Ray/Riley Kulmins

Stilettos and Steel Toes

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Stilettos and Steel Toes is a podcast about gender expression, identity, and self-acceptance. Hosted by Riley(aka Ray), a femme-presenting, gender-nonconforming service tech, the show shares raw stories, real conversations, and honest reflections on life beyond the binary. Whether you're out, questioning, or just curious — you belong here.

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Ray/Riley Kulmins

Episodes

Episode 2 — “Coming Out: On My Terms” 11.12.2025 14:05

Episode 2 — “Coming Out: On My Terms” In this deeply emotional episode, Riley opens up about the truth behind coming out — not as a single moment, but a lifetime of small, sacred choices. This episode explores the fear, grief, and wisdom that shaped Riley’s journey, including the recent loss of their father-in-law to suicide and the painful realization that each loss is one less connection to Morg...

Episode 1: Becoming Riley – The Whole Story 11.07.2025 17:24

Riley shares their story — from childhood on a Michigan horse farm to becoming the femme, fierce soul behind Stilettos and Steel Toes. A deep dive into identity, loss, and resilience.

This is Stilettos and Steel Toes 16.06.2025 1:48

Welcome to Stilettos and Steel Toes—a rebellious, raw, and radically honest podcast about living between the binaries. I’m Riley, a genderfluid, femme-presenting service tech, here to share my story and help you embrace yours. From pantyhose to power tools, trauma to triumph, this is where identity, expression, and unapologetic self-love meet. F*ck the dress code—we wear what we want.