This episode is all about power couple Randall MacDonald and Darcy Kaser, who have recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. We, of course, touch base on the love story they have written with each other, including their courtship of each other.   If you are from Edmonton or Vancouver, you may know Darcy and Randall from the very successful "Call the Kettle Black" franchise they built. For two decades, the store was an institution for everyone who craved the newest and best kitchenware. Darcy took the lead on this, and the blood and sweat led to its success.  At an early age, Rand ..read more

Kathryn Schulz is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. She won a National Magazine Award and a Pulitzer Prize in 2015 for “The Really Big One,” an article about seismic risk in the Pacific Northwest. Her new memoir, Lost & Found grew out of “Losing Streak,” which was originally published in The New Yorker and later anthologized in The Best American Essays. Her other essays and reporting have appeared in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The Best American Travel Writing, and The Best American Food Writing. A native o ..read more

Kathryn Schulz is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error. She won a National Magazine Award and a Pulitzer Prize in 2015 for “The Really Big One,” an article about seismic risk in the Pacific Northwest. Her new memoir, Lost & Found grew out of “Losing Streak,” which was originally published in The New Yorker and later anthologized in The Best American Essays. Her other essays and reporting have appeared in The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The Best American Travel Writing, and The Best American Food Writing. A native o ..read more

2022 has been a year of big change for Devin Grayson.   Recently married, they have begun the process to be their authentic self. Devin is transgender and it is important for them that other individuals who identify as transgender will have access to resources that leads to success in the workforce. This desire has brought forth, even more, change as Devin recently left his career in the financial world to create 'Trans Rally'.  Trans Rally is an organization that unites transgender professionals and allies in order to provide mutual aid. They offer job training and mock interview ..read more

Corine Demas joins 'Tales of the 2SLGBTQ @123 GO! Spanish   In this interview, Corine talks about her upcoming Fringe festival play titled, "The Bender." A play that weaves personal poetry throughout as the main character moves beyond the "fuckboys" in their past. Specifically, it is about a complicated relationship between Deloris, a 40-something queer woman, and Jordan, a young trans man who is a poet.  We also go beyond just the play and have a very real discussion on a variety of topics, including her (lack of) inclusion in the queer community, and navigating the world with a d ..read more

Dr. Lulu is a Life Coach in San Antonio, Texas. Her mission is to help parents accept their LGBTQ+ kids without shame or blame. Dr. Lulu came onto my radar about a year ago via Facebook. Colour me intrigued by this woman creating a safe space for parents of LGBTQIA youths.  In doing some exploration into this woman, I discovered so much more than my initial thought of a mother wanting their child to grow up being happy.  So . . . so much more.   Dr. Umeh, aka Dr. Lulu “The Momatrician,” is a Nigerian-born International Keynote Speaker on Bullying and Youth Suicide.  She ..read more

Vince Spinnato, Cosmetic Chemist and 'Certified Nose', is back for a return engagement on the 'Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+' podcast.  This time to discuss how we was chosen by Lorna Luft, Liza Minnelli and The Judy Garland Heirs Trust to develop a fine fragrance in honor of the late legendary actress, recording artist, and entertainer Judy Garland. The unisex fragrance, to be called 'Judy' – A Garland Fragrance by Vincenzo Spinnato, will be released on June 10th, 2022 which is Ms. Garland's 100th birthday. Daughters Lorna Luft and Liza Minelli worked in conjunction with Spinnato to develop 'Jud ..read more

Martin Boyce is a Stonewall Riot (Uprising) activist, sharing the story of one of the most pivotal queer/transactions in history. Martin was 19 years old at Stonewall and was part of the uprising. The Stonewall Riots (also known as the Stonewall Uprising or the Stonewall Rebellion) were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the gay community in response to a police raid that began in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighbourhood of New York City. Patrons of the Stonewall, other Village 2SLGBTQIA+ bars, and neighbourhood st ..read more

Haley Dunwoodie is a special education teacher. She works with teenagers with autism and has a degree in sociology education and a master's in leadership. She is currently doing diversity research and focusing on the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth and what they need for educational leaders to feel safe. In her current research, she is taking an artography approach where she can make her own lived experience into art. So, this is where she can take a reflexive approach to how her experiences relate to other rainbow people in the world. In her research, she takes a queer lens, which focuses on ..read more

Fred Dicker was nearing middle age when he came out of the closet.  When he did ... he more than made up for the lost time! Fred attended a meeting for an Edmonton-based LFBT community group. It was to be the last meeting for that organization however, there was something about Fred that caused that team to turn the reigns over to him that evening. That organization evolved over the years and is now known as the Pride Centre of Edmonton. Along with serving on the board for many Pride parades and various events, Fred is also recognized as the organizer of the Buck Naked Boys of Edmonton ..read more