What an honor it was to talk with Misti Gaither! Talk show host, singer, drag queen, and community activist Misti Gaither tells us about growing up Pentecostal, her love for karaoke, and finding her true home. We even make Misti misty eyed! Connect with Misti:FB @Misti.AtesConnect with us:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartFb/Insta @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Episode 70 - Misti Gaither

Join us for our second international episode featuring podcast host and stand-up comedian Lauren Deborah! Lauren tells us about moving halfway across the world, running a comedy club, and the reason why she loved the show the OC so much! Connect with Lauren Deborah:Instagram: @hilaurendeborahTwitter: @hilaurendeborahHost/Producer: my dad stole my limelight podcastConnect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueerrtoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 69 - Lauren Deborah

Our first international episode! We are joined by writer, actress, stand up comedian Maxine Grossman coming to us from Toronto! Maxine tells us how to speak in a Canadian accent, how stand up changed her life, and why she loves gin and tonics! Stay tuned at the end of the episode for one of Maxine's stand up sets.Connect with Maxine:https://maxine-grossman.com/Insta @MaxineGrossmanTwitter @Maxine_GrossmanConnect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 68 - Maxine Grossman

We talk with former pro wrestler and current comedian, fitness model, screenwriter, and actress Denise Winkelman! Denise tells us about her many different journeys - from being raised in northern, northern Minnesota to her pro wrestling days to working in finance to her transition to moving to LA to pursue comedy full-time, she has done it all!Connect with Denise Winkelman:Insta @Denise_WinkelmanTwitter @D_Winkelmanhttps://www.denisewinkelman.com/Connect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 67 - Denise Winkelman

In this episode we talk with actress, writer, and filmmaker Giovannie Espiritu about escaping a cult, making it in the business, and figuring out who you are!Connect with Giovannie:DykeCentral on AmazonHollywoodActorsWorkshop.comgiovannieespiritu.com Connect with Near and Queer to My Heart:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 66 - Giovannie Espiritu

Our latest episode features pansexual performer Lisa Laureta. Lisa does it all! She does stand-up, voiceovers, animation, characters, and so much more. Lisa tells us about naked comedy (yes it is a thing and no it is not sexual!), her coming out journey, and learning what happiness means to her. Connect with Lisa Laureta:www.LisaLaureta.comsnorebark@gmail.com@LisaLaureta on all socialsConnect with Near and Queer to My Heart:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 65 - Lisa Laureta

We are back with our newest episode featuring queer indie filmmaker and podcaster Bri Castellini. We talk with Bri about her upcoming move to Los Angeles, her journey to coming out as bi-sexual and asexual, and we somehow we land on the topic of the toxicity of white supremacy. This episode has it all!Connect with Bri Castellini:Her short film Ace and Anxious: (view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeWUrTz91SI)IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7611648/?ref_=tt_ov_wr Website: BriCastellini.comConnect with Near and Queer to My Heart:Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 64 - Bri Castellini

Our first ever crossover episode! We have joined forces with the Southern Queeries podcast to bring you one of their episodes. They are a podcast dedicated to LGBTQ+ stories in the South and are phenomenal! We are so excited to be sharing this episode with you! In this episode they talk to Eveleena a.k.a Ivy Les Vixens, mental health advocate, YouTuber, and founder of the Florida burlesque company Les Vixens about the value of femininity in the queer community and how burlesque can be a safe space for the the LGBTQ community. Oh, and it gets a little nerdy for a bit! Connect with Eveleena:https://www.lesvixens.com/ivy-les-vixenInsta @EveleenaConnect with Southern Queeries:http://www.southernqueeries.comFacebook @SouthernQueeriesPodcastTwitter @So_QueeriesPodInsta @SouthernQueeriesSay hi to us!Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch link: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Southern Queeries crossover episode featuring Eveleena aka Ivy Les Vixens

For our first episode of 2021 we bring you Nashville's finest audio engineer Mikayla Elias! Mikayla shares with us coming out as pansexual, how to talk to Republican relatives (if you must!) and creating your own community wherever you are! Get the behind the scenes on the person running things behind the scenes!Connect with Mikayla:FB/Insta @CrybabyAudioTNCheck out her latest production: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wzRWZ79i0K6whUM40ow8y?si=9ovlzqs0QhyeKj8C_5Op1gSocial Media with us!Twitter @QueerToMyHeartFB/Insta @NearandQueerToMyHeartMerch link: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 63 - Mikayla Elias

We had such a blast talking with stand-up comedian Sarah Kennedy! She tells us about squatting in a NYC apartment building, a dating app called Datch, and so much more! Sarah Kennedy has been featured on The Today Show, MTV and SiriusXM, performed in multiple comedy festivals across the country, and was also a finalist in NBC’s Stand-Up For Diversity nationwide comedy contest. She’s published pieces in The Advocate, Reductress, and GO Magazine, among others, and most recently, her original scripts have been performed on the Spec Script Podcast.Check out Sarah's latest project short film which she co-wrote,co-directed, and co-starred in:The Fabulous (Name TBD)s - https://filmfreeway.com/projects/2024053Connect with Sarah Kennedy!https://sarahkcomedy.comTwitter @SarahKomedySocial Media with us!Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartMerch link: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 62 - Sarah Kennedy

We are so honored to have filmmaker, actress, writer, advocate and phenomenal human being Ella Lentini join us. Ella discusses queer representation in media, her coming out journey, making films in the time of COVID, and of course her cute puppy! Hosted by Amanda G.Connect with Ella:https://ellalentini.com/Piece of Cake short film: https://theriotlife.com/film/piece-of-cake/Ella's newest film currently on OutfestNow - Until It's Safe: https://www.outfestnow.com/videos/until-its-safeSocial media with us!Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch link: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 61 - Ella Lentini

The world lost an amazing soul when we lost Lisa Michaels and we are honored to have met her and spoken with her. Lisa was a comedian, storyteller, musician, singer, and overall amazing human being and we won't be the same without her. Please join us as we journey back to our interview with her last year during Queer Fest weekend in Memphis.To learn more about Lisa Michaels' life check out this amazing article from LocalMemphis.com: https://www.localmemphis.com/article/life/people/memphis-mourns-death-of-local-comedian-musician-lgbtq-activist-lisa-michaels/522-de67cc26-a099-49af-aa4e-a6abb6039388To connect with us:Insta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remembering Lisa Michaels

Join us as we speak with comic and writer Janet Quinonez. Based in LA, Janet tells us about the importance of Latinx and Bisexual representation, her coming out journey, how she stays sane during quarantine and so much more!We have new merch! Great gifts and swag for all occasions! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/near-and-queer-to-my-heart?ref_id=14289Social Media with us:IG/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartTwitter @QueertoMyHeartJanet QuinonezIG @drunkalogueshow (2nd Wednesdays at The Clubhouse Los Feliz, on hiatus, follow up for updates)Twitter @janetqpriceWebsitewww.janetquinonez.com YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydHZ6CqrPFN7Eke_jzd8PQStand up cliphttps://youtu.be/CKjZ4FcNsHI Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 60 - Janet Quinonez

Destiny meets podcast! The universe kept bringing artist Joan Cox into our orbit and we knew we had to interview her! Join us as Joan shares how she found her purpose as an artist, how she goes for her dreams, and how she uses her art to bring beauty and social awareness to the world!Social media with us!Twitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeartSupport us on our Supporter Page: https://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 59 - Joan Cox

Join us as we talk to the amazing, fabulous Precious Ephemera about yoga, the magic of New Orleans, and so much more!Support our show! https://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heartFollow us on social mediaTwitter @QueertoMyHeartInsta/FB @NearandQueertoMyHeart Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/near-and-queer-to-my-heart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 58 - Precious Ephemera

Getting to know the lives of amazing queer performers. Each episode is an interview of a storyteller followed by a clip of one of their performances. Hosted by Amanda G.

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