Women Wanting Women

Queer matchmaker, Elise Braunschweiger, shares practical advice for queer women trying to find love plus insight into the unconscious biases that drive the choices we make and the ways we behave in dating.

Elise started her career at a matchmaking company where she was the 3rd employee and as they opened offices across American and grew internationally she was promoted to head of matchmaking and she oversaw all their US staff.

Now she’s following her dream and building her own matchmaking business helping women in our community find love.

Elise is wise beyond her years and has so much experience and wisdom to share about the process of dating.

You don’t to miss this conversation!

Don’t miss this interview!

Elise Braunschweiger is the Founder & CEO of Queer Conscious Connections, a matchmaking and date coaching agency that specializes in services for the LGBTQIA+ community. As a lesbian herself, and after several years working in management for an award-winning, international matchmaking firm, Elise saw a desperate need for dating services that were created by and for queer people. Through Queer Conscious Connections, Elise aims to help anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status, achieve a more enriching and satisfying love life—and, hopefully, enjoy the journey along the way. 

Queer Conscious Connections offers personalized 1:1 date coaching and bespoke matchmaking services and they’re constantly seeking commitment-ready daters who might be open to being considered as a match for their clients (at no cost). Elise invites anyone to join her database.

You can find Elise Braunschweiger’s Website and sign up for her newsletter here.

You can find Elise Braunschweiger’s Instagram here.

You can find Elise Braunschweiger’s free database to be considered for free introductionshere.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Elise Braunschweiger you will love these past interviews of other queer female leaders.

I talked to Barbara Arredondo Ayala about pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.

I talked to Bandy Kiki about becoming an LGBT activist after growing up where it’s illegal to be gay.

I talked to Jean Chou about dating women and building professional teams in New York City.

And I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Queer entrepreneur Nadya Rousseau shares her epic journey of going from homeless to successful business owner, and how she and her wife, Lauren Jones, survived and thrived creatively together.

Nadya and her wife, Lauren Jones, are the founders of AlterNew Media.

Nadya Rousseau went from experiencing homeless to being a model, actress and show producer to being a successful marketing executive running a media company.

You don’t want to miss this episode (or my prior episode, where I interview her wife)!

Don’t miss this interview!

Nadya Rousseau is the founder and CEO of Alter New Media, a growing marketing and

With no formal marketing, PR, or business background, Rousseau bootstrapped Alter New

Her work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Voyage LA, and Honeysuckle Magazine, and

In 2024, Rousseau was honored by the Lieutenant Governor of Nevada for her

A sought-after speaker, Rousseau has shared her insights at Outer Edge LA, Female

Rousseau is dedicated to scaling Alter New Media into a growing ecosystem that will one

You can find Nadya Rousseau’s Instagram here.

You can find Nadya Rousseau’s company website here.

You can find Nadya’s Wife’s Instagram here.

You can find AlterNew Media, on Instagram here.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Nadya Rousseau you will love these past interviews of other queer female leaders.

I talked to Barbara Arredondo Ayala about pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.

I talked to Bandy Kiki about becoming an LGBT activist after growing up where it’s illegal to be gay.

I talked to Jean Chou about dating women and building professional teams in New York City.

And I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Queer entrepreneur Lauren Jones shares her journey to founding her company plus advice for handling objections and remaining patient while others are being unreasonable.

AlterNew Media is a mission-driven marketing company, founded and run by Lauren Jones and her wife – two bisexual women who are married to each other.

They met when they were teenagers and they even experienced homelessness together before becoming successful marketing executives.

Their history together would make for a great movie. It’s a beautiful story about surviving together as a team and building an extraordinary life, starting from literally zero.

Lauren Jones and her wife are both passionate about personal/professional growth and company-building. (And because I think it’s important for our community to break the stigma of lesbians who are too afraid to date bisexual women, I want to highlight the fact that Lauren Jones and her wife both identify as bi, and they’re happily married and committed to each other.)

Lauren Jones is inspirational, up to big things, and so much fun to talk to.

You don’t want to miss this episode (or my next episode, where I interview her wife)!

Don’t miss this interview!

Lauren Jones is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alter New Media, a purpose-driven marketing and media agency based in Las Vegas that champions the intersection of profit and positive social impact. Since co-founding the agency in 2016, Lauren has helped guide Alter New Media from a digital production house into a global, full-service strategic marketing firm that has supported over 700 companies and creators worldwide.

A visionary entrepreneur and seasoned creative, Lauren blends her background in photography, videography, and strategic marketing to deliver high-impact campaigns and branding initiatives. Her work has not only shaped powerful narratives for socially conscious organizations but has also been showcased internationally — including exhibitions in New York City and the Louvre in Paris.

Lauren is recognized for her innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and commitment to empowering purpose-led businesses. She’s a driving force behind the agency’s success in influencer marketing, public relations, digital strategy, and partnership development. She also plays an active role in Global Entrepreneurship Week Vegas, helping cultivate Las Vegas’ entrepreneurial ecosystem through storytelling, media, and event curation.

Known for her emphasis on personality-based leadership and healthy team dynamics, Lauren is passionate about creating work environments that encourage creativity, psychological safety, and strong boundaries. She remains committed to connecting change-makers with the tools, platforms, and people they need to scale impact.

You can find Lauren Jones’s Instagram here.

You can find AlterNew Media, on Instagram here.

You can find Lauren Jones’s company website here.

You can find Lauren Jones’s wife’s Instagram here.

Below are links to the various resources Lauren Jones shared on the podcast:

If you enjoyed this conversation with Lauren Jones you will love these past interviews of other queer female leaders.

I talked to Barbara Arredondo Ayala about pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.

I talked to Bandy Kiki about becoming an LGBT activist after growing up where it’s illegal to be gay.

I talked to Jean Chou about dating women and building professional teams in New York City.

And I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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District Attorney Satana Deberry shares her advice for holding positions of power while still being a great boss, mother and human being.

Are the things you’re working on in life right now serving you on your journey to become the person you want to be?

And if not, are you willing to do anything about it?

Well on this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk about all that and more with District Attorney Satana Deberry, a lesbian politician who is currently running to be North Carolina’s Attorney General.

Don’t miss this interview!

Satana Deberry serves as the elected District Attorney for Durham County. Prior to her role as District Attorney, Deberry served as a criminal defense attorney in her hometown of Hamlet, North Carolina, General Counsel for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and executive director of the nonprofit North Carolina Housing Coalition.

Satana Deberry is a recipient of the North Carolina Justice Center’s 2020 Defender of Justice Award for Litigation, the Duke Law Alumni Association’s 2020 Charles S. Murphy Award for Civic Service, and Attorney General Josh Stein’s Dogwood Award. She received her AB in Sociology from Princeton University, her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and her master’s in Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She is a mother who enjoys spending time with her three adult daughters.

To support Satana Deberry’s campaign for Attorney General, click here: SatanaDeberryForNC.com

And also be sure to follow Satana Deberry’s campaign on Instagram.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Satana Deberry, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women badasses.

I talked to Barbara Arredondo Ayala about pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.

I talked to Bandy Kiki about becoming an LGBT activist after growing up where it’s illegal to be gay.

I talked to Jean Chou about dating women and building professional teams in New York City.

And I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Bárbara Arredondo Ayala shares her history of pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.

Who is the first lesbian friend you text when you meet someone new or match on an app or get back from a date?

Throughout the years I was single, between breaking up with my ex and meeting my fiancé, that person for me was Bárbara Arredondo Ayala.

But in addition to being an amazing friend, Bárbara is also an incredible badass and a cultural leader in Latin America, and everyone in the queer community can be proud that she’s one of our own.

And in this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk to Bárbara all about her story of how she’s been pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage ever since she was in her early 20’s.

Don’t miss the episode!

Activist, producer and entrepreneur Bárbara Arredondo Ayala has more than fifteen years of experience advancing the rights of women and children and engaging in peace-building efforts.

Bárbara is the co-founder of projects that seek to promote the economic power, media representation, and leadership of girls and women, including Decididas (a content and events platform that highlights the stories of female decision-makers and role models in Latin America), Anonima Media (a production company that seeks to create, develop, and promote stories created and starring women from Latin America and Spain with the actress, producer, and activist Eréndira Ibarra and the screenwriter and producer Natasha Ybarra-Klor) and Lidh, a financial services and financial education platform tailored to the financial needs of women in Mexico.

Barbara is also the co-founder of the Estas Morras podcast.

In 2015 Bárbara was invited by the United States Department of State to participate in the first generation of the International Visitor Leadership Program: Women, Peace and Security.

Bárbara started her career as a journalist at Reporte Indigo. She studied international relations at ITESM Campus Monterrey.

Follow Bárbara Arredondo Ayala on Instagram and check out her her website.

Follow Decididas on Instagram.

Follow Anonima Media on Instagram.

Follow Estas Morras on Instagram.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Bárbara Arredondo Ayala, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women creators.

I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.

I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.

I talked to queer comedian and keynote speaker Jenn Lederer about people pleasing, manipulation and how to use a comedian’s formula to talk about your life and connect with others.

And I talked to Khanyisa Mnyaka about how to become more of what you want to be in life.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Jordana Michelle shares the story about the time she hit rock-bottom in lesbian dating and what she did to bounce back.

Have you ever hit rock-bottom?

The good thing about hitting rock-bottom is that, even though you feel wretched, life always gets better from there. (Because that’s the definition of “rock bottom”).

And in this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk about the absolute low-point in my dating life and the important lesson I learned that allowed me to turn it around powerfully for myself.

During the episode I share:

Don’t miss this episode.

If so, then check out this archived solo episode where I tell the story about the first time I ignored a red flag in a lesbian relationship.

And this one where I talk about the most embarrassing thing I ever did in the lesbian scene.

If so, message me here and tell me what questions you’d want me to answer and what topics you’d want me to cover in future solo episodes.

If so, you should listen to these interviews I did with other queer female relationship experts.

I talked to Lauren Costine about what makes lesbian intimacy different from other relationships.

I talked to Dr. Lynda Spann about what she learned as a lesbian marriage and family counselor.

I talked to Ali Hendry about jealousy, envy and insecurity in lesbian dating.

I talked to Samantha Fox about women who are curious, questioning and coming out.

And I talked to Dr. Frankie Bashani about finding love as a lesbian.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Jenn Lederer teaches how to story-tell your life/career using a comedian’s formula.

[Heads up: during this interview with Jenn Lederer there will be mentions of sexual violence.]

Have you ever wanted to be better at engaging with new people when you meet them for the first time?

What if you could talk about yourself in a way that lights people up and makes them care about what you’re saying?

Well in this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk about all this and more with Jenn Lederer, a queer comedian and keynote speaker based in New York City.

During the interview Jenn Lederer shares:

Don’t miss the episode!

Also be sure to also check out Jenn Lederer’s book recommendation: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.

Jenn Lederer is a NYC based award-winning comedian and keynote speaker. Her work has been featured by SiriusXM, Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, Inspiring Lives Magazine, on stages at YALE, Twitter and Google Headquarters in NYC and comedy clubs throughout New York City and Europe. Performing all over the country, internationally and virtually, Jenn emcees and leads workshops and keynotes helping audiences learn how to answer the one question everyone hates (but can’t avoid) “What do you do?” with the “comedian’s formula” for educating, connecting and entertaining your audience.

Follow Jenn Lederer on Instagram

Check out Jenn Lederer’s website.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Jenn Lederer, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women creators.

I talked to Teresa Boyd about how to turn fear into inspiration.

I talked to Beccca Lenox about coming out queer and sober on the comedy stage.

I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.

And I talked to Lesbian Journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, about LGBT reporting and her experience as the Editorial Director of NBC Out at NBC News.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Lesbian journalist, Brooke Sopelsa, shares personal stories, professional tips and insights from LGBT reporting.

Brooke Sopelsa is the editorial director of NBC Out, the LGBT section for nbcnews.com, where they cover the queer community, creating stories about and of interest to the LGBT community.

During this episode of Women Wanting Women, Brooke Sopelsa shares:

Don’t miss the episode!

Also be sure to also check out Brooke Sopelsa’s book recommendation: Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers by Lillian Faderman.

Brooke Sopelsa is the editorial director of NBC Out, the LGBTQ digital destination launched by NBC News in June 2016.

Brooke has also spearheaded a number of franchises and special projects, including the annual #Pride30 list and the digital docu-series “Stonewall 50: The Revolution.” Since 2016, Brooke and NBC Out have been recognized with numerous awards, including a GLAAD Media Award, NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Award, Digital Diversity Network Impact Award and Out & Equal Champion Award.

Brooke was formerly a producer at the Huffington Post, where she developed and produced live news and lifestyle segments and was awarded a 2015 RTDNA Kaleidoscope Award for her LGBTQ coverage.

She also co-produced, shot and edited the documentary “Queer Streets,” a film about LGBTQ homeless youth, which aired on MTV’s LOGO channel.

Brooke holds a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University, M.A. in Journalism from Columbia University and M.B.A. from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Follow Brooke Sopelsa on Instagram

Follow Brooke Sopelsa on X (Twitter) @brookesopelsa

Find Brooke Sopelsa’s work on nbcout.com.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Brooke Sopelsa, you you will love these past interviews I had with other queer women creators.

I talked to Teresa Boyd about how to turn fear into inspiration.

I talked to Beccca Lenox about coming out queer and sober on the comedy stage.

I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.

And I talked to Stevie Boebi about the journey to becoming a lesbian influencer.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Jordana Michelle tells the story of the most socially awkward and embarrassing thing she ever did at a lesbian event.

In my case, the most embarrassing thing I ever did happened at a lesbian event in around 2012.

And in this episode of Women Wanting Women I share the story of what I did and why it was so embarrassing.

During the episode I share:

And if you want to check out the YouTube videos I made on this topic, this one talks about how exes can sometimes feel like family and this one that talks about red flags to look out for if your partner has a toxic relationship with an ex.

If so, message me here and tell me what questions you’d want me to answer and what topics you’d want me to cover in future solo episodes.

And check out these archived solo episodes where I share stories and answer some audience questions.

If so, you should listen to these interviews I did with other queer female relationship experts.

I talked to Lauren Costine about what makes lesbian intimacy different from other relationships.

I talked to Dr. Lynda Spann about what she learned as a lesbian marriage and family counselor.

I talked to Ali Hendry about jealousy, envy and insecurity in lesbian dating.

I talked to Samantha Fox about women who are curious, questioning and coming out.

And I talked to Dr. Frankie Bashani about finding love as a lesbian.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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Attorney and entrepreneur, Jean Chou, shares her perspectives on dating women and building professional teams in New York City.

Jean Chou and I met when we were both newly out of law school and newly out of the closet.

I’ve wanted to interview her for a while, so we finally got together so I could pick her brain about her perspectives on lesbian dating and relationships as well as the patterns she had to break and the lessons she had to learn in order to grow her successful law practice and navigate her professional and personal relationships.

During the episode Jean Chou and I discuss:

Jean Chou is the Principal of JLC & Associates, a New York City law firm specializing in residential and commercial real estate transactions with an organizational focus on inclusivity and community impact. Jean is also active within the LGBTQ+ community, serving as pro bono counsel to GLAAD and The City Bar Justice Center’s Homeowner Stability Project and as a volunteer career advisor with New Women New Yorkers.

Check out Jean Chou’s law firm website.

Follow Jean Chou on Instagram here.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Jean Chou, you should check out my prior episodes featuring other queer women who are doing amazing things in the world.

I talked to Tinia Pinaabout sustainability and entrepreneurship.

I talked to Teresa Boyd about how to turn fear into inspiration.

I talked to Jenny Greenstein about how to dress as a lesbian and find your style from the inside out.

I talked to Cassandra Vnook about her wild lesbian adventures.

I talked to Robyn Exton about founding the HER dating app for queer women.

I talked to Stevie Boebi about the journey to becoming a lesbian influencer.

And I talked to Rizala Carrington about building queer community online.

If you love this show and want to spread the word (so I can bring you better guests and more episodes) then please leave a review on apple podcasts. And while you’re there, subscribe and share it with a friend and let them know that hot lesbians are everywhere.

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