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The Leo Yockey ShowThere's No Place Like NoHo (Home Alliance)In the season 2 finale, Leo interviews his NoHo Home Alliance colleagues Antoinette Scully, Jolly Hollamon and Lex Roman. They discuss their work with NHHA, debunk common myths about homelessness, and explain how to get involved in your own community.Support NoHo Home Alliance!Donate - https://www.nohohome.org/noplacelikenohoVolunteer - https://www.nohohome.org/volunteerInstagram;TwitterFollow Leo!website; tiktok; instagram; twitterBy: Leo Yockey2021-12-2144 minThe Leo Yockey ShowInternal Conflict Resolution (Rayna Jhaveri)Leo and Rayna Jhaveri share a deep discussion about identity and embracing our many parts.Follow Leo!website; tiktok; instagram; twitterFollow Rayna!https://www.instagram.com/the.punkmonkPurchase My Grandmother's Hands!https://bookshop.org/a/54905/9781942094470By: Leo Yockey2021-12-071h 04The Leo Yockey ShowConnecting to Your Ancestors While Biracial (Stephanie Solis)Leo invites his close friend Stephanie Solis to discuss “witchy” things. Stephanie shares how she discovered that meditation was a personal strength, the challenges and rewards of connecting to ancestors as a biracial person, and the difference between reading about spiritual concepts and actually trying them.Learn Whose Native Land You're Occupying!https://native-land.ca/Follow Leo!website; tiktok; instagram; twitterFollow Stephanie on Instagram!@bloogmagicbitch;@witch_fitLearn more about Stephanie's coven!https://www.instagram.com/mnomquah/By: Leo Yockey2021-11-2348 minThe Leo Yockey ShowBreaking Down the Gender Binary (Chris Angel Murphy)Leo interviews LGBTQ+ Educator and Small Business Owner Chris Angel Murphy about their experience being nonbinary in a binary-centric society. They also discuss the process of distinguishing personal identity from childhood trauma as well as when to prioritize your safety vs. others'.Follow Leo!website;instagram;tiktok;twitterFollow Chris Angel!Allyship is a Verb podcast;instagramBy: Leo Yockey2021-11-0956 min
Allyship is a VerbComing Out as Trans: When HR Takes That Decision Away feat. Leo YockeyIn this week’s episode, Leo Yockey (he/him) shares how his first tech job denied him the opportunity to control his narrative. Learn what surprised him about the experience and hear how it shaped the man he is today. We also discuss the "I'm not gay hug." Are you a fan of Tan France from Queer Eye? Leo talks about how reading Tan's memoir was the inverse of his experience, though it helped him find a man to model himself after.🎙️ Connect with Leo:Leo Yockey's websiteThe Leo Yockey Show podcastLinkedInInstagram (now private)X (also now pri...2021-11-0250 minThe Leo Yockey ShowRead Some Romance (Addie Woolridge)Addie Woolridge returns to talk about her latest book, The Bounce Back. Addie and Leo also discuss failure, belonging, and the important role that romance novels play in our culture.Follow Leo!website;instagram;tiktok;twitterPurchase Addie's books (and support The Leo Yockey Show)!The Checklist;The Bounce BackFollow Addie!website; instagram; twitterBy: Leo Yockey2021-10-2637 minThe Leo Yockey ShowWhat is Morality? (TRISHES)Leo interviews musical artist TRISHES about her upcoming album, The Id. They also discuss morality, zero sum politics, and their unique positions between privilege and oppression.Follow Leo!website; instagram; tiktok; twitterSee TRISHES live!Album release show 10/25 in Hollywood:https://www.trishes.com/liveFollow TRISHES!Pre-save the full-length album, The Id;Watch music videos on YouTube;instagram; twitterBy: Leo Yockey2021-10-1945 minThe Leo Yockey ShowEmbrace the Chaos (Leah Frazier)Think Three Media CEO Leah Frazier is a multi-licensed attorney turned fashion and marketing guru. Leah discusses the path she took to becoming one of the most successful women in Dallas. Leo and Leah offer a fresh perspective for looking at the success of others.Follow Leo!website; instagram; tiktok; twitterFollow Leah!PR Yourself Podcast; ebook instagram; twitter; facebookBy: Leo Yockey2021-10-1233 minThe Leo Yockey ShowPut Yourself Out There (Nick DeJesus)Leo and Software Engineer Nick DeJesus open up to each other about some of their negative experiences in the tech industry. After an alarming interruption, Nick details his path to finding a new specialty in his career; Leo and Nick discuss the key to bouncing back from mistreatment in the workplace.Follow Leo!website;instagram;tiktok;twitterFollow Nick!https://twitter.com/DayhaysoosBy: Leo Yockey2021-09-2857 minThe Leo Yockey ShowMedia is More Powerful Than Education (Alli Santos)Leo mentions Lil Nas X, which sends him and guest Alli Santos into a long conversation about representation in media. They discuss the evolving role of personal identity in our society, the fallacy of binary thinking, and the importance of representation in media.Follow Leo!website;instagram;tiktok;twitterFollow Alli!website;instagramBy: Leo Yockey2021-09-2154 minThe Leo Yockey ShowThe Huge Quit Movement (Sean Page)Why did the pandemic cause everyone to quit their jobs? In the season 2 premiere, Leo is joined by Tech Recruiter Sean Page to unpack this question. They discuss scarcity vs. abundance; religion; common pitfalls of inclusivity; and how to find a job you feel passionate about.Follow Leo!website;instagram;tiktok;twitterFollow Sean!twitter;Propel job boardBy: Leo Yockey2021-09-1450 minThe Leo Yockey ShowSeason 2 TrailerTrailer for season 2 of The Leo Yockey Show, coming every Tuesday starting September 14!Follow Leo!website;instagram;tiktok;twitterBy: Leo Yockey2021-09-0702 minThe Leo Yockey ShowYour Body Holds Memories (Stephanie Somatics)In the season 1 finale, Leo is joined by an old friend and Somatic Healer, Stephanie Somatics. Stephanie explains the body's ability to communicate with us, the similarities between the gut and the brain, and specific challenges that empaths face. Leo and Stephanie both open up about their healing journeys.Follow Leo!website;instagram;tiktok;twitterFollow Stephanie!instagram;websiteBy: Leo Yockey2021-08-311h 00The Leo Yockey ShowBest of Season 1If you haven’t listen to The Leo Yockey Show yet, this episode is the perfect place to start! Either way, this is a great peak into Leo’s favorite conversations and to look back on some of the greatest moments of the 1st season thus far. Leo also opens up about his true motivation in starting the podcast. Clips include the dark and light side of personality traits, utilizing privilege for good, inserting joy into day-to-day life, staying true to yourself despite society’s expectations, and more! Note: Season 1 finale will be released next week.Fo...2021-08-2456 minThe Leo Yockey ShowIt's All About Who You Know (Pariss Athena)Black Tech Pipeline CEO chats with Leo to explain why the diversity issues in tech aren't a "pipeline issue." Leo connects Pariss' past career experiences as an actress, wax specialist, and software engineer to her current business as a recruiter. Finally, Pariss gives solid advice on how to get a leg up in a new career path.Follow Leo!Instagram;TikTok;TwitterFollow Pariss!Twitter;LinkedIn;InstagramFollow Black Tech Pipeline!Twitter;Instagram;Website;NewsletterBy: Leo Yockey2021-08-1748 minThe Leo Yockey ShowEverything You Went Thru Brought You Here (Braxton Fleming)From a relationship ending due to "not doing enough" with his life to being an inspiration to trans men and entrepreneurs around the world, Braxton Fleming's life path is full of fascinating connections. Braxton and Leo discuss Braxton's nursing career lending itself to him founding Stealth Bros & Co, a luxury medical supply company; his commitment to the trans community being a "missing link" that, once discovered, allowed him to unlock his maximum potential; the meaning behind his signature hashtag #OnAMission; and how to tap into your inner strength by trusting yourself.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;2021-08-1058 minThe Leo Yockey ShowService-Oriented Leadership (Valerie Phoenix)Leo meets with guest Valerie Phoenix to discuss how her lifelong history or service-oriented leadership led her to start Tech By Choice. They also talk about the surprising ways in which her nontechnical degrees have helped her in tech, and how our relationship with money evolves over time.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;tiktok.com/@leoyockey;twitter.com/leovolvingReceive a journal prompt from a book quote every Friday morning!leoyockey.comFollow Valerie!twitter.com/DigitalBlkHippy;issa.engineerFollow/Join Tech By Choice!...2021-08-0344 minThe Leo Yockey ShowMurphy Bug - Community Reinforces Intuition (#ProtectOakFlat)Musician and Activist Murphy Bug has been on an intuition-led journey to discovering and living his truth. He shares his experience road-tripping across the country in the month leading up to the election, how his marketing career made him a better artist, and the was in which community reinforces his intuition. The episode ends with Leo giving advice on how to be yourself in any room and Murphy expressing how we can help protect sacred Apache land, Oak Flat.Contribute to NoHo Home Alliance!nohohome.org/heatwave Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;...2021-07-271h 00The Leo Yockey ShowMeghan Q Barrett - Do Major Life Changes Create Anxiety?Meghan went from experiencing postpartum anxiety to creating a safe space for mothers of young kids to find community and support. Meghan and Leo discuss the anxiety that comes with major life changes (even the positive ones!) and the importance of creating time for yourself, especially once your schedule gets busy.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;tiktok.com/@leoyockey;twitter.com/leovolvingReceive a journal prompt from a book quote every Friday morning!leoyockey.comFollow Meghan!instagram.com/meghanqbarrett;allyoumama.comListen to Mama's...2021-07-2054 minThe Leo Yockey ShowTyler Christiansen - Laziness Vs. The Wrong Career PathLeo has a conversation with his comedy classmate Tyler. They discuss the difference between being lazy and being in the wrong career, Tyler's journey to become a voiceover actor, and the advantages of understanding your identity at a young age.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;tiktok.com/@leoyockey;twitter.com/leovolvingReceive a journal prompt from a book quote every Friday morning!leoyockey.comFollow Tyler!instagram.com/christiansentyler;twitter.com/TylerSChrist;tylerschrist.com;christiansenvo.comBy: Leo Yockey2021-07-1351 minThe Leo Yockey ShowShannon Hay - Self-Discovery and StoryboardingHow did Leo's high school friend Shannon Hay become a Storyboard Revisionist for Muppet Babies? Lots of self-discovery and exploration! Shannon shares their journey of learning how they communicate as an artist and how their personal identity has helped them practice empathy with their characters. Leo and Shannon also chat about the advantages and disadvantages of growing up in the LGBTQIA community in a conservative town.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;tiktok.com/@leoyockey;twitter.com/leovolvingReceive a journal prompt from a book quote every Friday morning!leoyockey.com2021-07-0647 minThe Leo Yockey ShowMwamba Nyanda - Visibility for Transgender TanzaniansCEO of Tanzania Trans Initiative (TTI) Mwamba Nyanda joins Leo for a very special episode! After sharing his coming out story, Mwamba discusses the goals of TTI and the importance of transgender visibility, the power of community, and why NOW is the ideal time to advocate for transgender Tanzanians. The interview ends with Mwamba inviting all of us to visit Tanzania and to partner with TTI from anywhere in the world.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;tiktok.com/@leoyockey;twitter.com/leovolvingReceive a journal prompt from a book quote every Friday...2021-06-291h 04The Leo Yockey ShowAddie Woolridge - From Peer-Pressured to PublishedAuthor Addie Woolridge went from being peer-pressured into writing her first 10 pages of fiction to publishing a novel. Addie and Leo discuss Addie’s debut novel, The Checklist; the importance of finding the right community; goal-setting; and how not to let your career define you.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leovolving;tiktok.com/@leovolving1;twitter.com/leovolvingReceive a journal prompt from a book quote every Friday morning!leoyockey.comFollow Addie!instagram.com/addiewoolridge;twitter.com/addiewrites;addiewoolridge.comPurchase The Checklist!https://ww...2021-06-2259 minThe Leo Yockey ShowAisha Blake - The Intersection of Art and TechnologyAisha Blake works in a little-known niche of the tech industry called Developer Relations. Her story is one of continuously learning new skills and cashing them in so that her career better aligns with her passions. Aisha and Leo discuss her unique career trajectory (and what we can all learn from it), the under-appreciated intersection of art and technology, and how to leverage the tech industry as the modern day gold rush.Follow Leo!instagram.com/leoyockey;tiktok.com/@leoyockey;twitter.com/leovolvingReceive a journal prompt from a book quote every...2021-06-1549 minThe Leo Yockey ShowListen To Yourself First (Emily Sedgwick)Emily Sedgwick is a Communications Specialist by trade. When she’s not working, she runs a Disneyland and mental health blog, using Instagram as her primary medium. Emily and Leo discuss the symbiotic relationship between her blog and job, following her joy to build community, cope with depression and find better opportunities. The episode wraps with Emily sharing her experience with societal pressures through the lens of her identity as asexual. Whether you’re into Disneyland or not, Emily’s story reminds us all of the magic behind finding and cultivating that which brings us joy.Receive a jour...2021-06-0853 minThe Leo Yockey ShowArt as Activism (Marshall Hugh)Marshall Hugh is a musician, event curator, activist and basketball coach based in Seattle. He explains a “wild moment in Seattle history” and performing daily at CHOP (Capital Hill Occupied Protest) in summer 2020, comparing last summer’s protests to historical events like the Watts Uprising of 1965 and the French Revolution; the process of writing his Pulitzer Prize-nominated protest album 12th & Pine with his band, Marshall Law Band; and the importance of self care as a leader.Receive a journaling prompt every Friday morning: leoyockey.comMarshall: instagram.com/justmarshall22; instagram.com/marshalllawband; "Truth" music video 2021-06-011h 03