Shawn Quintero

Proud to Lead

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The Proud to Lead podcast hosts meaningful conversations with LGBTQ+ leaders across business, nonprofits, corporate America, politics, and faith — exploring the bigger picture, its impact on rainbow lives, and what can be done to create a more inclusive and safe world for everyone. We lean into our guests expertise and insight with relevant questions and explore how their identity is woven through all of it. Hosted by Shawn Quintero.

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Shawn Quintero

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Your Queer Child's Coming Out Moment...Don't Get This Wrong! 08.04.2026 1:16:24

Most parents don't know what to say when their child comes out and the silence, deflection, or wrong words can cause lasting damage. In this episode, Dr. Lulu, pediatrician, life coach, and TEDx speaker, breaks down exactly what to say, what not to say, and how to create a home where your queer child feels safe enough to let you in. Dr. Lulu shares her A-B-C-D-E-F framework for affirming your LGBT...

The Gay Teacher Running to Unseat the Most Powerful Anti-LGBTQ+ Politician in America 05.04.2026 59:07

What does it take to run for Congress as the first openly gay candidate in your state's history — against the most anti-LGBTQ+ Speaker in American history — with zero corporate money, on a teacher's conviction, and your mom's push? My guest today is Matt Gromlich, and this conversation stopped me in my tracks. Matt is a math teacher and college professor from Shreveport, Louisiana, running to unse...

The Hidden Playbook Used To Erase Queer People & The Systematic Targeting of LGBTQ+ Communities 03.04.2026 52:30

What happens when a genocide scholar looks at what's happening to LGBTQ+ people in America — and recognizes the pattern? In this interview, Elise Joy shares her experiences growing up queer in Alabama, navigating societal hostility, and the systemic threats faced by LGBTQ+ communities today. The conversation explores historical parallels, the importance of community, and strategies for resilience...