Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast

Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast

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Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast episodes

  • Be the Glitter: 3 ✨ The Shocking Truth About LGBTQ Life in Europe with Angelica Polmonari

    Italy is the country with the highest amount of trans murders in Europe."

    Angelica Polmonari, international LGBTQ+ activist and certified DEI trainer, reveals the shocking reality of LGBTQ+ life in Italy - a founding member of the European Union that ranks 35th out of 49 countries for LGBTQ+ safety.

    "There is no anti-discrimination bill protecting LGBTQ+ people from hate speech, from street violence, from workplace discrimination."

    What makes this even more powerful? Angelica has been hired by Maserati - twice - to train their employees on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Her story proves that change is possible, even in the most unexpected places.

    "They asked me: 'What can we do daily to make our LGBTQ+ colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued?'"

    This conversation covers the ILGA maps, workplace discrimination, the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence, and why authentic allyship matters more than ever.
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    Other Links:
    Angelica on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelica-polmonari-926358284

    https://ilga.org/
    https://www.arcigay.it/en/chi-siamo/
    https://www.agedonazionale.org/

    Music provided by Chillhop Music
    Kreatev - E 500
    https://chll.to/f4c0bd3d

    #ItalianActivist #LGBTQ #TransRights #LGBTQSafety #TransMurder #EuropeanUnion #Italy #Activism #HumanRights #Discrimination #BeTheGlitter #LGBTQActivist #TransActivist #EqualRights #SocialJustice

    1 hr 6 min
  • Be 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

        DESH, delaney. - Fairy Tales

        https://chll.to/41c90fe7

         

        #LGBTQIA #Entrepreneurship #StartupStudio #Diversity #Inclusion #Authenticity #Cleveland #TechCommunity #Allyship #CommunityBuilding #QueerFounders #BeTheGlitter #VolunteerWork #SocialImpact

        57 min
      • 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.


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        🎶 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

        59 min

      About Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast

      From the publisher's feed

      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.…