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Happy Pride, my friends!\xa0A couple of weeks ago, I had the absolute honor to moderate a panel of LGBTQIA+ leaders who were collaborating in support of The Pride and Joy Foundation as they had an incredible conversation about how to support our LGBTQIA+ youth during Pride month (and all year long!)\xa0When the conversation was over, I asked Executive Director of the Pride and Joy Foundation founder (and past SMA guest), Elena Joy Thurston, if we could share the recording of this conversation as a podcast episode.\xa0I just knew our community would love to learn from these leaders.\xa0I\u2019m so grateful Elena said \u201cYES!\u201d\xa0And shout out to her producer Jessica Whipple who brilliantly edited our conversation so it could be used as podcast content.\xa0\xa0\n\nOn the panel, we have:\nJunior Mintt (she/her), a \u201cBlack Transwoman, Drag Preacher, and Businesswoman\u201d\nKalyela Josephs (they/she), a \u201cQueer Spiritual coach\u201d whose work has focused on helping families of color understand how to integrate LGBTQ+ culture into their family culture.\xa0\xa0\nRae McDaniel (they/them) recently released their groundbreaking book, \u201cGender Magic\u201d.\xa0They are also a licensed therapist supporting individuals and families with gender transition.\xa0\xa0\nElena Joy (she/her), an ExMormon mom of four kids who has also been featured in the award-winning documentary \u201cCONVERSION\u201d, has a viral TEDx talk, and is now the volunteer Executive Director of Pride and Joy Foundation.\xa0\nC Rizleris (they/them), a contributing writer for the Pride and Joy Foundation, as well as a member of the Transgender Task Force Committee for the city of Greensboro, NC.\n\nListen in to hear this panel discuss:\n\nWhat drag is and what it is not\n\nHow we can engage in healthy and supportive conversation around gender identity with our youth\n\nHow to talk about non-supportive friends & family about gender identity\n\nHow you can use Pride Month to increase your allyship with the LGBTQIA+ Community\n\nHow to create safety & well-being for our youth all year long - beyond Pride month\n\nThe best ways to engage rural conservative communities in Pride Month activities\xa0\n\nHow can you support your youth with various intersectionalities (IE: ethnic background, neurodivergence, etc) during Pride month\n\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nPodcast: Out of Queeriosity\xa0\n\nBook: Gender Magic by Rae McDaniels\n\n\nConnect with Kalyela: kalyelaj.com\n\n\nConnect with Rae McDaniel: rae-mcdaniel.com\n\n\nConnect with Elena and/or Support the Pride and Joy Foundation: https://www.prideandjoyfoundation.com/\n\n\nConnect with C Rizleris: crizleris.com/\n\n\nPride and Joy Foundation on IG\n\nElena Joy Thurston on IG\n\nJunior Mintt on IG\n\nRae McDaniel on IG\n\nC Rizleris on IG\n\nJessica Whipple on IG\n\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\xa0\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices