Rick DellaRatta is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, who believes the only way to bring peace to the world is to unite is all in our empathy and understanding of one another. Share himself and his music today on the podcast Rick takes us on a journey of why embracing the LGBTQ+ community is …
Freedom Edition – Yuval David – Fighting Forward For LGBTQ+ Acceptance
You’d have to be blind, not listening, and burying your head in the sand to not realize LGBTQ+ rights and lives are on the line, as well as other marginalized communities – black, asian, hispanic, jews, muslims, women. It’s a crazy time to be “the others.” But does that mean we hide and let them …
231: Dr. Roger Leslie – Doing your gay life your way
From an early age he knew he was different, and that never stopped him from being who he is as a gay man. He continues to let his gay light come out of the closet while also staying very true to how he lives his life on his terms as a gay man in everything …
577: Michael Jeffries – Reimagining Queer Black Life
Times are insane. It can make you want to hide, stop watching the news, and pretend you are something that you’re not. But it’s not easy to do that when you are black and queer. Your skin color literally gives you away, and then when it’s revealed that your queer…lawd help ya. Breaking the mold …
230: Jim Fielding – Living a All Pride, No Ego Life
Many gay men, navigate the inevitable question of “How do I show up at work, and as a leader, while still being true to myself as a gay man?” The answer, “Your way, on your terms!” Jim Fielding, author of ALL PRIDE, NO EGO: A Queer Executive’s Journey to Living and Leading Authentically, shares his …
576: Ocean Atlas – Let’s Talk Candidly About Being a Nonbinary Ally
Nonbinary. It’s simple. Just ask the questions you’re afraid to ask, in the right way, and you will learn and you will support our nonbinary community. But we make it so much harder than that. Guiding us to have the candid conversations is Author Ocean Atlas as they discuss their book Nonbinary For Beginners: Everything …
229: Rick Clemons – Celebrating Pride with the Letter “D”
Moving right along in PRIDE Month, we take the letter “D” in PRIDE and explore the Dignity, Dedication, and Daring it takes today and every day to stay the course as gay men in a straight man’s world. Hold the course gents. We’ve got this as long as we are willing to stay the course …
575: Koshin Paley Ellison – Untangling The Trauma of Being Queer
Coming out is an act of compassion and courage. But without the clarity to step forward, many of us will continue to hide our beautiful selves from the world. Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, author of Untangled: Walking the eightfold path to clarity, courage, and compassion, joins us today to talk about his journey out and …
228: Rick Clemons – Celebrating Pride with the Letter “I”
We continue the PRIDE Celebration focusing on the Letter “I” in pride by exploring how to illuminate, inspire, and ignite ourselves into the world to live fully as gay men – no fears, no excuses, and no apologies. Happy pride! Make sure you show your pride by illuminating your brilliance, inspiring others to do the …
574: Molly Sider – The Art of Telling Your LGBTQ Story
Happy Pride and it’s time to celebrate you, your story, and all our queer stories. And why should we tell and share our stories? Because it helps to move you forward into loving and owning your story as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Joining us in celebration of our stories is Molly Sider, ally, …