It may be called Tinsel Town, but it can also be one of the most homophobic, “Don’t ask don’t tell” places on earth…that is if you want to keep working. But those times are changing and like most the rest the world, embracing the LGBTQ community is becoming second nature, even though the community has…

It’s here. The first week of 2017 is practically over and we’re moving full steam ahead into the New Year. Starting with this episode, we’re changing things up just slightly and bringing short, focused, podcasts, every Friday to you to explore the essence of being you, taking stands, exploring fears, overcoming obstacles, and whatever else…

The United States and the world as we know it changed dramatically on November 8, 2016. November 9th, we woke up to a nightmare – a white, mostly male, republican party driven, misogynistic, xenophobic, homophobic, little boy’s throwing tantrums in the corner regime that for all intents and purposes has 50 Shades of Hitler, Racism,…

It’s inevitable. The year comes to an end and the new one starts. Just like clockwork, or should we say calendar work. So what do we do? We celebrate the old and ring in the new. Then of course we – most of us – set resolutions or goals, and off to the races we…

Imagine being lost, unable to fit in, constantly being bullied, and suffering anxiety and depression. For some of you this may be your life – in and out of the closet. Now imagine you find an escape hatch. One that leads you to a world where you believe your of like-minded people, only you discover…

Yes, we still live in a world where being out of the closet can mean the difference between life and death, having a job or being canned, and following your passion or being shunned by those in your industry – all because of your sexuality. Today, we focus on the later as we open the…

We’re back with the continuation of a discussion with Stephanie Poole, Male-to-Female, transgender. In the first episode Stephanie shared his/her journey to the monumental change of finally finding herself at age 50. Through three marriages and raising children, Stephanie finally came to the juncture where living the lie just wasn’t who he/she was meant to…

We’ve all heard the saying, “You’re going to keep being taught the lesson, until you learn it.” Not sure today’s guest needed to learn a lesson, but she’s had plenty of lessons learned in her 50+ years here on the planet. From man of the world to woman on purpose, she finally found herself at…

As wise man once said, “Coming out is one of the most spiritual experiences a human being can ever have!” Yet, in that process, many LGBTQ individuals find themselves disconnected from their religion, faith, and inner self. Out of shame and religious condemnation, many find themselves walking away from faith, church, and even spirituality, at…

It’s inevitable. The holidays are here and there’s no escaping them. Well I guess you could if you choose to go into some altered state of some other reality, but for most of us that just isn’t possible. Now add to the holiday season the challenges of being LGBTQ, single, working in a job that…