Best Gabby Rivera Podcasts (2024)

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Embracing My White Cane: Catarina Rivera's Journey to Disability Advocacy 31:49

7h ago31:49

31:49

Welcome to another episode of 85 Percent. Today, we dive into the transformative journey of Catarina Rivera, a remarkable advocate for disability inclusion and accessibility and the creator behind the popular Instagram channel @BlindishLatina. A deaf-blind traveler, Catarina takes us on a solo trip to Montreal where a moment to herself creates a li…

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That First Flight: How One Trip Changed Stephanie Jones' Life 28:09

6h ago28:09

28:09

This episode is a treat for your ears! I had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Jones, the visionary Founder & CEO of the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. (CHEA), a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming the travel and tourism landscape through innovative, sustainable initiatives empowering BIPOC businesses, professionals a…

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No Luggage; No Problem: Gabby Beckford vs an Icelandic Volcano 24:54

13d ago24:54

24:54

I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of 85 Percent, where we dive deep into the world of travel, empowerment, and incredible personal growth stories. In this episode, I chatted with the amazing Gabby Beckford, the award-winning travel entrepreneur behind Packs Light. 🌍✨Her audience is women who aspire to a life of adventure lived on th…

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After the Falls: Nikki Vargas' Journey from Canceled Wedding to Best-Selling Author 28:46

14d ago28:46

28:46

Welcome back to "85 Percent," the podcast where we celebrate the diverse experiences of women in travel! In today's episode, we delve into the captivating story of Nikki Vargas, a travel journalist who faced a life-altering decision at the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls. Nikki's journey takes us through the complexities of calling off her first wedding…

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Season 2 Trailer 11:24

3M ago11:24

11:24

Get ready for an exciting new season of the 85 Percent podcast! In Season 2, we're kicking things up a notch by deep-diving into the favorite travel stories that were defining moments for some of our industry's most remarkable women, featuring guests like award-winning author Nikki Vargas and Gen Z expert Gabby Beckford. Plus, we'll be sharing YOUR…

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Your Right to Travel with Jen Ruiz 30:53

8M ago30:53

30:53

Jen Ruiz holds many titles including lawyer, a TEDx speaker, #1 Amazon Bestseller, 2018 Reader's Favorite Award Winner and the 2023 Bessie award winner for the category "Most Impactful Piece of Writing”. Before her 30th birthday, Jen decided to take 12 trips in 12 months. She not only surpassed her goal completing 20 trips in 12 months, but within …

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On Airplane Mode with Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz 23:14

8M ago23:14

23:14

Kirstie and Christine are an award-winning multicultural LGBTQ+ couple using their platform and production company On Airplane Mode to inspire others to follow their passions all while celebrating who they are and who they love! They started their platform from the ground up to empower women and the LGBTQ+ community to have their voices heard. In u…

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A Vessel for Their Stories with Yulia Denisyuk 25:45

9M ago25:45

25:45

Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer who turned to travel journalism after serving in the US military and working as a Fortune 500. She’s written for The New York Times, National Geographic, TIME, Conde Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, and more, on unique assignments that have brought her to share a roof with nomads in Mongol…

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Respectful Tourism with Joelle Sfeir and Nada Raphael of Tourleb 27:29

9M ago27:29

27:29

Joelle Sfeir and Nada Raphael are co-founders of Tourleb, a socially responsible tour operator owned by women and based in Lebanon, and a finalist at 2023's Bessie Awards for Travel Startup of the Year. Although their company began by accident, they have been nothing but intentional in making sure they work within their values including giving back…

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Building Gender Inclusion From The Top with Carol Cabezas 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

45:21

I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Lola Akinmade, my third guest, click here right after you listen to this episode. Did you know a cruise ship is christened? I was blessed enough to be chosen by this episode's guest, Carol Cabezas, to be the godmother to the Azamara cruise…

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How Storytelling Changes Travel with Lola Akinmade 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

45:06

I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Nour Brahimi, my second guest, click here right after you listen to this episode. In this episode, I am speaking with Lola Akinmade. Lola was born in Nigeria, educated in the United States and is based in Sweden. She was named one of eight…

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Inspiring Women to Step into the Unknown with Nour Brahimi 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

48:28

I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Martinique Lewis, my first guest, click here right after you listen to this episode. In this episode, I am speaking with Nour Brahimi. Nour is THE FIRST female Algerian travel Vlogger, Travel content Creator, visual storyteller, and EU goo…

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Creating DEI in the Travel Industry with Martinique Lewis 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

44:18

WELCOME TO 85%! I am so excited the first episode of this podcast is dropping on International Woman's Day! I cannot imagine a more wonderful introduction into this podcast than to introduce you to Martinique Lewis. Martinique AKA Marty is an award-winning diversity in travel consultant, President of the Black Travel Alliance, both Travel and leisu…

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85 Percent Trailer 4:02

1+ y ago4:02

4:02

Women make 85% of travel decisions, so why are we not seen in 85% of travel marketing? What is shown to us when it comes to the "traveling woman"? Two narratives: either we're having a life-changing transformation and devouring pasta OR we're getting kidnapped and in fear for our lives. It's never somewhere in between. As the founder of leading wom…

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Queer Love in the time of Corona with Anayvette & Gabby 54:09

3y ago54:09

54:09

Gabby and her boo, Anayvette explore love in lockdown and how they continue to find joy every single day . Anayvette shares her healing joyful practices as a queer Latina femme mama and offers insight into the radical future of LGBTQ love .By gabby rivera

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Queer Korean Drumming & Soft Trans Masc Energies 47:16

3y ago47:16

47:16

Gabby and Tate talk soft ancestral healing via drumming and building community. Rate shares their journey into learning more about their Korean heritage as a biracial human and the joys of finding queer Korean community.By gabby rivera

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Gabby interviews Author CB Lee 52:06

3y ago52:06

52:06

Gabby and cb lee, author and self-proclaimed disaster bisexual talk writing adventure stories, baby-making during the pandemic and how joy finds its way into cb’s works. cb offers insight into curating the chillest poly-est chosen family and letting joy find its way to you.By Gabby Rivera

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Joyful Healing with Mom 50:45

3y ago50:45

50:45

Gabby and her mom talk healing through homophobia, evangelical church and making gay crocheted blankets. Gabby’s mom offers her story on how she went from anti-gay to gay parade when both her kids came out.By gabby rivera

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Evette Dionne: Free Black Girls and Love to Joyful B*tches Everywhere 52:20

3y ago52:20

52:20

Gabby and the CEO of Bitch Magazine, Evette Dionne, talk bad bitch joy and reclaiming media for BIPOC. Gabby talks about how Bitch magazine helped her navigate the crushing white supremacy of American news media especially during the pandemic. Evette gives us insight into her journey to CEO status and all the ways she is moving towards joyful Black…

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Joy Uprising Podcast Beautiful Chorus 45:22

3y ago45:22

45:22

In this season we have transitioned from the formally known Joy Revolution Podcast to Joy Uprising Podcast ! This season we will discuss pandemic , healing , meditation mantras and leading in love , Light and above all Joy !! In this episode we interview Alexandra Love lead member of the group Beautiful Chorus !…

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Kelly Brown Douglas: Joy in being divine & Queering Faith 40:49

4y ago40:49

40:49

Gabby sits down with her longtime mentor Reverend Kelly Brown Douglas to talk about divine joy and explore the ways mainstream religions push queer and genderful folks out of faith communities. Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas preaches a gospel where all who have been shut out can once again find connection and community with the divine God and each other.…

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Huda Fahmy (Yes, I'm Hot in This!) 22:27

4+ y ago22:27

22:27

Welcome back! Today, I'll be interviewing Huda Fahmy, author of the Yes, I'm Hot in This comics! Huda's website is https://yesimhotinthis.com and her Twitter/Insta is @yesimhotinthis. Music is "Aspire" by Scott Holmes. Find me on Twitter @babblinglily! Ramadan Mubarak!

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Tamara Santibanez: Joy in Tattoos & Geting Kinky 39:22

4+ y ago39:22

39:22

Chicana Tattoo artist Tamara Santibanez shares her feels on how getting inked can be healing and the importance of Tattoo artists to practice consent. Also, Gabby gets a crash course in kink and just might cry. Cuz that’s what butch tia’s do. CREDITS Host & Co-Creator: Gabby Rivera @quirkyrican Co-Creator & Producer: Kat Lazo @itsKatLazo Audio Engi…

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Vanessa Martir: Joy in Choosing yourself, Queer-Momma-Writer Style 43:29

4+ y ago43:29

43:29

Gabby sits with her hermana from another mother, writer Vanessa Martir to talk about queer motherhood and professional rebirth. Vanessa shares her deeply personal experience of having a mom who didn’t show her love. She calls it being “unmothered” and teaches others how to write through the pain. Gabby also gets the scoop on Vanessa’s hot-carpenter…

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Louie Ortiz-Fonseca: Joy in Queer Papichulo History 35:42

4+ y ago35:42

35:42

Gabby sits down with creator of “Gran Varones” Louie Ortiz-Fronseca and talks about what inspired him to start archieving Queer Latinx history on the gram, 90s freestyle, MTV Real World’s Pedro Zamora, and the glory that is queen Mariah Carey. Louie reflects on being a queer Afrolatino dad and curating the YouTube show Kiki’s with Louie for LGBTQ y…

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Cristy Road: Joy in Tarot & Punk Music 23:39

4+ y ago23:39

23:39

Cristy Road takes us through the creation of the world’s queerest deck of tarot cards “Next World Tarot”. Cristy drops all the Chicana punk chisme about her experience navigating a gritty, male-dominated music industry and her feels on how punk music is inherently revolutionary. PS- She’s obsessed with Green Day btw! CREDITS Host & Co-Creator: Gabb…

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Johanna Toruño & Amy Quichiz: Joy in Queer Latina Love on Instagram 41:25

4+ y ago41:25

41:25

Gabby talks with “Unapologetically Street Series” artist Johanna Toruño and “Veggie Mijas” founder Amy Quichiz about being an Instafamous queer young couple. Johanna and Amy offer tips on how to successfully navigate being such a public couple. They also get real about centering community, activism and self-care while in the middle of such a deep g…

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Maria Hinojosa: Joy in being the Tia of Journalism 38:15

4+ y ago38:15

38:15

Gabby gets personal with journalist Maria Hinojosa on her ongoing understanding of queer allyship. They explore the strict gender roles and homophobia in Latinx communities and how they impact every family’s little gay cousin. PS- Find out how Maria realized she was straight! CREDITS Host & Co-Creator: Gabby Rivera @quirkyrican Co-Creator & Produce…

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Ari Fitz: Joy in being a Black Nonbinary Human in Love with the World 41:53

4+ y ago41:53

41:53

Gabby and viral Youtuber Ari Fitz share the story of how they fell into friendship love in France. Ari encourages us all to play with gender while sharing their journey into YouTube stardom and crushing the modeling industry as a nonbinary human. CREDITS Host & Co-Creator: Gabby Rivera @quirkyrican Co-Creator & Producer: Kat Lazo @itsKatLazo Audio …

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Gabby Rivera: Why I Needed A Joy Revolution 36:27

4+ y ago36:27

36:27

Gabby Rivera’s Joy Revolution Podcast is all about vulnerability. Gabby opens up about feeling helpless and needing joy in her life to not only survive but thrive. Get personal with Gabby and her real-life therapist as she shares the reasons why this podcast is so important to her and what it means to build joy with other QTPOC and community member…

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LL McKinney 20:20

4+ y ago20:20

20:20

Welcome back! Today, I'll be interviewing LL McKinney, author of A Blade So Black! Her website is llmckinney.com and her Twitter is @elleonwords. Music is "Aspire" by Scott Holmes. Find me on Twitter @babblinglily!

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Gabby Rivera 12:56

4+ y ago12:56

12:56

Welcome back and happy MLK Jr. Day! Today, I'll be interviewing Gabby Rivera, author of Juliet Takes a Breath! This interview was hosted by Oblong Books and Music in Rhinebeck, New York. (their website is oblongbooks.com and their Twitter is @oblongbooks)! Gabby's website is gabbyrivera.com and her Twitter is @quirkyrican. Music is "Aspire" by Scot…

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Mary HK Choi 13:32

4+ y ago13:32

13:32

Welcome back! Happy holidays & happy New Year to all. Today, I'll be interviewing Mary HK Choi, author of Emergency Contact and Permanent Record! This interview was hosted by Oblong Books and Music in Rhinebeck, New York. (their website is oblongbooks.com and their Twitter is @oblongbooks)! Mary's website is choitotheworld.com and her Twitter is @c…

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Elizabeth Keenan 9:44

5y ago9:44

9:44

Today, I'll be interviewing Elizabeth Keenan, author of Rebel Girls! This interview was hosted by Oblong Books and Music in Rhinebeck, New York. (their website is oblongbooks.com and their Twitter is @oblongbooks)! Elizabeth's website is elizabethkeenanwrites.com and her Twitter is @badcoverversion. Music is "Aspire" by Scott Holmes. Find me on Twi…

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Margaret Owen 13:23

5y ago13:23

13:23

Today, I'll be Skype-interviewing Margaret Owen, debut author of The Merciful Crow! (Apologies for the less-than-ideal audio quality.) Margaret can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @what_eats_owls! Music is "Aspire" by Scott Holmes. Find me on Twitter @babblinglily!

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Nancy Furstinger 11:36

5y ago11:36

11:36

And I'm back! Today, I'll be interviewing Nancy Furstinger, author of many, many books about the animals in our lives & how we should treat them. This interview was hosted by my very own school's book fair! Our books were supplied by the Golden Notebook in Woodstock New York, where I am now employed. (https://goldennotebook.indielite.org) My equipm…

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Rebecca Kim Wells 12:23

5y ago12:23

12:23

Today, I'll be interviewing Rebecca Kim Wells, author of "angry bisexual YA" book Shatter The Sky! This interview was hosted by Oblong Books and Music in Rhinebeck, New York. (their website is oblongbooks.com and their Twitter is @oblongbooks)! My equipment is from Radio Kingston. Their website is radiokingston.org, and I encourage you to check the…

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Rory Power 11:34

5y ago11:34

11:34

Today, I'll be interviewing Rory Power, author of New York Times bestseller Wilder Girls! This interview was hosted by Oblong Books and Music in Rhinebeck, New York. (their website is oblongbooks.com and their Twitter is @oblongbooks)! All my equipment is from Radio Kingston. Their website is radiokingston.org, and I encourage you to check them out…

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Major Keys To Victory 22:23

5y ago22:23

22:23

Lay BirdBy Gabby Mejia

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Ungido Para La Jornada 37:38

5y ago37:38

37:38

Cesia LaureanoBy Gabby Mejia

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Surrender 43:11

5y ago43:11

43:11

Pastor Gabby MejiaBy Gabby Mejia

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Rendimiento 45:04

5y ago45:04

45:04

Pastor Gabby MejiaBy Gabby Mejia

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Gretchen Primack 10:45

5y ago10:45

10:45

Regular every-other-Monday episodes are starting again! Today, I'll be interviewing Gretchen Primack, a fantastic poet. Gretchen has written a book I neglected to mention in my introduction called Doris' Red Spaces. She also wrote The Slow Creaking of Planets and cowrote The Lucky Ones with Jenny Brown. This interview was hosted by my very own scho…