Best Mt Vernon Podcasts (2024)

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S5E7 - Firsts Vol.1: First Crush 40:30

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Who was your first crush? That first intense infatuation with someone special? A famous actor? A singer? An Athlete? Or was it someone you knew like another student at your school, a hot neighbor or a teacher who gave you extra attention? Whoever it was, first crushes are often the first indication that w…

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S5E6 - Sex Ed Vol.3: Mastering "Self-Love" (Puritan Description Edition) 39:43

2M ago39:43

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Help support independent queer media. Get exclusive access to an UNCUT version of this episode with more than 30 extra minutes of stories by joining Fruitbowl’s Patreon community. Learn more at fruitbowlpodcast.com/donate Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Note: the descriptions of this episode were altered to avoid censorship by the major…

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S5E5 - Sex Ed Vol.2: My First Porn 1:12:44

3M ago1:12:44

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Patreon members get exclusive access to an UNCUT version of this episode with 20 extra minutes of stories. Learn more at fruitbowlpodcast.com/donate Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Many of us grew up in families and communities that never once acknowledged the existence of queer people: no exposure to queer authors, filmmakers, artists.…

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S5E4 - Sex Ed Vol.1: Secrets of Sex 1:12:03

4M ago1:12:03

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Now we’re getting down to the nitty gritty. For this first episode we’re going back to the beginning of our coming of age when we had no clue what sex was or what it even meant. Maybe we heard about it from our parents, our friends or maybe we even went to a library. Many of us got the wrong information o…

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S5E3 - Origins Vol.3: Mother's Nature 1:10:43

4M ago1:10:43

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Femininity and queerness go hand in hand; that’s the conventional wisdom, anyway. So it follows that our mom’s should be supportive, non-judgmental, embracing of our idiosyncrasies and accepting of children who don’t conform to conventional expectations of gender. But it doesn’t always work out that way. …

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S5E2 - Origins Vol.2: Our Flawed Fathers 1:11:40

5M ago1:11:40

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. There are as many cliches about fatherhood as there are about queer people. Dads are little league coaches, the leaders of prayers, the final word in family debates, trusted voices of wisdom who guide their children through adolescence and prepare them for adulthood. Join Dave as he introduces a chorus of…

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100. Run For Something! w/ Shane Brown, Esq and Mt. Vernon Councilman Elect. Jaevon Boxhill 1:18:57

5M ago1:18:57

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This episode is an important milestone for a number of reasons: It is Episode 100 and the final episode of season 2. I am also joined by my good friends Shane Brown, JD who is a practicing attorney and Jaevon Boxhill, JD who after serving in various capacities in public service for the city of Mt. Vernon declared earlier this year like I did that h…

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S5E1 - Origins Vol.1: Families & Hometowns 1:18:42

5M ago1:18:42

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify. Welcome to Season 5 and a new episode format! Instead of just one person’s story, Season 5 episodes will present a variety of different stories and anecdotes from the Fruitbowl archive centered around a common theme. In this inaugural episode we focus on stories about families and hometowns. Adam describe…

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99. Know Your Worth! w/ Duane Harley, Attorney and Counselor at Law 58:22

1y ago58:22

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Duane M. Harley, Esq. is an entertainment attorney specializing in contract transactions. Duane Harley graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, CT in 1999. While attending law school Mr. Harley became the President of the Black Law Student Association for two (2) consecutive years. Under his leadership he helped provide mentors…

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98. Beauty In The Unknown! w/ Keith Brown, Pastor and Chaplain 53:59

1y ago53:59

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Keith Brown is a native of Jamaica. He is a product of the SDA church, and a testament to thepower of God to change lives. He is a graduate of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) inMandeville Manchester Jamaica, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Theology.He recently completed the Master of Divinity MDiv at the Andrews University Th…

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Mt. Vernon definitely Haunted 18:16

1y ago18:16

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The final resting place of the 1st President of the United States George Washington is 100% haunted. For more information on the Presidential Primary Sources Project Program click here: https://internet2.edu/community/community-anchor-program/presidential-primary-sources-project/2023-program/ Haunted Places with my Mom is written, edited and produc…

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Episode 1 Ford's Theatre 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

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We visited the theatre where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. We saw the balcony booth, his death bed, and even a pillow that still has Presidents Lincoln bloods stain. On the spooky scale we gave this a 1 out of 5. There is definitely an energy felt, but it was more sad and somber than anything. This theatre still produces plays till th…

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97. Be Easy On Yourself! w/ Sharline Green, Attorney and Counselor at Law 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

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Attorney Sharline S. Green’s estate planning practice offers targeted solutions to individuals and families, planning their lives and securing their futures. She specializes in guiding her clients with compassion and respect, honoring the uniqueness in each person, while providing them with the critical information needed to make the financial and …

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S4E18 - Breona, 34. Mt. Vernon, WA 1:10:44

1+ y ago1:10:44

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Breona is a professional sex therapist and author who lives not far from her hometown of Mt. Vernon, WA: home to the annual tulip festival. Growing up, Breona didn’t have many resources to answer her questions about sex. An early investigation of online porn was discovered by her parents and inspired her m…

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S4E17 - John C., Tallulah, LA 1:10:44

1+ y ago1:10:44

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify John C. has had an unpredictable professional career and sexual history. He grew up in the deep south with racist family members and neighbors. Sexual experimentation with a friend happened early on, but, later, in college, things got complicated when a coworker raped John after a night of drugs and drinki…

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S4E16 - Zachery, 24. Seattle 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify When I was preparing to record my intro to Zachery’s episode, I started to compose a long reflection on the recent tragedy in Colorado Springs where a 22 year old monster with a rife decided to murder 5 innocent people in a gay bar, but every attempt I made trying to articulate my rage and sadness seemed t…

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S4E15 - Dave, 49. Derby, KS 1:32:01

1+ y ago1:32:01

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Fruitbowl’s creator and producer, Dave Quantic, provides his first full-length Fruitbowl interview in this “very special” episode hosted by editor Ryan Weadon. Dave’s sexual orientation came into focus early on while growing up in small-town, suburban Kansas in the late eighties, but the only place he coul…

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S4E14 - Steven M., 50. Tucson, AZ 1:09:11

1+ y ago1:09:11

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Steven grew up in his “shit-kicking” town of Tucson, AZ and even though it was liberal compared to the rest of the state, he was still a target for bullies because of his lisp and his habit of staring at other guys in the locker room. But summer adventures with his Dad in Ojai, CA taught him that a wondrou…

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S4E13 - Lizzie, 29. Seattle 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Lizzie grew up in super-liberal Seattle with super-cool, neo-hippie parents who had lots of queer friends and didn’t bat an eye when Lizzie let them know that she was … not straight. Lizzie took the lead when it came to her first time with a guy and you’ll enjoy hearing about her other adventures with a gi…

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96. Celebrate Small Wins! w/ Sean Farrow, Attorney and Counselor at Law 55:28

1+ y ago55:28

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Sean’s practice areas focus primarily on litigation, where he represents clients and businesses in criminal and civil matters as well as resolving disputes as an administrative officer in arbitration hearings.Prior to joining Hamilton Clarke, LLP, Sean served as a public defender with The Legal Aid Society of New York City (LAS), the largest public…

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S4E12 - Getting Fresh with Eric & James 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify On this special Getting Fresh episode of Fruitbowl editor Ryan Weadon takes the reins as host and introduces a conversation Dave had with Eric, a medical assistant and Monkeypox survivor who lives in Portland with his partner Dave. Eric describes what it’s been like dealing with the virus and the challenge…

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95. As We Proceed! w/ Marcus “Rocky B” Williams, Spoken Word Artist & Independent Artist 56:05

1+ y ago56:05

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Marcus “Rocky B” Williams was born and raised in The Bronx New York and brought up in a West Indian household which gave him a diverse taste in music and versatility as an artist. He has been recording and performing for over 20yrs. He has love for music and the arts as a whole and hopes to use his talents to honor God and serve the people. Follow …

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S4E11 - Andrew, 31. Philadelphia 1:16:45

1+ y ago1:16:45

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Andrew was a self-described baby drag queen when he was little, putting on makeup and heels and performing for his parents. So when he told his mom at age 10 he was gay, her reaction was, “I know. Do you still wanna go to the mall?” But just because Andrew was out didn’t mean adolescence was a walk in the …

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94. Let Your Story Empower You! w/ Rhianna Scyster, Student Data & Evaluation Manager 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

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A St. Petersburg native and lover of books, Rhianna is also a fervent advocate forequitable educational practices and policies. She currently serves as the Student Dataand Evaluation Manager at Cathedral Arts Project. Prior to accepting her current role,Rhianna was an ESE teacher for 3.5 years. During her time as an undergraduatestudent at the Univ…

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93. Failure Is An Answer! w/ Osrick “OziDalion” Brathwaite, Entrepreneur and Public Speaker 1:01:15

1+ y ago1:01:15

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Raised in Brooklyn, Osrick “Ozidalion” Brathwaite credits his faith and his hometown with coloring his perspective on what it takes to get through life’s challenges and paying it forward. Influenced by his father and uncle who were preachers, he remains a well sought after speaker for civic, religious and community events. He is also an entrepreneu…

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92. Taking Small Steps w/ Simone Smith, Educator and Published Author 53:00

1+ y ago53:00

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Poet, educator, published author, podcaster and entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience in youth development, Simone Smith has worked in both social services and the education sectors. Currently she is a teacher at University Heights High School, where she is a classroom teacher, 12th grade advisor., and Work-based Learning Coordinator. Outs…

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91. Let’s Be Honest! w/ Dr. Manouchka Pierre, Principal, Intervention Coordinator and Coach 1:05:49

1+ y ago1:05:49

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I am Dr. Manouchka Pierre but before that, I was just a small island girl from Haiti. I was raised in the suburbs of NY. Although a tried and true NYer, I have also lived in Florida, which is where my teaching career began. I am the mother of two wonderful women, who are also my best friends. They keep the family group chat lively and keep me laugh…

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90. I Want You To Win! Sander Cameau, Activist and CEO and Cofounder of FDCSLN 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

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SANDER CAMEAU is a Brooklyn native. His organization "Funerals Don't CountSpread Love Now stands on the foundation of inspiring humanity to spread love now through intentional/tangible acts of love through givingHe began his efforts in 2014 with his first give back initiative with aturkey drive. Sander was able to donate over 100 turkeys to famille…

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S4E10 - Mike B., 69. NYC 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

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Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Mike had a lot of variables to balance while coming of age in the 70s and 80s: the sexual revolution & liberation, drug culture, AIDS, social stigma and intimacy. And being out wasn’t an option while he was working on Wall Street for 15 years. Through all of it, Mike tried to stay true to himself while fig…

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89. Pushing Through It! w/ Kent Sutton, Filmmaker and Acting Coach 53:15

2y ago53:15

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Kent Patrice Theary Sutton was born on the Caribbean Island of Dominica. While growing up, he and his family lived on several different islands before migrating to the United States. Dealing with the culture shock of his new life, Kent became somewhat of an introvert, at times turning to his imagination and writing short stories.In 2002, a secret p…

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88. Let Us Reason Together! w/Shay Cèna, Podcast Host and Published Author 48:39

2y ago48:39

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Shay Cèna is a Brooklyn, New York native born to Haitian parents.She embodies the vibe of a "around the way girl" with a love for her Haitianroots. She is a Brooklyn College graduate, who majored in Television andBroadcasting.In her continued journey she is actively pursuing her place in the world ofarts. Shay's aspirations in media production has …

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S4E9 - Puddin', 35. Atlanta 1:08:54

2y ago1:08:54

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Originally from a small town in Alabama, Puddin’s coming of age was divided in two. Outwardly, he was a devout Christian of the Pentecostal tradition and aspired to be a church leader. During sermons, homosexuality was always used as an example of the worst kind of sin. Privately, though, he struggled with his sexuality and was the target of abuse …

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87. You Can Be Brave Enough! w/ Dr. Juliette Nelson, Educator and Entrepreneur 45:46

2y ago45:46

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Dr. Juliette Nelson is an educator, entrepreneur, and published author who is passionate about empowering people to achieve the highest standards of their purpose. As a practitioner in industrial-organizational psychology, with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, she works to implement solutions that foster a safe workplace …

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S4E8 - Debra, 71. Palo Alto 59:16

2y ago59:16

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You might assume you don’t have much in common with a 71 year old lesbian, but consider these three points: 1. Debra came of age at the dawn of the sexual revolution; 2. She’s a legend in the lesbian kink community and has some really fun kink play stories; 3. She is a total badass and a one of a kind human. Growing up in famously liberal Palo Alto…

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86. It’s Not The End Of Your Story! w/ Jermaine Duval, Actor 33:02

2y ago33:02

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Jermaine Boswell is an actor and director, known for his supporting roles in numerous films and TV shows, including Zero (Bollywood, SRK), You Can't Take My Daughter (Lifetime), The Perfect Race, and many others.Starting out in live performance, Jermaine has been acting since his early church School days in Springfield, Massachusetts, taking his cr…

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S4E7 - Getting Fresh with Gayish - ORGIES 56:45

2y ago56:45

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In this Getting Fresh episode, Dave welcomes his in-studio guests: the creators of the Seattle-based Gayish podcast, Kyle and Mike and asks them about their podcast’s origin and its unique format: unpacking gay stereotypes one episode at a time. Then we listen to a listener-submitted story that describes the writer’s first time at an orgy and we di…

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S4E6 - Kenny, 30. Hutchinson, KS 54:07

2y ago54:07

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Kenny is the definition of a survivor. After experiencing abuse by a family member and getting kicked out of the house by his single mom while still in high school, Kenny lived in his car until he decided to move in with his first boyfriend. A move to Chicago for a job seemed like an opportunity to start fresh until he was laid off and had to turn …

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85. You Really Have To Want It! w/ Elan Suave, Hip Hop Artist 21:45

2y ago21:45

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Elan Suave (“Elan”) is an indie hip-hop artist from New York City. He began his quest for stardom in March 2018, at age 14, with the release of his first song. By December 2018, he released his 1st EP, “Elan’s World". The EP was accompanied with two music videos for the most popular songs: “One On One” and "Hundreds". The "One On One" video was pla…

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84. You Belong! w/ Janelle Shines, Software Developer 28:52

2y ago28:52

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Janelle Shines was down on her luck after losing her job in the hospitality industry. She was a young mother with a young child so this forced her to move to another state to get help from her mother with child care and shelter. Janelle made a decision to never be in this situation again and decided to pursue a course in software development even t…

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S4E5 - Lilian, 36. Sedalia, CO 49:10

2y ago49:10

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Lilian grew up in Sedalia Colorado, a small community outside of Denver. Growing up, Lilian was a good little straight boy who judged other kids for having pre-marital sex. It wasn’t until college in LA that Lilian began her journey into becoming a self-described non-binary, genderfluid transgender woman who is a solo-polyamorous, relationship-anar…

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83. It Is Yours! w/ Tesha McMillon, Higher Education Professional 44:46

2y ago44:46

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Tesha McMillon is a Higher Education professional. She has been in the education industry for more than 18 years. Currently, Tesha is the Assistant Director of Financial Aid/Default Manager for an H.B.C.U. in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is also the owner of McMillon and Associates and a financial literacy business she calls “The H.E.L.P.,” an acro…

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82. Dreams Do Come True! w/ Annette Smith, Successful Bar Exam Candidate 39:04

2y ago39:04

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Annette Smith had a vision for what she wanted her life to be. When she was studying for her associates degree that vision expanded to include law school and she envisioned herself walking across the stage at graduation. While she had a great law school experience it was not without its share of enormous personal challenges. She also experienced fr…

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S4E4 - Drew, 39. Los Angeles 53:27

2y ago53:27

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Growing up in a small California town in the late 90s, Drew didn’t have any exposure to queer people or culture except for the brief mentions on broadcast sitcoms. NBC’s “Must See TV” was a particularly rich source of information. A secret relationship with another guy in his high school confirmed Drew’s budding sexuality but it wasn’t until colleg…

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81. Live Life On Life’s Terms w/ Mikell Butler, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach 47:18

2y ago47:18

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Mikell Butler serves as a Certified Addiction Recovery Specialist and Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. He share freely his struggle with addiction and recovery to those who are incarcerated and with community and civic organizations. He joins the podcast to share what it means to live life on life’s terms. #recovery #hope #transparent #recoverycoa…

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80. You Are Undefeated! w/ Beverly “Song” Burton, Songwriter 39:47

2y ago39:47

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Beverly “Song” Burton, born Beverly “Ann” Burton was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Passionate about music and ministry, she is a singer/ songwriter who has been blessed to share her orginal songs and arrangements with many people within the 50 states, Bermuda, and London. She credits family worship and her parents for giving her a firm mu…

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79. Growth Is Uncomfortable! w/ Shallon Thomas, Entrepreneur 1:04:55

2y ago1:04:55

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Shallon holds an MBA from WashingtonAdventist University and is a ProjectManagementProfessional (PMP), and a Lean SixSigma practitioner. His career began asa quality engineer inthe military defense industry and laterserved as a consultant for the USpatent office.He is the cofounder of Thomas&WynterR&D.Shallon seeks to share his vision ofservant lea…

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78. You Are Loved! w/ Joshua Malachi, Recording Artist and College Student 44:32

2y ago44:32

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My conversation with Joshua Malachi is available on YouTube and your favorite podcast apps using the link https://linktr.ee/ryansharpe. Joshua Malachi is a freshman at Mount St. Mary College pursuing a degree in Human Services with the hopes of becoming a Social Worker. He recently participated in a collaborative effort that resulted in the recordi…

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77. You Know My Name w/ MyShawn Hall-Artis, Health and Human Services Coordinator 52:13

2y ago52:13

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MyShawn AKA “Mush” is a native of Mount Vernon, NY who currently resides in the DMV area. She finds pleasure in her devotion to her family and raising her 3 children. She is a social justice advocate who is passionate about her effort to evoke social change. As a pioneer in the human services field, MyShawn’s professional experience and scholarship…

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S4E3 - Ari, 33. Portland 1:11:29

2y ago1:11:29

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Ari grew up in Milwaukee until age 10 when his family moved to Tucson, AZ. The new environment brought him out of his shell in spite of being raised in a religious family. Raised as a girl, Ari had the most difficulty with his mom when it came to his family’s acceptance of his identity first as a lesbian, then as a trans man. Ultimately, Ari had to…

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76. What’s Your Why?! w/ Christine Sharpe, Educator 18:41

2y ago18:41

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Christine Sharpe is an educator. She shares why she became passionate about shaping and inspiring young minds in the classroom. Social media contact: @sistacs on Instagram. Please use https://linktr.ee/ryansharpe to access our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatawo…

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