This week's episode features the ever-talented Danni Velasquez-Mora.  Danni is Founder and Creative Director of Womankind Creative and - because we had such a great conversation about women's representation the first time (see the link below), Danni wanted to interview me to get an angle on how the transgender community would appreciate representation in marketing.  We talk about topics as far-reaching as where gender originates, who fits the mold of "normal" woman, and the importance of label-lumping.

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REFERENCES:

Womankind Creative:  https://www.womankindcreative.com/

Womankind Creative LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/womankindcreative/

Womankind Creative Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/womankindcreative/

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In this week's episode, I speak with Professor Loretta Breuning about human behavior.  Loretta is a Professor Emerita of Management, the Founder of The Inner Mammal Institute, and author of the book "Habits of a Happy Brain."  We consider such topics as how our undesired behavior can be modified given the appropriate reward, finding forgiveness even for our parents, and why not everybody is mad at you.

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REFERENCES:

The Inner Mammal Institute:  https://innermammalinstitute.org/

Alice Miller:  http://www.alice-miller.com/
Albert Ellis:  http://www.albertellis.info/

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Today's episode features an amazing artist and friend, Cendrine Marrouat.  Cendrine really has done it all: poet, photographer, painter, podcaster, and author.  We discuss topics as diverse as camels, the importance of haiku, and why Hemingway is boring.

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REFERENCES:
Cendrine’s professional website:  https://creativeramblings.com/

Auroras & Blossoms website:  https://abpositiveart.com/

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In today's episode, I have a fun discussion about a serious topic with Brittany Sandoval.  As a registered nurse and foster parent, Brittany had to process her childhood trauma to help her children become better people.  Brittany and I talk about the meaning of anger, how generational trauma can be healed, and Lesbian TikTok. 

P.S.  No cats were harmed in the making of this podcast.

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REFERENCES:
The Odd Mom Pod:  https://link.chtbl.com/oddmompod

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brittanysandovalrn/

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In today's episode, I have an honest conversation with Victoria Pelletier, an executive leader, best-selling author, and motivational speaker.  Victoria talks me through what it takes to push through adversity, how transgender care is even more difficult for parents, and why jerks need honesty more than the rest of us.

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REFERENCES:
Victoria’s website:  https://victoria-pelletier.com

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In this episode, I talk with Danni Velasquez-Mora, an absolutely amazing woman who ups the game in marketing as Founder and Creative Director at Womankind Creative.  Danni and I talk about important topics as healing through representation, seeing our own possibilities, and why Wonder Girl should have had a longer run.

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REFERENCES:
Womankind Creative:  https://www.womankindcreative.com/

Womankind Creative LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/womankindcreative/

Womankind Creative Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/womankindcreative/

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In this on-location podcast shoot, I have a grand time with Julia DiVerdi.  Julia is a stunning burlesque and belly dancer who shifted her focus to an inclusive dance studio where she can teach anybody how to dance!  We talk about subjects as far afield as accidentally starting to teach, how learning dance can be healing, and Julia's plan for my first burlesque routine (yikes!!).

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REFERENCES:
Julia DiVerdi and Starlight Studio:  https://juliadiverdi.com/
Overcoming My Hidden Transphobia:  https://genderidentitytoday.com/overcoming-my-hidden-transphobia/

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In this episode, I speak with John C. Morley.  John is a prolific podcaster and writer, a great storyteller, and a serial entrepreneur.  John and I talk about believing in ourselves as the foundation of success, taking the risks necessary to achieve what we want, and why hypnotists shouldn't embarrass people during their shows.

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REFERENCES:

John’s Linktree:  http://believemeachieve.com

The JMOR Tech Talk Show:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheJMORTechTalkShow

Inspirations for your Life:  https://podcastscj.podbean.com/

John’s Recent Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncmorleyiv/recent-activity/articles/

The Silva Method:  https://silvamethod.com/

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Today I have the distinct honor of interviewing Emily Kailyn.  Emily began a community called The Transverse and continues her great work for the transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community.  Emily and I consider the hard decisions required in building community, the dreams we need to move society forward, and why confidence makes the gender.

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The Transverse: https://thetransverse.net/

The community Discord server: https://thetransverse.net/discord

Instagram:
     https://instagram.com/thetransversenetwork
     https://instagram.com/thetransgendershow

YouTube:
     Video: https://youtube.com/thetransverse
     The Transgender Show Podcast:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD_d3L2xVsoEEr5boQSP8nn6jekFnzROB&si=fErmwzDzSCiR-SMH

Follow Emily’s personal account at https://instagram.com/emilywouldgo

Support at https://patreon.com/thetransverse

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Today on the program, I speak with Amanda Lien, a technical copywriter and published science fiction author.  Amanda gives us the lowdown on why technology and fiction must show humanity as it is - to remind each of us we are a part of it.  We talk about how marketing frequently doesn't get it, lament villains made worse by being gay, and remember 1970s pop music.

REFERENCES:

Amanda Lien professional website:  https://www.amandajlien.com/
Find Amanda on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajlien/-sense

"I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Woman
Gender Identity Today:  https://genderidentitytoday.com/

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