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This week, Liz chats with multi-hyphenate creator Daniella Carter who most recently stars in the hit documentary, "Kokomo City." The two discuss Daniella's last 10 years in the entertainment industry since making her debut in Laverne Cox's award-winning "The T Word" and her new platform, "Daniella's Guestbook" which supports and amplifies BIPOC creators.   Connect with Daniella:   Instagram: https...

Liz tries to befriend her internet bestie (in her dreams) Dan "Grossy" Pelosi, the Internet sensation and beloved home cook. The two give their San Francisco and Marin restaurant recommendations, reminisce about the good ol' days of San Francisco, and Liz pretends to ask Dan to marry her.   Connect with Dan:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grossypelosi/ Website: https://danpelosi.com/ Pre-O...

Liz sits down with Mariah Hansen, founder of.... DINAH SHORE!! They discuss the first ever Dinah, how she books the headliners and they share their love of horseback riding. Does Mariah convince Liz to go this year? You'll have to listen and find out!   Connect with Mariah:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahthanson/ Dinah Shore: https://thedinah.com/   Connect with Liz:   TikTok: https:...

After going viral at their first Met Gala for wearing an incredible dress, Hunter Abrams sits down with Liz to discuss how they made it as one of fashion's most sought out photographers, almost giving up, and why they don't need to be a celebrity.   Connect with Hunter:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterabrams/   Connect with Liz:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagr...

Liz reunites with her OG homie Emmie Lichtenberg to discuss her new short film "Complicated Order," which she wrote and directed, and they catch up on their time as Myspace "girls." Emmie explains how she is the original cool girl (Liz's words not her's, don't worry Emmie!) and what it takes to create your own content.   Connect with Emmie:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmieshouse/ , htt...

Liz chats with singer/songwriting/actor Eden Wilson (Eden XO) about coming up in the industry, being on tour with Britney Spears and Nikki Minaj, and why she likely will never sign with a label again! Lots of tea and lots of fun. Check out her new song and video "All Day Every Day!"   Connect with Eden:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eden YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI5liIwUh...

Liz chats with comedian and writer Gloria "Glo" Bigelow about lesbian cruises, meeting Barrack Obama, writing for "Bob Hearts Abishola" and Diana Ross!   Connect with Glo:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glo_bigelow/ Watch her on Laugh Factory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb2aqB-6cg0   Resources Mentioned:   LPAC: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lpac-liz EP 34 - Mal From Ultimatum Spe...

Liz catches up with her old friend, Jessica Clark who is the host of the new lesbian-identifying dating show "Coming Out For Love." Liz and Jessica chat about the show, why more queer dating shows should be created, and catch up on Jessica's past as a model and star of one of Usher's iconic videos "Burn."   Connect with Jessica:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicaroseclark/ Coming Ou...

Yup, ya read that right. It's Liz's birthday! Here's a fun solo episode where she reads her diary from her 13th and 15th birthdays and tell you about what I did this year!   Connect with Liz:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoliz/ , https://www.instagram.com/coolcoolcool/     For exclusive content, support Liz on Patreon: https://www.patr...

Liz chats with Janelle Perez, a Miami-based business owner, Cancer survivor, and mother who recently ran for State Senate in Florida as a Democrat and proud lesbian. Liz and Janelle met recently in Chicago and discuss what running was like, the issues in Florida, and more.   Connect with Janelle:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janelleperezfl/   Resources Mentioned:   Link to donate to LPAC...

Natasha Case, co-founder of the wildly successful brand "Cool Haus" chats with Liz about what it's like to juggle a family, polyamory, creating a company that services kids lunch and how she fits into Internet "mommy" culture.   Connect with Natasha:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashajcase/ Lunch Bunch: https://lunch-bunch.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/joinlunchbunch/ Cool Haus: htt...

Liz chats with two Tennessee dwellers, Braunwyn Windham-Burke former RHOC, and drag performer Vidalia Anne Gentry about what living as an openly queer person in the South is really like, drag history in Nashville and what auditioning is like for RuPaul's Drag Race.   Connect with the Guests:   Braunwyn Windham-Burke: https://www.instagram.com/braunwynwindhamburke/ Vidalia Gentry: https://www.insta...

Liz chats with Mal from Netflix's Queer Ultimatum in her first podcast interview since the show aired. Listen to her honest thoughts on castmates, her ex, and where she is headed!   Connect with Mal:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igobymal/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igobymal_   Resources Mentioned:   Episode 33 - Reality TV Should Be More Gay   Connect with Liz:   TikTok: https://www...

Liz sits with comedian and co-host of the podcast "Two Dykes and a Mic" Rachel Scanlon to discuss Netflix's "Ultimatum: Queer Love" and her recent rise on TikTok and viral moments. This episode is hilarious, Happy Pride!   Connect with Rachel:   Two Dykes and a Mic: https://twodykesandamic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodykesandamic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodykesandamic  ...

Liz chats with queer cannabis founder Drew Martin about the state of the cannabis industry and ponders, why is weed so strong these days? After reminiscing about her own cannabis use, Liz finds her way to the founders of the Brooklyn-based publication "Bud's Digest" to dissect why representation matters and how New York is changing with the new legislation.   Resources Mentioned:   Drew Martin: ht...

Liz sits down with two female queer winemakers, Krista Scruggs, founder of Zafa Wines, and Kristin Olszewski, co-founder of Nomadica Wines. Krista tells us what it's like to be a black queer woman navigating a primarily white space and how she fell into the industry while Kristin gives us the low down on how she is trying to make wine more sustainable and her days as a Sommelier at some of the cou...

Liz chats with actor and musician Holly Cinnamon who happens to be the stand-in for "Shiv" on the hit HBO series, "Succession." The two discuss what it's like to be a stand-in, life on the Succession set, her music, being out, and more.    Check out Holly's music and work:    Spotify: https://sptfy.com/hollycinnamon YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/HollyCinnamon Instagram:  https://www.instagram....

Liz gets a truly enlightening theory about Vanderpump Rules from comedian and podcaster Remy Kassimir. Swearing to never give VP any airtime, Liz makes an exception because from what it sounds like, Remy is on to something!   Connect with Remy:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remykassimir/     Connect with Liz:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Liz reunites with Kris and Shana from the podcast "Bad Queers" to hear all about Kris' new baby boy and what the birth was like, Shana's big move to Chicago and what their favorite "bad queer" opinions are! Check out Bad Queers' podcast and IG.   Connect with the Guests:   Kris Chess: https://www.instagram.com/kris.chess Shana Sumers: https://www.instagram.com/shanahasagram Bad Queers Podcast: htt...

After reading a recent viral article titled "Is Therapy Making Us Selfish" Liz chats with her friend Sarah Fraser, host of the Sarah Fraser Show, and Jordan Werner, an AMFT living in Los Angeles.   Resources Mentioned:   Check out the Bustle Article: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/is-therapy-speak-making-us-selfish     Connect with Liz:   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@listentoliz415 Instagram:...

Liz loves a smart and sassy TikToker so she chats with two of her favorite ones, Arthur Garros and Laura Shepard. Two very different types of creators and points of view, Liz learns all about their life behind the camera and gives them each a log line.   Connect with the Guests:   Arthur Garros - https://www.tiktok.com/@arthurgarros   Laura Shepard - https://www.tiktok.com/@laurashepard.pdf     Co...

In this solo episode, Liz recounts her night last night where she got to attend the "Dear Mama" premiere and party in Los Angeles. As a DIE HARD Tupac fan, this was like going to prom for her! Listen to find out who she saw and who she was mistaken for.   Connect with Liz:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoliz/ , https://www.instagram.com/coolcoolcool/     For exclusive content, suppo...

Liz sits down with two legendary drag performers, Miss Peppermint and Sherry Vine to discuss the new drag ban in Tennessee, distraction tactics and why we need to start focusing on the real issue- gun control. Check out the Drag is Not Dangerous telethon on May 7th!     Resources Mentioned:   Check out,  www.dragisntdangerous.com to get your tickets to call into the star-studded telethon on May 7t...

Liz chats with Millana Snow, a healer, teacher, and wellness entrepreneur about different methods folks can practice to self-soothe. The duo discusses Millana's childhood experience learning meditation and why it's important to learn from our elders.   Connect with Millana:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millanasnow/   Connect with Liz:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoliz/ ,...

Liz talks to her friend Rachel about her career in the adult industry as "Tasha Reign," the book she just wrote, and a ton of really funny stories about pigs, crypto, motherhood, and more. Rachel breaks down about her relationship with Hugh Hefner and her time at the Playboy mansion and how she went from Laguna Beach on MTV to making adult content.   Resources Mentioned:   Pre-order Rachel's book...