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Empowered & Out

This is the podcast where LGBTQ+ professionals come to get real about career, confidence, and authenticity at work. Each week, Jonathan shares coaching insights on purpose, confidence, and unmasking at work—PLUS inspiring interviews with LGBTQ+ leaders, authors, and change-makers who are rewriting what success looks like in their industries. From overcoming workplace discrimination, to unlearning internalized shame, to building a career that actually feels like YOU, these conversations are honest,

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01:05:02

Empowered & Out with Guests Holly Allen & Victoria...

Empowered & Out ·

2025/11/04

Authenticity, Mentorship & Belonging in the South — with Holly Allen & Victoria SextonGuests:Holly Allen (she/her) — Career Services Professional & former Casting Director/Acting Coach with 20+ years in film and theatre. MFA in Theatre. Advocate for authentic leadership and mentorship in higher education.Victoria Sexton (she/her) — Career Advisor and advocate for access to higher education; former case manager on the West Coast; lifelong learner, creative writer, and late-bloomer lesbian

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Empowered & Out with Guest Passion Rutledge

Empowered & Out ·

2025/10/30

Rest, Belonging & Food Justice with Passion RutledgeGuest: Passion Rutledge — Finance & Operations Director, National Farm to School Network; writer exploring healing, identity, and collective liberation.In this conversation:Sabbaticals as transformation—rest as a leadership toolRaising a queer family in the South with joy and intentionUnmasking as a Black, queer, neurodivergent leaderFood & farming as pathways to healing and liberationCommunity power: why conferences and networks

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01:16:29

Empowered & Out with guest Ben Crawford

Empowered & Out ·

2025/10/28

Authenticity in Automotive with Ben Crawford (Carwow)Summary:From “accidental” student advocate to leading media & brand partnerships at Carwow, Ben Crawford shares what visibility looks like inside UK automotive — and how mentorship, community, and a few brave choices can shift careers (and companies). We unpack the energy tax of hiding, building role models when you can’t see them, and one small thing you can do this week to move the needle.Guest: Ben Crawford — Media & Brand Partnerships,

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01:02:36

Empowered & Out with guest Sarah A Scala

Empowered & Out ·

2025/10/28

Leadership, Kindness & Psychological Safety (ft. Sarah A. Scala, PCC)Kindness isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Consultant, coach, and educator Sarah A. Scala (she/her) joins Empowered & Out to unpack how empathy and accountability can—and should—coexist, why psychological safety fuels performance, and what LGBTQ+ leaders need to sustain success with resilience, optimism, and grit.What we coverSarah’s origin story: from adventure learning to executive coachingKindness as a performance driver (not a

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01:03:21

Empowered & Out with Guest Scott Kratchmer

Empowered & Out ·

2025/10/21

“You Don’t Have to Break Before You Begin” with Scott KratchmerContent Note: This episode includes mention of a past suicide attempt (approx. 36:20–39:30). Please take care while listening.Episode in a SentenceOlder queer men are still navigating workplaces—and identities—built on other people’s comfort. Coach and advocate Scott Kratchmer shares why unmasking is a practice, what he calls the trades’ “silent gap,” and practical scripts you can use at work without outing yourself or

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58:28

Empowered & Out Podcast with Guest Jerry Ryba

Empowered & Out ·

2025/10/14

🎙️ Behind the Mic: Jerry Ryba on Voiceover Careers, Coaching Confidence & Showing Up ProudIf you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a working voice actor — or thought “Hey, I’ve got a great voice, maybe I could do that…” — this episode is for you.This week on Empowered & Out, I sit down with the legendary Jerry Ryba (aka Rybawitz, aka Jelly) — a talent agent with 35 years in the business and two decades of voiceover expertise. Jerry has helped launch and sustain six-figure careers in

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01:04:55

Empowered & Out with Guest Don Pietranczyk

Empowered & Out ·

2025/10/07

💬 “Authenticity Is a Journey — Not a Destination” with Don PietranczykEpisode Summary:What does it really mean to be authentic at work — and does showing up differently in different rooms make you fake… or just smart?In this powerful episode of Empowered & Out, host Jonathan Barbe sits down with 2023 TSNN DEI Award-winner Don Pietranczyk, a 30+ year veteran in the global conference, events, and trade show world. From navigating queerness in corporate spaces to unpacking “straight privilege,”

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01:17:47

Empowered & Out with Guest Maya Garner

Empowered & Out ·

2025/09/30

From Surviving to Seen: Being Black, Queer & Bold in Today’s Workplace with Maya GarnerWhat was it like being out at work in the 1990s—and how much has really changed? In this powerful and personal episode, Maya Garner—a seasoned sales trainer, fierce advocate, and financial literacy educator—joins host Jonathan Barbe to share her experience navigating corporate America as a Black lesbian professional.Together, they explore:🌈 The difference between being “out” then vs. now✊🏾 The reality of

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Empowered & Out with Guest Manuel Ambra

Empowered & Out ·

2025/09/23

Aging Out Loud: Media, Identity & Queer Masculinity with Manuel Ambra In this episode of Empowered & Out, host Jonathan Barbe welcomes Manuel Ambra, a queer academic and marketing professional whose research focuses on the intersection of media, age identity, and mental health among queer men. Together, they explore how cultural expectations, media representations, and internalized norms shape how we see ourselves—and what it means to grow older in queer spaces.Topics Covered:The difference

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01:04:32

Empowered & Out with Guest Marcia Wall

Empowered & Out ·

2025/09/16

This week on Empowered & Out Designing Your Best Professional Life with Marcia 🌈What does it really mean to live your best professional life—especially when the world throws you curveballs?This week on Empowered & Out, I sit down with the phenomenal Marcia Wall, a certified career coach, educator, and DEI-rooted professional who helps people build careers that feel like home. Her journey is deeply rooted in wellness, creativity, and resilience—especially in the wake of collective trauma

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Empowered & Out with Guest Dee Edney

Empowered & Out ·

2025/09/09

NEW EPISODE: Making Art, Finding Healing — A Trans Creative’s Journey with Dee EdneyThis one hit deepDee Edney (aka Angeldee) is a singer-songwriter, producer, and trans creative based in the South of England—who didn’t just rebuild her life post-transition, she orchestrated it into a full-blown masterpiece. From:✨ Being hospitalized and told her life was “over”➡️ To creating an album with 50+ musicians, 2 sonic artists, a cat, and a group of plants 🐾🌱➡️ To launching Mad Unity, a 2-year festival

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01:11:31

Empowered & Out with Guest Fran Lawn

Empowered & Out ·

2025/09/04

🎙 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎙Hey there, Empowered & Out Listeners!Extra Episode Drop: Chasing Worth, Choosing Wellness 🌿🌈 with Fran LawnWhat happens when you stop chasing external validation and start listening to your body, your truth, and your community?Fran Lawn (he/him) is a Certified Nutrition Health Coach, educator, and LGBTQ+ wellness trailblazer who took a nonlinear path from landscape design to health coaching — and he’s not looking back.In this week’s episode of Empowered & Out, we

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01:08:26

Empowered & Out with Guest Dr. Koray Lynx

Empowered & Out ·

2025/09/02

In this episode of Empowered & Out, I sit down with Koray Lynx — a first-generation, queer creative whose story spans Germany, Turkey, and the U.S. As a queer Muslim immigrant, Koray’s journey is one of resilience, identity, and unapologetic self-expression.We dive deep into what it means to live authentically at the intersections of culture, faith, queerness, and creativity — and why representation matters now more than ever. From navigating stigma and displacement to building art that blends

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01:13:43

Empowered & Out with Guest Craig Hanlon-Smith

Empowered & Out ·

2025/08/28

What does it really take to lead authentically — especially when you’re the only out LGBTQ+ voice in the room?This week, I sit down with Craig Hanlon-Smith — lifelong activist, educator, theatre artist, and soon-to-be Principal of the London South Bank Technical College — to unpack his incredible journey from the stage to the classroom to shaping cultures of belonging for the next generation.We talk about:🎭 How Craig’s theatre roots shaped his leadership style🌈 The realities of being an openly gay

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01:06:31

Empowered & Out with Guest Maria Elena Pamies Lafuente

Empowered & Out ·

2025/08/19

Hey there, Empowered & Out Listeners!What if your most hidden self… was actually sacred?In this powerful episode of Empowered & Out, I’m joined by the radiant Maria Elena Pamies Lafuente—a transformational life coach and energy healer helping crossdressers, especially cis-het men, heal shame and step into self-love through feminine expression 💖We’re talking about:🔮 What it really means to feel safe—emotionally, not just visibly👠 Why confidence isn’t enough, and how wholeness changes

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01:13:35

Empowered & Out with Guest Garet Free

Empowered & Out ·

2025/08/12

This week on Empowered & Out, executive transformation coach and psychedelic guide Garet Free shares how one life-changing psilocybin journey helped him break free from self-doubt and finally feel worthy without performing. We dive into redefining imposter syndrome, getting unstuck from survival mode, and finding real confidence that lasts.Listeners: Book today with Garet and mention this episode for a free 30 minute call where He will guide you to uncover the number one thing that is holding

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24:42

Empowered & Out - How to Rebuild Career Confidence...

Empowered & Out ·

2025/08/05

Left a toxic job but still feel stuck?Questioning your worth after workplace discrimination?You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.In this week’s episode of Empowered & Out, we’re getting real about the silent damage toxic workplaces leave behind and what it actually takes to rebuild your confidence as an LGBTQ+ professional.Here’s what we’re diving into:The lasting impact toxic environments have on your mindset and self-worthHow exclusion, microaggressions, and gaslighting can make

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Empowered & Out - No More Masking — How To Show Up ...

Empowered & Out ·

2025/07/22

This week on Empowered & Out, we’re talking about masking — the daily ways LGBTQ+ professionals shape-shift in order to stay safe, be accepted, or just get through the day. Maybe you’ve done it for years without even realizing. Or maybe you feel the tension every time you log into Zoom, walk into a team meeting, or chat by the coffee machine.If you’ve ever walked into work and thought — “How much of me is safe to bring into this room?” — this episode is for you. Let’s take that first step

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13:48

Empowered & Out: The Power of Coming Out Again:...

Empowered & Out ·

2025/07/15

This week on Empowered & Out, Coming out holds the potential for deeper connection. When we choose to share our truth, we often invite others to do the same. We show them it’s okay to be real. We can build trust, empathy, and community in ways we can’t if we’re constantly editing ourselves. It’s messy and layered. It’s okay to want safety and authenticity at the same time. It’s okay to feel fear and hope. You don’t have to pick one. Both can coexist. And let’s name that these fears don’t exist

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01:02:47

Empowered & Out with Guest Jane Klein

Empowered & Out ·

2025/07/08

This week on Empowered & Out, we’re joined by the incredible Jane Klein, an internship coach and dear friend. As a former corporate leader with over 30 years of experience in IT management, digital transformation, and business strategy. Jane has taken all of her insider knowledge and turned it into actionable coaching for college students — teaching them how to land competitive internships and step into the workforce with confidence and clarity.In this episode, we’re breaking down what employers

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