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Hosted by Forged In Fire · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 78 episodes
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Meet LGBTQ+ superheroes! Explore the nexus of LGBTQ+ identity and leadership development through interviews with leaders in business, government, academia, advocacy, entertainment and more! We'll dive into crucible moments in LGBTQ+ lives, such as stigmatization, coming out, or transition. Understand how leaders transformed what we often view as negative experiences into moments that accelerated their growth into leadership superheroes.
Forged In Fire hosts Forged in Fire: LGBTQ+ Leadership, a science show with 78 episodes published.
The Stories We Tell Featuring Graham Gremore Every story has the power to shape how we see ourselves and each other. In this episode of Forged in Fire , Robert Garrett and guest co-host Itai Bailey sit down with Graham G
Behind every Pride celebration is a team of leaders working year-round to build community, create safe spaces, and ensure LGBTQ+ voices are seen and heard. In this special Pride Month episode of Forged in Fire , we sit d
In this episode of Forged in Fire , we sit down with Major General (Ret.) Tammy Smith, a trailblazing leader whose career was shaped not only by service, but by the courage to lead authentically in moments of profound in
In this powerful return to Forged in Fire , retired U.S. Space Force Colonel Bree Fram joins the team—this time on the other side of the mic—to reflect on a leadership journey shaped by service, identity, and courage und
“We don’t have Democratic potholes or Republican snowplows.” Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis joins Forged in Fire to talk about leadership where it matters most: the neighborhoods we live in. In this episode, Dr. Liz C
Season Four of Forged in Fire begins by turning the spotlight inward. In this welcome episode, host Liz Cavallaro is joined by rotating co-host Itay Bailey and members of the Forged in Fire volunteer team for a candid, r
Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President of Campaigns and Communications at the Human Rights Campaign, joins Forged in Fire to talk about leadership rooted in service, impact, and inclusion. From shaping national communica
Tech leader, author, and trans advocate Erica Vogel joins Forged in Fire to talk about authenticity, vulnerability, and how a lifetime of solving problems shaped her leadership. From growing up without the language to de
Former Palm Springs mayor Lisa Middleton has spent her life breaking barriers—from working-class roots to the halls of California politics. In this episode, she joins Bree, Liz, and Eduardo to talk about courage, self-ac
Bria Brown-King’s story is one of courage, authenticity, and calling. As a Black, queer, intersex, and nonbinary leader, Bria turned private pain into public purpose—first by finding language for their identity, and then
JD Schramm’s journey, from a Kansas childhood steeped in faith, through addiction and despair, to becoming one of the country’s foremost voices on authentic communication, is proof that the darkest nights can forge the b
In this episode, Bree, Liz, and guest host Blake Dremann are joined by Eduardo Placer, who brings a lifetime of performance—from musicals to keynote stages—into a fearless conversation about leadership, discomfort, and s
In a candid conversation that swings from folk music to family, Kai Hong names the hard parts—culture clash at home, years of silence after coming out, and the slow repair that followed—and the habits that keep her groun
With humor and candor (yes, including gardening victories and “how the meat is made”), Ray reflects on identity—nonbinary pronouns, breaking gender norms—and on the power of digital spaces where people “just get you.” Th
Licensed professional counselor Blakely Hunze-Austin joins to explore why purposeful discomfort can be a path to authenticity—and better leadership. Blakely traces a journey from tamped-down identity in the Tennessee chu
To paraphrase Lynn: Leadership isn’t a role—it’s a thing you do when the challenge is too big to face alone. What happens when a former ballet dancer, West Point professor, and nonbinary academic challenges the way we th
Chris Douglas has worn many labels—veteran, businessman, activist—but the throughline of his story is moral seriousness. Seriously. Listen to find out what that means! In this episode, Chris unpacks what it means to live
What does it mean to lead with love on horseback, in life, and through decades of change? Robert Dover’s life is a testament to what happens when queer leadership meets purpose. In this episode, Robert recounts his trail
Talk about an unexpected journey! We run quite a bit longer than usual in this one because there was just so much ground to cover. Mercury Stardust's recent fame as the Trans Handy Ma'am, with a unique brand of compassio
We're joined by Mason Funk, founder of The Outwords Archive, whose mission captures the wisdom and struggles of LGBTQ+ elders before their stories are lost to time. Mason shares his own path through silence, faith, famil
Bree Fram
astronautical engineer · United States Space Force
1 appearance on this show
Jon Lovitz
1 appearance on this show
Eduardo Placer
Story Doula · Fearless Communicators
1 appearance on this show
Chris Douglas
spiritual healer, yoga teacher, reiki master · Presidio Management
1 appearance on this show
Olivia Hill
Council Member at-Large · Nashville Metro Council
1 appearance on this show
Brian Sims
orthopedic surgeon · Agenda PAC
1 appearance on this show
Bianca Sprague
Bebo Mia
1 appearance on this show
Jim Fielding
former President of Disney Stores Worldwide
1 appearance on this show
Danica Roem
State Senator · Emerge Virginia
1 appearance on this show
Ross Murray
Illustrator
1 appearance on this show
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