The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features an amazing artist and friend, Cendrine Marrouat.  Cendrine really has done it all: poet, photographer, painter, podcaster, and author.  We discuss topics as diverse as camels, the importance of haiku, and why Hemingway is boring. -- REFERENCES: Cendrine’s professional website:  https://creativeramblings.com/ Auroras & Blossoms website:  https://abpositiveart.com/ (00:0...

In today's episode, I have a fun discussion about a serious topic with Brittany Sandoval.  As a registered nurse and foster parent, Brittany had to process her childhood trauma to help her children become better people.  Brittany and I talk about the meaning of anger, how generational trauma can be healed, and Lesbian TikTok.  P.S.  No cats were harmed in the making of this podcast. -- REFERENCES:...

In today's episode, I have an honest conversation with Victoria Pelletier, an executive leader, best-selling author, and motivational speaker.  Victoria talks me through what it takes to push through adversity, how transgender care is even more difficult for parents, and why jerks need honesty more than the rest of us. -- REFERENCES: Victoria’s website:  https://victoria-pelletier.com (00:00) - Op...

In this episode, I talk with Danni Velasquez-Mora, an absolutely amazing woman who ups the game in marketing as Founder and Creative Director at Womankind Creative.  Danni and I talk about important topics as healing through representation, seeing our own possibilities, and why Wonder Girl should have had a longer run. -- REFERENCES: Womankind Creative:  https://www.womankindcreative.com/ Womankin...

In this on-location podcast shoot, I have a grand time with Julia DiVerdi.  Julia is a stunning burlesque and belly dancer who shifted her focus to an inclusive dance studio where she can teach anybody how to dance!  We talk about subjects as far afield as accidentally starting to teach, how learning dance can be healing, and Julia's plan for my first burlesque routine (yikes!!). -- REFERENCES: Ju...

In this episode, I speak with John C. Morley.  John is a prolific podcaster and writer, a great storyteller, and a serial entrepreneur.  John and I talk about believing in ourselves as the foundation of success, taking the risks necessary to achieve what we want, and why hypnotists shouldn't embarrass people during their shows. -- REFERENCES: John’s Linktree:  http://believemeachieve.com The JMOR...

Today I have the distinct honor of interviewing Emily Kailyn.  Emily began a community called The Transverse and continues her great work for the transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community.  Emily and I consider the hard decisions required in building community, the dreams we need to move society forward, and why confidence makes the gender. -- The Transverse: https://thetransvers...

Today on the program, I speak with Amanda Lien, a technical copywriter and published science fiction author.  Amanda gives us the lowdown on why technology and fiction must show humanity as it is - to remind each of us we are a part of it.  We talk about how marketing frequently doesn't get it, lament villains made worse by being gay, and remember 1970s pop music. REFERENCES: Amanda Lien professio...

In this fascinating episode, get ready to geek out with Lindsay Tabas, a technologist also known as The Lady Engineer®.  Lindsay and I have some great discussion around why technology works against us instead of for us.  I only make a few diversions...like why that red button requires a new security architecture. REFERENCES: Lindsay Tabas professional website:  https://www.lindsayt.com/ Follow Lin...

In this episode, I have a great conversation with Mona Lazar, an artist, writer, and relationship coach.  Mona and I contemplate finding reflection in a relationship, why social roles must change for humanity to survive, and how filled doughnuts probably roll downhill better than those with holes in the middle. REFERENCES: Mona's personal website:  https://monalazar.com/ Find Mona on Medium:  http...

In this episode of the show, I speak with my very good friend Shannara Quissell, an amazing attorney and Executive Director of the Colorado Name Change Project.  Shannara and I discuss the important things in life: our right to define ourselves, our obligation to trust each other, and the beauty of the brocket for storing documents. REFERENCES: Connect with Shannara on LinkedIn:  https://www.linke...

In today's episode, I speak with Lisa Haukom: a dear friend, photographer, and developer of The Self-Portrait Method - a course designed to help us learn to see who we truly are.  Lisa and I talk about topics as diverse as self-objectification, why we must approve of ourselves first, and the claptrap of a French Bitch. REFERENCES: Goldenbrand Photography:  https://www.thegoldenbrand.co/ The Self-P...

Today on the show, I discuss role-playing games with Bill Tucker, an experienced improv actor and tabletop role-playing gamer.  Bill and I get philosophical about good and evil, when we can't be the person we want to be, and Darth Vader's poor fashion choices. REFERENCES: Find Bill on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/imbilltucker Sly Flourish - Playing D&D can save your life:  https://slyflourish...

Today I speak with the one and only Ossiana Tepfenhart, who covered the adult film industry as a journalist and has written on topics from music to politics to sex.  Ossiana and I discuss Lolita fashion, control freaks, and why we should not be embarrassed to appreciate a good orgasm. REFERENCES: Find Ossiana on Substack:  https://ossiana.substack.com/ Find Ossiana on Medium:  https://medium.com/@...

In this slightly different show, I engage my witchy side with Miriam Rachel, a medium and tarot reader who writes and teaches how to improve your life through divination.  Miriam and I discuss karma, finding your inner depths, and why social media kinda sucks. REFERENCES: Miriam Reads Tarot on the web:  https://miriamreadstarot.com/ Find Miriam on Substack:  https://miriamreadstarot.substack.com/...

In this episode, I talk to Caitie Corradino, a Registered Dietician and body worker who explains the connections among body, mind, and spirit.  Caitie and I talk about topics as diverse as fasting, dietary supplements, and one step better than acceptance. REFERENCES: Full Soul Nutritiion:  https://www.fullsoulnutrition.com/ Whole, Full, & Alive Podcast:  https://www.fullsoulnutrition.com/whole...

Today I talk to Tucker Lieberman, an excellent author and philosopher whose transgender journey took place in part through his creativity.  Tucker and I discuss important artistic media, how we find ourselves in fictional characters, and give a nod to Wes Craven. REFERENCES: Tucker’s Personal Website:  https://tuckerlieberman.com Find Tucker on Medium:  https://medium.com/@tuckerlieberman Gender I...

In this episode, I have an informal discussion with my good friend Alison (Dragon) Hiester - because any discussion we have is informal!  We talk about what it means to be cis / het in a world of rainbow, what would make a good speech language pathologist, and apologize to Robert DeNiro. REFERENCES: Prismatic Speech Services:  https://prismaticspeech.com/ Alison Hiester on Prismatic:  https://pris...

Today I am honored to share this interview with my inspiring Sister Döro.  She speaks under cover of anonymity about being transgender in Türkiye.  The stories she tells are harrowing, and I ask each of you listening please to share this with as many people as you can.  Improving conditions for transgender people everywhere must be a global concern. REFERENCES: Döro on Medium:  https://medium.com/...

Today's episode is about feminism. My friend Kendra and I muse on Western society and feminism's role in it.  REFERENCES: Dreamers & Doers: https://www.dreamersdoers.com/  The Kochfidential: https://www.thekochfidential.com/notes  Get Touchy Feely: https://gettouchyfeely.com/  Gender Identity Today: https://genderidentitytoday.com  (00:00) - Show Opening (03:22) - Trying Harder Doesn't Always...

This episode is the beginning of what is to become Gender Identity Weekly - my existing Dingbat Diaries idea, but engaging other contributors to Gender Identity Today.  I may someday break this out into a separate podcast, but I will publish them here as well until the change occurs. REFERENCES: CDC Statistics:  https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/suicide-data-statistics.html The Trevor Project:  https://...