What if a school bus could change lives?

On this episode of ASK FOR AN ANSWER, Jim Fielding sits down with Adam Powell, co-founder of the LGBTQ+ book platform Our Story (formerly Shop Queer), to talk about turning a 10-book idea into a thriving national movement. From launching a bookshop out of their apartment in 2022 to building 30+ book clubs and taking the Rainbow Book Bus across the country, Adam shares how he and his partner Eric are amplifying queer voices—especially in places where those stories are being silenced.

They dive into the realities of entrepreneurship as life partners, the power of in-person community, drag as creative liberation, and why “selfish” might be the most important word to reclaim for your mental health.

In this episode, we explore:

1. How Our Story grew from a garage startup to a 30+ club national community
2. The Rainbow Book Bus tour and giving away 8,000 banned books across the U.S.
3. Boundaries, burnout, and building a business with your partner
4. Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for connection and resistance

This is a conversation about courage, creativity, and choosing joy—even when the world feels heavy.

If you believe in the power of story to bring people together, this one’s for you.

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