QT: Queer Teen Podcast

Meet my new friend Evan! Evan Westfal (he/him) is a singer-songwriter and vocal instructor. His music is best described as “playful,” “intellectual,” and “hella gay!” As a lyricist, he consistently includes queer themes in his music. Evan’s inaugural EP ‘Gay Pirates’ captures the exaltations and lamentations of queer love. Westfal has sung backing vocals for Josh Groban, and played many festivals including Canada Pride and Calgary Pride. Evan maintains a vocal studio at the Winspear Conservatory of Music where he shares his passion for teaching singing. Westfal is thoroughly engaged in activism organizing mail campaigns and conferences that combat transphobic legislation and discrimination. Insta: @evanwestfal Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet my next guest! TyrONE Hanely is an artist and organizer based in Los Angeles. He is the director of racial and economic justice initiatives at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights where he works forging economics justice for all LGBTQ liberation. He produced NCLR's film, We Are Abundant!: A Queer Vision of Economic Justice and directed Home Sweet Home (available on YouTube), which explores unaffordable housing and the DC LGBTQ community. His artwork explores shame, sexuality, gender, race, religion, taboo, spirituality, healing, and capitalism. His lesbian mother raised him and his two brothers in public housing in a multiracial community following his parents' divorce. follow Tryone on instagram: @tyerex82 (FYI his IG deals with heavy topics and includes sexual content permissible under Meta's policies, 18+ is advised) Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet my new friend NV! Your favorite queer educator, author, and photographer! They even wrote the Bible- well The Queer Allies Bible. Listen to what they have to say on what it means to be a true ally! The Bible drops March 25th, 2025! more info: mxgay.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet my friend Cassie. Living as a powerful queer being in Tennessee isn't easy. We chat about their family, friends, The Notebook and queer theatre! Listen. Learn. Love. For all things queer and loving visit: QueerUniverse.org

Meet my long time friend Dominic. He is an author, activist, performer, gemini and truly an amazing human! He has a great story. Visit: dominicthrasher.com Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet my new friend Nick who has created a documentary called Body Electric. The film showcases the history of queer culture and its fixation on the body, investigating its growth, the impact of the AIDS crisis, and the effects of social media. Just because someone looks a certain way doesn't mean they aren't experiencing pain, loss, insecurities, trauma and sadness. Nick talks about the documentary, his story and each step it took to why he created the film. Visit BodyElectricDoc.com for more information Listen. Learn. Love.

I was fortunate to sit down with one and only Tammie Brown. We chat about politics, drag, the environment, Texas, musical theatre and more! Please have a listen and enjoy! For all things Tammie visit @planettammie on instagram Listen. Learn. Love.

This is a great closing to Season 7 Meet my amazing Queer friends, Kate Okeson, Adaryll Moore and Reginald Bledsoe. We chat politics, education and mental health. All very important topics in the Queer world! The time is now. to find out more and listen to more episodes visit: QueerUniverse.org Thanks for a great season. Listen. Learn. Love.

My next guest is an amazing human. Enjoy who they are, what they have done and where their journey has taken them! Isabel Omero had a four-decade career as a Script Supervisor for tv situation comedies like “Newsradio,” “8 Simple Rules,” and most notably, all seven seasons of “The Golden Girls.” After sitcoms, Isabel went on to produce and host art, music, fashion, and dance events, along with vaudeville-style revues throughout Los Angeles. She came out as a transgender woman in 2019. Her work with various nonprofits, including Burbank’s first-ever LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration, resulted in her being named Burbank’s 2023 Woman Of The Year by Congressman Adam Schiff. Listen. Learn. Love.

I brought back my friend Maxx from Prism Florida to of course fill us in on all things Florigay! PRISM works to expand access to LGBT-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth in South Florida. It's our goal to make sure everyone feels included in their community, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. For more information visit: PrismFL.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet another Queer Youth Ambassador from the LGBTQ Community Center of Greater Cleveland!!! Their story matters. If you want to learn more on all things Queer and Loving and also how to become a QY Ambassador from Cleveland visit: LGBTCleveland.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet my new friend who is a Queer Youth Ambassador for the LGBTQ Community Center Greater Cleveland. Listen to their story on who they are, why they became and Ambassador and their love for plants! for information on the center visit: lgbtcleveland.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet my friend Stephanie, one of the creators of Let's Say Gay, A Queer Youth Literary Journal online! The Mission: Our identities— how we see and define ourselves and who we choose to love— are ours alone. No one has the right to silence, degrade, or invalidate the existence of another person. Our stories, and thus our presence in the country’s narrative, are under attack. We will resist. We will continue to create spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s Say Gay is a place where young artists can tell their stories. A place where we all can, and will, say gay. Or maybe even shout it. to learn visit: www.lsglitjournal.com Listen. Learn. Love.

Hello friends. This is a check in, update, stay tuned friendly reminder that Queer things are happening. A lot of anti lgbtqia+ bills are also happening, so its time to stand up and fight back! Keep listening, keeping taking actions and NEVER back down. More episodes soon. Love you all. for more information visit: QueerUniverse.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Here are some Words of Wisdom from my amazing Queer guests this season!!!! For more information visit: QueerUniverse.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Meet my friend Josh, he is an adult, he is Queer and most importantly he has a great story! For more information on all things Queer and Loving visit: QueerUniverse.org Listen. Learn. Love.

What is your GSA like? Do you have a GSA? Genders & Sexualities Alliances, or GSAs for short, are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. GSAs have evolved beyond their traditional role to serve as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in middle schools and high schools, and have emerged as vehicles for deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice. For more info please visit: QueerUniverse.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Coming can be scary and yet freeing. Kids come out younger and younger because they know who they are because they have greater examples of TRUTH. This is one of those stories! For more information visit: QueerUniverse.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Queer folks have been around since the beginning and everyone has a story. Skyler shared a little, just to give you an idea what it meant growing up in the early 90's as a Queer Human. For more information: QueerUniverse.org Listen. Learn. Love.

Dead Names are dead for a reason. For information on all things Queer and Loving visit: QueerUniverse.org Listen. Learn. Love.