Denise and JD welcome actress and artist Celeste Pechous of the Showtime's series "Work In Progress" to the Mix. We discuss the impact of the show's storylines, the trans awareness it raised, and how the show came about from a web series idea by creator Abby McElheney. To view the Zoom chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
As promised, we have LGBTQ Success Strategist Julie Schurr back with us on the show as we discuss some of the things that hold us back from achieving our goals or getting ourselves on track. Sometimes, it really is as simple as having someone on your side, cheering you on or holding you accountable. Julie also talks about the difference between a life coach and what she's doing, her training, accreditation and pledge. To view the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
Denise and JD welcome Laura Leigh and Lauren Reese from TLC's hit reality show: S'Mothered. They share what it's like being on a camera all the time, how it came about, the ups and downs of social media, and being part of the LGBTQ community in New Orleans. They also share an adorable surprise that's worth clicking this link to see on our YouTube Channel. (hint: tiny.. cute..up past her bedtime, probably)
JD and Denise have a chat with Manchester based author Mike Lawson about his new book "Biscuits With Blanche", a funny, snarky, satirical book chock full of heartfelt moments. Mike explains the origin of Blanche and how the book idea was spawned from a fun Facebook page where a bit of roasting the political bone heads running the country, began growing over the lock down period and so with all that time during the pandemic, why not write a book? To watch our Zoom chat with Mike, click this link.
Denise and JD catch up with Nic Austin, our Queer Talk go-to guy! We chat about TV shows, series, new stuff, news and upcoming things. As usual, we have some laughs, in the midst of JD's air conditioning problems. To view the Zoom chat on our YouTube channel, click this link.
JD and Denise welcome back Tyler, our Memphis mixologist, who is just back from a tour of bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. He's got a cocktail with a bourbon base, infused with pipe tobacco, kissed with a special pistachio simple syrup, regular and red vermouths - the whole thing makes you want to sit in a nail headed leather chair by the fire and make offers that no one can refuse. To view the show on our Youtube channel, click this link.
Denise and JD welcome Shaz Riley, owner and operator of The Butch Clothing Company since 2009. Shaz tells us how the company came about, what they strive for and the reason for it. Let's face it, as lesbians, having to buy a man's suit with all it's ill-fitting issues has always been a problem. Shaz explains how and why a good, perfectly fitted, personally chosen suit can last a lifetime, and be mixed and match to "suit" your needs for any occasion. Such an inspiring and very much needed success story and still going strong! To watch the show on our YouTube channel, click this link.
With JD stuck at work, Denise welcomes her old friend Robert Boo from The Pride Center at Equality Park, in Wilton Manors, South Florida. Robert explains all that went on during the pandemic and how they turned those challenging times into a sort of rebirth, moving to online services, a renovation of the center and a brand new 15 million dollar LGBT senior living complex complete with 3000 sq ft mural. To view the show (which is best to see these projects), click this link for our YouTube channel.
JD and Denise highlight the best bits of Pride 2022, with their show guests, Matt Skallerud from Pink Media and Tyler with a cool new spirit from Saint Luna and some chat about us celebrating Pride festivities on either side of the pond! WATCH by clicking this link.
As Pride Month rolls on, JD and Denise have their mixologist, Tyler, back and he's brought on a moonshine from North Carolina, called Saint Luna, from the Saint Luna Spirits and Distilling company, a gay-owned and operated business. This charcoal filtered moonshine has so much complexity and style that Tyler used one of the recipes right from the Saint Luna website. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. Always best to view these episodes to see Tyler at work.
Denise and JD welcome Matt Skallerud, from Pink Media. Matt is the man who launch Gaywired and Shewired way back when and now he's running Pink Media, the LGBTQ digital marketing company that among other things, behind Twitter's gay empire of "I Love Gay ___" accounts. That's right, you name it, there's an ILOVEGAY account to follow out there and Matt explains how that kicks off a network of connectivity that turns into a lovely, large and ever-growing queer community for that particular topic, place or thing. To watch this Zoom chat on our YouTube channel, click this link.
Hey Mixers! Welcome to our "Happy Pride Month" Kick Off show! We had so much fun- we talked about a few starting kick off Pride Events around the globe, we discussed our Pride household merch, and experiences of Pride pasts- good stuff! To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click this link.
