Stories at the Ofrenda

Today we talk with Adrian, and get to meet Buff, Phil, and Scurti, friends and family from the road. We get to hear about crazy tour antics, talk about the struggles living on the road can bring, and the value of staying connected with the people in your life. Since you can never know what life has in store for you, why not reach out and say hi to an old friend? 

Today, we'll have the honor to talk with Lupe Tejada Diaz, a death doula and advocate for BIPOC and other marginalized communities.  We'll discuss what a death doula does, how to reintegrate cultures back into the modern world, and learn how to have the life and death that you want.

Lupe is a proud member of The Pearl Collective and A Sacred Passing in Washington, and she can be found on Instagram @doula_damn_thing.

The Pearl Collective:https://pearlcollective.org/

A Sacred Wedding:https://asacredpassing.org/

Her website: https://douladamnthingtoday.com/

Today we hear from Bradley Gowers, and get to meet Reverend Vickey Gibbs. We talk about finding mentors in unexpected places, the joy a simple donut can bring, and recognizing how impactful someone can be in your life. Below are links to videos and resources to connect with Vickey and support Resurrection MCC.

The facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/revvickey

An interview about her journey: https://youtu.be/jl6ieDuad0o

Her final sermon: https://youtu.be/H3p-9q1D6fQ

Bradley can be found on facebook: http://facebook.com/bjgmusicandsound

Today we talk with Ali Bowman and get to meet Robert "Bob" Bowman, a loving and creative gentleman. We talk about consistency in humans,  learning to use your skills in many ways, and how to move past shame and guilt in order to grow and heal.

Ali can be found online at alibowman.com, as well as Facebook @alibowman and Instagram @bowmanali

Today we talk with Adan, and get to meet the fabulous artist Vivaca Starr. We talk about the drag community, taking the time to truly get to know someone, and having someone in your corner silently supporting you, no matter what might have happened between you.

Adan can be found on Instagram @monadietslc, ad on Spotify as Mona Diet

Vivaca Starr was a member of the House of Starr. The founder, Nova Starr, is the proud owner of Fierce Drag Jewels, a company that created the amazing crown and scepter featured on RuPaul's Drag Race.

https://fiercedragjewels.com/

Today we talk with Megan Fulmer, and get to meet Ramonita Barbosa Justiniano. We talk about learning how to dance, understanding LGBTQ issues in Latin culture, and having strong women come before you and being strong for those coming along the way.

Megan can be found on Instagram @meg_fulms and  https://www.meganelysefulmer.com/

Today we talk with Connor Thompson and get to meet John and Margaret (Peggy) Reilly. We talk about the benefits of Irish dark humor, how to be proud of where you come from, and the value of patience and quiet. Plus we hear about one of the greatest wake experiences one could ask for.

Connor is one of the hosts on The Legion Speakeasy, the official New England 30k podcast where they talk about all things Horus Heresy.

https://open.spotify.com/show/4uqsCNt5bP8MVk8mJ6dn9H?si=pFm0A6YRSr-rv8gDTxxBlg

Today we'll get to meet someone who I knew very well, Miriam Gonzalez. We'll hear about the struggles with identity, how to accept some hard truths about yourself, and what it's like to not be completely gone.

Today we talk with Charles Gray, and get to meet Alan Simeon Gray. We talk about the surprises of moving to a new area, how family can be created in many ways, and that the grieving process can be messy and raw, and that's okay.

Charles Gray can be found through Google, and on YouTube on Karaoke Chronicles

https://www.youtube.com/user/Maplestreetmusic/featured

Today we talk with Arian Keddell, and get to meet Robert Keddell, a caring and sweet gentleman. We talk about the best parts of being silly, understanding what it's like to grow up mixed race, and learn how to make love work in many different situations. 

Arian can be found on Instagram @ariankeddell, and soon onstage in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.