In episode #37, Elizabeth McCain shares her process in writing her newly released memoir, A Lesbian Belle Shares All-Outrageous Stories of Family, Loss, and Love.   She talks about the importance of sharing stories for personal healing and staying connected during this time of social isolation. 

For more information on her book, readings, and classes, go to ElizabethMccain.com.  You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Patty Jackson is a seasoned singer/songwriter, who has performed and taught for decades in the Denver Metro Area.  She sings a variety of original and cover songs at this concert.  

This event is the first in a series of events hosted through connectingonthenet.com.  This site is aimed at building the women's community through online connection.  We may be physically apart, but we can continue to gather online.

The Lesbian Story Project interviews the founder, Thistle Petterson and a key contributor, Julia Beck from Women's Liberation Radio News.  These two women represent a collective creating information online for radical feminists.  Today they create a monthly podcast, blog articles, and broadcast concerts to their growing community.  You can find out more at https://wlrnmedia.wordpress.com.

It's hard to think of a time before credit cards and ATMs.  However, this was when my guest, Wendi Rouder, came out.  In this episode, she shares her experience of coming out in the early1960s.  

Later, she found herself in San Fransisco during the AIDS epidemic.  With a background in theater, she was the driving force in creating the Arcaid Theatre Group.  This company was specifically for those who tested positive for HIV.  

From Wendy's childhood, being enamored with actresses of the day, to leading the Arcaid Theatre Group, Wendy shares a powerful life journey.  

In episode 33, I interview Kristi Dean, creator of Living the Rainbow.  In her desire to build bridges, she is creating the opportunity for members of the LGBTQ community to share their coming out stories through theater.  

The first performance is in her hometown of Durango, CO, Nov. 16th-17th, 2018.  She hopes to bring the production to other cities, around the country, using local performers from each location.  

For more information, go to letitoutproductions.com. 

Erica Rose, film producer/director, shares her experience creating the queer fem short film, Girl Talk.  The autobiographical film shares the struggle dealing with intimacy on a physical and emotional level.  Girl Talk is touring the country in LGBTQ and straight film festivals.  For more information go to the Girl Talk-The Movie on Facebook.

The L-Fund is a lesbian philanthropic group located in the Cochella Valley-Palm Springs area.  This non-profit was created to assist lesbians who are underserved by social service agencies. They provide funds to lesbians in crisis who may not have the same safety net as heterosexual women.  

Since 2012, the L-Fund has assisted numerous lesbians and has just started an educational fund, the Lesbian Educational Assistance Fund (LEAP).   Based on their success, Ruth Debra shares about the program, so that other lesbians can start assisting lesbians in their own local communities.  

For information on the L-Fund go to their website at: 

 https://l-fund.org/

Leslie Wright is a project manager and community liaison for Kaiser Permanente.  In this episode, we discuss healthcare issues related to the LGBT community. 

Leslie shares about:

her experience with community research for aging members of our community. 

the importance of participating in health surveys,

and the risk factors for lesbians.

More information about Silver Sneakers, Capitol Hill Care Link and SAGE programs at the GLBT Community Center of Colorado go to: glbtcolorado.org

In this episode, I interviewed Jen, an army vet.  Following in her father's footsteps, she joined the army to fulfill her desire to serve her country.  She excelled in her training and felt she was destined to make the army a career.  However, she served during the "don't ask, don't tell era in the military. This caused her to struggle with confusion and the ultimate fear of being exposed as a lesbian.  

The BOLDFest is gearing up registration for the festival this Labor Day Weekend!  For more info., go to:  http://www.boldfest.com/

Pat Hogan, activist, lesbian event producer and the moving force behind BOLDFest.  The festival is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, August 30th-Sept. 2nd. in Vancouver, British Columbia.  

In our conversation, Pat highlights upcoming sessions and musical entertainment.  We also discuss how she got into community building for lesbians.  Lesbians come from all over North America and other countries to enjoy each others company, laugh and share ideas in a supportive setting.  

For more information on the upcoming BOLDFest, go to:  http://www.boldfest.com/.  

You can listen to her previous interview here:  The Lesbian Story Project, episode 24, with Pat Hogan.