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The Parent Advocate PodcastTwo Spirits and Crackers.In Episode 14 of The Parent Advocate Podcast, join Stephen Chukumba and Lizette Trujillo as we interview our show's first Two Spirit guest, Eli Rigatuso and we talk about his journey to self-discovery, being seen by his mother, and navigating life as a 'late-bloomer'. We celebrate Imagine Dragons as our Ally of the Week, and drag Studio 8 Hair Lab owner Christine Geiger as the Asshole of the Week for her transphobic rant on Facebook.2023-07-191h 25
Riverside Chats142. Eli Rigatuso on Uplifting LGBTQ+ Voices in the Midst of Efforts to Pass Anti-Trans Legislation in NebraskaEli Rigatuso was born and raised in Omaha and has more than 30 years of experience as an artist, photographer and videographer. He’s also an activist who has spent decades fighting for civil rights in Nebraska. He helped found Heartland Pride in 2010 and serves on Mayor Stothert’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board. More recently, Rigatuso founded 'Frankly Speaking,' a virtual show he hosts with Avalisa Ellicott. He is also a board member of Omaha For Us, a nonprofit founded in 2021 to service and create space for queer and trans residents of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa and and created Spea...2023-04-0353 min
The Inclusive AF PodcastGetting Inclusive AF with Eli Rigatuso, Part 2If you liked the first half of this episode, you will want to listen to part 2, where Katee and Jackye dig in even deeper with Eli. We could have talked for many more hours!! Hope you enjoy this half as much as you did the first!If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel! We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveafWe create this podcast as a labor...2023-02-1552 min
HR Interviews PlaylistGetting Inclusive AF with Eli Rigatuso, Part 2If you liked the first half of this episode, you will want to listen to part 2, where Katee and Jackye dig in even deeper with Eli. We could have talked for many more hours!! Hope you enjoy this half as much as you did the first!If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel!We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveafWe create this podcast as a labor...2023-02-1551 min
HR Collection PlaylistGetting Inclusive AF with Eli Rigatuso, Part 2If you liked the first half of this episode, you will want to listen to part 2, where Katee and Jackye dig in even deeper with Eli. We could have talked for many more hours!! Hope you enjoy this half as much as you did the first!If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel!We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveafWe create this podcast as a labor...2023-02-1552 minThe Inclusive AF PodcastGetting Inclusive AF with Eli Rigatuso, Part IIn the first half of this conversation, Jackye and Katee chat with Eli Rigatuso. It was so good, we kept recording for a part II right away. You'll get that episode next week!So who is Eli? He identifies as a queer, transmasculine Two Spirit of the Menominee Nation. He is an artist, photographer, video producer/director, and gifted public speaker and presenter and considers himself well-versed in diverse issues relating to gender identity and expression. Rigatuso is easily one of the most compassionate souls you will ever meet. With over 30 years of experience...2023-02-0952 minHR Collection PlaylistGetting Inclusive AF with Eli Rigatuso, Part IIn the first half of this conversation, Jackye and Katee chat with Eli Rigatuso. It was so good, we kept recording for a part II right away. You'll get that episode next week!So who is Eli? He identifies as a queer, transmasculine Two Spirit of the Menominee Nation. He is an artist, photographer, video producer/director, and gifted public speaker and presenter and considers himself well-versed in diverse issues relating to gender identity and expression. Rigatuso is easily one of the most compassionate souls you will ever meet. With over 30 years of experience...2023-02-0952 minHR Interviews PlaylistGetting Inclusive AF with Eli Rigatuso, Part IIn the first half of this conversation, Jackye and Katee chat with Eli Rigatuso. It was so good, we kept recording for a part II right away. You'll get that episode next week!So who is Eli? He identifies as a queer, transmasculine Two Spirit of the Menominee Nation. He is an artist, photographer, video producer/director, and gifted public speaker and presenter and considers himself well-versed in diverse issues relating to gender identity and expression. Rigatuso is easily one of the most compassionate souls you will ever meet. With over 30 years of experience...2023-02-0951 min
It's The FixGrowth Through TransformationWhat is the "Trans Experience" in 2021? What are the mental health challenges of finding your own identity and how you're accepted by others? We talk about the journey of Eli Rigatuso, who's transformation is not just about his identity but also his history and culture. To understand someone we must first learn, and this episode we learn so much from Eli's story2021-11-091h 10
Leading People FirstL.E.A.D. - Reimagining Reform: Police Violence Across America (Part 2)Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people.In this episode, we brought together a group of panelists to discuss their reactions to the verdict of the policeman who murdered George Floyd and what we need to do to Reimagine Reform because of the Police Violence Across America.Note: This is Part TWO of this conversation. You can find Part One here:https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a61f1f7f-5417...2021-05-071h 02Leading People FirstL.E.A.D. - Reimagining Reform: Police Violence Across America (Part 1)Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people.In this episode, we brought together a group of panelists to discuss their reactions to the verdict of the policeman who murdered George Floyd and what we need to do to Reimagine Reform because of the Police Violence Across America.You can listen to Part TWO of this conversation here:https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a61f1f7f-5417-452e-9272-a895741ba6...2021-04-221h 00
Speaking Of Happy#shebelongsThis past March we sat down with Eris Koleszar after meeting her at numerous events over the past year and little did we know she was going to become an outspoken advocate so quickly in Omaha! She started a selfie campaign to support trans inclusion after numerous states have started to pass laws that threaten the safety of transgender people and using public facilities. When we first met Eris we knew she was something special! We hope you enjoy our interview and getting to know her a little better.2016-04-1854 min
Speaking Of HappyTDoV OmahaTransgender Day of Visibility Omaha is in it's second year and today we chat with Miles Christiano Jordan who is one of the organizers of the event. Miles shares with us how it started and what to expect if you choose to come to the event.2016-03-2838 min
Speaking Of HappyCock by Mike BartlettSNAP! Productions brings us COCK by Mike Bartlett a play that challenges ones idea of relationships, love, sex, gender, and cheating. Is anything worth having worth fighting for?2016-03-2343 min
Speaking Of HappyJocelyn - Omaha Singer SongwriterI first saw Jocelyn when a friend posted a video shot on her iPhone of Jocelyn singing at an open mic. I was blown away at her talent in a less than perfect cell phone video! She jumped off the screen and I knew I had to meet her. Well as fate would have it I messaged her a few times and asked if she would be willing to play at a fundraiser I was hosting and she AGREED! She blew the small crowd away and we all left that night feeling as though we witnessed something very special...2016-03-1756 min
Speaking Of HappyPlaywrite Marilynn Barner AnselmiMarilynn is a talented playwrite who had a world premiere production of her play "Mama's Girls" at SNAP! Productions in Omaha, NE. I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Marilynn about her play and how her career as a playwrite started. Her story is inspiring and the play was so brilliantly done.2016-03-1540 min
Speaking Of HappyAndrew Joseph Kimberley O'DonnellAndrew Joseph Kimberley O'Donnell is an amazing human! An author, an activist, a democrat, an all around great young person who is determined to succeed. Andrew shares about the struggles they have had growing up with adversity and does so with great eloquence and clarity. ENJOY!2016-03-1552 min
Speaking Of HappyGet Foo'dOn the podcast today I sat down with local photographer Joshua Foo to chat with him about his project "As you were" and how it came about along with some fun stories he shares about the people he has met along the way. This interview took place on the back patio of Caffeine Dreams in Omaha.2015-12-3152 min
Speaking Of HappyBrody RayMusician Brody Ray chats with us about his music, trying out for American Idol and The Voice, as well as what life has been like for him growing up Trans.2015-12-1638 min
Speaking Of HappyRCGA - River City Gender AllianceFounded in 1986, River City Gender Alliance (RCGA) is an Omaha based support organization that provides peer support, friendship and understanding for crossdressers, transgenderists and transsexuals. RCGA also seeks to further transgender acceptance through outreach and being socially active in the greater community.2015-12-1035 min
Speaking Of HappyNAP - Jordan DelmundoToday we talk with Jordan Delmundo, Executive Director of the Nebraska AIDS Project! Jordan shares with us some history of NAP as well as all the great things they do to educate our community on HIV/AIDS.2015-11-2536 min
Speaking Of HappyDr. Amanda Duffy RandallDr. Randall is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Grace Abbott School of Social Work at UNO and a therapist who works predominently with the LGBTQ Community. She shares how her career started along with some interesting insights from a practitioners perspective about what it means to be Transgender.2015-11-2339 minSpeaking Of HappyRCGA Special EpisodeKate Parrish, President of RCGA, River City Gender Alliance, shares with us about TDOR, Transgender Day of Rememberance, which is being held at First Unitarian Church this Friday November 20th. Along with some news about RCGA and local events.2015-11-1810 min
Speaking Of HappySecret Kindness AgentsMoved by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, Ferial Pearson wondered if a simple act of kindness could change a life. She thought of the school where she taught and the students she guided every day and wondered, what would happen if we started secretly carrying out small acts of kindness in school? Could a modest act of compassion really change the course of a life? She posed the question to her students. They didn’t have the answers but they were willing to find out. And so they became the Secret Kindness Agents.
On todays podcast Ferial shares ho...2015-11-1239 min
Speaking Of HappyQNYNTodays show we are chatting with Jordan Brown, President of the Queer Nebraska Youth Network, QNYN, in Omaha. The Queer Nebraska Youth Network is a grassroots organization that aims to create a healthy, empowered, and visible community of LGBTQ+ youth in Nebraska. composed of 3 subgroups: the Queer Women’s Subgroup, the Queer Men’s Subgroup, and the Trans*/Genderqueer Subgroup. Peer leaders known as “admins” lead each of these groups, which are made up of youth, age 15-24, across the state of Nebraska and parts of western Iowa.
The QNYN’s current membership exceeds 700 LGBTQ+ youth. Members’ hometowns stretch from Council...2015-11-0537 min
Speaking Of HappySnap! ProductionsSNAP! Productions has been presenting Omaha with high quality, ground breaking theatre promoting AIDS awareness and diversity tolerance since 1993. Originally SNAP was an acronym for Supporting Nebraska Aids Project because they formed to help raise money and awareness for the cause. As time went on they have expanded their focus on diversity and with 22 years of experience under their belt they continue to produce award winning unique productions! This interview is with Michal Simpson the Artistic Director who has been with the SNAP! from the beginning.2015-10-2840 min
Speaking Of HappyGLSEN OmahaOn todays podcast we talk to JohnCarl Denkovich of GLSEN Omaha and he shares with us some of the wonderful things GLSEN does to support LGBTQIA Youth in our Omaha area schools.2015-10-2035 min
Speaking Of HappyPFLAG OmahaInterview with Ellen James, board member. Founded in February of 1987 PFLAG Omaha is a 501 (c) (3) non profit who meets people where they are and in collaborating with others they realize their vision through:
-Support for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ
-Education for ourselves and others about the unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ
-Advocacy in our communities to change the attitudes and create policies and laws that achieve full equality for people who are LGBTQ.
for confidential support or information contact the helpline 402.291.6781 or email them at info@pflag-omaha. org2015-10-0443 min
Speaking Of HappyInterview with UNO's Gender & Sexuality Resource CenterEli Rigatuso of Speaking Of Happy Interviews, Jay Irwin and Jessi Hitchins of UNO's Gender and Sexuality Resource Center.2015-09-2831 min
Speaking Of HappyStoryCorps Interview with my good friend MecheleA long time friend and myself sat down to do an interview for StoryCorps. This is the entire interview, unedited and in all of it's glory. The interview was conducted shortly after the Caitlyn Jenner 20/20 interview aired and I do refer to her as Bruce and he/him but only because she had yet to introduce the world to Caitlyn. After watching the 20/20 interview I realized I too am Transgender. Since the interview I have come out to my family and friends and have begun my transition. This interview was conducted literally one week after I came to this...2015-09-2435 min