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Protect Trans Athletes! LGBT Olympians, Transgender Women in Sports, and Rejecting Bioessentialism

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Release Date: 08/16/2021

Everyone is a Leader: How Laura Barnard Helps LGBT+ Professionals Tap into their Leadership Potential

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Laura Barnard is the founder of Breakthru Brands, a leadership empowerment company that builds personal leadership brands for underrepresented professionals at organizations. She is also the author of the upcoming book LEADERSHIP TYPES, coming out this summer in 2024, which is a guidebook for helping professionals unlock their leadership potential. With Laura's background in psychology, she has developed the Spectrum of Leadership Empowerment (SLE), which is an innovative and inclusive leadership framework that enables professionals to better understand themselves and their colleagues in order...

Behind the Scenes: Exploring LGBT Cinema with Kyle Turner, author of The Queer Film Guide

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Kyle Turner a distinguished freelance writer and editor from Brooklyn, NY. Known for his unique insights on queer film, his work has been featured in publications like Slate, NPR, GQ, and the New York Times. Kyle's work delves into the intricate crossroads of pop culture, film studies, and queer theory, painting a vivid picture of LGBTQIA+ culture's impact in cinema. His new book titled "The Queer Film Guide: 100 Great Movies that tell LGBTQIA+ Stories," is a comprehensive exploration of queer narratives within some of the most impactful films in history. This episode delves into Kyle's...

Building a Trauma-Informed Workplace: Interview with Dr. Laura McGuire, Author, Sexologist, and Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

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Dr. Laura McGuire (they/them) is an expert in sexual health education, and an author, who is paving the way for organizations to build safer, and more inclusive environments for everyone. Dr. McGuire talks to us today about their work in sexual health education, and building a trauma-informed workplace -- both as a care expert, and a consultant for businesses and academic settings. We discuss what it means to be trauma-informed, and how businesses / organizations can benefit from becoming conscientious about navigating trauma and sexual identity. We also discuss Dr. McGuires books,...

How to Build Empathy: Interview with Rob Volpe, CEO, Market Researcher, Empathy Expert

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In this episode, we meet Rob Volpe -- CEO of Ignite360 -- a market research firm focused on insights, strategy, and creative storytelling. We talk about how to build empathy, and how we can approach empathy with intention. Not only in the workplace, but in our queer spaces as well. He is the author of , in which he recounts his experiences in the field to illustrate his 5 Steps to Empathy, and teaches you how you can build your empathy muscle. __ Get more queer content at

Part 1: What is Web3? Creator's Intro Guide to Web3, Digital Ownership, and Blockchain

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With all of the newly coined buzzwords and business models surrounding Web3, NFTs, and more, it’s clear that the only way to successfully navigate this new digital world is by getting back to the basics. What is Web3, and how does it work? Let’s review these Web3 basics and learn how you can leverage its new digital tools. /// EPISODE GUIDE /// 0:34 - Intro 1:25 - What is Web3? 2:17 - What makes Web3 so special? 3:46 - What is the Web3 ecosystem made of? 4:22 - What are blockchain networks? 5:33 - What are blockchain tools? 7:35 - What are Web3 communities? 8:47 - How does Web3...

What is Creative Commons (CC0)? NFT Projects Empowering Scalability and the Future of Digital Media

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NFTs ignited a revolution in the way we think about digital ownership, and projects employing Creative Commons (CC0) public domain are poised to change the game once again. Let's discuss what exactly is Creative Commons? And how are NFT projects using them? Additionally, what value does CC0 offer NFT collectors that's different from traditional media licenses? __ Get more queer content at

NFTs and Fine Art: Bridging the Gap, Interview with Nathan Harding, Intuitive Abstract Artist on the Blockchain

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Nathan Harding is an intuitive abstract artist known for his vibrant abstract paintings, which draw inspiration from his life experience. He has been working to make NFTs a part of his art. This episode will give us an inside look at Nathan’s process, how he’s bridging the gap between fine art and NFTs, and the mistakes he’s made along the way. Purchase Nathan's art on his website at __ Get more queer content at

Queer from the Start: How to Bring Queer Representation to Web3 thru LGBT Community on the Blockchain

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Rather than copy/paste the shortcomings of the Web 2.0 internet we know today, why not build a more inclusive, and more queer digital world. This is Web3. Here are four things you can do TODAY to help bring more queer representation to the future of the internet. __ Get more queer content at

What is Ethereum Layer 2? A Simple Guide for Artists, Collectors and Gamers; Arbitrum vs Optimism

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Layer 2 (L2) is an emerging solution for scaling the Ethereum blockchain that is quickly gaining popularity among artists, collectors, and gamers. It is efficient at getting YOU significantly lower gas fees, and much faster transaction times than mainnet Ethereum. Let's take a closer look at what Layer 2 is, why it matters, and what platforms you should be keeping an eye on. __ Get more queer content at

Web3 Future: How Community Tokens Are Monetizing Online Communities & New Ways to Make Money Online

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Web3 community tokens are changing the way you make money online. Whether it's playing a video game, trying out new platforms, or supporting community initiatives, tokens harness the power of social capital and turn it into financial gain for members of online communities. What are community tokens? What are some examples, and how can we use them? Let's review and see how we can use community tokens to make money online. __ Get more queer content at

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Queer Olympians have seen unprecedented representation at this year's Tokyo Olympic Games, but there is still a TON of hate and discrimination making its way into legislation. There have been a huge number of new, anti-trans bills seeking to ban trans-women from competing in women's sports. This is an issue affecting women all over the world and has no place in the world of sportsmanship.

Let's talk about the Olympics, and some of the misinformation surrounding trans-women in sports, and why it is important to reject bioessentialist rhetoric that is masquerading as science.

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