Best LGBTQ Excellence Podcasts (2024)

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Ethical AI: Pioneering Diversity and Inclusion in the Digital Age with Andrea Paviglianiti 25:46

11d ago25:46

25:46

In this episode we speak to Andrea Paviglianiti - a data scientist and AI engineer from Bratislava. The discussion explores Andrea's journey into AI, ethical AI practices, and how AI must include diversity and be free of gender and cultural biases. Andrea emphasizes the importance of making AI accessible, trustworthy, and safe while sharing his ins…

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Resilience and Representation: HR Advocacy in the LGBTQ+ Community with Sterling Freeman 27:10

8d ago27:10

27:10

In this episode of the LGBTQ+ Excellent Podcast, we speak with Sterling Freeman, an HR recruiter and advocate for diversity and inclusion. They discuss Sterling's journey from competitive gymnastics to becoming a recruiter, his work in HR, and his commitment to promoting LGBTQ+ excellence in professional environments. Sterling shares insights on cr…

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Unveiling the Enneagram: Pathways to LGBTQ+ Success and Self-Awareness 20:24

1M ago20:24

20:24

Leigh Cambre ( he/him) is business coach for optimistic overachievers, specializing in business owners and entrepreneurs. He helps them find balance and boundaries without adding more to their to-do list. He is a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, and is currently seeking certification as an Enneagram Professional.…

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Breaking Barriers: How Design & System Thinking Propel LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion 17:03

2M ago17:03

17:03

In this episode, host Ahmet Aydogan is joined by Marya Triandafellos, an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and workplace inclusion, to discuss the concepts of design thinking and system thinking. The discussion delves into how these methodologies can be applied to tackle complex problems in promoting LGBTQ+ workplace excellence. Marya shares insights on t…

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Inclusive Workplaces: JD's Insights on Transgender & Non-Binary Professional Inclusion 12:02

2M ago12:02

12:02

In this premiere episode of the LGBTQ Plus Excellence podcast, host Ahmet Aydogan explores the crucial topic of transgender and non-binary inclusion in professional environments. Joined by JD, a recognized figure in LGBTQ plus advocacy, they explore personal insights and experiences around misconceptions surrounding gender identity and expression. …

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Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Excellence Podcast! 1:26

3M ago1:26

1:26

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Excellence Podcast, where we dive into the hidden tales of triumph, resilience, and leadership within the consulting world, all through the vibrant spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by Ahmet Aydogan, in this show, we delve beyond the conference room, uncovering the remarkable journeys and victories of LGBTQ+ professiona…

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Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community Isn’t a ‘Them’ Problem, It’s a We Problem. 28:34

12M ago28:34

28:34

Dr. Wesley Detwiler is a licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in California and he works closely with the LGBTQ+ community and those suffering from addiction and complex trauma. In this episode, Dr. Wesley talks about what sex positive really means when you are in sobriety. He also talks about how the community itself can ostracize men who are…

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How to reach for excellence in your career 26:12

1y ago26:12

26:12

Hey guys In this episode i'm talking about my favourite topic, striving for excellence. I share my story from the beginning of my dance career until now, things that have helped me and what i have learnt along the way. I hope this episode is inspiring and helpful. Stay connected alyxsteele@hotmail.com IG @alyxsteele Alyx…

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Our Editor Thinks This Ep is FIRE 49:54

1y ago49:54

49:54

Hey Fam, Welcome to the Collective Audacity Podcast, where we unleash the power of audacious ideas. In today's episode, we dive headfirst into the realm of business coaching and consulting while Black. DC member Olayinka posed this to the group: “Hey y’all, I am trying to grow my business as a DEI Consultant. What do y’all know about LinkedIn? I am…

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Let go of your fear around change and embrace it 12:33

1y ago12:33

12:33

We all know the quote "Change is the only constant" and i totally believe it to be true, it definitely has been in my life. I have grown and learnt to love change as i know its the only way to grow but so many of us live in fear of change so if thats you, this episode is for you. IG @alyxsteele Email: alyxsteele@hotmail.com…

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The Gift of Community Care 44:29

1y ago44:29

44:29

Hey Fam, As 2022 came to a close, Dismantle Collective came together to give each other gifts and embrace the power of community care. We set the tone for 2023 by talking about what we need from each other (and ourselves) to get it done. Episode 4 celebrates the transformative power of community care and the profound impact we can have on one anoth…

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Lust, Men and Meth translated to German: A conversation with Dr. Fawcett and Karl-Anton Gerber 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

27:35

Dr. David Fawcett, the author of Lust, Men, and Meth, has a conversation with the translator of the book, Karl-Anton Gerber, discussing how this project came about, his own story, and the chemsex scene in Germany. German title: Lust, Rausch und Crystal Meth: Wege aus dem Chemsex-Konsum bei MSM TAKEAWAYS: [1:50] A little bit about Karl. [3:20] Karl …

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Stop self sabotaging 13:45

1+ y ago13:45

13:45

Hey guys We all do it at some point and its so annoying!! In this episode i talk about self sabotage, what it looks like and how to overcome it. Enjoy Contact: alyxsteele@hotmail.com IG @alyxsteeleBy Alyx Steele

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“It Happens to Boys”: Abused Men Are Still Minimized and Marginalized 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

36:05

Carol Teitelbaum is a Marriage & Family Therapist and has been a licensed Therapist since 1985. Carol comes on the show to talk about abuse that has happened to our young boys and how this problem is still minimized in today’s society. She shares some common myths people have about men and abuse and how there’s a deep silence in the community for t…

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Beyond Wakanda 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

39:53

We are finding our groove. Episode 3 of the Collective Audacity podcast is here for your listening pleasure. As you know, Dismantle Collective is raising $50M to build and support models for a just economy and ways of being. Why $50 MM? Because widespread cultural transformation costs money. Because it’s owed to us and our ancestors. Because…why no…

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You can't manage time, you have to learn to manage yourself 14:26

1+ y ago14:26

14:26

Time management is a pretty boring topic i know, we all feel overwhelmed and burnt out sometimes and wish that we could manage our time better but what are the practical steps to help us do that? In this episode i share some of my top tips to managing myself and my habits to help me be more productive. Contact alyxsteele@hotmail.com IG @alyxsteele …

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Controlling Chemsex: Addressing the Epidemic in the UK and Beyond 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

37:18

Ignacio Labayen De Inza is the CEO of Controlling Chemsex, an organization that provides chemsex support to people living in the UK. Ignacio has personally struggled with chemsex himself and understands how lonely and isolating the journey to recovery can be. This is why he’s been working in this field since 2008 to help those struggling with addic…

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Letting go of the how 14:30

1+ y ago14:30

14:30

Theres no magic way of creating a career, theres no step by step guide. In this episode i talk about the importance of letting go of the 'how" and having faith in the unknown. Focus on what you CAN control and enjoy the journey. Lets chat IG @alyxsteele Email alyxsteele@hotmail.comBy Alyx Steele

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Stretching The Muscle of Dreaming 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

“What do I need to pursue the shit I am meant to do? Not [what do I need] just to get by?” - Dean Bardouka "We have to walk our talk. If we're not willing to be witnessed, sharing what we need and willing to ask for support, how the hell do we think [we are going to help] the communities and people we want to center?" - Diana Marie Lee, aka Lady D …

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New year new me...For real though 11:08

1+ y ago11:08

11:08

Happy New Year everyone Its been a hot minute since i last recorded an episode, honestly life got a bit crazy but here we are a new year, new energy, reset and refocused. This episode i talk about the importance of looking back and recapping to see how far you have come but also so you can give yourself the love and credit you deserve. I also share…

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It's Time To See What We're About 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

How would you answer the question, "Who are you today?" Not just "how ya feelin'?" Not simply "whatchu up to?" But, who ARE you? Today. Which parts of you are making an appearance and why? Which parts are you putting on display and which need to stay hidden? Who do you have to be to survive and show up right now? Collective Audacity is a new podcas…

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Collective Audacity: We Here! 2:57

2y ago2:57

2:57

Welcome to Collective Audacity. It has taken us some time to get to this point. We are glad to see you here. If you’re just finding out about us, we are also glad to have you join us on the journey. Press play. Download. And definitely subscribe. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT BELOW: We see you, fam. We know you have been paying close attention. You have liste…

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The Important Impact Ballroom Has Had on the LGBTQ+ Community 31:40

2y ago31:40

31:40

Kenya Hutton has dedicated close to 20 years to working in social justice, equity, HIV prevention, and the facilitation of behavioral interventions among communities heavily impacted by HIV in NYC and Washington, DC. In this episode, Kenya talks about the Ballroom community and how it has been a stable for many LGBTQ+ members for decades now. He ex…

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Interview with Sophia Hilton CEO of the NOT ANOTHER Brand London 47:33

2y ago47:33

47:33

Meet Sophia Hilton… Sophia Hilton is a 34 year old self made entrepreneur with 4 businesses spanning across services, products, business development, education, mentoring and social media. She's also a working mum and wife. How does she fit it all in and stay sane i hear you ask...(I wondered the same) We talk about everything from building a busin…

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The Walls Las Memorias Project: Healing Stigma and Discrimination in LGBTQ Latino Communities 30:56

2y ago30:56

30:56

Richard L. Zaldivar has been on the forefront of the fight against HIV/AIDs in the latino and LGBTQ community. His non-profit, The Wall Las Memorias Project, is making important social impacts in Los Angeles, California. Under the project, Richard and team were able to create the nation’s first publicly funded AIDs monument in the US., the first ev…

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The way we speak to ourselves 17:34

2y ago17:34

17:34

In this episode i talk about self love, worthiness and how the way we think and the words that we speak to ourselves has a massive impact on our life. "We get in life not what we want but what we believe we deserve" IG @alyxsteele Email; alyxsteele@hotmail.comBy Alyx Steele

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How to build longevity in your Dance career - Interview with Phil Birchall 22:55

2y ago22:55

22:55

YAY i finally got to interview Phil Birchall on here. This one is for the Dancers, Phil is one of the most successful Dancers in the UK right now and someone you definitely want to hear from. He has worked with various artists from Rita Ora, Will I Am, Jennifer Hudson and Cheryl Cole as well as all of your biggest and favourite TV shows X Factor, T…

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IVF then Vs now - The power of making positive changes 23:17

2y ago23:17

23:17

As most of you know, me and my wife Carrie are having IVF treatment at the minute. We did it 4/5 years ago too and this time was COMPLETELY different for so many reasons. I wanted to share with you guys how much of an impact making positive changes in our life has had. Whether your having IVF/ a baby or not at all i think these things that i share …

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3 things i learnt from caring for a parent 21:08

2y ago21:08

21:08

Growing up alone with a disabled and mentally ill parent was challenging but through my journey i have learnt so much. We can learn to leverage our pain and thats exactly what i have done and will continue to do so. When we show up through hard times and we talk about them we can be a light for so many others and thats always my mission. I hope thi…

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Consistency is key - How to get shit done 12:35

2y ago12:35

12:35

If we could all nail being consistent when we are working towards a goal then we would be bossing life right? Heres some top tips of things that have helped me IG @alyxsteele Email: alyxsteele@hotmail.comBy Alyx Steele

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From Dancer to successful Entrepreneur with Carly Meyers 37:36

2y ago37:36

37:36

Hey guys Im excited to share this episode with you, my gorgeous friend Carly has had an incredible career as a Dancer on the West End and tours such as Wicked and We Will Rock You. After a serious injury she quickly shifted her life into business and entrepreneurship and now has multiple successful business's as well as 2 children. In the episode C…

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Pride Month - Coming out at 31 and making a baby with Carrie Jones 22:23

2y ago22:23

22:23

Hey everyone So as promised i interviewed my gorgeous wife Carrie about her meeting a woman and falling in love aged 31 after only ever dating men previously as well as our journey trying for a baby in a lesbian relationship. I hope this episode brings value to someones life and provides support IG @alyxsteele and guest Carrie Jones @iamcarrie.jone…

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Pride Month - Journey to making a baby Part 1 39:24

2y ago39:24

39:24

Whats up guys Happy Pride Month. I wanted to share mine and my wife's journey to making a baby with you guys, the ups and downs and the problems we have faced being a gay couple. Its been a 5 year journey full of highs and lows and so i think its important that we share as honest and open as possible to raise awareness but also so we can help other…

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You are your brand 29:57

2y ago29:57

29:57

Whether you are an artist, business owner, CEO of a company or anything in between, YOU are your own brand. The way you show up in the world matters. This episode is here to help you bring awareness to how your showing up and how you can be better. Enjoy and id love to hear what helped you the most IG @alyxsteele Email alyxsteele@hotmail.com…

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Dancers / Artists - Take ownership of your life 27:35

2+ y ago27:35

27:35

After an amazing week of connecting with A LOT of Dancers I wanted to do an episode here specifically for Dancers and Artists, to help you really taking ownership of your life and career. Also i include my experience and top tips on how to really find happiness in the day to day, be a goal orientated person and how to build yourself a long flourish…

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You Were Born For Greatness 17:25

2+ y ago17:25

17:25

Did you know that you were born for greatness? In this episode we talk about our conscious mind versus our subconscious mind and the impact it has on how we feel about ourselves and how that in turn impacts how we show up and the actions we take daily. I share some of my top tips on how to overcome fear and over thinking. IG @alyxsteele Email alyxs…

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Following JOY 9:07

2+ y ago9:07

9:07

What sparks joy for you? In this podcast episode i talk about bringing yourself back to that state of joy as much as possible and how when we listen to our gut everything will always be okay. Do you have awareness around what brings you joy in life or are you living day to day totally disconnected? If so don't worry, start today to follow your joy …

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Conversation with Non Binary Dance Artist Molly McGibbon 32:18

2+ y ago32:18

32:18

Such a pleasure chatting with Molly about Gender Identity, sexuality and how we are making positive changes within the Commercial Dance Industry too. Molly shares insight into their personal experience and talks about how we can all best educate ourselves moving forward. Find Molly on instagram @mollymcgibbon @unapologetic.uk Contact: @alyxsteele a…

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What level of excellence do you hold yourself to? 12:51

2+ y ago12:51

12:51

Are you holding yourself accountable? Or are you making excuses? Success is not in our genetics but in our daily habits, i want you to start proving to yourself that YOU can do it, you can achieve things, you can be consistent and you can live the life of your dreams. IG @alyxsteele Email alyxsteele@hotmail.com…

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Living life on purpose. Interview with Kim Mellor 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

41:13

I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and business mentor Kim Mellor. Kim is a global wellness leader, entrepreneur, ex model and just all round beautiful and epic woman. She has been a massive inspiration in my life and im soooooo frikken excited for you guys to hear from her. Connect with Kim on instagram @kimmellor_ IG: @alyxsteele Email:…

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The magic of manifestation - 22.2.22 16:34

2+ y ago16:34

16:34

I use manifestation a lot in my day to day life, i also believe in miracles. Do you? In this episode i talk about the concept of slowing down to speed up, being in a state of alignment and staying grounded and connected. Lets connect IG @alyxsteeleBy Alyx Steele

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Food for thought - My journey to Vegan 38:45

2+ y ago38:45

38:45

When i asked you guys what you'd like to hear about on the podcast a lot of people said Vegan lifestyle, so i thought id start with my journey. Its raw, honest, a little bit emotional and i say fuck a lot...oops. Documentaries that i recommend to watch: Cowspiracy What the health Game Changes Seaspiracy Earthlings Contact- IG @alyxsteele Email alyx…

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My tips to help you take ownership of your life 19:31

2+ y ago19:31

19:31

Iv recently been looking back at old footage and pictures and reflecting on my own journey and my own growth. I wanted to put together an episode that includes some of the things that have helped me the most on my journey that i know will be super helpful for you guys too. ENJOY Lets connect IG @alyxsteele Email alyxsteele@hotmail.com…

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Interview with Artistic Director Chris Manoe 55:36

2+ y ago55:36

55:36

Welcome to my first interview with one of my favourite humans Chris Manoe. Im so excited for you guys to hear from him. Chris's career has spanned more than 25 years. He is a Producer, Artistic Director, Writer and founder of International Collective (I.N.C) Which consists of Dancers Inc, Singers Inc, I.N.C Artists and Production Company Agency 105…

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Who am i and what's this all about? 10:57

2+ y ago10:57

10:57

Welcome welcome welcome I wanted to start by telling you who the hell i am and why i decided to start a podcast. Thanks for being here, you rock. Im excited for our journey together. Contact info: IG @alyxsteele Email alyxsteele@hotmail.comBy Alyx Steele

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Mind your mindset 15:25

2+ y ago15:25

15:25

Is your mindset sabotaging you? Do you want to change your thought patterns but don't know where to start? I hope this episode provides some valuable tools for you. They have certainly helped me. Contact: IG @alyxsteele Email: alyxsteele@hotmsil.comBy Alyx Steele

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My coming out story (LGBTQ) 22:10

2+ y ago22:10

22:10

Its important to me to share my story about coming out as a gay person as i know there as people of all different ages and at different stages that need the support. Coming out and accepting who you are isn't always easy and i hope this episode acts as a massive hug to anyone that needs it. My inbox is always open if you need to talk. Contact: IG @…

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Welcome... 0:31

2+ y ago0:31

0:31

Connect with Alyx IG @alyxsteele Please subscribe, rate and leave a review. As always thank you for being hereBy Alyx Steele

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Exploring Sexual Integrity 30:27

2+ y ago30:27

30:27

Steven Davidson is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist in Fort Lauderdale. He is known as the Sexual Integrity Coach and has over 30 years of experience working with couples. He is also the author of Sexual Integrity. In this week's episode, Steven shares why it's so important to communicate your actual desires instead of …

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IITAP’s Rainbow Advocate Program: Excellent New Resource and Curriculum to Learn About the LGBTQIA2+ Community 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

Today we have three guests on the show. Dr. Stefanie Carnes is the President of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), Kristina Padilla is the Vice President of Education & Strategic Development as well as the Chief Academic Officer for California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and R…

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