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Join me this week as I welcome back Andrew Betancourt, Founder of Conscious Dating for Queer Men and a Certified Relationship Coach.  After a successful and sought after episode back in March, I was excited to sit down once again to take a deeper dive into Andrew's perspective on dating successfully ... at any age! 

I have been religiously following Andrew via his on line coaching platform and spending time in his masterclass over the past few months and not only have I learned A LOT about myself, I was able to identify several former dating habits that proved unsuccessful time and time again.  After applying some of what I learned, I have had success of my own and am excited for you to get a glimpse into his perspective on conscious dating. 

During our time together Andrew touches on his dating strategy as well as discussing the importance of first defining, then finding and developing REAL love.  We also talk about some common barriers in dating and ways to move through them and conclude our chat with some of Andrew's key principles.

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans, Queer or Straight, if you are in the dating pool, you will want to listen in!   It is really impactful and I know you will enjoy it as much as I did and am confident you will take away some useful tips to use!

You can find Andrew on Instagram at @andrewbetancourtofficial

You can find Andrew's free Masterclass - The Secret to Attracting Quality Men here:  https://go.andrewbetancourt.com/training

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Over the past few months, the consistent threat around the potential loss of our human rights have been occupying my daily thoughts and wearing heavily on my soul.  So much so that I started to head back down a dark path that I work diligently to avoid.  I needed a "feel good" moment and a jolt of positivity coupled with a space of love and laughter.  Enter my conversation from earlier this year with Dan Smithman, formerly titled "Looking for the Beauty in Things."  I decided it was the perfect conversation for a REPLAY this week, especially given the amazing energy coming from the DNC a few weeks back.   

As a reminder, Dan played a pivotal role in my coming out in 1994  and truly saved my life and we have been friends ever since.  To this day, when we connect, I walk away  feeling heard, empowered and a little tired from all the laughter!   

Dan and I have fun reminiscing about our friendship but the one theme that rang loudly through the conversation was the vital importance of marriage equality for the LGBTQ community AND that we must use our voice AND actions in order to make change.

Dan is a master at creating possibility not only in his own life, but openly shares that mastery with the world around him.  He is a FIERCE advocate for the LGBTQ community and I love Dan's unique view on relationships and marriage equality and can't wait for you to hear the journey he and his husband Josh have had together ... one wedding at a time, and yes there were many, all in an effort to bring awareness to the critical importance of equality!  Enjoy! Oh, and ... 

As we get ready to elect a new President in just 7 short weeks, please make sure you are registered to VOTE: https://vote.gov  You know what the assignment is!
AND
If you want to learn more about marriage equality, visit: https://www.hrc.org/our-work/stories/the-journey-to-marriage-equality-in-the-united-states

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Join me this week as I sit down with Brooke Paulin, a fierce advocate for the health & wellness of not only our youth, but for each and every one of us!  Take it from first hand experience, if you want to change your health, you need to listen to this episode!

During our time together, Brooke shares candidly about her upbringing and her eating disorder coupled with bouts of depression and anxiety which she suffered from for many years, well into her adult life.  Through her own journey, Brooke has been off all medications since 2004 and is truly in the best shape of her life.

She goes on to share how this experience clearly lead her to her passion and life's work.  Brooke vehemently believes that there is a DIRECT connection between mental health and nutrition and loves educating people on how proper nutrition can help combat common issues such as stress, anxiety, ADHD, focus and behavior issues.

It is clear, Brooke is committed to helping people understand that feeling good and being healthy will boost their performance not only in the workplace but also at home and the importance of making healthy a LIFESTYLE, not a diet.

This powerhouse entrepreneur, mom of 5, wife to an amazing man and global influencer is out to make a difference in our lives!  She has made such an impact on my life and I am both excited and honored to introduce her to you today!   

To check out Brooke Paulin on Instagram, you can find her here:
https://www.instagram.com/lil_fit_carnivore

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Join me this week as I sit down with Yinka Freeman, the creative force behind the wildly successful award winning event firm, Triple Pocket Events. Yinka is truly one of a kind with a deep passion for making a difference, a work ethic that will run circles around most and a smile that will greet you with a palpable expression of love and acceptance.  Her intentions in life and in her work are a critical part of her success and a constant thread within her personal and professional relationships. 

Yinka shares her incredible childhood journey that took her from Sierra Leone West Africa to Minnesota, back to Ethiopia, then to Kenya, then to Paris and finally landing here in Southern California.  She shares her strong family upbringing that took an unexpected turn during her coming out later in life and the community that ultimately allowed Yinka to find and experience her true self for the first time.  She now pays that gift forward here locally and around the world.  It is a really beautiful moment and says a great deal about her and the community in which she serves.

As we wrap up our conversation we take a dive into diversity representation and the lack thereof, especially within the LGBTQ community and the possible reasons why this has become so commonplace. 

I am so grateful to Yinka and our time together, I learned so much and I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation.
 
To learn more about Triple Pocket Events, click here! https://www.triplepocketevents.com/

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REPLAY - In light of recent events where HUNDREDS of books from a Gender & Diversity program that was shut down last year were tossed in a dumpster, I wanted to replay a really important conversation I had with Kind Cotton founder, Kaitlin Johnstone.  Kaitlin shares her amazing journey as an elementary school teacher that ultimately led her to launch a small clothing company dedicated to putting inclusive books BACK into the hands of children across the country. 

Kind Cotton's inspirational clothing and accessories not only exude kindness, they evoke a powerful conversation centered on the importance of being kind not only to yourself but to others.  Their model ... for every Kind Cotton item purchased, they donate a book to a child.  But not just any book, a book where children from all different backgrounds can truly see themselves represented.  It is a powerful moment that can be life changing! This is a MUST LISTEN!   

To date, Kind Cotton has donated over 135,000 inclusive books which allows ALL children to see themselves represented out in the world.

Kaitlin and her company are committed to spread a message of true kindness, a kindness that embraces love, empathy, compassion, inclusion, and justice ... for everyone.  I loved my time with Kaitlin and I know you will too!

To check out their amazing organization (and super cool products!) visit https://kindcotton.com

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Join me this week as I sit down with Rebecca Minor, LICSW, a queer, Jewish clinician, consultant, educator and author specializing in the intersection of trauma, gender, and sexuality.  She is the founder of Prism Therapy Collective, where her approach is always trauma-informed and resilience-oriented.

During our time together, Rebecca shares her personal journey to becoming a Gender Specialist, who now dedicates her life to working alongside trans and gender nonconforming youth through their journey of becoming as well as serving as a guide to their parents.  At a time when trans hate and suicide is on the rise, Rebecca is a true gift to our community. 

In addition to her clinical work, Rebecca is a part-time faculty member at Boston University School of Social Work and has provided cultural responsiveness training and consultation to organizations, schools, and businesses for the past decade. Rebecca is also the author of the forthcoming book "Raising Trans Youth; What To Expect When You Weren’t Expecting This" which is set to be released in Fall 2025.

To find out more about Rebecca and her work, here is a link to her webiste!
https://www.genderspecialist.com

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Join me this week as I sit down Michelle Renee, a Platonic Surrogate Partner and Intimacy Guide based in San Diego, California.  Michelle is a beautiful soul who is committed to taking her clients from self-loathing to self-loving through her unique touch-based relational healing.

In this "nothing is off limits" conversation, Michelle shares a candid look at her upbringing and how that upbringing ultimately left her with severe intimacy issues which negatively affected her personal relationships as an adult.  While working through her healing she knew she had to pay it forward and help others that were suffering in their own silence. 

During our time together, we take a deep dive into hot topics like love, shame, human touch, connection, boundaries, the power of NO, intimacy, sex, masturbation, body autonomy and more!  I think we could have talked for hours, so there just might need to be a PART TWO!!  Stay tuned!  

To find out more about Michelle and her Human Connection Lab, visit https://humanconnectioncoach.com

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Join me this week as I sit down with Kayla Adreene Widdes, a clairvoyant mystic who discovered her intuitive abilities at the age of 9. Kayla shares her own amazing journey during a beautifully raw and candid conversation about her life and her important work. 

Kayla shares how she has dedicated herself to guiding goddesses, gays and theys and how she, through her unique practice, identifies her client's long standing toxic behavior patterns that have lead them to negative self-fulfilling prophecies.  Kayla skillfully guides her clients to a clear path of manifestation in order to achieve the ideal life and relationships they desire.

Kayla is a Spiritual and Mental Health Coach, a Certified Color Therapist, a Trained ABA Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, an Essential Bodywork AND a Massage Practitioner who is ALSO currently working towards her PhD in Metaphysical Counseling.  She is definitely out to create a shift in the world and is truly a gift to us all. 

To find out more about Kayla and Designs For Loving, check out her site here:  https://designsforloving.wixsite.com/designsforloving

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Welcome to the final installment of our 2024 PRIDE Series and Episode 24.

This week I sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia, a retired law enforcement officer based in Arizona.  Along with his son Chase, these two remarkable men set out to make a difference in the LGBTQ+ community by creating and launching OUT IS THE NEW IN, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering support and resources, especially in the area of suicide prevention, mental health and homelessness.   

Johnnie shares a heartwarming journey from his early years growing up in a farming town to finding out that Chase was gay to creating a space of love and acceptance for his only son ... not to mention the entire LGBTQ+ community!  Johnnie has taken his commitment to being the best dad and ally out into the world through his organization and podcast and is having a profound impact on the lives of those in need.  

To find out more about Johnnie, Chase and their organization you can visit
https://outisthenewin.org

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Welcome to the 7th installment of our 2024 PRIDE Series and Episode 23!

This week I sit down with Jordan Daniels, a proud Black & Jewish Queer creative force that focuses on social commentary while dealing with the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, spirituality and body liberation.  It is these same components that make this amazing human being so unapologetically authentic and out to make an impact in today's world.

Jordan shares his powerful story of being raised by two strong parents in a large multi-ethnic home steeped in a deep history within the Jewish and Black communities. This upbringing would ultimately shape his future and call him into action as a journalist, communicator, podcast host, photographer, philanthropist and community activist.

Jordan has a love of life that is infectious and an energy that hits you square in the heart when meeting him.  He is truly a gift to the world and is out to change it ... one story at a time. 

You can learn more about Jordan and find a link to is Black Fat Femme Podcast here:  https://www.jordandaniels.com 

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