Made It Out

In today's episode, Mal sits down for the Finale of Made It Out. She discusses what the show has meant to her, why it's ending, and what's coming next.  To purchase Mal's 30 day guided Journal: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/making-it-out Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Mal sits down with artist Bradi Masci, who recently included Mal in a series of nude paintings celebrating queer figures in culture. Together, they unpack compulsory heterosexuality, the complicated relationship women are taught to have with their bodies, and how early we learn to look outside ourselves( especially to men) for approval. They explore how those messages shape everything f...

Heather Shaw joins Mal for a nostalgic conversation about growing up in a family where every sibling eventually came out as gay and the unique closeness that can bring. Together, they reminisce about the shows, campaigns, and cultural moments that shaped how they understood themselves, from Glee to NOH8, and what it meant to grow up seeing queerness reflected back at them. This episode is a fun an...

Today Mal sits with Erin McGuire who after being laid off from her government research job, took an unexpected leap, creating a summer camp at a château in the French countryside that has become a gathering place for women, with a large sapphic community at its heart. What started as a setback became an entirely new chapter built out of the love shown by the sapphic community. We discuss the impac...

In this episode, Mal is joined by Zoe Branch to talk about how queerness can become a gateway to questioning everything. They explore how living outside the mainstream can give you permission to rethink your career, your relationships, your definition of success, and the rules you’ve been taught to follow. Mal and Zoe also dive into what it really means to decenter men, and how it reshapes friends...

Mal and Natalie sit down to talk about the ups and downs of being female entrepreneurs. Natalie shares how her persistence and a kismet run in with Mark Cuban changed her life’s trajectory.   Follow our guest @nattyewhite and find Moolah Kicks at moolahkicks.com, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game...

In today’s episode Mal sits down with author Ellie Roscher, and what starts as a conversation in trans rights in sports turns into a lesson in theology! Follow our guest @ellieroscher and find her books at ellieroscher.com, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor! •Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order on ⁠Beboe.com⁠  Plus, don...

In this episode, Catherine McCafferty shares her journey with her sexuality. including her view on labels, her first engagement, and the story of losing her father and coming out at nearly the same time, two life-altering experiences that forced her to confront who she was and what she truly wanted. Follow our guest @catherine_mccaff or "Pretty Gay" on Patreon, follow the show @madeitout and follo...

This week, Mal is joined by actor and former Louisville D1 cheerleader Courtney Dietz for a conversation about identity, family acceptance, and healing. We talk about what it was like being part of a well known team being closeted, and the challenges she faced with acceptance from her parents. She shares the powerful journey they’ve been on together through family therapy. This episode is a remind...

In this episode Mal sits down with Georgia Bridgers to unpack her journey growing up in Ohio, attending Catholic school, and navigating her identity in an environment where queerness wasn’t openly discussed. Georgia talks about the role discovering lesbian porn and fifth harmony played in helping her realize she was attracted to women and shares her sapphic sorority experience.  Follow our guest @...

This week, Mal is joined by Allison McNamara for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, and how taking control of your health can change your life.  Follow our guest @allisonmcnamara, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor! •Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order on Beboe.com  Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or Y...

Mal sits down with the beauty editor of Cosmopolitan magazine to compare their experiences coming out and how it affected their body image, style, and relationship to themselves.  Follow our guest @ebethgillette, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Philly (June 4th) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/69cab63bcd2c3d932ba08681/69cab7f93b692430d9472ba1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boston...

In this episode Mal sits down with one of the three owners behind Blazers Sports Bar, a space built for queer women, by queer women. What started as an idea between three people who came from completely different professional backgrounds turned into one of the only sports bars intentionally created for our community. If you have a dream and you’re wondering if it’s too far fetched or if you’re qua...

Mal sits down with Lauren Chan - the first lesbian to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and someone who has made significant change in the body positivity movement. They discuss becoming representation, being misunderstood at a large scale, and how to make substantial change.  Follow our guest @lcchan and find the Lauren Chan x Joe Fresh Pride Collection ⁠here⁠.  Follow the show @madeitout an...

This week Mal talks about what running a marathon has done for her mental health, and discusses why she thinks all endings are ultimately positive. Follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order on Beboe.com  Grab your tickets to "Made It Out For Love: A Lesbian Dating Show" here: Philly (June 4t...

In this episode, Mal sits down with Leyla Ebrahimi to talk about how her identity (both cultural and queer) has shaped her music from the inside out. We get into what it was like growing up Persian-American and navigating the expectations that came with it. Leyla also shares how coming out added another layer to understanding who she is.  Follow our guest @leyla.eb.music, follow the show @madeitou...

Libby the oyster shucker joins mal for an episode that is somehow equal parts horny, educational, and unexpectedly profound. Libby breaks down the biology (yes, oysters can change sex), the symbolism, and how this tiny, slippery creature played a role in her own journey to realizing she was gay. From there… she turned that realization into a career working closely with women owned oyster farms and...

Emma DiMarco starts this episode with a warning… her family absolutely cannot watch this one. From there, nothing is off limits. We get into Emma’s wild dating stories, the herpes scare that sent her spiraling, and her brief celibacy era. A conversation about modern lesbian dating!  Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY....

Lia Childress is a licensed therapist raised in a deeply Christian environment. Lia spent years immersed in the beliefs and expectations of that world. In this episode, she shares how an unexpected season as a counselor at a kids camp became the beginning of awakening to her sexuality, and ultimately changed the course of her life. Lia also opens up about the courage it took to come out, leave her...

This week, Mal shares some exciting life updates, opening up about being the happiest she’s been in a while. She talks about growing the Made It Out team and stepping into this new chapter with more support around her. Mal also reveals she has a girlfriend and what that’s been like for her recently. She announces her upcoming three-night East Coast live lesbian dating show, with tickets officially...

This week, Mal sits down with Amelia Montooth to talk all about friendships and finding your people. Amelia shares her journey from working in politics in D.C., including time on Elizabeth Warren’s campaign, to coming out during COVID and eventually moving back to Los Angeles—where she unexpectedly found community right next door with her lesbian neighbors. She also opens up about creating Gaydar,...

This week, Mal sits down with Bernenda Marc, founder of Preparedness Collective, where she helps people escape chaos before it happens. She shares her experience as a first-generation Haitian American navigating her coming out story, along with her path through the military and eight years as a police officer, becoming the first Haitian female in her department. She also opens up about a life-alte...

This week, Mal sits down with Becca Moore to talk about going through her first real heartbreak with a woman. Becca opens up about what she learned from the relationship, how the breakup changed her perspective on dating, and what she’s looking for now in a partner. It’s an honest conversation about heartbreak, growth, and getting back out there.  Follow our guest @beccamoore, follow the show @mad...

This week, Mal sits down with writer and podcaster Peyton Dix to talk about queerness, identity, and coming out in Los Angeles. Peyton reflects on growing up comfortable exploring who she wanted to be and how queerness has shaped both her personality and her career in queer media. The two also discuss how labels in the community can sometimes become rigid boxes that don’t leave room for people to...

This week, Mal sits down for a solo episode, giving a life update on starting fresh in a new city, shedding old habits, and stepping into a new era. She talks about getting back into dating, building a new Made It Out team, and what it’s really been like navigating change behind the scenes. And to top it all off, she shares a big new chapter — launching her Twitch channel and inviting the communit...