Best Lgbtq Success Stories Podcasts (2024)

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Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim's Infertility and IVF Story: There's a Better Way to Pay for IVF 43:03

1d ago43:03

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Gaia is founded on the premise that Everyone Who Wants a Family Should Have the Chance to Try. Today, Ali is talking to Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim, who shares his own unexplained infertility journey, and how that led him to create Gaia, a groundbreaking company in the fertility landscape (see more below). Nader talks about the frustrations …

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E331: AI for All: Ensuring Equity and Inclusion in Tech Advancements with IBM's Stacy Hobson 58:49

30m ago58:49

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Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Stacy Hobson, Director of the Responsible Technologies Research group at IBM Research, as we delve into the critical intersection of ethics and artificial intelligence. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Hobson shares her journey from rural South Carolina to leading cutting-edge research in responsible AI developme…

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Championing LGBTQ+ Fitness: Sam Leicht on PrideFit, Wellness, and Community 28:52

6d ago28:52

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In this episode of the LGBTQ+ Excellence podcast, host Ahmet speaks with Sam Leicht, an actor, health coach, and entrepreneur from New York City. Sam shares his journey of founding the LGBTQ+ fitness app PrideFit, which promotes sustainable health and wellness within the queer community. Ahmet and Sam discuss the importance of fitness, sleep, stres…

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High Court, High Stakes: The Massive Weight of Recent Supreme Court Rulings 39:51

3h ago39:51

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The Supreme Court's latest term was marked by decisions of enormous consequence. However, the way the Court has communicated about these rulings far undersells the gravity they carry. While “expressing itself in extremely modest terms,” Professor Jeffrey Fisher says, the current Supreme Court has “[handed] down decisions that have enormously conseq…

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Valerie Bauerlein explores the Alex Murdaugh saga in 'The Devil at His Elbow' 43:40

6h ago43:40

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Valerie Bauerlein, who has written the definitive account of the Alex Murdaugh murder case in South Carolina. Her book is called “The Devil at His Elbow,” and she traces the Murdaugh family’s saga of crime and power back for more than 100 years.…

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Sammi Lawlor's Infertility Story: Secondary Infertility, C-Section Ectopic Pregnancy and Surrogacy 49:11

6d ago49:11

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On today's episode, Ali is talking to Sammi, a strongAF infertility warrior she met when Sammi joined Fertility Rally. Sammi shares all the details of the path to having her children, including going through secondary infertility; a very rare C-section ectopic pregnancy (a first for this show); termination for medical reasons; more surgery; the dis…

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E330: “Break the Internet” Calls and Other Catalysts for a New Masculinity, with Author Mark Greene 1:24:29

3d ago1:24:29

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In this episode, we explore the intersection of masculinity, politics, and social change with author, speaker, and consultant, Mark Greene. The conversation covers male engagement in the electoral process and the cultural shift in expressions of manhood. Mark discusses the move from traditional masculinity towards more empathetic approaches and its…

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Dr. Sarah Oreck on how her late-term pregnancy loss inspired her to co-found Mavida Mental Health Care 28:39

2h ago28:39

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On today's episode, Ali is talking to yet another amazing woman who has turned her pain into her purpose: Dr Sarah Oreck, Co-Founder and CEO of Mavida Health. After her late-term pregnancy loss, Sarah created a company that would provide those on their path to parenthood the right tools and resources to take care of their mental health, every step …

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Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices with Uncloseted Media: A Conversation with Spencer Macnaughton 17:57

5d ago17:57

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In this episode, we dive into Spencer's journey as an Emmy-nominated, Gracie Award-winning producer and LGBTQ+ journalist. Spencer discusses the inspiration and mission behind launching Uncloseted Media, an investigative LGBTQ+ news outlet. We explore the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, the importance of rigorous journalism, and the power…

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E329: From Setbacks to Solutions: Innovating DEI in the Face of Resistance with Dr. Cheryl Ingram 1:04:24

3d ago1:04:24

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In this episode Jennifer is joined by Dr. Cheryl Ingram, Founder & CEO of Inclusology, a pioneering DEI assessment platform, as they dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing DEI work today. Drawing from her extensive experience and insights from her upcoming book, Dr. Ingram explores how the field has evolved from its roots in multicu…

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How Lawyers Can Undermine Russian Sanctions and Ukraine War Effort 27:37

1h ago27:37

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The bedrock of the legal profession is a commitment to upholding the rule of law. Unfortunately, as Stanford Law researchers discover in the complex world of international sanctions, lawyers can often facilitate non-compliance and evasion. It’s been two years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. And yet, businesses are still skirting sanctio…

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SouthBound: Josh Burford on documenting the LGBTQ history of the South 38:36

16d ago38:36

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Josh Burford is an expert on the LGBTQ history of the South, and at the time we talked, he was about to leave Charlotte for Alabama to co-found the Invisible Histories Project, which aims to document queer history throughout the South.

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Catherine John's Infertility Story: PCOS; IUIs and IVF Success 50:41

8h ago50:41

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Catherine John is a dear member of the Fertility Rally fam, and today, she's sharing her entire story with Ali, from being diagnosed with PCOS to going through IUIs. Catherine talks about exploring the option of doing her fertility treatments in Tijuana (and why she ultimately decided against it), her irregular periods; why she was told she was a g…

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E328: Facing the Fracture: How to Prioritize Connection in a Polarized World with Psychologist Dr. Tania Israel 54:36

4d ago54:36

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tania Israel, Professor of Counseling Psychology at UC Santa Barbara and author of the forthcoming book "Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation." Dr. Israel delves into the complexities of our politically fractured society, offering fresh perspectives on misinformation, pola…

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Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, on microbiomes, fertility and her own miscarriages 40:41

23d ago40:41

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What do you know about the vaginal microbiome? What does your vaginal microbiome have to do with your ability to conceive? Ali didn't know much about this, and is still learning, thanks to today's guest, Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health. Cheryl, a longtime entrepreneur and women's health advocate, explains how the microbiome impacts w…

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E327: How LGBTQ+ Identity Empowers Business Success: Jennifer and other LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs Join the Smart Gets Paid Podcast 42:02

11d ago42:02

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This episode, originally recorded for the Smart Gets Paid podcast, and hosted by Leah Neaderthal, explores how being queer has positively impacted business ownership. Leah shares her personal journey of coming out 20 years ago and how it has shaped her approach to business, from challenging assumptions to expressing herself authentically. She also …

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The Power of Self-Confidence: Alexander Ali's Journey in HR and Consulting 27:25

19d ago27:25

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In this episode we delve into the inspiring journey of Alexander Ali Dalipe, a seasoned expert in human resources and payroll with over 20 years of experience. Alexander shares his journey, insights on fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces, and the importance of self-confidence in navigating professional challenges. Learn about his strategic…

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The Future of Environmental Regulation Following SCOTUS’ Overruling of the Chevron Doctrine 27:54

12d ago27:54

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Do courts have the expertise to decide on important environmental law issues? Pam Karlan and Rich Ford speak with environmental law expert Debbie Sivas, director of the Environmental Law Clinic at Stanford, about recent Supreme Court decisions affecting environmental and administrative law--including the Court's decision to overturn decades of sett…

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LB Prevette brings community organizing home to rural North Carolina 41:03

30d ago41:03

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to LB Prevette, who grew up on a chicken farm in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and is now a grassroots organizer with the Aspen Institute. We talk about how she decided to do good in the world by coming back home.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel's Story: Early menopause; adoption gone wrong, donor eggs and IVF 52:07

25d ago52:07

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On today's episode, Ali is talking to Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, about her family building journey, years of struggles, and finally having her two daughters. Emily talks about having hot flashes and night sweats at the age of 16, being put on birth control, and later learning that she had premature ovarian failure/early menopa…

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E326: From Accommodation to Innovation: Building a Culture of Disability Inclusion with Loren Gesinsky 1:05:33

18d ago1:05:33

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In this episode, we welcome Loren Gesinsky, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, to discuss the critical importance of disability inclusion in the workplace and society at large. Loren shares his personal journey from employment lawyer to passionate disability rights advocate, offering valuable insights into the evolution of disability inclusion practices…

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Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF 57:45

21d ago57:45

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Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from cancer to grief to the foster care system. Today, she tells Ali her own family building story, starting with how her then-fiance, Bryan Bishop, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given six months t…

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Best of the Will to Change: Millions of Micro-Moments of Bravery with Joze Piranian, Stutterer, TEDx Speaker and Stand-Up Comedian 42:32

26d ago42:32

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This "Best of The Will to Change" episode, features an interview with Joze Piranian, Global TEDx Speaker and a lifelong stutterer turned transformational speaker on inclusion and resilience. Joze also shared information about stuttering, and revealed what he has learned from his own journey.

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

1M ago25:46

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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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David Sklansky on Judge Cannon's Controversial Case Dismissal and Trump's Legal Battles 34:32

26d ago34:32

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Will the three remaining cases against former president Donald Trump ever get to trial? After Judge Cannon's controversial dismissal of charges in the classified documents case—and the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision—the question is not so obvious. In this episode, criminal law expert David Sklansky joins Pam and Rich to discuss thes…

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SouthBound replay: Ryan McGee's year in 'the circus of baseball' 48:04

2M ago48:04

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This week on SouthBound, we’re replaying our episode from last year with ESPN personality Ryan McGee. We talk about his work at ESPN and also about the book he wrote about his adventures in minor league baseball.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter 51:48

1M ago51:48

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"I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse and infertility warrior who spent a decade trying to build her family. For years, Sandra worked with renowned Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, who passed away in 2019, treating patients from all ov…

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How I Built a 15,000+ Community by Embracing Feminine Energy (& How You Can Too!) | Jasmine Douglas | Voice #91 44:41

1M ago44:41

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"Resilience can mean having a break, so that you can come back stronger." About Jasmine Douglas: Jasmine Douglas is the founder of Babes on Waves, a community for women of colour in creative and entrepreneurial fields. In just two years, she built a community of over 15,000 members without any investment. Jasmine has won £100k in grants and been fe…

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Ep 325: Transforming Public Safety Through Inclusive Innovation with Axon VP Yemi Akisanya 1:07:06

1M ago1:07:06

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In this episode, we talk with Yemi Akisanya, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Axon, a technology company serving law enforcement and public safety. Yemi discusses his journey from finance to DEI leadership and his innovative approach to implementing DEI strategies in a complex industry. He also explains how he aligns DEI initiatives with A…

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Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story 47:06

2M ago47:06

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Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility Godmother," with big ideas for fertility care. Today, she tells Ali about her family building journey, including the road to having her two girls, and the devastating losses she has experienced while tryi…

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Best of The Will to Change: Leading with the "E": AJ Hikes and the ACLU's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy 55:46

2M ago55:46

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This episode features an interview with AJ Hikes, Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). This discussion covers everything from healing the harm caused by racist bias within organizations, to integrating justice into diversity, equity & inclusion work, to the exclusionary nature of our modern …

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

1M ago27:10

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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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Jennifer Chacón Discusses the Failures of U.S. Immigration Policy and How the Law is Developing 28:20

2M ago28:20

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Control of the border and illegal immigration are again in the headlines and the centerpiece of a divisive presidential campaign. Here to help make sense of recent legal successes and failures is immigration law expert Jennifer Chacón, the Bruce Tyson Mitchell Professor of Law at Stanford. The author of the new book, Legal Phantoms: Executive Actio…

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Kiese Laymon and Deesha Philyaw ponder how to tell true stories and live with success 38:42

2M ago38:42

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Deesha Philyaw, author of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” and Kiese Laymon, author of books including “Heavy” and “Long Division.” They’re teaming up for a new podcast on nonfiction writing, and they have lots of thoughts about it.By Tommy Tomlinson

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From a 14 Year Old Victim of Police Brutality to Mentor of Thousands | Sayce Holmes-Lewis | Voice #90 1:03:05

2M ago1:03:05

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"Start looking at the issues in our community and how you can actually find solutions because we can't allow these things to get to our doorstep when it reaches the level of violence that we're seeing in our community." About Sayce Holmes-Lewis: Sayce Holmes-Lewis is the founder of Mentivity, a community organization dedicated to fostering change t…

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LGBTQ Infertility Advocate Christina Bailey's Infertility Story: IVF and Same Sex Family Building 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Pride Month Continues! Today we are celebrating the beautiful family built by Christina Bailey, aka @babybaileymamadrama on IG. Christina talks about coming out when she was younger, having her two older daughters via IVF, and how the LGBTQ community gets asked a lot, "Why don't you just adopt, or why don't you just foster?" Christina talks about g…

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Singer Nelly Joy's Infertility Story: Endo, IVF, Ectopic Pregnancy and IUI 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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In 2011, singer Nelly Joy told a doctor that she thought she had endometriosis, but the doctor just chuckled and said, "Most girls have painful periods," handed her birth control and Nelly went on her way. She spent years navigating kidney issues, anemia (blacking out), IBS, and constant throwing up from pain while being on the road doing an arena …

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E324: DEI in Action: Balancing Data, Heart, and Strategy with Consilio SVP and DEI Officer Maureen O'Neill 1:13:58

3M ago1:13:58

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In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Maureen O'Neill. SVP and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Consilio, about her journey from litigation to leading DEI efforts in a rapidly growing global professional services company. Maureen shares insights on creating and scaling DEI initiatives, including employee resource groups and advisory boards,…

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

2M ago20:24

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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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Former Federal Judge Michael McConnell Discusses Presidential Immunity and Trump Cases with Pam Karlan 31:30

2M ago31:30

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Should presidents be immune from prosecution? If yes, under what circumstances? Stanford Professor Michael McConnell, a former federal judge, joins Pam Karlan for a discussion on presidential immunity, the Constitution, and former president Trump's cases. In this insightful episode, they discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's stance on cri…

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Kristy Woodson Harvey discusses her new book, literary friends, and getting the details right 39:13

3M ago39:13

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to North Carolina author Kristy Woodson Harvey, whose 11th novel, “A Happier Life,” comes out next week. They talk about her new book, how she stays inspired, and how her career started with a squash that looked like Elvis.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Leia and Kriston Burroughs' Infertility Story: Sickle cell anemia; fibroids and embryo adoption 52:07

2M ago52:07

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Meet Leia and Krison Burroughs, who are still in the midst of their family building journey. On today's show, Leia and Kriston tell Ali about how Kriston was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when he was just a year old, and how they had no idea that the sickle cell drug, Hydroxyurea, would have a direct effect on his fertility. They also talk abou…

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E323: The Power of Intergenerational Connection with Award Winning Trans Elder, Sterling Cruz-Herr 59:03

3M ago59:03

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In this episode of The Will to Change, Jennifer sits down with Sterling Cruz-Herr, a trans elder, educator, and activist. They discuss Sterling's journey of self-discovery, the importance of intergenerational learning within the LGBTQ+ community, and the challenges faced by marginalized groups in today's society. Sterling also shares their experien…

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

3M ago17:03

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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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