Queer Changemakers

Jae Edwards is changing the world by imagining, creating and organizing inclusive communities on campus as Assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center. In this conversation we discuss Jae’s journey into creating spaces of belonging, especially for Black Queer and Trans folk, ideas around Afro-Futurism, and believing in and validating ourselves and our experiences. 

Connect with Jae on LinkedIn 

Or email Jae @ [email protected]

Check out these other organizations doing impactful work in the South: 

• https://www.ncbloc.black

In this episode, I share a few highlights and ideas I experienced at the Creating Change conference in New Orleans in January. 

Learn more about the LGBTQ+ Taskforce and the conference:

https://www.thetaskforce.org/creating-change/about-creating-change/ 

Follow us on socials:

• @QueerChangemakers

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Jon Carl Lewis is changing the world by integrating faith, religion and queer sexuality. We discuss various concepts and traditions that affirm queer lives in the Bible, and we discuss his upcoming event “Dancing with the Erotic Jesus”. 

Trigger warning: There are many references to Jesus and christianity in this episode. Although, it is in a different light than typical christian conversations, we understand if you choose to skip this episode.

As a Spiritual companion and student of public ministry Jon brings wisdom, contemplation and deep insights as to how we can better understand a christian spirituality that includes a reverence for the body. We also discuss intersectionality, and the benefits of intergenerational communities. 

Join the Upcoming Event: "Dancing with the Erotic Jesus" online 8 pm ET, Sunday, March 17, 2024. Free/donation through the "Erotic Labs (#2)" offering of the Body Electric School (clothed event/all genders). https://bodyelectric.org/online-shops/erotic-lab-2-2024/

Connect with Jon on Instagram: @joncarllewis or schedule a time on his calendar: https://calendly.com/joncarllewis/60min

Other Links

• Learn more about Jon:  Bio Site: https://bio.site.com/joncarllewis

Laverne Simpson is changing the world by helping people of faith better understand the LGBTQ+ community through art and story. A writer, producer, and director, Laverne shares about her stage play "Affirming Love" and her book "Just Be You Baby." *

We discuss experiences with church communities and the reasons why people leave them, and the potential of storytelling to provoke thought, stimulate discussion, and effect change.

To get in contact with Laverne, or if you're interested in bringing "Affirming Love" to your city, or wherever you want to see it. Contact Laverne: 

• Email: [email protected]

Learn more about her book: Just Be You Baby! https://bit.ly/JustBeYouBook

*There are some audio challenges

Liza Lomax (they/them) is changing the world by helping leaders and individuals develop a true and deep sense of self-love. Self-love is a foundation for life, and guides their coaching practice: Love Your Body coaching.

From Feb 1 - 14, Liza is hosting a Love Yourself First challenge on Facebook with daily lives, exercises and community to help attendees proactively show more love to themselves. Join the FB group here: https://bit.ly/LizasLoveYourselfFirstFBgroup 

In this episode, Liza shares their story and we discuss a number of tangible practices for self-love.

Email: [email protected] 

Website: www.lizalomax.com 

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/liza.lomax 

Instagram page: www.instagram.com/loveyourbodycoachingwithliza 

YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2WAi5bA 

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/liza-lomax-7b9625179/ 

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8kTuwb1/

Welcome to Season 1 of Queer Changemakers! The first set of episodes were the pilot season, and with 2024 we will continue to share stories of LGBTQIA+ individuals taking action to make our communities, and the world, a better place.

I share a short recap of the previous season, and my commitment to record 40 episodes this year. 

Finally, my word for this year is "Co-creation" and I share how I will let that guide me as we move forward where 2024 may take us. 

Also, I'm at Creating Change conference in New Orleans until January 22. So if you're here or near New Orleans... hit me up!

Magda is changing the world by helping organizations create trans-inclusive workplaces. She shares her journey as an HR leader and entrepreneur.

Magda also shares her transition journey transitioning, and the power of mentors who can sometimes see who we are before we can. 

I appreciate this episode because it mentions both the professional and the personal. 

Please learn more about and connect with Magda through her website: www.mstega.com

Mike Henderson is changing the world by empowering Black and Gay individuals to travel around the world. An avid traveler himself, as well as a travel agent, he organizes many group trips around the world helping people not only see the sights and experience the culture, but with a passion for history and urban design Mike can share why cities were laid out certain ways and help people get a deeper appreciation for each travel experience.

Founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel and Black Gay Travelers.

For a little more detail: https://www.bagtravel.net/contents/mike-henderson

Harris Eddie Hill (they/them) is an out-and-proud nonbinary podcaster, best-selling author, coach and founder of the Centre for Childhood Trauma Healing; a platform dedicated to supporting neurodivergent, queer or highly empathic adults to overcome their childhood trauma and begin to thrive.

In our conversation, Harris emphasizes the importance of self-education and empowerment as consistent themes in life.  

Connect with Harris below:

• Mxharrishill.com

Stefaan is the founder of Titanology, a platform dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ business owners with resources, community, and development. His goal is to  eliminate LGBTQ+ business failure within the next decade.

Connect with Stefaan at https://titanology.world

https://www.instagram.com/titanology.world/