Together Moving Forward: Embrace Your LGBTQ Identity With Pride Through Self Love

What does  true advocacy  look like when lived every single day? In this powerful episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  sits down with  Maria Roman , a leading voice in trans rights and social services at the  TransLatina Coalition  in Los Angeles. She shares her journey from survival to leadership, the challenges faced by the...

What happens when you turn your pain, humor, and truth into power? In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  sits down with  Ari Issac , a Toronto-based comedian, entrepreneur, and proud LGBTQ community member whose story will make you laugh, reflect, and feel deeply seen. From childhood challenges and the loss of her f...

What if one LGBTQ event could change your life, your sense of belonging, and even your destiny? In this unforgettable episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  relives the incredible story of how the  Gay Games  shaped his identity, his skating career, and his connection to the LGBTQ community, and reunites with someone very special from tha...

What does it take to find peace and pride when the world is watching your every move? In this heartfelt episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  laces up on the ice with  Olympic medalist and World Champion figure skater Eric Radford  for an intimate conversation about authenticity, resilience, and living with purpose. From skating on Olympic ic...

What does courage and creating safe spaces for Queer Skaters look like? In this heartfelt episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  reflects on facing fear, chasing dreams, and stepping into authenticity before welcoming a truly inspiring guest:  Violet Lapointe , a trans woman, skateboarder, and community leader. Violet shares her journey of res...

What does  Pride  really mean beyond the parade? In this empowering episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  welcomes  Messy Margaret , a Toronto-based drag artist and producer who embodies  LGBTQ identity, self-expression, and Pride  in everything she does. Messy Margaret opens up about her journey, from navigating childhood inse...

What does  Pride  look like when you’ve spent decades fighting for the right to be yourself? In this heartfelt episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  sits down with  Laura Moore , a 68-year-old lesbian trailblazer whose story celebrates  LGBTQ identity, resilience, and Pride , on and off the ice. From discovering her identity in a ti...

How do you embrace your  LGBTQ identity  when your cultural background tells you not to? In this powerful episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon  sits down with  MinJun , a young skater who found his  Pride  and self-worth after coming out in a traditional Asian household. From childhood challenges to discovering his voice, MinJu...

How do you learn to  love yourself  after a lifetime of shame, trauma, and silence? In this powerful first episode of the  Together Moving Forward Podcast , host  Stef Vachon,  a proud queer man, father, and former professional figure skater, opens up about his personal journey of reclaiming his  LGBTQ identity  and rediscovering  pride  through healing...