House of Carnation

Sean Beverage (@Coolbeveridge) - Twin Cities Healing Hearts Rescuehttps://healingheartsrescue.org/Samantha Beverage (@samanthabeveridge) - Safe Hands Rescuehttps://www.instagram.com/safehandsrescuehttps://safehandsrescue.orgDean (@deandmonic) - Hugh Jackman is Coolhttps://www.instagram.com/deandmonic/Gina (@theredqueenofx) - Varsity Apparel STLhttps://www.instagram.com/theredqueenofx/https://varsityapparelstl.com/Shawn Porrett (@shawneyhavok) - Solving for Xhttps://solvingforxmen.com/Allan

Is the title click-baity? Yes. Is it true? Yes. But I love her for it. I hope you listen to this pretty deep conversation we have. I hope it brings you comfort and community. Stay strong. Stand tall. You are loved. You are welcome. --In this engaging conversation, CosColby and Jordan Blaza Olsen explore the significance of community within the nerd culture, the therapeutic aspects of cosplay, and the importance of creating safe spaces for expression. They discuss personal growth through resilience,

Follow all the guests on Instagram:Co-host: graymalkinlanethegirlwithagreatsmile, ryankrull, curlz_comics, thexwifepodcast, mistermaximoffcosplay, talkingcomicspodcast, pastryjordan, Play and Plug:Jordan - Transgender Strategyinstagram.com/thegirlwithagreatsmile/transgenderstrategy.org/instagram.com/tscinfo/Ryan Krull - HomoSuperiorlinktr.ee/homosuperiorpodcastJenaLee - Lady J Mutant and Proudinstagram.com/ladyjcosplayladyj-cosplay.com/product-category/ladyjmutantandproudevent/Justin - X-Wife

Welcome to the House of Carnation (HOC), a home for anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong. One thing to know is that your community is here. This is just a chat between long-time friends. HOC is simple. It's family. Colby and Jordan explore the significance of community, mental health, and the evolving landscape of conventions. They reflect on their long-standing friendship, the importance of social justice, and the unique experiences at various conventions, including WonderCon, San Diego