Twin Cities Pride Amplified
Saturdays 3-4 PM
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!
This week Andi and Rina are joined by the always inspiring Tara Martini of Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness Collective. We’ll discuss healthy approaches to making changes in our lives and what we can do if some people in our lives aren’t as supportive as we’d like them to be.
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Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel talk about an issue that’s been on a lot of minds: Target and DEI. Target is a Minnesota based company that’s been a staple at the Twin Cities Pride Festival, but this year, will not be returning. We’ll talk about what that means and so much more, including what…
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This week we check in with Hannah Edwards, the executive director of Transforming Families. We’ll talk about Transforming Families’ mission, the real impact they’re having on families and how they’re growing with their new location in Rochester.
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This week Andi Otto, Rina Heisel and Kelsey Alto talk about a variety of topics including AI, mini horses and some upcoming programming at Twin Cities Pride!
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This week’s theme is mental health for the new year. Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Tara Martini from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness to discuss healthy approaches to New Years resolutions as we manage stress during these uncertain political times.
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Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by TC Pride’s director of programming, Kelsey Alto, to talk about the great TC Pride programming coming up in 2025. Some of those include halfway to Pride, book fairs, job fairs, festivals and more!
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Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Twin Cities Pride’s volunteer coordinator Anne Kraus as we have our 2024 year in review. We’ll discuss the huge growth in Pride’s events, what some of our favorite events were, what we learned about expansion and how you can get involved.
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This week hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Jorge Sanchez of The International Gay Rodeo Association.
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This week Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Anne Sutkowi-Hemstreet from the youth mentorship organization Queerspace Collective, as she makes her second appearance on the show!
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Andi Otto and Rina Heisel discuss Twin Cities Pride’s latest adventure, the Pride Cultural Art Center (PCAC). With help from the Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department, PCAC will be bringing back the gay-borhood. We’ll talk about how the new space will be used and how you can be part of it.
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