The Rainbow Remix

The Rainbow Remix-Ep.197- Learning From the Past- Ronnie & Charlie

JD and Denise welcome South Florida lesbian legends Ronnie Dunayer and Charlie Dilks to the show. An inspiring discussion about life from the 1950's to present time, complete with all the challenges they encountered from being out, what lesbian bars were like, the harassment and the workplace discrimination they overcame. We talk about how far we've come as a community, how important activism is and what inspires their passion for philanthropy also touching on the new show spotlighting Charlie's life at Delray Beach's Art Garage. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 195- Miami's (Top) Chef Josie is Looking Ahead!

Denise and JD have a long overdue chat with Top Chef Season 2's Chef Josie Malave of Miami and discuss some rough changes she's going through, from a break up and closing her infamous "Bubbles & Pearls" restaurant the day before we talked. Josie, ever optimistic, has big plans for the future as she heads overseas for an exciting, new adventure, unlike anything she's done before! Watch the show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

The Rainbow Remix-Ep 191- Ian Hawkins Wants To Be At Your Next Work Function

JD and Denise talked with public speaking coach, presenter, writer, comedian and key note speaker Ian Hawkins, from the U.K.  He tells us about his early days writing comedy for the BBC, then doing stand up, and how those skills have helped him become a welcomed figure at business conferences, work shops and company functions as a host, speaker, moderator and the guy that keeps things moving along. He also tells us a funny story about the late Queen Elizabeth. To watch this conversation on our Youtube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 182- We Highlight Some of the Best and Brightest

JD and Denise are spotlighting some of the best, funniest, brightest, most informative shows over the last few years and talk about the guests and their impact on our LGBTQIA community. They also give you the episode numbers for easy re-watching and listening as well as talking a little about the behind the scenes way they function as a team in getting the Rainbow Remix show up each week. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 180- The Q Review Has Got Queer Music For You

Denise and JD welcome Kenney Fitzpatrick from Halifax, Canada, a queer radio show and podcast host who curates music from queer artists from around the globe. Kenney's passion for getting these queer artists heard is insatiable, giving them a platform on both the community radio station he works at and his Q Review podcast that's available from a number of places and affiliates. To watch the conversation on our YouTube channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 179 -Lez Go Travel is taking you all over the globe!

Denise and JD welcome back filmmaker Christin Baker and her fiancé Stacey who started Lez Go Travel last year, traveling all over the globe to highlight lesbian owned and operated businesses, venues, events and hot spots for women. Talking with owners and locals, they dig into the need for these spaces and how they came about. Following them on Instagram is the only the beginning, now they are airing longer, more in-depth episodes on TelloFilms dot com. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 177- Suzi Foxx on The VERY Important Upcoming UK Election

Denise and JD meet up with Suzi Foxx, owner of The Rainbow Stores and very active trans awareness & rights advocate. With the upcoming UK election happening on July 4, she explains what's at stake, reading from the Tories manifesto, she points out that LGBTQ rights, trans healthcare, many programs and services could be taken away among some other important issues like conversion therapy not being addressed. Suzi also explains tactical voting, and shares nine very important questions to have handy when those campaigners and MP's come knocking at your door. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click on this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 176- Meet Kiowa Catlin: Musician, Survivor, Trans Man

We caught up with Terri "Kiowa" Catlin, a musician with story that will blow you away. Kiowa was given up for adoption, put in abusive foster homes, ran away at 14, lived on the mean streets of Flint, Michigan before finding his way to South Florida, and through it all, the love of music saved him. Self taught on an array of instruments, some lessons at Flint School of Music, Kiowa never stopped playing or believing in himself. He's done a TEDTalk, been featured on national TV, played violin for Itzhtak Perlman at the age of 11, and transitioned in a place where it was extremely unwelcomed.

His music is available on Soundcloud (click this link for it)

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The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 171 -Featuring Take Pride Barber Shop from Portland OR

While JD struggles with technology, Denise talks with KenzyLee, the owner of Take Pride Barber shop from Portland, Oregon that welcomes everyone, celebrates your queerness, specialises in trans men's hair cuts, styles, beards, shaves and facials. We talk about the importance it holds for the community and why. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 168- Scott Galvin from Safe Schools Florida is Here

JD and Denise welcome Scott Galvin the director of Safe Schools Florida, an initiative that started years ago to help teachers and students  in the South Florida school system learn and grow with GSA's and talks about LGBTQ issues but after COVID and the the governor's latest anti-gay campaign, Scott and the company had to pivot and adjust, becoming more digital and now appealing to a more global audience. On top of all that Scott is also a councilman in North Miami- what a busy guy! To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 167- Just Us...ragging on Madonna. Are we bad Queers?

Denise and JD discuss a bit of their week, including topics like "Old Lady New Years Eve", winter vacations, new shows we're into and JD's miserable night at the Madonna concert. Are we bad queers?  To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 166- Spring Fever Lesbian Movies with Aria Velz

Denise and JD explore some Spring Time lesbian movies with Aria Velz, who always knows what's good. We also talked about oldies but goodies, some new stuff that's out now and worth seeing as well as lesbian shorts and queer film fests. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.