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DoGood Insider - Raw Stories from Culture-First CEOs & People LeadersHolistic Leadership in Action: How Peggy Rajski Balances Strategy, Intuition, and Discernment to Drive Change📌 In this episode:What does it truly mean to lead with both intuition and emotional intelligence? Seb Wichmann sits down with Peggy Rajski, Oscar-winning filmmaker and founder of The Trevor Project, to explore the intersection of values, leadership, and energy. Together, they unpack how feminine and masculine dynamics show up in leadership, the power of discernment over decisiveness, and how storytelling fuels organizational culture. This is a must-watch for anyone navigating the complexity of leading in today’s world.🎯 What You’ll Learn:Why discernment—not just decisiveness—defines great leadersHow to balance amb...2025-07-161h 01
Outside the Box with Dr. Janeane BernsteinPeggy Rajski: Oscar-winning filmmaker, founder The Trevor ProjectPeggy Rajski (she/her) is an Oscar-winning filmmaker, LGBTQ+ ally/activist, and  entrepreneurial leader. A long-time feature film producer in the world of  entertainment, Rajski made her directorial debut on the short film Trevor (1994), a  poignant comedy about a young teen whose world is turned upside down when  word spreads at school that he might be gay, and his thoughts turn toward  suicide. Trevor went on to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short in  1994, and eventually led Rajski to create The Trevor Project, the world’s leading organization providing crisis intervention services and suicide preventio...2025-03-2542 min
Chief InfluencerInfluential Voices: A Celebration of Women Leaders - Chief Influencer - Episode # 090Today, we’re featuring some of the most inspiring guests we’ve had on the show - and it just so happens they are all women. You’ll hear from Oscar winner turned Trevor Project Founder Peggy Rajski, former Houston Mayor Annise Parker, CNN Hero Yasmine Arrington, White House Cyber Czar Camille Stewart Gloster, ad agency legend Cary Hatch, Points of Light CEO Jennifer Sirangelo, healthcare innovator Silvia Taylor, Science luminary Maya Ajmera, Substack influencer Lia Haberman, and Accenture diversity champion Nedra Dickson. This powerful episode dives into authentic leadership and the art of influenc...2025-02-1251 min
The Projection Booth PodcastEpisode 719: The Grifters (1990)Noirvember 2024 ends with a bang as we delve into Stephen Frears' electrifying neo-noir The Grifters. Adapted from Jim Thompson’s novel by screenwriter Donald Westlake, this razor-sharp film stars Anjelica Huston as Lily Dillon, a veteran con artist manipulating the odds at the racetrack. Her uneasy reunion with estranged son Roy (John Cusack) and his cunning girlfriend Myra (Annette Bening) sparks a volatile triangle of deception and betrayal in the high-stakes world of grifting.Mike is joined by crime fiction experts Andrew Nette and Jedidiah Ayres to untangle this web of cons and double-crosses. Plus, executive producer Barbara De...2024-12-062h 48
Chief InfluencerPeggy Rajski on The Power of Storytelling, Advocacy, and Allyship - Chief Influencer - (ReAir)Peggy Rajski is an Oscar-winning filmmaker and a founder of The Trevor Project, the first 24/7 suicide prevention organization dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ young people. She recently concluded her 18-month term as Interim CEO of The Trevor Project. During that time, she focused on expanding crisis intervention services, strengthening partnerships with SAMHSA and Vibrant Emotional Health for the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, elevating Trevor’s prevention program strategy, and defeating anti-LGBTQ+ legislation through strategic advocacy. The Trevor Project remains a leading force in crisis intervention, driven by Peggy’s mission-first approach and commitment to leveraging storytelling for socia...2024-08-2152 min
Chief InfluencerPeggy Rajski on The Power of Storytelling, Advocacy, and Allyship - Chief Influencer - Episode # 004Peggy Rajski is an Oscar-winning filmmaker and the Founder of The Trevor Project, the first 24/7 suicide prevention service dedicated to LGBTQ young people. Peggy is a venerated supporter of the LGBTQ community and was recognized as a Live-Action Icon by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts. In addition to producing award-winning films, she has taught at New York University and served as the Dean of Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television. Peggy shares how to connect with audiences through film, align an organization firmly with its mission, and innovate to adapt to the ever-changing digital world. 2023-06-2151 min
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The K CutEp 30 - Pride Celebration 2021In honor of Pride month, our hosts discuss influential LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers Influential LGBTQ+ films:1. Mala Noche (1986): Written & Directed by Gus Van Sant2. Trevor (1994) - Directed by Peggy Rajski; Written by Celeste Lecense 3. The Watermelon Woman (1996) - Written & Directed by Cheryl Dunye Influential LGBTQ+ Filmmakers:1. Gregg Araki (b. 1959)2. Ismail Merchant (b.1936, d. 2005) & James Ivory (b. 1928) 3. Chantal Akerman (b. 1950, d. 2015) Weekly Recommendations:1. Kaboom (2010) - Written & Directed by Gregg Araki2. Aviliaq: Entwined (2014) - Wri...2021-06-2927 min
BOOTH ONE - Celebrating Culture and ConversationTrevor the Musical – Episode 64It was thrilling to welcome to the Booth two of the stars and the Assistant Director of Writers Theatre's world premiere production of Trevor the Musical.
Eli Tokash, who plays Trevor, is magnificent on stage and off. He just lights up the room. He has met his match with co-star, Tori Whaples, who is Cathy in the show. And what can we say about Tyrone Phillips, who is doing amazing and exciting work in every aspect of his career.
Trevor began as a monologue written and performed by James Lecesne for his Drama Desk award-winning one man show Word of...2017-09-1853 min
WELCOME TO OUR ARCHIVES!Peggy Rajski on Sexuality, Adolescence, Spirituality & The Movies and Katie Callaway Hall on Before Jaycee Lee Dugard: Abduction, Assault and Rape - A Victim Survivor of Phillip GarridoAcademy Award winner Peggy Rajski is a film and television director and producer. She won an academy award for Best Live Action Short for her directorial debut, the comedy/drama TREVOR. Other directorial outings include the long-running hit television series ER. As a producer part of her credits include LITTLE MAN TATE, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, THE GRIFTERS, EIGHT MEN OUT, BEE SEASON and TOWELHEAD. Ms. Rajski has also launched BeCause, a series of short documentaries highlighting the groundbreaking work of pioneering individuals and organizations tackling complex social issues.
Katie Callaway Hall is an international speaker and rape victim advocate...2010-01-2900 min