Welcome to the Transformation Thursday Podcast, which focuses on the issues and the people who make Rochester, New York, and the Finger Lakes an excellent place for LGBTQIA+ people. With 23% of Monroe County identifying as queer per capita, Rochester and the Finger Lakes are one of the queerest communities in the United States, so take a listen and hear what makes this area a great place to live for queer people. Your host for the podcast is Amy Stephens, a local queer comedienne, parent to two queer kids, and addiction therapist.