https://youtu.be/AhRmZuUE6EA Tonda McKay earned her bachelor's degree in photography at Middle Tennessee State University and has been a professional corporate photographer for over 35 years. She has worked for several Fortune 500 companies, including Philips/Magnavox...
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Coming Out & Beyond: Stories + Support Podcast
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 13 | Nita Agustin
https://youtu.be/9aCyTfS1Cxo Nita Agustin is a Queer and gender-affirming clinical counselor based in Burnaby, B.C., Canada. Their jam is helping Queer youth and young adults find alignment within themselves so they can feel confident showing up in their own skin....
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 12 | April Mason
https://youtu.be/tLB9TmAbMNY This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, we introduce you to media PR expert, April Mason. April is the President of Violet PR, a busy agency that utilizes new and traditional media tools to craft powerful stories for their...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 11 | Ben Greene
https://youtu.be/JmlneWh15O8 In this episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal speaks with transgender advocate and educator, Ben Greene. Ben is a sought after speaker who has spoken at international events and conferences about...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 10 | Miriam Grace
https://youtu.be/pw7GotdS-i4 This week, we welcome back psychotherapist Miriam Grace to the podcast! Miriam first joined us in Season 2 to discuss catalyst lesbian relationships and recovering from the end of a first lesbian relationship. Miriam has over 30 years of...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 9 | CiCi Reagan
https://youtu.be/xLkPuBrVS4Q CiCi Reagan is a published author and copywriter who found her calling in message strategy and alignment for all types of businesses, from entrepreneurs to billion dollar corporations. She's also an international advocate for addiction and...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 8 | Dr. Roxy Manning & Sarah Peyton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCgY2F-1v3A This week, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes Dr. Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton to the show. Dr. Manning is a clinical psychologist and a certified Centre for Nonviolent Communication trainer. She brings decades of experience...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 7 | Michael “Tate” Barkley
https://youtu.be/tHt4e4vmxAY For years Michael "Tate" Barkley lived his life in shame—of living in poverty, of alcoholism and addiction, of being a closeted gay man. His story may sound familiar to anyone who struggles with feeling “less than.” Now sober through...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 6 | Melissa Giberson
https://youtu.be/nZ7cWKsG7hE Author Melissa Giberson was a suburban housewife and mother of two who always felt something was missing in her life but couldn't define what that missing piece was. Her catalyst relationship experience caused her to stop and have a...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 5 | Lisa N Alexander
https://youtu.be/_YcRofPoIqg Lisa N Alexander is CEO of the award-winning creative agency, PrettyWork Creative. Lisa and her team work with clients to help tell their amazing stories through video, strategic marketing communications, and PR. She has directed and...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 4 | Laurie DeJong Zuvernik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeWLJpyHHmY Laurie DeJong Zuverink (they/them) is a 53-year-old gender-non-conforming later-in-life lesbian who crashed into the full acceptance of their identity five years ago. Laurie is the descendant of Dutch settlers, and until...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 3 | Amy Neilson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZQ7JjPtJsE Amy Nielsen is a divorce attorney and coach with a decade of experience as a family law attorney. Amy is an expert in navigating the emotional, logistical and legal aspects of restructuring families. She is a licensed...