Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast

Jennifer Norman — founder of the Human Beauty Movement and host of the Human Beauty Movement Podcast — joins Zach for one of the most emotionally raw and beautiful conversations Everything & Anything has ever had. Jennifer was abandoned in Seoul, South Korea as an infant, adopted by a white family on Long Island, and spent years in the beauty industry trying to outrun a deep sense of not belonging. What she didn't know was that her greatest transformation was still ahead. When her son was diagnosed with a rare mitochondrial disorder at age two and nearly died, Jennifer's entire world shifted. She quit her career, tried everything from traditional medicine to ayahuasca, and ultimately received a message that changed how she moves through the world: your job is not to fix him — your job is to love him. In this episode: the shame of being different, the toxicity hiding inside the beauty industry, two divorces, surviving the almost unthinkable, and why Jennifer believes real beauty has nothing to do with how you look. Subscribe to the Human Beauty Movement Podcast wherever you listen. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-beauty-movement-podcast/id1641573958 🎙️ Everything & Anything…and a Bit Gay drops new episodes weekly. 👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a review — it helps more than you know. Chapters: Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week I went digging through old boxes and found a stack of CDs I haven't touched in years — and it sent me down a full nostalgia spiral. From Two Live Crew to Dolly Parton, Duran Duran to Alanis Morissette, I talk about how music is basically a time machine for your memories.\ Then I sit down with LA-based musician Robbie Gennet — a seriously talented artist who has performed at Graceland and has an incredible history in music. He's releasing a lot of new music this year, and I'm already a fan. We talk about his journey, his sound, and his dreams of a world tour. 🎵 Check out Robbie Gennet's music and website: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1RLP13ilHJQ7HNqwRrcY4m?si=UJzNwRlmTzOVCF29F3TEBg https://www.robbiegennet.com/home https://www.instagram.com/robbieg.music/ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Everything & Anything…and a Bit Gay, Zach sits down with Kurtlan (he/him), Director at BAGLEY — the Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth — for an honest, funny, and deeply meaningful conversation. WHAT WE COVER: • Why Boston's LGBTQ+ community can feel cliquey and closed off — and how New England culture plays a bigger role than people realize • The current climate for queer and trans youth in America and what BAGLEY is seeing on the ground • Family rejection, housing insecurity, and BAGLEY's radical direct aid initiative ($70K+ distributed annually) • Why Massachusetts has become a destination state for queer and trans youth fleeing hostile environments • The intersection of being Jewish and queer in today's political moment • How to be a safe, affirming foster home for LGBTQ+ youth • Kurtlan's personal journey: boxing, painting, Lord of the Rings soundtracks, and the muscle of being bad at something and doing it anyway • Why intergenerational LGBTQ+ friendship matters more than ever RESOURCES MENTIONED: • BAGLEY (Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth): bagley.org • QT Library (Queer Trans Library) — coming to Boston • LGBTQ+ History Project (Massachusetts) If you're a young person in Massachusetts (up to age 25), BAGLEY offers: ✔ Free mental health therapy with licensed social workers ✔ Direct financial aid for housing, food, and utilities ✔ Youth leadership development ✔ A community center in downtown Boston open to all — no crisis required Follow the podcast and share this episode if it resonates with someone you know. Learn more at https://www.bagly.org/ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Everything and Anything… and a Bit Gay Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting to EllenBeing Ellen Learn more about Ellie: https://elliekrug.com/ Buy Ellie's Books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ms.-Ellen-Krug/author/B00BISJYSC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1777324473&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=905cd415-ba48-4a01-83af-9858a9ed81e5 Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Show Notes (SEO-Friendly + Structured) Episode Title: Inside Boston’s Design Scene & LGBTQ+ Culture with Marcus Hamblin Episode Summary: In this episode, Zach sits down with Marcus Hamblin, founder of Flourish & Foundry, to explore the intersection of LGBTQ+ life, interior design, and small business ownership in Boston. From growing up gay in a Mormon household to building a purpose-driven brand, Marcus shares powerful insights on identity, creativity, and building a life you love. 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🛋️ Key Takeaways: 📍 Connect + Explore: flourishandfoundryshop.comEverything & Anything…And a Bit Gay 🎧 Listen If You Love: LGBTQ+ culture, interior design, entrepreneurship, personal growth, real conversations, dating & relationships Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Summary: Zach speaks with Jake Hylton, founding Executive Director of Lookout News, an independent nonprofit newsroom dedicated to telling LGBTQ+ stories through an accountability lens. What started as a small Substack has grown into a statewide—and soon regional—news operation amplifying voices that are often ignored. Key Moments: Key Takeaway: When stories are told, change happens. Silence is what allows harm to continue. 👉 Support the work: https://lookoutnews.org Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn more about Hearth Math: https://www.heartmath.com/ Zach sits down with Deborah Rozman to explore the science of stress and emotional regulation through HeartMath’s groundbreaking research. They discuss how heart rate variability reflects emotional states, why stress is more damaging than we realize, and how simple techniques can help reset the nervous system, improve sleep, and increase mental clarity. This episode blends science, mindfulness, and practical tools for living a calmer, more empowered life. Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes Follow Eumie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eumiexx Follow Eumie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eumieverse_/ Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

📌 Explore the discussion and draw your own conclusions. But Ed's Books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ed-Wilson/author/B0GLGLSWSP?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=50bd5ff9-6b3e-4667-979d-6e58b5ff52b1 Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Help David become the Entrepreneur of Impact and appear in Entrepreneur Magazine. Vote for him here: https://entrepreneurofimpact.org/2026/david-chum Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidchum.studio Check out David's website: https://www.davidchum.com/ In this episode, we cover: Project Runway Key Takeaway: How you present yourself to the world isn’t superficial—it’s powerful. And when you align your identity with your truth, everything changes. Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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