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.

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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.

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Italy is the country with the highest amount of trans murders in Europe." Angelica Polmonari, international LGBTQ+ activist and certified DEI trainer, reveals the shocking reality of LGBTQ+ life in Italy - a founding member of the European Union that ranks 35th out of 49 countries for LGBTQ+ safety. "There is no anti-discrimination bill protecting LGBTQ+ people from hate speech, from street violence, from workplace discrimination." What makes this even more powerful? Angelica has been hired by Maserati - twice - to train their employees on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Her story proves that change is possible, even in the most unexpected places. "They asked me: 'What can we do daily to make our LGBTQ+ colleagues feel seen, heard, and valued?'" This conversation covers the ILGA maps, workplace discrimination, the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence, and why authentic allyship matters more than ever. Spread the Glitter! ✨ Subscribe ✨ Share ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ Rate 🎧 Wa'am Writes 🔗 linktr.ee/waamwrites

Other Links: Angelica on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelica-polmonari-926358284 https://ilga.org/ https://www.arcigay.it/en/chi-siamo/ https://www.agedonazionale.org/ Music provided by Chillhop Music Kreatev - E 500 https://chll.to/f4c0bd3d #ItalianActivist #LGBTQ #TransRights #LGBTQSafety #TransMurder #EuropeanUnion #Italy #Activism #HumanRights #Discrimination #BeTheGlitter #LGBTQActivist #TransActivist #EqualRights #SocialJustice

In this powerful episode of Be the Glitter, I sit down with Laveréna "Réna" Wienclaw, co-founder of New Valley Labs, a startup studio dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ founders. Réna shares her incredible journey from trying to fit into corporate expectations to embracing authentic entrepreneurship - and how that transformation led to both personal fulfillment and business success.

What You'll Learn:

• How authenticity in business can actually drive better results (backed by data!)
• The real stats on why diverse teams outperform: 19% higher revenues and 21% better profitability
• Practical ways allies can show up and support LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and community members
• How to find your authentic voice in professional spaces that pressure conformity
• The power of volunteer work in building community and creating change

Key Topics Covered:

• Startup studio model and supporting early-stage founders
• Coming out as a queer entrepreneur and the business transformation that followed
• Community gardening and Food Strong's amazing work in Cleveland
• Out in Tech Cleveland chapter relaunch and creating inclusive tech spaces
• Why visibility matters for both LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies

Connect with Réna: Email: laverna@newvalleylabs.com New Valley Labs: [website] Out in Tech Cleveland events and updates

This conversation is a beautiful reminder that when we show up as our authentic selves, we not only find our people - we create space for others to do the same.

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Meet Kamryn Ainsley - a 55-year-old trans woman from Canada sharing her journey just one year into transition. Her first public appearance story will stay with you forever. What you'll discover: ✅ The security guard incident that could have ended everything ✅ How cosmetics counter employees became unexpected heroes ✅ How being laid off 5 times taught resilience lessons ✅ The friend who saw her truth 25 years before she did ✅ Simple ways to be an ally that make all the difference Key moments: ✨ The 30-minute layoff story ✨ First time shopping as herself ✨ Nicole's incredible foresight and friendship ✨ Why "What's the weather like?" can make someone's day Kamryn proves that growth happens when we're uncomfortable, allies show up in unexpected places, and sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest impact.

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