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Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast

Be The Glitter ✨ 🌈 Podcast

By: Wa’am Writes by Laura Paisley Beck
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Welcome to Be the Glitter, where LGBTQ+ voices share their stories with giggles and leave inspiration that sticks.
I'm Wa'am, and I amplify misunderstood voices to change minds and save lives.
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  • Be the Glitter: 6 ✨ "That's Us!" How One Trans Muralist Connects People with Evelyn McBride

    Be the Glitter: 6 ✨ "That's Us!" How One Trans Muralist Connects People with Evelyn McBride
    Oct 28 2025

    Trans muralist Evelyn McBride is painting queer representation into public spaces—and making it impossible to ignore. From a "glass closet" to bold bi-flag colored murals, Evelyn shares her journey to visibility, the power of art that helps LGBTQ+ folks see themselves, and why taking up space matters now more than ever. "You're going to have to accept that the mural at your local coffee shop was painted by a trans woman. We're here." 💫 KEY TOPICS: • Trans artist journey and identity exploration • LGBTQ+ representation in public art • Murals as activism and visibility • Queer art and design • Coming out and authenticity • Chosen family and community support • Art school during the pandemic • Working with queer businesses 🌈 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: • Columbus College of Art and Design • Hey Famm (LinkedIn alternative) • Bi-flag color palette symbolism • Labrys (double-sided ax) lesbian symbolism • Janet Mock and other trans visibility advocates 🎙️ ABOUT BE THE GLITTER: Be The Glitter is the podcast where we talk about tough topics with giggles and leave inspiration that sticks. Hosted by Wa'am (aka Laura Paisley Beck), we create space for authentic conversations about identity, healing, and what it means to live fully and visibly.

    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share with fellow art lovers and LGBTQ+ supporters! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 More links: https://linktr.ee/waamwrites

    Connect with Evelyn McBride: https://www.evelynmcbride.com/

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    For Midwest Mujeres ad: Music provided by Chillhop Music sadtoi - Beach Volley Club https://chll.to/d9efc2c2 Evelyn's Music provided by Chillhop Music Parkbench Epiphany - Dumbar https://chll.to/d55259b7

    #BeTheGlitter #TransArtist #QueerArt #LGBTQRepresentation #MuralArt
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    36 mins
  • Be the Glitter: 5 ✨ We Don’t Get Smaller, We Grow Bigger: Ana Devine on Identity, Healing & Self-Compassion

    Be the Glitter: 5 ✨ We Don’t Get Smaller, We Grow Bigger: Ana Devine on Identity, Healing & Self-Compassion
    Oct 22 2025

    What if the people who shine the brightest are the ones who've walked through the darkest fires? In this deeply moving episode, intuitive astrologer and energy worker Ana Devine (they/she) shares their powerful journey from growing up in a restrictive religious environment to stepping fully into their authentic identity. Ana reminds us of a truth we often forget: healing doesn't make our pain smaller—we grow bigger to hold it. Through psychotherapy, energy work, and profound self-discovery, Ana has learned to create a "myelin sheath" around their wounds, honoring them without letting them define their entire existence. In this conversation, we explore: • Why joyful people aren't naive—they've survived and chosen compassion • The journey of identity and becoming more yourself than ever before • How to practice self-care when you're in your darkest moments • The power of practical magic: from personal styling to astrology • Why "you should be healed already" is like pulling the e-brake while trying to drive faster Ana's message to the world? Be kind to yourself. And if you don't know how, that's okay—they get it, and they're here to help. 🌟 CONNECT WITH ANA: Website: AnaDevine.com (Ana with one N) Services: Intuitive astrology readings, angelic reiki, energy clearings 💫 RESOURCES MENTIONED: • YouFeelLikeShit.com - Self-care tool for when executive function is shot • Emmaline Chappel - Personal styling (emmalinepersonalstyling.com) • Phoebe Robinson - Comedian, author, "You Can't Touch My Hair" • Alok Vaid-Menon - Poet and thought leader on gender Thank you to our sponsor: www.MidwestMujeres.com! 🎙️

    ABOUT BE THE GLITTER: Be The Glitter is the podcast where we talk about tough topics with giggles and leave inspiration that sticks. Hosted by Laura Paisley Beck (Wa'am), we create space for authentic, heartfelt conversations about healing, identity, and what it means to be fully human.

    Sponsor ad opportunities and more links here: https://linktr.ee/waamwrites 👍 If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear Ana's message.

    "For Midwest Mujeres ad: Music provided by Chillhop Music sadtoi - Beach Volley Club https://chll.to/d9efc2c2" For Ana's: Music provided by Chillhop Music Lady Donli, Jms - WantU2Stay https://chll.to/f4bc617e #BeTheGlitter #AnaDevine #IdentityJourney #SelfCompassion #Healing #IntuitiveAstrology #TransJoy #QueerJoy #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #EnergyWork #Podcast
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Be the Glitter: 4 ✨ Housing Discrimination & 1 App Fighting Back | Houstory

    Be the Glitter: 4 ✨ Housing Discrimination & 1 App Fighting Back | Houstory
    Oct 16 2025
    🏘️ What happens when finding an apartment depends more on how you look than your credit score? In this powerful episode, meet LP - founder of Houstory, a tech startup using storytelling and transparency to expose landlord bias and rental discrimination. LP shares her deeply personal journey from experiencing housing discrimination firsthand in New York City to building a platform that's changing the rental game for everyone. You'll hear about: LP's richly intersectional upbringing at the crossroads of Black American, Caribbean, Muslim, Catholic, and Puerto Rican culturesThe shocking moment she realized landlords treated her differently based on raceHer "apartment from hell" story that became the catalyst for HoustoryWhy NYC remains the largest legally segregated city in the USHow Houstory uses data-driven reviews to hold landlords accountableThe connection between historical redlining and modern gentrificationLP's journey embracing queer identity alongside cultural identityWhy oral tradition and storytelling build stronger communities This episode is especially for you if: You've ever felt discriminated against while apartment huntingYou're curious about the intersection of tech and social justiceYou want to understand how housing discrimination still happens todayYou're a renter who wishes you had more information before signing a leaseYou love stories about founders solving problems they've personally experienced SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: This is our FIRST episode with a paid sponsor! 🎉 ✨ This episode is brought to you by Midwest Mujeres ✨ Closing the Gender Wage Gap One Story at a Time. They empower Latinas and Black women to unleash their voices for greater impact and wealth. 🎟️ Celebrate Voices & Dreams 2025 on Saturday, November 8 at the MyArts Theater in Madison, WI. Hear powerful stories, connect with community, and experience the brilliance of our mujeres on stage. "Yo Quiero Dinero 2025: Our Stories Have Value" celebrates the voices of Latina and Black women entrepreneurs who are redefining wealth, confidence, and community through storytelling. Hosted by Midwest Mujeres, this annual event brings together local leaders, artists, and families for an evening of inspiration, joy, and connection. Each storyteller shares a personal journey of growth and empowerment, turning lived experiences into lessons of resilience and hope. Together, we uplift the power of narrative as a path to healing, economic justice, and collective liberation. Learn more at: https://midwestmujeres.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: LP is the founder and managing director of Houstory, a tech startup bringing rental transparency to big cities. With a background in human resources and operations, LP is on a mission to help renters access verified information about properties and landlords before they sign a lease. Want to join the Houstory waitlist or share your rental story with LP? Connect with her through the links below! Connect with LP & Houstory: 1:1 rental story link: https://calendly.com/houstoryapp/15min TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@houstoryapp Instagram: http://instagram.com/houstoryapp Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/houstory website: HoustoryApp.com email: Info@houstoryapp.com ABOUT BE THE GLITTER: Be the Glitter is where we talk about tough topics with giggles and leave inspiration that sticks. Hosted by Laura Paisley Beck (Wa'am of Wa'am Writes), this podcast celebrates authentic voices, challenges societal norms, and creates tsunamis of positive social change - one conversation at a time! ✨ More ways to connect: 🌟 All our links: https://linktr.ee/waamwrites LOVE THIS EPISODE? 💬 Share it with someone who needs to hear LP's story ⭐ Leave us a rating and review - it helps others find the podcast 📧 Have a story to share or topic suggestion? Reach out through our Linktree! KEYWORDS: housing discrimination, rental transparency, tech startup, social justice, queer identity, intersectionality, NYC housing, landlord accountability, gentrification, cultural identity, startup founder ✨ Let's spread the glitter and make change that sticks! ✨
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    54 mins
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