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The category is... QUEER JOY! When I saw Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, it was transformative for me. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience and why I feel this show embodies queer joy during a time we need it most. Although the production officially closed on Broadway this past weekend (August 8, 2026), this episode is my love letter to everyone who was a part of bringing Cats: The Jellicle Ball from the PAC (Perelman Performing Arts Center) to Broadway, and my manifestation for a comeback. After all, cats have nine lives! 🐈‍⬛ Whether you love musicals or you’re not a fan, this episode is for everyone.  Cats: The Jellicle Ball is the queer reimagining of the original Broadway classic, and the winner of three 2026 Tony Awards (Best Direction, Best Choreography, and Best Costume Design), as well as nine 9 nominations. What’s in this episode: Why the word QUEER perfectly embodies this show.A quick review of ballroom culture (I'm still learning), and the legends who brought this show to life.How New York City embraces Pride in ways that other cities don’t.Why protecting our own (queer) joy is important.Why Cats: The Jellicle Ball deserves another life on stage.  What’s not in this episode (just fun facts): The fact that when “Tempress” Chastity Moore sang “Memory,” I bawled. Through her poetic performance, I experienced the song in a new light. My sister and I sang a part of a Beyoncé song with Sydney James Harcourt (Rum Tum Tugger) at the stage door!I got to meet most of the cast (true icons and legends!) outside of the stage door. That memory will "live again" (iykyk)  A note from the host: Seeing Rumpleteazer's family with their shirts was a highlight for me, but my memory of which family shirts I saw could be off a bit. Either way, it was JOY!  Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

This episode was inspired by my Substack blog post "May We Be Little Deposits of Rainbows Wherever We Go," written during Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20 - 26, 2026). In it, I reflect on how we often don't realize the quiet but meaningful impact we have on the people around us. During a time when living authentically can feel more difficult, this episode is a little reminder that even the smallest acts of visibility can leave a lasting impact. mentioned in this episode: Episode 23: Is It Coming Out or Is It Just Stating a Fact? A conversation with LGBTQ+ podcaster, Holly Krivo Let's stay connected on Substack! Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

This episode contains a quick mention of suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: THE TREVOR PROJECT (1-866-488-7386). In this episode, Britt Barton (LGBTQ+ Mindset Coach) shares a story about how an unexpected gift from her grandmother made her feel seen, and how that gift impacted her coming out journey.  Britt also shares her personal story of family expectations, embracing her identity, and becoming a role model for her LGBTQ+ family members. In this episode, we discuss: The power of small gestures. As language evolves, so does our understanding of identity and of ourselves.The responsibility we have to the younger LGBTQ+ generations.This episode is a great reminder that when words fail us, or when we don't have the language to express ourselves, small gestures of acceptance can speak volumes. If you are struggling with how to have a conversation with your loved one, I hope Britt's story offers a message that acceptance doesn't have to come in grand gestures. It can be in the quietest forms, and in doing so, it can heal wounds and create bonds.  Note: This episode was recorded in August, 2024.  Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

The GenderCool Project was inspired by two parents, Jen and John Grosshandler, whose daughter is transgender. During a time when they needed to find information about raising transgender kiddos, they found a lot of misinformation. They, along with a friend (Gearah Goldstein), an expert in diversity, as well as a proud transgender person, created The GenderCool Project as a way to share positive stories of all the amazing transgender and non-binary youth. In this episode, Jen Grosshandler, co-founder of The GenderCool Project, and a proud mom of an LGBTQ+ kiddo joins me to talk about what it was like when her child came out and how it sparked The GenderCool Project.  Key takeaways: When your child tells you who they are, believe them.Choose a positivity-forward mindset.Learn to embrace change.Surround yourself with positive role models.To get involved with or donate to The GenderCool project, click HERE. mentioned in this episode: EPISODE 20. Lisa Brennan, author of The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child. note: this episode is a part of Podcasthon, a global initiative where, for one week, thousands of podcasters from all over the world raise awareness for charitable organizations doing vital work.  Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

When you are immersed in the Disney bubble, nothing else matters. Inside the bubble is joy, love, and self-expression. In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about how being in Disney World affected me in a way I did not anticipate. I went into it saying I would not wear those "silly ears." Then a few hours later, I was wearing Disney Pride ears.  But this story is about more than Pride ears. It's about creating a space - for yourself and for your LGBTQ+ loved ones - where everything happening outside the bubble can't affect what's inside the bubble.  follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone If you'd like to learn more about the process of podcasting, check out my podcast Thank You For Joining Me: Inside Indie Podcasting Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

Three words: Give.Them.Glitter.  There is so much meaning in just three words! In this episode, Joshua and LesLeigh, the creators and hosts of the Give Them Glitter podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, join me to talk about their podcast, where they share their life stories about marriage, family, and raising two young boys, one who is non-binary and expresses himself with dresses and things outside of traditional gender norms and one who is more gender traditional.  LesLeigh and Joshua use their voices and platform to share their personal stories about life, love, and raising good humans.  On this episode, we talk about: the impact of the words "give them glitter"how past experiences with family shaped the way they connect with their kidsthe idea of parenting "with the end in mind" the importance of being an example in your community and modeling lgbtq+ allyship for your kidsJoshua and LesLeigh of Give Them Glitter podcast or pure GOLD!  Find Give Them Glitter podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.  Instagram: @givethemglitterpodcast Follow LesLeigh on Substack at Her Written Style on Instagram at @herwrittenstyle. Follow Joshua on Instagram at @joshuaahouston or on his new podcast, The Joshua Houston Podcast. Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

Post-election, we're in a year that is very concerning regarding the rights of my LGBTQ+ community. I'm trying hard to hold space for things like joy and optimism and feel stronger than ever that visibility and allyship are vital. So, who better to have a conversation about optimism and allyship than Molly Lee, the owner of Optimistic Soap, an Asian-woman-owned business that makes and sells artisanal handcrafted soap with natural ingredients and also highlights various LGBTQ+ fundraisers through its business and products? Optimistic Soap has witty names like Concepts of a Plan (named after a batch of soap that didn't go as planned) and includes an entire line of soaps focused on the LGBTQ+ community, like the popular Love Wins soap.    In this episode, we talk about everything from how Optimistic Soap started to why demonstrating visible allyship is so important, especially right now, and it can start with a little thing, like soap. Find Optimistic Soap: www.optimisticsoap.com On Facebook or Instagram Instagram reels mentioned in this episode: "Organic lesbians" reel Birthday reel benefitting the Trevor Project Current fundraiser: This month (January 2025), Optimistic Soap is fundraising for Point of Pride, which offers healthcare for the trans community, including surgery and gender-affirming gear, and Sylvia Rivera Law Project, which provides free legal services to low-income trans, intersex, and gender non-conforming folx. follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

I'm ending the year with a casual and enjoyable conversation with Soledad Fernández-Paulino (they/them), the founder and CEO of Wealth Para Todos, a money and self-care coaching company dedicated to empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities. The overall topic of our conversation was gender roles in the household and how we shift traditional household tasks from gender to skill set or personal preference. However, this conversation ended up flowing in so many wonderful directions, and we touched on so many different topics, including:  unconditional love versus unconditional acceptancethe importance of living in safe and affirming spaces (and the importance of understanding the financial aspects of it)learning about gender expression and identity through our children You can find Soledad at: Instagram: @wealthparatodos LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/wealthparatodos Website: https://www.wealthparatodos.com Weekly Email Series: Todo Con Tiempo Tuesday Free Mini-Course: How to Engage in D.I.V.E.R.S.E. Self-care follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

My guest today is Luis Ignacio Andrade. He's a writer whose collection of essays in He Played With Dolls, chronicles his life as a Latinx gay male growing up in a family dominated by machismo. The title highlights the stereotypes that folks have about gender and boys showing interest in "girl things":  dresses, dolls, and Barbies.  In our chat today, Luis shares how he dealt with a lot of shame for those things growing up and how a seemingly small gesture from an uncle gave him a sense of acceptance when he needed it the most.  He also shares how after a lot of bumps along the way, his relationship with his mom has done a complete 180, and today she is one of his biggest allies.   If this episode leaves you with just one thing, I hope it's to remember a person who did that one thing or said that one thing that was so meaningful to you and left such an impression in your life that it's made the biggest difference. And I hope it inspires you to be a positive influence in someone else's life.  mentioned in this episode: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs, Ph.D. Follow Luis Ignacio Andrade on Instagram or at heplayedwithdolls.com follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

Morgan Henry Kerr (she/her) is a queer mom whose journey to parenthood with her wife was filled with a lot of questions. She quickly discovered a lack of resources for the queer community and decided to create the resources and tools she wished she had during her TTC experience. In this episode, Morgan discusses what it means to be a TTC doula and shares some of the tools she uses to help folx navigate the hurdles of trying to conceive. She also shares the hurdles of what it means to be a non-bio parent and to pursue second-parent adoption to secure legal rights for her child. This episode is for anyone in the lgbtq+ community or whose lgbtq+ loved one is curious about the journey of trying to conceive.  To connect with Morgan and book a 1:1 consult call: Instagram: Iam_mamomhk follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

My guest today is Pam Covarrubias (host of Café con Pam podcast). She is a business coach, podcaster, and speaker, and she introduced a concept called Calladita Culture. Calladita Culture is based on a cultural expression in the Latino culture: "Calladita te ves más bonita" (you're prettier when you're quiet) In this episode, we'll dive into what that expression means and its impact on sharing our voice. Although this is rooted in Latine culture, this is something that so many of us have grown up with - learning to be polite and quiet and not make waves. But sometimes living out and proud or being a proud allly means you're gonna make waves, and learning to be comfortable in that isn't easy when you've been taught the opposite. Pam joins me on the podcast today to break down the term Calladita Culture as it relates to sharing our voice and to share some insight on the inner work we can do to break the cycles (and the narratives) we've carried throughout our lives.   Follow Pam on Instagram , at cafeconpam.com or on the Café con Pam Podcast. follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

In this episode, I chat with author, Jillian Abby (she/her), as we discuss the topic of coming out later in life, which she chronicles in her memoir, Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet.  Jillian's story, which she shares in her book, is about her coming out later in life - after a nineteen-year marriage and having two children. As you can imagine, it wasn't an easy process. As I was reading it, I stopped right in the middle of it to ask her to be on the podcast because I kept thinking how this wasn't a book just for the LGBTQ+ community. I mean, yes, the title is Perfectly Queer, but the story, at its essence is one that, I think, anyone can identify with. Without giving anything away, I think my favorite chapter was when she shared the fact that her mom was now the parent of an LGBTQ+ person, and how that not only challenged their beliefs but also shifted the dynamic of their conversations.  I've talked a lot about that particular topic on the podcast, and that's exactly what this podcast is rooted in so, for me, it's just another reason why this book isn't only for the LGBTQ+ community, but also parents and allies.  I don't want to give too much away, but I hope this chat with Jillian inspires you to grab the book asap and share it with others. Find Perfectly Queer HERE. Follow Jillian on Instagram and Substack follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone mentioned in this episode: Episode 9 - Chris Tompkins, author of Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

Speaker, author, and an LGBTQ+ inclusion advocate, Ben Greene, joins me on the podcast to chat about his book,  My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support. Ben is a transgender man who is using his voice and his experience to educate parents and families as they navigate questions regarding their child's coming out as transgender.  Ben's book is a unique go-to guide for parents of transgendered children, offering insight as to how parents of trans kids can be better allies, build supportive communities, and find a joy-centered approach to navigating the journey as a family. Find Ben's book HERE.  Follow Ben on Instagram at @pseudo.bro follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

Happy Pride, everyone! For Pride Month, I thought it would be fun to hear some proposal and wedding stories because who doesn't love a gay wedding? In this episode, a few of my past guests share their proposal stories and some of their favorite moments from their weddings. Whether you're in the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, I think you'll enjoy it. It's a great way to celebrate Pride Month! Listen to the guests in past episodes: Episode 23 Holly Krivo Episode 29 Two Gay Grandpas Travel Episode 30 Steve Silverman Share this podcast with someone you think might find value from it, and please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! New episodes every month (with some bonuses in between). Please subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!

In 2021, I got a DM from a jeweler designer named Laura Stuart. She reached out, asking for some feedback on a couple of jewelry designs.  She was creating some pieces that she was designing at the request of a grandmother whose grandson was being bullied at school for being gay, and the grandmother wanted Laura's help in designing something that would symbolize her pride and allyship.  The story behind those necklaces is such a great story of a grandmother who wanted to support her grandson, and of Laura herself, who is an absolute ally.  As we start Pride month, this is such a great topic because the question that I get a lot from friends and family members is, "Can I wear a rainbow if I'm not gay?" My answer is: YES! Your allyship and support are always welcomed, in my opinion, and I hope this episode will encourage you to wear your support for your lgbtq+ loved one. Topics in this episode: the background of the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces.how Laura recently started to incorporate more inclusivity in her jewelry line after she was contacted by a trans woman looking for jewelry in other sizes. we're gonna re-visit one of the first topics we chatted about via Instagram about the word "partner", and how our thoughts on that word have changed in the last few years.Laura Elizabeth is sustainable, ethically made jewelry made in the US, for women, by women. And more than that, Laura Stuart is an ally of the lgbtq+ community and a good friend of this podcast.  Shop Laura Elizabeth to support small businesses and the LGBTQ+ community. Look for the Pauline and Ricky Rainbow Acceptance necklaces.  connect with Laura Elizabeth: lauraelizabethjewelry.com and on Instagram follow the podcast: theygaypodastforeveryone.com Instagram: @thegaypodcast_foreveryone Did you like the episode? I'd love to hear what you think! Click HERE to reach out and lemme know!