BE YOU DO YOU

Danise Sugita is a nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience in community engagement, DEIstrategy, and workforce development. She has led inclusive recruitment efforts, developed statewide toolkits, and built equity-centered partnerships. As a formerRecruitment & Outreach Director for BAYAC AmeriCorps, she placed over 100 members annually in service roles across the Bay Area. A UC Berk...

Coach Lee Hopkins (He/Him/His) is a Social Connections Coach who helps late-diagnosed autistic adults build meaningful relationships without masking who they are. Asthe founder of Patterns of Possibility LLC, he combines lived experience and practical strategies to guide clients toward social confidence, healthy boundaries, and real connection. He also leads the annual Social Connections Summit an...

Rhonda Rajsich is the most decorated U.S. racquetball athlete inhistory, with 15 national titles, 4 U.S. Open wins, 2 world championships, and 6 Pan-American golds. But her story is about more than trophies—after surviving a brutal assault in 2008, she returned to competition just 64 days later andwon a world title. Today, she uses her 18+ years of experience as a speaker and coach to help others...

Rhonda Rajsich is the most decorated U.S. racquetball athlete inhistory, with 15 national titles, 4 U.S. Open wins, 2 world championships, and 6 Pan-American golds. But her story is about more than trophies—after surviving a brutal assault in 2008, she returned to competition just 64 days later andwon a world title. Today, she uses her 18+ years of experience as a speaker and coach to help others...

Hugh Flynn is an author, playwright, journalist, actor, and former healthcare executive. A passionate advocate for people with disabilities and underserved communities. Hugh played a vital role in outreach and services during the AIDS crisis of the1990s and has long fought for access to reproductive health services. His work has earned widespread recognition, including multiple citations for excel...

Hugh Flynn is an author, playwright, journalist, actor, and former healthcare executive. A passionate advocate for people with disabilities and underserved communities. Hugh played a vital role in outreach and services during the AIDS crisis of the1990s and has long fought for access to reproductive health services. His work has earned widespread recognition, including multiple citations for excel...

Karl Dunn is a multi-award-winning advertising Creative Director who has lived and worked in eleven cities throughout Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. A global citizen, Karl speaks on a broad section of topics such as Diversity, Equity& Inclusion, and Self-love — a culmination of his 25 years in international business, his personal experience of divorce, and his passion for the ri...

Karl Dunn is a multi-award-winning advertising Creative Director who has lived and worked in eleven cities throughout Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. A globalcitizen, Karl speaks on a broad section of topics such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Self-love — a culmination of his 25 years in international business, his personal experience of divorce, and his passion for the ri...

Beau Shaniuk (he/him) is a 27-year-old transmasculine person from Ohio. He currently lives in the Cleveland area with his wife, Lauren, and their BostonTerrier, George. Beau works in nonprofit advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and provides consulting and public education around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) with reframe52, a Cleveland and Chicago-based startup. Outsi...

Beau Shaniuk (he/him) is a 27-year-old transmasculine person from Ohio. He currently lives in the Cleveland area with his wife, Lauren, and their BostonTerrier, George. Beau works in nonprofit advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and provides consulting and public education around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) with reframe52, a Cleveland and Chicago-based startup. Outsi...

Alex has been a coach since 2017 with a few different niches. He found his true talent in helping LGBTQIA+ people with confidence and authenticity after recovering from my own rock-bottom depression. As a sex and relationship coach, Alex has worked with singles, couples, poly folx, porn stars, and drag queens on being their most authentic selves in and out of bed. He loves empowering people with t...

Alexhas been a coach since 2017 with a few different niches. He found his true talent in helping LGBTQIA+ people with confidence and authenticity afterrecovering from my own rock-bottom depression. As asex and relationship coach, Alex has worked with singles, couples, poly folx, porn stars, and drag queens on being their most authentic selves in and out ofbed. He loves empowering people with the c...

Romell Parks has been a spiritul leader since 2002, and his church has been LGBTQ+affirming since 2009. He is an overseer in the international fellowship of Church of the everlasting Kingdom. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and currently in a Doctor of Theology program. He has written 3 books addressing the controversial issue of Christianity and homosexuality and has taught affirming theolog...

Romell Parks has been a spiritul leader since 2002, and his church has been LGBTQ+affirming since 2009. He is an overseer in the international fellowship of Church of the everlasting Kingdom. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and currently in a Doctor of Theology program. He has written 3 books addressing the controversial issue of Christianity and homosexuality and has taught affirming theolog...

Father Venus embodies a unique blend of artistry that challenges societal norms while celebrating identity and empowerment. His hip-hop music serves as a powerful medium for storytelling, intertwining themes of pleasure, justice, and magic to create rich sounds and visuals. The duality in his name reflects his nurturing yet assertive nature, allowing him to connect deeply with his audience. Father...

Vincent Folkes is a recording artist, sound engineer, and philanthropist. He is the founder of For the Boys PGH, a collective dedicated to empowering trans boys and men in Pittsburgh. IG: vinzjameson and fortheboyspgh

Christine Blosdale is the Authority-Building Business and Media Coach who transforms entrepreneurs of all stripes into influential leaders and business superstars. Christine's mission is clear: to inspire, educate, and empower you to achieve unprecedented levels of success and fulfillment. With over 25 years experience working with companies like America Online, Microsoft, TickerTV, Pacifica Radio...

Aiden Espada is an entrepreneur of many sorts which include online fitness coaching, digital marketing, network marketing and business mentorship/consulting. He has dropped over 200+ pounds, is the #1 Trans Fitness Coach who helps Transmen develop mental toughness, drop 20-50 pounds of fat while eating more food. Before entrepreneurship, he had been working for 15 years and 90 percent of that time...

Be You Do You is a platform dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ individuals to embrace their true selves and live authentically. In each episode, we dive into the journeys of extraordinary individuals who have embraced their uniqueness and overcome societal pressures. From entrepreneurs and artists to activists and everyday people, our guests share their stories of self-discovery, resilience, and perso...

Mac is known as the “Gender Sensei” – is a speaker and author who works to educate and train various corporations, colleges, and groups on topics concerning diversity, gender, healthy masculinity and being true to themselves. He is a dedicated, heartfelt activist and educator who focuses every part of his existence on creating a world where people can feel free to be their authentic selves. 

Gazit Chaya was a guest on Be you do you two years ago. After launching their podcast year I was invited on to share my story about overcoming adversity and how that led me to my life's passion of being a life coach. Tune into this episode as I talk about my love and passion for helping others to live life courageously through my podcast, merch store, and coaching.

Sheila Wenger is a hypnotherapist, certified parent coach, and podcaster whose mission in life is to help her clients and listeners remove obstacles in the way of their internal perfection. She is the owner of Shift Hypnosis, a thriving hypnotherapy practice based out of Vancouver Washington, where she serves clients remotely and in person. She runs her podcast called Shift is Happening, in which...

Thelma J. Love. Thelma was born in Arcola, TX, a small city in Fort Bend County, within the Houston-Sugar Land-Missouri City metropolitan area. During Thelma’s early years growing up in Arcola with her parents and 11 siblings, the population was predominantly Black American and her village was filled with uncles, aunts, cousins, or long-time trusted neighbors. She started teaching after she left h...

The MixTape Queens are partners In business and partners in life 🌈 They are the Founders of The Mixtape Queens which is catered to honoring and empowering creatives all over the world with high Quality ideas and designs! With over 13 years of experience in graphic design, social media marketing and music marketing, The Mixtape Queens have created thousands of top-notch album covers, logos, motion...

Winston is a man of many hats. He is an advocate, minister, husband, and trans man who is living his best life. Join us as we dive deep into his journey, exploring their inspirations, challenges, and the valuable lessons they have learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired and empowered by their story and perspective.