In this episode Dani speaks with supermodel, activist, and the person who personally inspired them ‘come out’: Hanne Gaby Odiele. Hanne’s Instagram Connect with Dani on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Editing by Denis Hürter, and custom lettering and artwork by Vivien Hoffmann

In this episode Dani speaks with intersex twins Sasha and Sonia Komarova, models and creatives based in Latvia. After ‘coming out’ with Vogue Russia last March, they joined the global chorus of intersex activists demanding the end to nonconsensual surgeries, stigma, and shame. Sasha and Sonia’s Instagram Connect with Dani on Instagram, Twitter, and…

In this episode Dani speaks with Anick Soni, a writer, presenter, and researcher who specialises in purposeful and accessible content. He is one of the founders of Interconnected, AKA Icon, a new UK based, intersex-led charity providing support, guidance, and information to those with variations in their sex characteristics. Anick’s Instagram and T…

In this episode Dani speaks with Sean Saifa Wall, one of the co-founders of the Intersex Justice Project, which in 2020 saw the first US hospital promise to stop genital surgeries on intersex infants. Sean’s Instagram and Twitter Intersex Justice Project’s Instagram, Twitter, and website Connect with Dani on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Editing b…

In this episode Dani speaks with Valentino Vecchietti, founder of Intersex Equality Rights UK, and the designer of the now viral Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag. Valentino’s Instagram and Twitter Intersex Equality Rights UK’s Instagram and Twitter Connect with Dani on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Editing by Denis Hürter, and custom letteri…

In this episode Dani speaks with the Intersexy African Interpreter of Techno herself, Desiree. Desiree’s Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Soundcloud Connect with Dani on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Editing by Denis Hürter, and custom lettering and artwork by Vivien Hoffmann

In this episode Dani speaks with River Gallo, a self described New Jersey Intersex angel, and the writer, co-directed, and star of Ponyboi, the first narrative film created by and starring an out intersex person in cinema history. Intersex resources: Intersex 101 by interACT; Intersex Explained by Hans; Intersex 101 by Inter_sexy River’s Instagram,…

Intersex artist and activist Dani Coyle, AKA Inter_sexy, talks with a host of intersex trailblazers in a brand spanking new DIY podcast conceived to centre and celebrate intersex connection, visibility, diversity, and most importantly, JOY. Season one guests include supermodel Hanne Gaby Odiele, actor River Gallo, DJ Desiree, activist Sean Saifa Wa…

On this episode of Talk Out Loud we are joined by the talented Michael D. Cohen from Nickelodeon's hit sit-coms Henry Danger and Danger Force where he plays the genius, Schwoz Schwartz. Michael shares how a degree in molecular biology gave him a different understanding of how everything works while pursuing his dreams at all costs. All the while, h…

So what is the true meaning of love? Is this something you have ever really considered or is love just love to you? Of course it is "just love", why would it be anything different? The difference is many people don't love themselves. Especially people from there LBGTQI+ community who have some of the largest statistics relating to addiction, suicid…

Sophie Santos is a tv writer and comedian behind The Lesbian Agenda Show and we are diving into her hilarious and heartfelt memoir, The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve Had). Sophie is the only child of a perpetually transferring Filipino, Spanish, US Army officer and a spitfire nurse, she spent her early years starting over again a…

Max Harwood and Lauren Patel star in the film adaptation of the award-winning hit musical from London’s West End, Everybody’s Talking About Jaime. Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of Jamie New, played by Max Harwood, a teenager in a blue-collar English town with a dream of life on stage. While his classmates plan their livelihoods …

Alexandra Grey is an actress, musician, and screenwriter. Alexandra lost her mom at a young age and grew up in Chicago in seven different foster homes. Her relationship with God sustained her over the years through some tough times. She knew that she had a story to tell as a black trans woman and had to keep going. Holding on to the wise words of a…

From a young age, Justin Mikita has had a love for performing. His passion got him accepted into UCLA’s theater program. That experience did not go as planned which led to him switching majors and becoming an attorney. While studying he would meet his husband to be, Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Their work would parallel one another. Jesse changed hearts a…

River Gallo is a GLAAD award-winning Salvadoran-American filmmaker, actor, writer, model, and intersex activist. Growing up in New Jersey, River experienced the concept of hiding your true self at times for survival purposes. Particularly as a child of immigrants, living in a predominantly white area. They also had to hide their non-consensual oper…

Mack made history when he went undefeated to win the Texas State women's wrestling championship in 2018. He identifies as male but as a result of a ruling by Texas' University Interscholastic League, he was required to compete with the team aligned with the sex stated on his birth certificate. He now amplifies his story to help create understanding…

Excited to announce a special pride series featuring influential members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Every Wednesday in June, we will be releasing a new episode. The guest lineup will include Mack Beggs who is a noted athlete featured in the upcoming Hulu Original Documentary about transgender athletes "Changing the Game"; River Gallo writer, co-dir…

Living with Psychosis. It’s been ages since the previous episode. I could say I’m sorry, but I’m not. Listening to the final cut, I wasn’t ready for you to hear. It’s so personal and for the first time in a long time, I lost my confidence. I listened to myself reading a journal no-one was ever supposed to hear, now about to be on a podcast. So, her…

Dr. Kristin Beasley, better known as Dr. B., by her clients is a clinical psychologist. She is the Founder of Leave a Lifeprint Coaching and Consulting and the host of the podcast, Delusional Optimism. Her passion is empowering people to heal trauma and build resilience specifically when it comes to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Today she s…

Harma Hartouni is a self-made entrepreneur, proud husband, father, and survivor. Born in the U.S. and raised in Iran, Harma learned at a young age that he needed to rely on himself. After surviving a tragic accident, came with it the opportunity to move to the United States. Once arriving in LA he began to embrace the gay man that he was and live f…

Anjali Rimi was born in Hyderabad, India, and realized that she was different from the other children around her. Having to flee from her homeland to begin to understand who she was, she found herself in The United States. For the first time in her life, instead of facing harassment over her gender identity, she faced racism. After obtaining her de…

Jeff Miller is the Co-Host and Co-Creator of Talk Out Loud. Jeff has fond memories, when he was young, of the magical stories he would hear from his father and at church. As he was maturing one of the stories that the church told, did not allow for a part of who he was. Having to leave home to be himself, he realized that the self-destruction in hi…

Living with psychosis was the scariest and most spiritual of my life. It was also the loneliest of times. Lonely, because drugs are designed to be consumed with people, not alone, especially at the consumption level I was snorting up my nose. Psychosis brought my deepest fears in life, to life, but only in my mind. Slithering massive snakes; parano…

Dr. Jesus walks us through his journey in life as what it was like growing up in the countryside of Puerto Rico. Having a solid foundation from his family and rustic roots, he moved into bigger cities later in his life. Facing challenges, hardships, and a family tragedy, he found a passion for the art of drag as Yeveah Altieri, which helped him tra…

Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist, and motivational speaker. Ryan has worked hard to advance his career since the age 13. Learning that his love for music came at a young age, his mother encouraged him to follow his passion. His music helped take him on a journey, learning about …

I can’t believe I’m late for an appointment I was an hour early for. That’s so me at the moment. The late part, not the early. How could I have thought the location was opposite, when it was the 5th floor and there were no buildings five floors high opposite. I call the receptionist. We’ve got a history concerning unnecessary blood test repeats, so…

Nicki ‘Faith’Turner is the Founder of Helping Facilitating Access Into Transformative Housing (F.A.I.T.H), an organization dedicated to strengthening the minds and futures of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex humans. Their work includes rehousing those who are homeless and helping acquire essential goods from clothing to cell phones, and more. T…

Jeffrey Masters is the host and producer of the podcast, “LGBTQ & A.’ He speaks with some of the most interesting queer people in the world, including Roxane Gay, Laverne Cox, and Pete Buttigieg. Jeffrey was raised in North Carolina and being in a sheltered community, he grew to understand how important it is to have visibility for minority communi…

Coach K is a spiritual life coach that is helping the LGBTQ+ Community fully embrace their spirituality and sexuality. Growing up in a conservative family, she was taught that being a queer person was not ok. When trying to express her sexuality in a parochial religious environment, everything that she worked for was almost taken away from her. Eve…

LBGTQI+ people experience varying degrees of trauma, sometimes masked with addiction, self-harm and suicidal ideation. I masked my trauma with copious amounts of alcohol, drugs and being the party king. Always know you are never alone and suport is always just a phone call away. I hope you get value from this podcast. These will serve to be introdu…

Matthias is a psychotherapist, author of the book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms, and the host of Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being. He grew up in the midwest in a conservative Christian community during the purity movement of the ’80s and ’90s. Realizing that he was gay as an adolescent he set out to change his…

Eric is a journalist, author, and the host of Making Gay History, The Podcast. Growing up what books he could find about being gay were disturbing. This inspired him to set out to write the books he wished had been on the shelves when he was a young person. To do that, he began interviewing people and started to uncover the history of our queer anc…

Alysse is a Midwest plus-size fashion blogger, LGBTQ influencer, writer, designer, and professional speaker based in Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up, she was inspired by her business-savvy mother and drawn to gender studies and fashion. After leaving Ohio, she made her way to the big city, Chicago. For the first time, she met other queer people like he…

"JR" is the Director of LGBTQ+ Ministry for the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, and the Executive Director of Fortunate Families. He travels speaking about LGBTQ+ intentional welcome and ministry within the Catholic Church. At a young age, he was inspired by the Franciscans to help rebuild the church and went to work in music ministry at a Church. …

Alex is a diversity and inclusion speaker and has a passion for building bridges between communities. Alex shares his journey from growing up in a religious household and what it was like coming out to his Baptist Minister father and family. After leaving home, he found others like him. During his coming of age, he met the love of his life, which h…

Our first love will always hold a special part to our heart. It's through this connection that we first learn about intimacy and discover ways to make each other feel love. The first love and intimate partner for an intersex person is massive and can make or break future intimate relationships. I avoided intimate encounters throughout High School a…

Bodhi is an artist, coach, mentor, and an internationally renowned DJ and music producer that has remixed legendary artists including Yoko Ono, Ricky Martin & Pitbull. Growing up in Dubai, they experienced there is something mystical in music that soothes the soul that can give birth to new ideas and ultimately lead to new adventures. After moving …

Families are said to be the centre of our universe - not necessarily for intersex people, who can live their lives - knowing they don't fit in, but don't know why. It can take years to discover why we are different and for some it will take their life - either from old age or from suicide. Being different is part of me and I'm so proud of that fact…

Hi I'm Mike and I'm Intersex. It's a recent discovery that saw me launch a podcast telling the world in episode 1 - substance. Getting used to being Intersex takes time to process. During that process I lost my voice, so yes it has been a long time between episodes. What have I learnt about Intersex, between the last episode and now? Mike talks abu…

Channyn is a Human rights advocate, public speaker, community-centric leader, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Howard Brown Health Center and serves on the board, at Equality Illinois. In 2011, the Cook County Board of Corrections set out to implement new policies for transgender inmates. This coincided with Channyn being brought on as a Re-e…

Jared is a talented makeup artist, cancer survivor, and Be the Match Board Ambassador. At the age of twenty-four, working two jobs and saving as much as he could, he moved across the country to Los Angeles. There, working at a restaurant he met some other creatives that were impressed with his makeup skills when he showed up to work in drag on Hall…

Brandon is a Pulse Nightclub survivor and a nationally recognized gun safety and LGBTQI civil rights activist. Growing up Brandon had a difficult time finding acceptance for who he was from his family, friends, school, and hometown. He auditioned for a job that brought him to Orlando, Florida. This is where he found his “chosen family” and began to…

Anthony Navarro is the Founder and Creative Director of Liven It Up Events, a nationwide event production company with offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. He’s an author, producer, entrepreneur, talk show host, and speaker. His early years were shaped by the time spent at his family's restaurant. There he witnessed the importance of coming together…

Bob Kiser is an author, speaker, coach, mediator, and radio host. He empowers people to let go of fear, embody who they really want to be, and create sustainable change in their own lives. Using the challenging situations he faced during his childhood as a springboard to create the life that he wants, he now teaches those lessons through various me…

Lisa Cordileone is a writer, producer, and actress who continues to find her way in making her art reflective of inclusivity and empowering women. With such works as, Freelancers Anonymous and Easy Abby, her body of work continues to expand and represent women. Through all of this, she learned how to deal with fear and shame and strives to help cha…

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Seven Graham is a British intersex activist, comedian, filmmaker, playwright, and drug addiction counselor. At a young age, Seven had an operation that was supposed to save their life only to find out years later that the procedure actually was harmful to their body. Discovering that they were an intersex person, Seven has taken their pain and turn…

Rodney Wilson is an author, teacher, and the founder of LGBT history month. Growing up in a small town in Missouri, the message he and others heard was that gays and lesbians were "damaged goods" and so dangerous that they should not be allowed in the classroom. But Rodney’s thirst for knowledge and calling was louder, leading him to obtain multipl…

Michelle is a four-time Emmy award-winning hairstylist for some of our favorite television shows produced by Ryan Murphy Productions. You can see some of Michelle’s work on American Horror Story, Hollywood, Ratched, and many more. You can also see her work on multiple projects with actress, Sarah Paulson. Michelle comes from humble beginnings in Ne…

Sam shares his journey in self-acceptance and looking inward-facing everything after not wanting to be himself for most of his life. By looking inward, he was able to get past the distractions and discover his true essence. This discovery has also greatly helped him accept people with different points of view and create opportunities for conversati…