter relaunch and creating inclusive tech spaces
Why visibility matters for both LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies
Connect with Réna: Email: [email protected] New Valley Labs: [website] Out in Tech Cleveland events and updates
This conversation is a beautiful reminder that when we show up as our authentic selves, we not only find our people - we create space for others to do the same.

Music provided by Chillhop Music
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#LGBTQIA #Entrepreneurship #StartupStudio #Diversity #Inclusion #Authenticity #Cleveland #TechCommunity #Allyship #CommunityBuilding #QueerFounders #BeTheGlitter #VolunteerWork #SocialImpact
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57min
September 11, 2025 Be the Glitter: 1 How 1 Trans Woman’s First Public Appearance Changed Everything (Audio Only Version)
Meet Kamryn Ainsley - a 55-year-old trans woman from Canada sharing her journey just one year into transition. Her first public appearance story will stay with you forever.

What you'll discover:
✅ The security guard incident that could have ended everything
✅ How cosmetics counter employees became unexpected heroes
✅ How being laid off 5 times taught resilience lessons
✅ The friend who saw her truth 25 years before she did
✅ Simple ways to be an ally that make all the difference

Key moments:
✨ The 30-minute layoff story
✨ First time shopping as herself
✨ Nicole's incredible foresight and friendship
✨ Why "What's the weather like?" can make someone's day Kamryn proves that growth happens when we're uncomfortable, allies show up in unexpected places, and sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest impact.

✨ Connect with me: linktr.ee/waamwrites
✨ Subscribe for more conversations that change how you see the world

🎶 Music provided by Chillhop Music Nokiaa, Molly McPhaul - Loaf https://chll.to/965796f9

#transgender #transition #allyship #workplace #canada #resilience #friendship #inclusion #lgbtq #betheglitter #growth #authenticity #firsttime #cosmetics #security #superheroes
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59min

FAQs about Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast:

How many episodes does Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 2 episodes available.