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The show about the sudden moments that turn our lives upside down

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67: Jaimie Sherling on getting a late night message

January 4, 2022 by angelansantillo

One Friday night, Jaimie Sherling was in bed when she got an Instagram message from a stranger that changed her marriage and home. We talk about all the brutal and beautiful aspects of her moment, from her battle with cancer to her journey becoming a drag queen aficionado. Additional Resources From Queens to QUEENS YDY Sweets

Categories: Family, Illness, LGBTQIA, Trauma, Writing

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59: Ashley Lauren Rogers on taking a stand

April 15, 2020 by angelansantillo

Ashley Lauren Rogers was working in the steampunk scene when she learned a friend and colleague was accused of nonconsensual relations with someone else in the community. Seeing how willing people were able to dismiss the claims, her decision to immediately step away from the scene changed everything. We talk about the fantasy of steampunk, what happens when you decide to take a stand, why it’s important to believe survivors.     Additional Resources  Connect with Ashley: http://www.ashleylaurenrogers.com Is it […]

Categories: Activism, Career, LGBTQIA, Politics, The Arts, Writing

47: Anna Xwexx Morena on asylum and being a Ugandan transgender activist

November 20, 2019 by angelansantillo

This episode is part of a special series: And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s) About four years ago, Anna Xwexx Morena sought asylum in Denmark for her safety and the chance to freely express herself.  But the experience was not what she expected and feeling unsafe and used as a transgender woman, she returned to Uganda.  We talk about her mission to help other Ugandan transgender women with their mental health needs, her experience as a grassroots activist, and her vision for the […]

Categories: Activism, And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s), Grief & Loss, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Politics

38: Anan Bouapha on becoming an LGBTI activist in Laos

September 5, 2019 by angelansantillo

This episode is part of a special series: And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s) When a friend invited Anan Bouapha to attend a HIV prevention volunteer workshop, he went because he thought it would be a social event.  But the moment the training started, he was suddenly motivated to help his community.  Through a series of opportunities, in 2012 he organized the first Pride festival in Laos.  Now the Founder of Proud to Be Us Laos, we talk about his leadership journey […]

Categories: Activism, And Then Suddenly; Rising Voice(s), Career, LGBTQIA, Politics

35: Goldie Peacock on meeting the hottie walking down the stairs

August 20, 2019 by angelansantillo

Photo credit: Grace Chu On the night of their 30th birthday, Goldie Peacock was definitely not looking for love.  They were at the Branded Saloon in Brooklyn, getting ready to perform an epic drag king number that transformed them from an English gentleman into a unicorn when a stranger appeared on the basement stairs.  We talk about sparks, love, marriage, and what can happen when you’re busy making other plans. Additional Resources http://www.goldiepeacock.com Huffington Post: “It’s Time For Drag Kings […]

Categories: LGBTQIA, Love, The Arts

30: Brian Baker on fighting for love

July 17, 2019 by angelansantillo

When he was a student at West Point, Brian Baker had a mystical experience.  During a sermon on Maundy Thursday, he found God.  Experiencing an intense feeling of love, the moment began his journey into the priesthood.  Now ordained as an Episcopal priest for almost 30 years, we talk about how Christianity led him to become an LGBTQIA rights activist, the state of love in the country, and his time at Burning Man. Additional Resources Brian’s sermons: Religious AF, Sermon […]

Categories: Activism, Career, LGBTQIA, Love, Politics

24: Calvin Gimpelevich on the task of writing

February 26, 2019 by angelansantillo

Calvin Gimpelevich (Invasions, Instar Books) was in 4th grade when he realized how much time and effort the writer must have spent creating the book he was reading.  That realization turned the avid reader into a writer and that identity continues to guide his life.  We talk about his experience as a transgender writer, the role of literature in society, and what it means to be a storyteller. Additional Resources calvingimpelevich.com Calvin on Instagram: @calvin.calvin.g  

Categories: Career, LGBTQIA, Politics, Writing

07: Megan Bryan on being a mom who puts out many fires

October 16, 2018 by angelansantillo

Megan Bryan was loving the firefighter life when she decided to be a single mother by choice.  She found a sperm donor and after numerous rounds of fertility treatments, her daughter was born and she suddenly had to confront the worst biases about herself and our society.  We talk about parenthood, racism, sexism, and her partner and their growing family. Additional Resources San Francisco Chronicle: “Black firefighter on inspection duty in Oakland hills gets videotaped, reported to police”

Categories: Activism, Career, Family, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, Parenthood, Race, Trauma, Women's Issues

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