Kate
Happy 2 Be Here
"Why are you happy to be here?"My name's Kate, and I'm the host of the podcast, Happy 2 Be Here: the podcast about being in your 20s during the 2020s. Each episode features a guest and a unique set of topics. We discuss anything and everything from dating to pop culture to astrology to late-stage capitalism. It's the podcast that makes you feel like you're part of the conversation–whether you're listening on your commute, cooking in your kitchen, or distracting yourself from the Sunday Scaries. Tune in on Thursday's for new episodes!
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Episodes
S5E21 Queer Happy Ever Afters feat. Dana Hawkins 09.03.2024 40:08
For this week's episode, I am joined by a lovely new guest. She’s a queer author, a romance-genre book connoisseur, an advocate of happy-ever-afters, and she’s happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Dana! Dana shares how her path lead her to becoming an author and shares her first experience reading queer literature. This week we're talking about the importance of positive queer representa...
S5E20 Healing Through Seduction with Perle Noire 02.03.2024 37:49
On this week's episode, I am joined by a lovely new guest. She's an international burlesque sensation, a business owner, a Cancer sun sign, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Perle Noire! Perle shares her journey to burlesque and one of her favorite performances. We discuss healing your inner child, self-seduction, claiming your legacy, and more. Tune in! Healing Through...
S5E19 Painting Bold Strokes with Anjl Rodee 24.02.2024 39:21
On this week's episode, I have a lovely new guest. She's an artist, a comic, a Taurus, the owner & instructor of BrushCapades, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Anjl! Anjl shares her journey starting her company, BrushCapades, and now she teaches classes virtually across the globe! We discuss the importance of creativity, why comedy is so vital, how everyone can be a...
S5E18 Having Conversation Hearts with Davita 17.02.2024 44:03
On this week's episode, I am joined by the one and only, Davita Jo. She's an icon, host of the podcast The Quarter Life Happy Hour , a red-haired beauty, the Virgo to my Libra, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Dav! This week we're talking about Valentine's Day: social media posting, straight & queer couples celebrating the holiday, the importance of fem...
S5E17 Booktalking feat. Hanna 03.02.2024 57:14
On this week's episode, I have a wonderful new guest on the show with me. She's an archivist, an avid book reader, a Gemini, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Hanna! This week we're talking about our top 3 books of 2023, 4 books we're excited for in 2024, romance tropes in novels, and more. Tune in!
S5E16 Regina George is Gay with Piper 27.01.2024 51:17
On this week's episode, I have a wonderful returning guest on the show with me. They're a Gemini sun, host of the podcast, Queers These Days , a fellow lesbian, and they're happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Piper! This week we're wearing pink and talking all about Mean Girls (2024): Regina George being a lesbian, intense homoerotic-competitive friendships in cinema, chang...
S5E15 Hotties and Astrologies with Jules 20.01.2024 50:30
On this week, I have a wonderful new guest on the show with me! She's a Virgo sun, a model, an icon, and she's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Jules! This week we're talking all about astrology: how the different element signs interact, which signs have the best & worst pr, underrated signs, getting your palms read, and more. Tune in!
S5E14 Talking Taboo with Gem Campbell 13.01.2024 43:26
On this week's episode, I have a lovely new guest on the show. They’re a sexologist, they're a fellow Libra, the host of the podcast, Blood Slut , and they’re happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Gem! This week we're talking all about taboo topics: periods, labias, shame, patriarchy, and more. Gem also shares how they got into sexology, their journey, and more. Tune in! Listen to Gem...
S5E13 Navigating Labels & Your 20s with Mackenzie B. 06.01.2024 41:42
On this week's episode, I have a lovely returning guest on the show. She's a Virgo, an Insta baddie, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Mackenzie! Mackenzie shares her experience navigating labels and her experience with the label asexuality. We also discuss changing/growing identities in your 20s, growth, people asking probing questions about your sexuality, fumblin...
S5E12 Your 2023 Wrapped feat. Allie 30.12.2023 38:30
On this episode, I have a lovely returning guest on the show with me. She’s a a Taurus, a soon-to-be college grad, a hottie, and she’s happy to be here. Welcome back to the show Allie! This week we’re talking NYE: being in a couple vs. being single, where does it rank among other holidays, is NYE a romantic holiday, and more! It's time for a 2023 pop culture wrap up! We're talking about ce...
S5E11 Trailblazers and Trendsetters: Queer Icons feat. Cairo Ali 17.12.2023 1:00:39
On this week's episode, I am joined by the one and only: Cairo Ali!!! They are a season one OG guest, they're a drag queen, a Virgo, and they're happy to be here. This week we're talking about queer icons: writers, musicians, drag queens, actors, and more! We also discuss adulthood, Jennifer Lopez's Virgo slander, George Santos, and more. Tune in! Find Cairo Ali on Instagram...
S5E10 Spreading the Word with Lexy Silverstein 09.12.2023 48:53
On this week's episode, I am joined by a wonderful returning guest. She’s a cancer sun, an imminent college graduate, a fashion sustainability queen, and she’s happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Lexy! This week we're talking about Lexy's petition to end the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's partnership with SHEIN & the environmental harms of fast fashio...
S5E9 Who's Laughing Now? feat. Davita Jo 02.12.2023 47:09
On this week's episode, I am joined by the one and only Davita Jo! She's a Virgo, host of the podcast The Quarter Life Happy Hour /podcast baddie, one of my best friends, and she's happy to be here. This week we're talking about Matt Rife, punching down comedy, the impact of jokes about yourself vs. jokes about someone else, identity & comedy, and more. Tune in!
S5E8 Queer Creativity feat. Syd 18.11.2023 45:18
On this week's episode, I am joined by a wonderful new guest. He's a Cancer sun, an artist, a creator, a college student, and he's happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Syd! This week we're discussing zines, art, getting messy with art, queer creation, creating art with friends, and more. Tune in! Order a copy of GENDERBENDER ZINE here !
S5E7 Lesbian Love Story feat. Amelia Possanza 11.11.2023 53:37
For this week's episode, I have a wonderful new guest on the show. She's a full-time book publicist, a part-time writer, a Scorpio, and she's happy to be here! Welcome to the show, Amelia! We're discussing Amelia's new book, Lesbian Love Story , what it means to be a lesbian, lesbian visibility, Boy Genius, and more. Tune in! Purchase Lesbian Love Story here .
S5E6 From Breakups to Situationships to Healing feat. Cely 04.11.2023 1:12:34
On this week's episode, I have a lovely new guest joining me on the show. She's a college student, an Aries, a college student, a baddie, and she's happy to be here. This week we're talking about situationships: the stages, lack of communication, lack of boundaries, and more. We're also talking breakups, working out, and changing friendships in your 20s. Cely and I give you our...
S5E5 In My 100th Episode Era feat. Davita Jo 28.10.2023 52:42
It's the 100th episode!!!!!!! Who else would I have on for the 100th episode other than Davita Jo. She's the host of the podcast, The Quarter Life Happy Hour , she's one of my best friends, and she's happy to be here. As we reflect on 100 episodes, Davita and I discuss our growth as podcasters and as people. We also discuss our different TS eras and what TS era we're in right n...
S5E4 Love Bombing & Libra Season feat. Mackenzie 14.10.2023 59:08
On this week's episode, I have a returning guest on the show. She's a libra, a baddie, one of my best friends, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Mackenzie! This week we're talking relationships, dating, & love bombing: the different signs, financial vs. emotional love bombing, and our experiences with it. Tune in!
S5E3 Exploring Love & Gender with Gustavo David 07.10.2023 48:58
On this week's episode, I have a lovely new guest on the show with me. He's an artist, an actor, the host of the podcast The Gustavo David Show , and she's happy to be here! Welcome to the show, David. This week we're talking about gender, liberation, labels: who are they for?, homophobia in the U.S. & Panama, and more. Tune in!
S5E2 The Meaning of Being a Lesbian feat. Piper 30.09.2023 56:38
On this week's episode, I have a wonderful guest returning from S4: They're a lesbian, a Gemini, the host of the podcast Queers These Days , and they're happy to be here! Welcome back to the show, Piper. We're talking all things lesbian: what it means to be a lesbian, early encounters with lesbianism, lesbian visibility, and our picks on our ultimate lesbian playlist . Tune in!
S5E1 Controversial Yet Brave feat. Kayla 23.09.2023 55:19
It's season 5!!!! My name's Kate and I'm truly happy to be back recording for you. For this season premiere, I have a lovely returning guest on the show with me. She's queer, a Virgo, always speaking her mind, and she's happy to be here. Welcome back to the show Kayla! We're here to talk about incels, patriarchy, de-centering men and marriage, women who hate other women, an...
S4E25 The Finale: "With endings come new beginnings" 22.06.2023 52:36
We’re finally here at the finale episode!!!!! *Truly* can’t believe we’ve reached the end of season four. For this episode, I’m joined by one of THE original guests of the show. She’s a baddie, a drag queen, and she’s happy to be here. Welcome back to the show, Jayme! Jayme catches us up with what’s new and how her drag journey is going. Of course, we are keeping up with our tradition and reviewin...
S4E24 Kate's Korner: Happy to Be Here & Queer 15.06.2023 25:18
This week's episode is another segment of Kate's Korner. On these solo episodes, I talk about topics I don't always get to cover with my guests and I talk about what's on my mind right now. It's pride month, and I wanted to talk about everything happening right now in the LGBTQIA+ community. While I love glitter, rainbows, and gay bars, pride month is also about recognizing que...
S4E23 "The Ultimatum: Queer Love" Ep. 5-8 Recap 08.06.2023 1:15:37
Something new is happening this week on HTBH!!! My podcast confidant and the host of the Quarter Life Happy Hour, Davita Jo, collaborated for a special two-part episode recapping Netflix's newest messiest reality dating series, "The Ultimatum: Queer Love." Check out the first episode on Davita's show for a recap of episodes 1-4. On this episode, we'll be discussing the new co...
S4E22 *Just Nonbinary Lesbian Things* with Piper 01.06.2023 48:34
On this week's episode, I have a wonderful new guest on the show with me. They're a nonbinary lesbian, a Gemini, the host of the podcast, Queers These Days , and they're happy to be here. Welcome to the show, Piper! Piper shares their journey coming out *twice*, discovering their identities, and more. We also discuss our experiences as nonbinary lesbians, gender presentation, families...
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