Growing up, I felt shame for feeling like a boy and liking girls. I didn’t know anyone else who was gender variant or gay and thought I would never find acceptance and love. I longed for a role model to show me that the kind of life I longed for was possible. I wished a grown woman–someone who looke…
On this episode, we are joined by James Lecesne and Ryan Amador, co-founders of The Future Perfect Project, about their mission to amplify the voices of LGBTQ youth and allies in high schools across the United States. Most recently, the group went to Minneapolis, Minnesota (with their newest member, Julie Novak) to lead a multi-day workshop at South High School. The resulting creative collaboration yielded a number of amazing original poems, spoken word, and musical performances from the students that are featured here (interview with James and Ryan and student pieces start at about 19:10). Lean in, listen, learn and LOVE! PLUS: Highlights from TMI Project's Voices in Action 2019 Benefit and Storytelling Showcase!
5th grader Natty Buff and his best pal, 7th grader Lily Wallace, talk to us about going back to school, video games, being amazing allies to LGBTQ+ folks and the horrors of math—all to an amazing soundtrack by the brilliant Grammy-nominated band Alphabet Rockers—who join us via phone from Oakland, California! Featuring Queerstory Lessons with Lana Wachowski.
Brittany Proia is an accomplished actress who is now starring in the U.S. Premier of Penelope Skinner’s MEEK at the Denizen Theatre in New Paltz, where she also serves as the co-artistic director. Brittany shares her story of growing up with a very rare condition which caused her to be painfully shy and self-conscious in her early years, and how through a supportive family and a passion for the arts, she finally found a place where she is comfortable in her own skin. Featuring Queerstroy Lessons with Samira Wiley, and music by PJ Harvey, The Lemonheads, Queen, Lauryn Hill, Nina Simone and Sinéad O'Connor.
Julie Novak chats with New Paltz Deputy Mayor and SUNY New Paltz Sociology professor KT Tobin, New Paltz Village Trustee. KT shares her story of how she transformed her anger and confusion at the world into curiosity through studying Sociology, becoming a leader at examining civic engagement, government transparency, and women in politics. Featuring music by Pat Benatar, Rickie Lee Jones, Generation X, The Police and X. Find the playlist for this episode at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52jru5ZULKuejwlGs6butR?si=KcRySn-GTRqP_EKvWmUk1A
Personal trainer and author Jennifer Deering join us to discuss her experience navigating through life after the onset of advanced Lyme Disease, and her new book, "Stronger Than Lyme: My Battle and Blueprint for Overcoming This Strange Disease."
Local artist and activist Susie Himenez joins us to talk about The Latinx Project, her organization to strengthen the Latin community in the Hudson Valley through art, events and storytelling. Susie also shares her own story of growing up undocumented in the United States and the different struggles she faced to find ways to make her dreams come true.
Julie talks to Verna Gillis,"sit down" comic and renowned world music producer, about her years with recording international music with her production company, Soundscape, as well as embarking on a comedy career at the age of 68. Her One Older-Woman Show is called TALES FROM GERIASSIC PARK - On the Verge of Extinction. We will talk about childhood, the holocaust, addiction, aging, drugs, scones, peeing, and cancer--and laugh our way through it
Julie has an enlightening sit down with the colorful, brilliant, generous and whimsical KatWise! Kat shares her process and technique for creating the exquisite, handmade, one-of-a-kind, upcycled sweater coats that she sells on her Etsy shop, as well as the many adventures she has had traveling all across the world—mostly via hitchhiking!
Today I got a chance to sit down with beloved Kingston elder, Odell Winfield, to discuss the Library at the A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center, restorative justice, and how his own experience in the school to prison pipeline led him to become a powerful community organizer and leader. Featuring Queerstory Lessons with Tom Robinson.
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"These kids today..." with The Trevor Project co-founder, James Lecesne! James talks to Julie about the lasting effect just one supportive adult can have in a young person's life. He discusses his art, writing and performance background and how he uses creativity to help LGBTQ+ teens find their unique voice. Specical guests: Sam Osterhout talks about growing up in Hutchinson, Kansas. Jessieca McNabb discusses her many encounters with the teen clientele at Stewart's. "Queerstory Lessons" featuring Sameer Jha and Emma González, and music by Rhys Ellis, Shana Falana, Ryan Amador, and more!
This is a Shamsi Ruhe classic from her album "Piety." Here more recorded and live songs by Shamsi this Monday at 1pm on No One Like You, 1490AM WKNY, radiokingston.org
Folks at the 2018 Hudson Valley Pride fest answer Julie and Jessieca's question: "Who was the first person close to you who came out and how did that affect you?"
Comedian and performer, Julie Novak, talks to guests about transforming their kryptonite into their superpower. On this debut episode, Julie chats with Erica Chase-Salerno who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and how her calling as a healer has guided her unique perspective around this incredible experience, illuminating essential gifts and insights along the way. Featuring segments with Sam Osterhout and Jessieca McNabb.
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