Millennial in the Middle

Have you ever wondered what the Mayor does? Connor recently visited city hall and sat down with the Mayor of South Jordan, Utah - Dawn Ramsey. While she discusses what roles the mayor plays and what an ordinary day is like you will find quickly she is far from ordinary. In her first term, Mayor Ramsey served on 25+ boards and committees, represented local government on a federal level in Washington DC several times and worked closely with the Governor. Her positivity and desire to serve her community is easy to recognize.

For more information on Mayor Ramsey or to get involved in her re-election campaign you can visit dawnramsey.com

We have had a lot of interesting guests on the show, but today’s guest may be our most entertaining and colorful yet. Ryan Woods is a gay man and as a drag queen (artist) travels the country as his character Lady Maga USA. Yes… Make America Great Again. If that doesn’t intrigue you, I’m not sure what will.

Full Bio: Ryan Woods is a proud Eagle Scout, America-first Republican, Christian, and political activist. He’s an award-winning journalist with a background in mass communication and video production. He’s President of Log Cabin Republicans Utah and is working to save his state from a leftist takeover.

He’s been performing and dancing since he was a tiny tot. Drag artistry is a composite outlet for all the things he loves, such as fashion, theater, costumes, makeup and imagination. “Being Lady Maga USA is about joy. When I see the smiles and happiness she brings to any event, my heart is full,” says Woods.

Most LGBT Conservatives are afraid to publicly share their views.

“I want to empower others to loudly and proudly declare their love of America and join the Conservative movement. I get so many messages from LGBT Conservatives who are afraid to speak out. I hope my example inspires them to have the courage to do so,” said Woods.

For more information check out LadyMagaUSA.com.

Today, Connor shares the first of several interviews with members of the LGBTQ+ community. These interviews will be open, honest and real. Connor uses his platform to ask questions we may typically feel uncomfortable to ask, in an honest attempt to increase understanding with the hope of bringing people together.

Grant was born a girl and as early as five years old felt like a mistake. In the last six months, Grant has come out as transgender and has undergone gender change operations. Connor asks about the difference between gender identity and sexuality. Grant talks about the power of being authentic and how his life has changed in this transition.

Back from the Middle East and back to talking about the Pandemic (insert eye roll here). In today’s episode, Connor reacts to Biden’s aggressive, controversial and divisive speech laying out new mandates. The tone and content seemed off-brand for the President who promised to lower the temperature and bring us together. Connor explains how partisan politics have one again torn us apart and thwarted progress.

Connor also tells of his recent real-life Forrest Gump experience of finding himself in the middle of a rally/protest with 25,000 people through the streets of Amsterdam.

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The final installment of Millennial in the Middle East!

Millennial in the Middle East Part 4!

After 2+ weeks out of the country Connor is home and in this episode reports on his experience on the archaeological dig. He shares the history of Petra and gives some tips for those who may have this spot on their bucket list. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at what archaeology is all about. While digging in the dirt and trying to connect with an ancient people, Connor learned a lot about himself and life today. You'll enjoy this recap!

Millennial in the Middle East Part 3!

Millennial in the Middle East Part 2!!

Connor interviewed Aryeh Green a few weeks ago to learn more about the ongoing conflict with Israel and Palestine. Connor also wanted to understand the Jewish faith/culture/nationality more fully. Aryeh was the perfect person to interview. This listen will give you more background and understanding to complex issues that seem to have no solution. As for the futile… you’ll have to listen to the story of his ancestor “The Patriot Rabbi” in the American Revolution.

Yes, I know it’s corny! The next few episodes will be like a mini-series with the Millennial in the Middle East theme. As you’re listening Connor is traveling to Petra, Jordan (yep, the place where Harrison Ford and Sean Connery find the holy grail in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) to be a part of an archaeological dig.

As Connor prepares to go he talks about the dichotomous ways of thinking and life between Western and Eastern philosophy. The Middle East has been a center of contention for centuries and it has a lot to do with us struggling to communicate and work with those who may disagree with us. Can we find the middle in this age old debate?

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In today’s episode, Connor interviews Sam Thiara, about his new book Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself. While discussing his story you’ll notice so many of the themes of this podcast come to the forefront. It didn’t take Connor long to connect with Sam and his desire to share his message with the world.

To follow Sam and pick up a copy of the book please visit Sam-Thiara.com.

About the book: Sam Thiara documents his seemingly impossible quest to find his grandfather’s village—armed with little more than a faded photograph.Sam vividly recounts his adventure through India’s crowded roads—a journey filled with mishaps and surprising encounters, and a growing sense of purpose. Drinking in the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple, he finds himself connecting more deeply with his Sikh faith, while confronting the ugliness of the country’s poverty and injustice. Along the way, Sam also wrestles with his sense of self. A British-born Indian, living in Canada, whose parents came from Fiji, he questions: Am I Indian? Am I Canadian? Am I Sikh? Who am I?As he begins to piece together the puzzle of his history, Sam realizes he is piecing himself together, too. Touching and inspiring, Lost and Found is a book for anyone who has felt adrift in the world, confirming that what was once lost can be found.