Twin Cities Pride Amplified

Twin Cities Pride Amplified

Saturdays 3-4 PM

Twin Cities Pride Amplified
Twin Cities Pride Amplified
Twin Cities Pride

Twin Cities Pride Amplified is a program dedicated to all things LGBTQIA+ community, both here in the Twin Cities area, and beyond. Hosted by TC Pride’s Executive Director Andi Otto and Executive Assistant Rina Heisel, no topic is off limits as we discuss queer rights, culture, health, and events taking place around the metro area. Pride is more than just a weekend in June; the LGBTQIA+ community deserves celebration, elevation, and support all year, so tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest community and TC Pride news. Allies are always encouraged to tune in!

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 41: Tara Raisanen

Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel welcome back to the show Tara Raisanen from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness Collective (https://www.becomingtogethermn.com/). They discuss school stress and the ways you can help young people cope with their daily struggles. From peer pressure, social media, and feeling comfortable to express who they are, we’ll cover it all.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 40: Kelsey Alto on TC Pride’s Fall Festivities

Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Kelsey Alto, Director of Programming at Twin Cities Pride. They talk about the festive programming coming up this fall to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community including Trunk-Or-Treat, Rainbow Feast and more!

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 39: Dejon Campbell and Alexis with Family Equity

Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel get to know Dejon Campbell and Alexis with Family Equity. They are planning a huge Midwest family fun weekend this October and we’d like to share all the details with you. Pizza parties, donuts and drag and making connections with other community families. It’s all happening this month! Listen…

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 38: Queerspace Collective

Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Nicki Hangsleben and Jess Pierce from Queerspace Collective, dynamic Twin Cities non profit that has a lot of exciting programming to talk about. Some of that programming includes youth mentorship, adult training sessions and a new community center.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 37: Twin Cities in Motion and the Rainbow Mile Cheer Zone

This week Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Dean Orton and Allison Greenlee from Twin Cities in Motion. Twin Cities Pride is partnering with Twin Cities in Motion for the Rainbow Mile Cheer Zone at the Twin Cities Marathon. They share all the great things Twin Cities in Motion is doing.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 36: Author/Journalist Nico Lang

Hosts ANdi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by author and journalist Nico Lang. Their work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Esquire, Time Magazine and more. Nico talks about their new book, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 35: Minnesota People of Color Pride

Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by LaTonya Noble, executive director of Minnesota People of Color Pride (POC Pride). We’ll learn about the history of POC Pride, some of their upcoming events and other the great work they’re doing.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 34: Dave and Hannah Edwards

Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Dave and Hannah Edwards as we talk about the amazing work they’re doing for the LGBTQ+ community. We highlight Dave’s new book, Gender Inclusive Schools, and catch up with Hannah, the executive director of Transforming Families.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 33: Dr. Kade Goepferd on Back to School Time

Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Dr. Kade Goepferd, chief education officer and medical director at the Gender Heath program at Children’s Minnesota. They talk about what Dr. Dr. Goepferd has been hearing from young people as we gear up for back to school, how caregivers can help young people and how…

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 32: Kimmy Hull and Sam Koshiol-Wright of Sequeerity

This week hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Kimmy Hull and Sam Koshiol-Wright of Sequeerity, a de-escalation team right here in the Twin Cities.