Queer We Are

Cator Sparks has an amazing background in the fashion industry and as a journalist. He shares his story about the life changing events that led him to become a life coach for men who helps them find their purpose, passion and power.

Brad and Cator also discuss what you can expect from a life coach and what you should not expect a life coach to be.

Cator's Page on the Queer We Are website

Cator Spark's Website

Cator on Instagram

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Kayla Gore's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Despite facing numerous challenges, she was able to build a life for herself and start an organization that provides critical resources and services to trans individuals in need. The tiny house project is just one of the many ways in which Kayla is making a difference in the lives of others. The project will provide permanent homes to black and brown trans women in need, offering them a sense of belonging and stability that they may not have had before.

My Sistah's House Website

My Sistah's House Go Fund Me

Instagram: @Mshmemphis

Trans Justice Funding Program

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 David Allwood earned the title of Mr. Gay England 2022, through winning five out of seven categories.

David aims to use this title to combat loneliness in the LGBTQ+ community.
He launched a campaign called 'Belong' to try and bring the community
closer together. Queer people are more likely to face discrimination which can lead to them disengaging or hiding their true selves from others. The older LGBTQ+ generation can feel forgotten about in the mainstream queer media and trauma from growing up LGBTQ+ can take its toll and lead to them feeling negatively towards their community as a whole. All of these factors, and more, can lead to loneliness and poor mental health.

David is also director of queer collective HOMOPARODY, who raise money
for gay charities, perform at major pride events and recreate music videos
and online content.

Instagram  @david_allwood
Twitter        @davidallwood
Facebook   Dallwood
TikTok         @homoparody

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David and John Auten-Schneider talk about how they accumulated $51,000 in credit card debt living a stereotypical gay lifestyle and trying to keep up with the expectations set by the community. They were purchasing acceptance and validation from the people they thought they needed to impress. They had designer clothing, went to all the cocktail parties, and traveled frequently.

They share their experiences of transitioning from living in debt to owning a successful business, the Debt Free Guys, which provides financial coaching to the LGBTQ+ community.

 David and John's work has appeared on Forbes, Yahoo!Finance, NBC's Squawk Box and The News with Sheppard Smith, ABC News, Rachel Ray Show and Good Morning America to name a few. They've partnered with some of the best in financial services, including Capital One, Experian, MassMutual, American Express, and Prudential. They've partnered with some of the best LGBTQ+ organizations including, The Trevor Project, Callen-Lorde, The William Way Foundation, One Colorado and LGBTQ+ centers nationwide.

Queer Money Podcast & Debt Free Guys Website

Find David & John on social media:
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Twitter
Facebook
TikTok
YouTube
LinkedIn 

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Jamie Bruesehoff studied theology, is married a to Lutheran pastor, identifies as queer, and has three children, including her transgender teenage daughter Rebekah. After a social media picture of Rebekah at a rally against Trump's policies went viral, she and Rebekah were thrust in the media spotlight and are now speakers and activists for transgender rights. Jamie discusses her outreach to help people of faith embrace their children who have the courage to step into the world as their true selves. 

 “Loving and supporting your child for who they are and not who you thought they were is somehow extraordinary is flawed. It's just part of parenting.”

Jamie Bruesehoff's Website:
www.jamiebruesehoff.com
Jamie's book on Amazon:
Raising Kids beyond the Binary: Celebrating God’s Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children

Jamie on social media
Instagram: @Jamiebruesehoff
Twitter: @Jamiebruesehoff
TikTok:  @Jamiebruesehoff
Facebook:  facebook.com/jamiebruesehoff
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jamiebruesehoff

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John Berendt captivates readers with the eccentric inhabitants of Savannah, GA in 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'.  Hear John discuss his love for the unique city and how it inspired him write his Pulitzer Prize nominated novel telling the stories of many of the cities unique characters, leading up to an antiques dealer on trial for the murder of a male prostitute.

Since the publication and unprecedented success of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," Berendt has become a Savannah celebrity and was even presented with the key to the city. “I took it down to City Hall one night to see if it would work, but it didn't.” (Syracuse Post Standard, 4/5/1994)

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
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Meet Emma Goswell and Sam Walker, the creators of the hit podcast ‘Coming Out Stories’ and the book of the same name. They join Queer We Are to share their journey to defining success in their lives. Their story is inspiring, filled with lessons about happiness, contentment, and understanding. Listen in as Emma and Sam explore their paths to success, from Emma becoming a 51 year old stay-at-home-mom to Sam’s journey as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.

Coming Out Stories Website
comingoutstoriespodcast.com

Coming out Stories Book on Amazon
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Coming Out Stories on Social Media
Instagram: @comingoutstoriespod
Twitter: @comeoutstories

What Goes on Media
whatgoesonmedia.com

Sam Walker on Social Media
Instagram: @samwalkerradio
Twitter: @walkersam

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Cary Alan Johnson is an author, activist, and Africanist. Raised in Brooklyn and currently living in Central Africa, he is the founder of several organizations, including the Black Heart Collective, gay Men of African Descent, and the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission. He is currently the country director for Population Services International in Burundi.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How has Cary Alan Johnson's experiences as an African American and a Peace Corps volunteer in the Congo shaped his commitment to service?
2. Capacity building for government and local affairs in impoverished nations.
3. Coming of age as a black man during the AIDS crisis as featured in his novel, Desire Lines.

Cary Alan Johnson's Website:
caryalanjohnson.com

Cary's novel:
Desire Lines on Amazon

Cary on Social Media
Instagram: @johnsondesirelines
Facebook: caryalanjohnson

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With a breakthrough cover feature in Men’s Health magazine, multiple appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the CEO of the Point of Pride nonprofit that’s helped over ten thousand people receive gender affirming garments and surgeries, Aydian Dowling is an admired household name in the transgender community.

Aydian faces off against a system that puts trans and nonbinary people as second priority and created a social platform, Trace, where they are celebrated and safe.

"It's like Cinderella. The shoe fit and I was like, okay, now I can go back to my castle.”

TRACE mobile application:
www.thetrace.app
Point of Pride - providing financial aid and direct support to trans folks:
www.pointofpride.org
Aydian Dowling's website:
aydiandowling.com

Aydian on Instagram:
Aydian: @alionsfear
The TRACE app: @thetrace.app
Point of Pride: @pointofprideorg

Aydian on Twitter:
Aydian: @AydianDowling
The TRACE app: @TheTraceApp
Point of Pride: @pointofpride 

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Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Vivian Kleiman confronts the underground comic world, unearthing the inspiring stories of five queer comic artists and their daring fight for justice, representation, and personal expression.

"People were giving you a gift, and one that doesn't happen very often in our daily lives. So, I thought that documentary filmmaking was just miraculous in that regard." - Vivien Kleiman

Vivian Kleiman is a Peabody Award winning filmmaker and Emmy Award nominated producer/director. She is renowned for her challenging subjects and edgy film approaches and has received support from the MacArthur and Ford Foundations. Her documentary, No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics, premieres on PBS January 23, 2023.

No Straight Lines Website: www.nslthefilm.com
No Straight Lines on Instagram:  @nostraightlinesfilm

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