Forged in Fire: LGBTQ+ Leadership
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S4E3 Standing Your Ground: Authentic Leadership and Service with Bree Fram
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,…
S4E2 Milwaukee Leadership, Public Service & LGBTQ Representation | Alderman Peter Burgelis
“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…
S4E1 The Yes Moment: Building Leadership Without the Mic
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…
S3E24 Leadership Without the Armor with Jon Lovitz
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…
S3E24 Protect Your Peace with Erica Vogel
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…
S3E23 This Is My Watch with Lisa Middleton
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…
S3E22 From Hidden to Heard with Bria Brown-King
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…
S3E20 Bonus Round of Life with JD Schramm
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…
S3E19 Hunted by Story with Eduardo Placer
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…
S3E18 From Hair to Eternity with Kai Hong
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…
S3E17 Representation Quest with Ray Lancione
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…
S3E16 Uncomfortable on Purpose with Blakely Hunze-Austin
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…
S3E15 Leadership Isn’t a Role with Lynn Vidler
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…
S3E14 A Boy's Life with Chris Douglas
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…
S3E13 Mastering the Movements with Robert Dover
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,…
S3E12 Everything and the Kitchen Sink with Mercury Stardust
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…
S3E11 Stories That Must Be Told with Mason Funk
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…
S3E10 Reclaiming Place and History with Todd Ross
Todd Ross shares his journey from growing up as a closeted queer youth in rural New Brunswick to becoming a leading voice for 2SLGBTQIA+ veterans in Canada. After being forced out of the Canadian…
S3E9 Boss Battles with Raquel Willis
In this powerful episode, activist and author Raquel Willis shares an intimate and wide-ranging conversation on fear, identity, and the transformative power of storytelling. Raquel reflects on her…
S3E9 Choreographing Authentic Leadership with Fuchsia
In this episode, we talk with Fuchsia—choreographer, drag artist, and founder of Una Productions—as they share deeply personal reflections on identity, leadership, and creative expression. From the…
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