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Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersFinding Community and Safe Queer Businesses with Charlie SprinkmanCharlie Sprinkman, he/they, is changing the world by connecting everyone with thousands of Queer-owned or supportive businesses, communities and organizations. As founder of the Everywhere is Queer app, Charlie aims to increase joyful experiences for our Queer community, by mapping safe businesses and resources that have signed up, worldwide.    In this conversation, we talk about their journey into this business, as well of themes of acceptance, community and entrepreneurship.   The Everywhere is Queer app is available now on iOS and Android Website: Map: www.everywhereisqueer.com/map  ...2025-06-2634 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersCommunity and Mental Health with Dr VividDr Ashley Elliot, or Dr Vivid, she/her,  is changing the world by supporting people in their mental health journey in clinical settings as well as through her social media, community events, and other offerings. She brings her unapologetically Black, queer, female & DC-native identities to support better and safer experiences in healthcare, life and community.   Dr. Vivid also serves as Chief Inclusivity Officer, for Spark Social House, the only queer non-alcoholic bar, cafe, and social house in the country.    In this conversation, we talk about her journey into mental health, perspectives of l...2025-05-191h 05Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersCommunity, Non-profits and Pride with Paul Marengo Paul Marengo is changing the world through consulting and fundraising with a variety of non-profits. As CEO of Promethean Fundraising, Paul has worked with a number of film festivals, arts organizations and LGBTQ+ non-profits in the DC area and beyond.  In this conversation, Paul shares his journey from New York to DC as well as his love of travel. We also discuss the importance of community, travel, and pride. Finally, we look forward to World Pride 2025 taking place in DC, and we highlight the new DC LGBTQ+ Center, which just opened in DC. L...2025-05-1359 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersLove and Creativity with Thee J HenryJ. Henry is changing the world through music focused on love, authenticity and knowing we are enough.  In this conversation, we talk about his journey into hiphop and music, creativity, and self-acceptance. He discusses the transformative power of love in his music, his unique wedding experience, and his album "Love J. Henry." Check out his album on Spotify or Apple. You can connect with J. Henry in the following ways: Email: hello@theejhenry.com Instagram: @thee.jhenry Website: theejhenry.com    2025-04-231h 00Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersPurposeful Entrepreneurship and LGBTQ+ Healthcare with Justin AyarsJustin Ayars, he/him, is changing the world through his current startup EqualityMD— a tech-enabled healthcare platform for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, businesses, nonprofits, professional organizations, and universities. This low-cost healthcare alternative includes a network of providers who have all received cultural competency training, to understand the needs and concerns of our LGBTQ+ community, as well as mental health services and free or massively discounted prescriptions. To learn more about what EqualityMD offers check out this short video: https://tinyurl.com/2uza8f87 To learn more about Justin, his journey, and EqualityMD visit: https://gaingels.com/just...2025-04-161h 07Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersInclusive and Ethical AI with Raj KorpanRaj Korpan is changing the world by championing inclusivity in the field of robotics and AI.  He co-founded the Queer In Robotics organization in 2023, to uplift projects and build community for Queer people in the robotics field.   In this conversation, we talk about a variety of projects Raj is working on. We discuss themes of community building, ethical AI, and the necessity of human-centered research.    Raj Korpan is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an affiliated Doctoral Facu...2025-04-0458 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersTransgender Empowerment and Inclusion with Magda Stega (Replay)Magda Stegda, she/her, is changing the world by advocating for trans-inclusive workplaces.  In this conversation, we talk about her career in HR and life journey.  We discuss themes of inclusion in business, supporting marginalized communities, and the importance of mentorship and seeing the beauty and value in others, even if people may not see it fully in themselves.  Magda shares vulnerable stories of her personal journey and has a heart for creating safe and supportive environments for transgender individuals in personal communities as well as in professional spaces. You can connect with Mag...2025-03-281h 14Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersResilience and Advocacy with Josie CaballeroJosie Caballero, she/her, is changing the world through professional Trans advocacy. She performs multiple roles with a few different hats advocating for trangender rights, dignity and LGBTQ+ equality.    In this conversation, Josie shares her journey from a conservative upbringing to becoming a progressive leader. We discuss themes of resilience, community support, the power of representation and also reminders of the need for self-care we continue the fight for rights.    Josie's dedication to her work in voting rights, veteran services, and policy advocacy showcases her incredible impact in uplifting the trans comm...2025-03-181h 01Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersLife is a Mosaic with Robert Michael VanzantMichael continues to share his story, journey and perspectives in part 2 of this conversation.  In this conversation, we talk about themes of gratitude, resilience, and the importance of unity within the LGBTQ+ community. We talk about diversity, the value of hard work, pride (both good and bad), and our relationships with church. We also talk about his work with the Rainbow History Project and a number of DC black LGBTQ+ pioneers who Michael has collaborated with and befriended over the years.  It was truly an honor to have this conversation with a wise eld...2025-03-061h 17Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersA Life of Service: Robert Michael Vanzant's Journey in the DC LGBTQ+ CommunityRobert Michael Vanzant has changed the world by dedicating himself to the service of the LGBTQ+ community through various roles and initiatives over the past 50 years.   In this part 1 of this conversation, he shares his story from arriving in Washington, DC his early encounters with the gay community, and his extensive involvement in LGBTQ+ group and advocacy since the 1970's.   We discuss some themes of resilience, community support, and the intersection of race and identity are explored, as well as his efforts in starting key organizations and helping those affected by HIV/AIDS.   During this Black History Month, I enjoyed loo...2025-02-2753 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersComedy, Community, and Culture with Sampson McCormickSampson McCormick, He/Him, is changing the world through black queer comedy, storytelling and speaking his truth. He is a a DC native, a stand up comedian for over 20 years, and also a actor, producer and director. In this conversation, we talk about his journey in comedy and media over the past 24 years. We discuss themes of perseverance, community activism, and creating space for black queer voices.  The discussion also touches on the significance of media, bridging societal gaps through uncomfortable conversations, and a hopeful vision for the future renaissance of the black and LGBTQ+ c...2025-02-211h 43Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersEmpowerment and Healing with Bishop Allyson AbramsBishop Allyson Abrams is changing the world by advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and fostering a sense of community and healing. In this conversation, we talk about her journey as an openly gay bishop, her work through the Empowerment Liberation Cathedral and Empowerment Justice Center, and themes of spirituality, resilience, and healing. From founding an inclusive church in Washington D.C. to tackling issues such as hate crimes, Abrams emphasizes the importance of honesty, healing, and support within both the LGBTQ+ and Black communities. You can connect with Bishop Abrams in the following ways:  Instagram: @b...2025-02-1152 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersCommunity Empowerment and Recognition with Tonio EllisonTonio Ellison (He / Him) is changing the world by advocating for the community and providing peer support through the HIV Prevention Trials Network, and is also a certified life coach.  In this conversation, we talk about the Importance of community and allyship,  challenges for people of color in the queer community, and themes of resilience, being our true selves, and the value of listening to everyone’s story.   Tonio is creating the Tonio Inclusion Summit and Award Show, designed to recognize unsung heroes in the community and to connect grassroots individuals with elite leade...2025-02-031h 24Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersCreating Safe Spaces for Youth with Robin McHaelenRobin McHaelen (she/her) is changing the world by working with LGBTQ+ youth and other gender and sexual minorities for about 30 years. She founded an organization called True Colors in Connecticut and ran it for 26 years, retiring in 2020.    In this conversation, we talk about empowering young people, supporting the systems around youth,  and  the importance of openness and continuous learning.    Robin is co-organizing the True Colors SOGIEcon event for LGBTQ+ youth, allies and support systems on March 20-22, 2025 at University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT . Use this link to learn more and RSVP...2025-01-2849 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersAdvocating, Entertaining and Influencing with Daniel GarzaDaniel Garza (He / Him) is changing the world through a variety of entertainment and advocacy work. By sharing his story, and journeys, he advocates for awareness of HIV, anal cancer, and HPV with Cheeky Charity, and LGBTQ cancer support group.      He also creates and shares media content through his production company, Lilmesican Productions Inc., which has three shows on the air, including a talk show, a card reading spiritual show, and an interview show, to inspire and influence people positively. These can be found on his YouTube Channel: @LilmesicanProductionsInc    In this conver...2025-01-151h 05Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersPersonalized Health and Fitness with Keira HarbisonFinding Your Fit with Keira Harbison   Keira Harbison (they/them) is changing the world by showing people that everyone is on a unique health journey and deserves an authentic plan as a fitness and nutrition coach. They are especially focused on supporting the unique needs of queer and neurodivergent individuals and helping create customized health plans.   In this conversation, we talk about challenging traditional fitness norms, authentic health goals  and strategies to find more accessible gyms.   You can connect with Keira in the following ways: Email: info...2025-01-081h 02Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersConfidence is Everything with Michelle ArchableMichelle Archable (she/her) is changing the world by helping everyone see how GREAT they already are, by planting seeds of self-confidence everywhere she goes. She does this through her motivational speaking, books for adults and children and her confidence coaching services.    In this conversation, she shares a few confidence strategies, and maintaining confidence and authenticity in 2025.   Michelle will be hosting an exclusive "Boost Your Confidence" workshop, designed specifically for YOU! This 4-week intensive program will provide you with practical tools, techniques, and insights to build and maintain self-confidence in various asp...2025-01-0643 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersCommunity-Engaged Research with Cassie from PrideNetCassie (They, She, He, All) is changing the world by increasing the participation of LGBTQ+ individuals in health research as participants, researchers, advocates, and policymakers, as the LGBTQIA+ regional engagement coordinator for the Midwest at PrideNet. Cassie shares how she implements and more community-engaged model so that individuals can be heard and have a say in the full research process.m    In this conversation, we talk about themes of transformation in systems rather than surface level solutions, how stories and inclusive data can help everyone better understand themselves, and how our personal and collective healing is...2024-12-111h 08Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersGlowing, Growing and Going with JT from PrideNetJT  “German Chocolate”  (He/Him) is changing the world by advocating for a more holistic approach for LGBTQ+ health and healthcare. In his role as LGBTQIA+ Regional Engagement Coordinator (South), he finds a variety of ways to do outreach and connect with individuals and organizations on behalf of the Pride Study and the All of Us Research Program. Outside of that, JT also mentors youth supporting their journeys to grow, glow and go make a difference.   In this conversation, we talk about the value of healthcare organizations understanding the needs of LGBTQ+ people, building bridges between...2024-12-0559 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersHumanizing LGBTQ+ Research with Alex Armira  Alex Armira (they/she) is changing the world by expanding the ways LGBTQ+ individuals are seen in research as Communications Coordinator at PRIDEnet. They create graphic design, social media, and email content for PRIDEnet’s collaborations.    Through their high school and college years, they worked to create safe community spaces at schools for LGBTQIA+ youth through clubs like Gay-Straight Alliance – later changed to Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA). Alex advocated for changes at school to be more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ students and continues to bring that passion to PRIDEnet’s communications.   In t...2024-11-2653 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersPRIDEnet with Ana RescateAna Rescate, MBA (she / her / ella) is changing the world by supporting LGBTQ+ research as Communications Manager at PRIDEnet. In this conversation, she describes what the Pride Study is all about, why LGBTQ+ participation in research is important and other initiatives PrideNet is engaged with.  Learn more about The PRIDE Study: pridestudy.org Research Findings: pridestudy.org/research Learn more about All of Us LGBTQIA+: JoinAllofUs.org/LGBTQIA  PRIDEnet Quarterly Newsletter: https://secure.everyaction.com/DtzKaHg6q06S_m2nAKDxyQ2 Find us at events: pridenet.org/events Ana Rescate, MBA brings deep expertise in multimedia and community affairs...2024-10-2952 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersMental Health and Money with Candis FoxCandis Fox is changing the world by helping individuals live into their own financial integrity, through their financial wellness and coaching services.    In this conversation, we talk about the connection between our money stories, finances and our mental health. We discuss themes of scarcity, facing our fears, our responsibilities to ourselves and to others, and challenges of being an LGBTQ+ business owner.   In this conversation, she also helps me uncover some of my complicated beliefs around money and helps bring to my awareness how it may be showing up in various are...2024-05-311h 25Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersMental Health and Work with Diana PastranaDiana Pastrana is changing the world by helping companies grow through conflict and create more inclusive workplaces.  In this conversation, we discuss how workplaces affect individuals and their mental health. We also discuss how diversity can bring challenges, the useful role conflict can play in an organization, workplace engagement and strategies to avoid burnout.  As we continue our conversations on Mental Health, we also discuss LGBTQ+ diversity, tokenization, and other issues that may affect individuals in our LGBTQ+ community.  Diana provides trainings, conflict resolution, mediation services and more to help businesses stay productive, emp...2024-05-301h 15Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersRecovering from Trauma with Natalie JovanicNatalie Jovanic is changing our world by providing trauma counseling as well as trauma recovery coaching services for individuals. Natalie also shares their experience of being nonbinary and how they are working to make the field more understanding and inclusive.    In this conversation, continuing our series on mental health, we talk about boundaries, intersectionality, loving the various aspects of ourselves and how the environment and community around us can support us in our wellness journeys.   You can connect with Natalie in the following ways: Email: nat@brighthorizontherapies.com Instagram: https://www...2024-05-2946 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersMental Health and Our Bodies with Carey CookCarey Cook is changing the world and community through her therapy practice using traditional and somatic methods. Even before she became licensed she was supporting individuals and students in her career path. To learn more about Carey’s practice: https://careycookcounseling.com   In this conversation, we continue our series around mental health. We discuss themes of being queer in the south, and some of the challenges that follow, and how we might be able to understand our own mental health journeys and listening to our own bodies.    Carey also provides business coach...2024-05-281h 07Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersUs Helping Us with Sensei Raven EkundayoRaven Ekundayo and Us Helping Us are changing the world by providing wrap-around health and wellness services in the DC area, centered around Queer and Black folx experiences, yet all are welcome to receive care.   Us Helping Us also collaborates with research groups and has a number of paid research studies for individuals that meet the selection criteria. Learn More here: https://www.ushelpingus.org/join-a-study    Raven Ekundayo is committed to deeply seeing the full individual, supporting their experience and helping people build a deep sense of Pride in who they are...2024-05-201h 06Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersSeeing and Healing with Sensei Raven EkundayoRaven Ekundayo is changing the world through wellness, healing spaces, and community.   In part 1 of this conversation, we talk about his journey into wellness, as well as themes of mental health, and a full conversation about what mental health looks like, some challenges in and around our communities, and how we can create more spaces of healing where everyone can be included and be truly SEEn.  In our continued series on Mental Health, we also discuss ideas around shadow work and the individual work we all get to do, to have a healthy me...2024-05-171h 32Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersCommunity and Healing with Sarah Nealy  Sarah “SC” Nealy (they/them) is changing the world by supporting the mental health journeys of the Queer community through their practice: LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, located in Arlington, VA . In this conversation, we talk about their journey, multiple themes of mental health, healing and community. Their practice is led by Queer therapists and provides a range of services. To learn more about their services and offerings, please visit: https://lgbtcounselingdmv.com/ or connect on Instagram @lgbtcounselingdmv   Sarah has also written 30 novels, which are mostly romance and many of which have queer relationships and themes...2024-05-0836 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersLiving Out Proud with Kirk and AdamKirk and Adam are changing the world by helping GBTQ+ men Live Out Proud in all aspects of their lives. Together, Kirk Barnett and Adam Owens are not only advocates for change but also living examples of the transformative power of embracing authenticity and following one's true calling. Through their work with Live Out Proud and their individual endeavors, they continue to inspire others to live boldly, authentically, and with unwavering pride.   They are organizing the Live Out Proud conference May 4th in Denver, Colorado specifically for GBTQ+ men. There will be dynamic speakers and s...2024-04-031h 02Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersKnowing, Liking and Trusting Yourself with Heather VickeryHeather is changing the world, by helping people create more expansive lives by learning to know, like and trust themselves. In this conversation, she shares her journey, how she needed to rebuild her life in a more authentic and self-determined way, and how she helps others do the same.  The Queer Women’s retreat May 14-17, in North Carolina. Find more information here: https://vickeryandco.com/queer-womens-retreat   The Costa Rica retreat for January 2026. Learn more here: https://vickeryandco.com/costa-rica  To learn more about Heather’s coaching services or to connect with her:  https://vickeryandco.com/  You can connec...2024-03-2948 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersQueer VisionWhen you think of our LGBTQ+ community, what do you want to see as the next step or an improvement? Or if you had a magic wand, what would you wish for that helps our community or beyond? Share your Vision here: https://bit.ly/QCM_shareyourvision In this episode, I share my thoughts around vision and I share the visions of individuals I met at the 2024 Creating Change conference in January.  Connect on me on Instagram @QueerChangemakers   2024-03-2117 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersCommunities of Belonging with JaeJae Edwards is changing the world by imagining, creating and organizing inclusive communities on campus as Assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center. In this conversation we discuss Jae’s journey into creating spaces of belonging, especially for Black Queer and Trans folk, ideas around Afro-Futurism, and believing in and validating ourselves and our experiences.    Connect with Jae on LinkedIn  Or email Jae @ jedwards1441@gmail.com Check out these other organizations doing impactful work in the South:  https://www.ncbloc.black https://southernvision.org/  https://m4bl.org/    2024-03-141h 18Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersQueer HeavenIn this episode, I share a few highlights and ideas I experienced at the Creating Change conference in New Orleans in January.    Learn more about the LGBTQ+ Taskforce and the conference: https://www.thetaskforce.org/creating-change/about-creating-change/    Follow us on socials: @QueerChangemakers QueerChangemakers on Facebook Website: www.QueerChangemakers.com  Share your feedback: https://bit.ly/QCMfeedbackform 2024-03-1212 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersThe Erotic Jesus with Jon CarlJon Carl Lewis is changing the world by integrating faith, religion and queer sexuality. We discuss various concepts and traditions that affirm queer lives in the Bible, and we discuss his upcoming event “Dancing with the Erotic Jesus”.    Trigger warning: There are many references to Jesus and christianity in this episode. Although, it is in a different light than typical christian conversations, we understand if you choose to skip this episode.   As a Spiritual companion and student of public ministry Jon brings wisdom, contemplation and deep insights as to how we can bet...2024-03-071h 15Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersAffirming Love w Laverne SimpsonLaverne Simpson is changing the world by helping people of faith better understand the LGBTQ+ community through art and story. A writer, producer, and director, Laverne shares about her stage play "Affirming Love" and her book "Just Be You Baby." * We discuss experiences with church communities and the reasons why people leave them, and the potential of storytelling to provoke thought, stimulate discussion, and effect change. To get in contact with Laverne, or if you're interested in bringing "Affirming Love" to your city, or wherever you want to see it. Contact Laverne:  Email: lovesimpsoncreations@g...2024-02-141h 09Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersStart with Self Love - Liza LomaxLiza Lomax (they/them) is changing the world by helping leaders and individuals develop a true and deep sense of self-love. Self-love is a foundation for life, and guides their coaching practice: Love Your Body coaching.   From Feb 1 - 14, Liza is hosting a Love Yourself First challenge on Facebook with daily lives, exercises and community to help attendees proactively show more love to themselves. Join the FB group here: https://bit.ly/LizasLoveYourselfFirstFBgroup    In this episode, Liza shares their story and we discuss a number of tangible practices for self-love.  ...2024-01-311h 07Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersHappy New Year!Welcome to Season 1 of Queer Changemakers! The first set of episodes were the pilot season, and with 2024 we will continue to share stories of LGBTQIA+ individuals taking action to make our communities, and the world, a better place. I share a short recap of the previous season, and my commitment to record 40 episodes this year.  Finally, my word for this year is "Co-creation" and I share how I will let that guide me as we move forward where 2024 may take us.    Also, I'm at Creating Change conference in New Orleans until Jan...2024-01-1716 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersMagda StegaMagda is changing the world by helping organizations create trans-inclusive workplaces. She shares her journey as an HR leader and entrepreneur. Magda also shares her transition journey transitioning, and the power of mentors who can sometimes see who we are before we can.  I appreciate this episode because it mentions both the professional and the personal.  Please learn more about and connect with Magda through her website: www.mstega.com 2023-12-281h 27Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersMike HendersonMike Henderson is changing the world by empowering Black and Gay individuals to travel around the world. An avid traveler himself, as well as a travel agent, he organizes many group trips around the world helping people not only see the sights and experience the culture, but with a passion for history and urban design Mike can share why cities were laid out certain ways and help people get a deeper appreciation for each travel experience.   Founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel and Black Gay Travelers. For a little more detail: h...2023-12-2052 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersMx Harris HillHarris Eddie Hill (they/them) is an out-and-proud nonbinary podcaster, best-selling author, coach and founder of the Centre for Childhood Trauma Healing; a platform dedicated to supporting neurodivergent, queer or highly empathic adults to overcome their childhood trauma and begin to thrive. In our conversation, Harris emphasizes the importance of self-education and empowerment as consistent themes in life.   Connect with Harris below: Mxharrishill.com Mxharrishill.com/readinglist - Essential Audiobook List for Survivors of Childhood Trauma mxharrishill.com/itsonlytrauma @mxharrishill tiktok.com/@mxharrishill 2023-11-281h 08Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersStefaan De VresseStefaan is the founder of Titanology, a platform dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ business owners with resources, community, and development. His goal is to  eliminate LGBTQ+ business failure within the next decade. Connect with Stefaan at https://titanology.world https://www.instagram.com/titanology.world/    2023-11-201h 07Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersDaniel Benjamin - Mr. Fire Island Bear 2023Daniel Benjamin is changing the world through financial coaching,  as well as his platform as Mr Fire Island Bear 2023. He shares his journey into and through the competition, as well as how he got into his profession. We talk about the power of showing up, sharing our stories, and also leaving a legacy. Daniel is hosting a fundraiser at RockBar on Sunday November 12 to raise money for the Anti-Defamation League https://www.adl.org/  Connect with Daniel IG: Danny (@dannyfibear2023)   LinkedIn: Daniel Benjamin on LinkedIn Daniel provides a free financial analysis, and life planning for...2023-11-061h 01Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersDr. James ProetzDr. James Proetz is changing the world by helping clients through coaching, supporting others on their journey being sober and helping us see our personal truths and connection.  I enjoyed many moments where his share, made me reflect on my own life.  He has also offered a free coaching session. Website: www.transformationalselfmastery.com  IG: @transformational_self-mastery ;  Facebook: facebook.com/unparalleledfulfillment 2023-11-021h 02The Authentic Gay Man PodcastThe Authentic Gay Man PodcastJustin Mezetin is challenged with being gay, black, and Seventh Day AdventistAfter a lengthy silence, Justin Mezetin states that his biggest challenge in life has been trying to understand what authenticity really is and even more challenging, how to live in authenticity. He speaks of the different ways he didn’t fit in. He’s gay, black, and a Seventh Day Adventist. He says that in every space, he didn’t fit in because at least one of those attributes. At age 37, he’s got a better grip on authenticity, but now facing the next challenge of vulnerability. We talk a lot about inner safety and how that is such an impor...2023-10-241h 27Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersLily McNamaraLily is changing the world by bringing inclusion to the forefront in every space they enter. Creating experiences that center diversity and varied spiritual pathways.   Website: lilyofthelight.com Upcoming Event: www.lilyofthelight.com/samhain-symposium  instagram.com/lilyofthelight https://www.youtube.com/@lilyofthelight5416   2023-10-2347 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersMike IameleMike Iamele shares his story, a musical about part of his story, and how he mainly helps GBTQ+ men understand themselves and live greater lives, by understanding their sensitivities.    Connect with Mike on Instagram @mike_iamele and mikeiamele.com   2023-09-2959 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersClaire JonesClaire expands the fantasy novel genre with an original Queer series, as well as helps support other writers to get their works completed and published. https://www.claireejones.com/ https://www.instagram.com/clairjoyance/ 2023-09-181h 08Queer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersAdam Ross NelsonWe chat with Adam Ross Nelson. Adam is a career coach and a data science consultant, with two books released in 2023. Connect with him on LinkedIn . How to Become a Data Scientist: A Guide for Established Professionals https://a.co/d/4vy7WEE Confident Data Science: The Essential Skills of Data Science https://a.co/d/citQpec 2023-09-0644 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersJanie Corinne, M.P.H.Janie shares her journey into supporting people with their health, her passion for LGBTQ+ youth and how she helped start the first pride in Taos, NM. 2023-09-0343 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersQueerly Gathered with Matt and CaliMatt and Cali are creating a spiritual community in DC specifically for Queer people. Learn more about them at: https://linktr.ee/queerlygathered  or https://www.instagram.com/queerlygathered/ 2023-08-2549 minQueer ChangemakersQueer ChangemakersQueer Changemakers - Introduction Introduction to the Pilot season of Queer Changemakers 2023-08-2304 minSoul N SubstanceSoul N SubstanceHappy Pride!It’s June 2023 and it’s Pride Month! 53 years since it’s inception, and celebrations have commenced all over the world. On today’s show, Justin Mezetin, a queer, Seventh-Day Adventist man, talks about his journey of coming out and the ongoing controversy between the Christian church and the LGBTQ+ community.2023-06-261h 29The Values PropositionThe Values Proposition034 - Launching with Online Challenges with Justin MezetinThis week on Profit on the Margins, Justin Mezetin joins us from Washington DC to chat about launching with online challenges.Justin is a full-stack developer and marketing consultant who helps Queer entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses using online challenges.He grew up in the SDA church and serves on the board of SDA Kinship International, an LGBTQ+ non-profit serving current and former SDAs to reconcile their faith and sexuality, and live more authentically. Find out more about Justin here:https://www.instagram.com/mbeingjust/https://www.launchwithpride.com/2022-10-0658 min