Influencing the Influencers

Recently, Lizzo fans went to listen to her new song "Grrrls" and within seconds they were hearing her use a slur that has historically - and is still currently - used against folks with cerebral palsy and other conditions that cause uncontrollable sudden movement. The reactions were mighty and many fell back into the defensive and called for the de-platforming of Lizzo. M

Influencing isn't all about the digital and this week we are talking with Luc Abbott who is the founder of Bloom Local Guide which connects the digital business space and our local region small businesses in one place - all based on shared values! I talk with Luc, who changed his name after this was episode recorded, about the inspiration behind the Bloom Local Guide and how h

In the wake of the leaked Supreme Court decision that signals the likely overturning of Federal Protections from Roe v. Wade, there has been a lot of - understandable- reactions. But being reactionary and quick to act without the necessary preparations leads to a lot of trouble - and fast. This episode is going to take on the responses I've witnessed over the last week to the

In this week's episode I catch up with a former colleague, Alexa Heinrich, who has gone off and been making waves for folks in the Digital Marketing, pushing folks to consider how accessibility is built into their social media. We discuss her forthcoming book and the free complimentary website, Accessible Social - which provides robust education for all social media users to m

Just like the seasons, we all go through cycles. However, for us it is less of a direct timeline with predictability - and more like a series of cycles going at different speeds, for different areas of our complex lives. It's no wonder that we can start to feel "stuck in the middle" of our growth, and that is exactly where I am right now. Let's chat about these

From Mommy Blogger to Certified Intimacy Coach and Queer Sex Educator to now CEO of a Menstrual Cup Line - Madeline Gregg has done a lot over the last five years to help increase access and understanding of sexual education; focusing on LGBTQ and Trans communities specifically. Then she made the viral TikTok video that launched this next phase of her career, jokingly referring to a

The design choices of a building may not mean much to the common passerby - but for this week's guest Isabella Segalovich aka @interstellar_isabellar even the most subtle of architecture and ornament can speak volumes about the historical and political ideologies behind those who brought the space to life. This content is what her page is centered on, aiming to help everyone

In the last year, my TikTok went from less than 5000 followers to over 22k, but that number isn't necessarily the best gauge for understanding my community (or anyones for that matter). In this episode I dig into the truth behind my follower count, what it means to be the human behind a larger account, and what folks should consider if they want to dive into the world of conte

How can we find way to incorporate joy into our daily routines when it seems so much is 'bad' in the world? Join me to unpack this in this week's episode. Plus, learn how I am centering joy to celebrate my 29th Birthday as this show is released (3.11.22). Wanna send some love? My Cash App and Venmo are @ThatHomoOverThere Plus, head over to IG & TT this weekend to

Over the last few weeks, I've found myself reminding others (and really, myself) that rest is indeed necessary to sustain our work. But what makes rest truly revolutionary? And does that revolutionary status change depending on who is resting? I'll talk about all that, and more, in this episode. As mentioned, check out these readings to learn a bit more from those who hav