Best Andraé Bonitzer Vigil Romero Podcasts (2025)

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TRANSFORMING THE NARRATIVE: Centering Black Trans Experiences 57:22

5d ago57:22

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How can storytelling reshape media and empower Black trans voices? In Transforming the Narrative: Centering Black Trans Experiences, host AndraeBVR and Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière, a Haitian-American trans woman and creator of Lovable Trans Auntie, delve into the transformative power of representation. Amid an increasingly hostile political climat…

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STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT: Human Trafficking, LGBTQ+ Homelessness & Tech Solutions 54:58

19d ago54:58

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How can technology combat human trafficking and protect LGBTQ+ individuals at risk of homelessness? In Stepping into the Spotlight: Human Trafficking, LGBTQ+ Homelessness & Tech Solutions, host Andraé BVR and Kristin Boorse, CEO of Spotlight, discuss the systemic vulnerabilities that leave LGBTQ+ individuals at risk of exploitation. Together, they …

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FROM PRIDE TO POLICY: Advancing Queer Mental Health 52:42

1M ago52:42

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LGBTQ+ youth are facing a mental health crisis—but it’s not because of who they are. It’s because of how they are treated. A staggering 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, and over 250 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed in 2024. In this episode, host AndraeBVR sits down with Juan Acosta, a mental health …

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WHY CAN'T SHE LIVE?: The Tragic Trope of Queer Women in Media 57:46

2M ago57:46

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Why do queer women in media often meet tragic ends, and what does this mean for representation? In Why Can’t She Live? The Tragic Trope of Queer Women in Media, host Andraé BVR and Dr. Nicole Rizzuto explore the cultural and psychological impact of the Dead Lesbian Syndrome trope. Together, they examine its roots, its effects on LGBTQ+ audiences, a…

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DEGREES OF PRIDE: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Higher Education 51:21

2M ago51:21

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What does it take for LGBTQ+ students to succeed in academia? In Degrees of Pride: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Academia, host Andraé BVR and Jorge Valencia, Executive Director of Point Foundation, explore how mentorship, advocacy, and financial aid create opportunities for LGBTQ+ students to thrive. Together, they discuss the unique challenges queer studen…

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THE QUEER ECONOMY: The Future of LGBTQ+ Business in a Changing World 1:14:46

3M ago1:14:46

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How are LGBTQ+ businesses building resilience and reshaping industries? In The Queer Economy: The Future of LGBTQ+ Business in a Changing World, host Andraé BVR and Travers Johnson, CEO of Queerency, explore the rise of queer entrepreneurship and its cultural impact. Together, they discuss the origin of LGBTQ+ Business Week, the challenges of queer…

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PRIDE IN PRACTICE: The Future of Queer-Affirming Care 1:15:46

3M ago1:15:46

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In "Pride in Practice: The Future of Queer Care," host Andraé BVR dives into the transformative vision of Dr. Varuna Srinivasan. A physician, public health expert, and sex columnist for Allure, Dr. Srinivasan sheds light on their experiences as a nonbinary bisexual advocate and how these inform their pioneering leadership at Fluid Health. From unle…