Trans YouTubers and iconic duo Gage Adkins and Olivia Noel discuss LGBTQ+ topics/stories from their own experiences. As trans women of color in their twenties, the two strive to create a podcast that speaks volumes by discussing issues like: transphobia, coming out in college, dysphoria and what it’s like being trans in the 21st century. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlish/support
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Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama
Bri Leever, Community Consultant, Strategist, and Founder at Ember.
Welcome to Dear Bri, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama! In each episode, host and community strategist Bri Leever brings on a guest community expert to read and advise on an anonymous letter from a real-life community creator in distress. From online community-building mishaps to community engagement tactics, this podcast will help you master the art of community management by providing oh-so-relatable community stories (in a dramatic retelling) while approaching ...
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How do I find the first members for my niche community? With Murtaza Bambot, Founder & CEO at Heartbeat
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In this episode, we’re hearing from Sensitive in Seattle. Today’s letter deals with how to grow a community where joining that community might in and of itself be taboo. To better help Sensitive in Seattle, I’m bringing in the big guns. I invited Murtaza Bambot as my guest expert. He is the Founder & CEO at Heartbeat — the all-in-one platform for c…
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How do I do if a community member is trauma dumping? With Mallory Contois, Head of Community at Mercury
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In this episode, we hear from Negativity in New York. Today’s letter deals with the nuanced line between keeping your community positive while making space for people to be honest and real about the struggles they are experiencing. To better help Negativity in New York, I invited Mallory Contois as my guest expert. She has lots to contribute today …
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How do I deal with potential conflict in my community that I can see coming? with Carrie Melissa Jones, CEO of the CMJ Group
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In this episode, we’re hearing from Hesitant in Honolulu. Our letter today deals with a sensitive subject between two community members and the question of whether to take a proactive approach or not to try to control the potential conflict. To better help Hesitant in Honolulu, I invited Carrie Melissa Jones as my guest expert. She is an award-winn…
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How do I bring more diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into my community? with Community Consultant Jae Washington
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In this episode, we’re hearing from Hopeful in Houston. Our letter today deals with a community builder who wishes they had better guided their community through diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). To better help Hopeful in Houston, I invited Jae Washington as my guest expert. She is the perfect person to bring us new insights becau…
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If I build it, how do I make sure they come? with Alli Ball, founder & CEO of Food Biz Wiz
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In this episode, we’re hearing from Eager Beaver in Baltimore. Our writer today fell into the age-old myth: build it and they will come. Thankfully, they’ve since switched their mindset and realized that it takes a heck of a lot of consistent marketing to get people in their community and would like some advice. To better help Eager Beaver in Balti…
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How do I deal with a toxic community member? with Andrea Middleton, Community Empowerment Leader at Reddit
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In this episode, we’re hearing from Toxic Member in Toronto. Our letter today deals with a toxic community member stirring up trouble to revolt against the community manager. To better help Toxic Member in Toronto, I invited Andrea Middleton **as my guest expert. She is a seasoned veteran of the community space who loves finding paths to productive…
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How do I serve and care for my community while still meeting big business goals? with Jelani Memory, VP & Publisher at DK
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In this episode, we’re hearing from Constrained in Columbus. Our letter deals with creating a vibrant and engaged community under the pressure of big business goals. To better help Constrained in Columbus, I invited Jelani Memory **as my guest expert. He’s not our typical guest because he doesn't manage or really consider himself a community creato…
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What can a community manager do when members become too critical? With Community Director Ami Defesche
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In this episode, the inspiration stems from a late-night LinkedIn DM from a distressed community manager handling a tumultuous Discord community. They felt overwhelmed and discouraged by all the suggestions and criticism constantly comming from community members. To better help Discordant on Discord, I invited Ami Defesche as my guest expert. Ami i…
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Where is the best place to build my community? With Community Strategy Consultant, Noele Flowers
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In this episode, we’re hearing from Community in a Conundrum. Our letter today deals with the question of where to host a new community. Specifically, as it relates to Slack and all-in-one platforms like Heartbeat. To better help Community in a Conundrum, I invited Noele Flowers **as my guest expert. No one better to talk about whether or not to ho…
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How do I set boundaries & avoid burnout as a community manager? With Taylor Harrington, Head of Community at Groove
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Welcome to The Dear Bri Podcast, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama. In this episode, we’re hearing from Frazzled Fairy-Marketing-Godmother. Our letter today comes from someone who clearly has a big heart for their community, but is also really struggling to draw boundaries. To better help Frazzled Fairy-Marketing-Godmoth…
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Should I go from cohort-based to a membership community model? With Marie Schacht, CEO of Akimbo
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Welcome to The Dear Bri Podcast, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama. In this episode, we’re hearing from Crumbling in Kansas. Our letter today comes from a community manager in the thick of a complete overhaul for the type of community they run. And it has to do with the tension between a cohort-based model and a membersh…
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Did I just blow my one shot at launching a paid community? With Evan Hamilton, Director of Community at HubSpot
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Welcome to The Dear Bri Podcast, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama. In this episode, we’re hearing from Anxious in Atlanta. Our letter today deals with a private networking community. Our letter writer ran a test and now they are wondering how to go from this one-year discovery phase into their launch. To better help Anx…
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Introducing: Dear Bri, an advice column for community strategy, fiascos, and drama!
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Welcome to Dear Bri, an advice column for community strategy, fiascos, and drama. On this podcast, I collect anonymous letters from real-life community creators and bring on an expert from the community space to help you feel a little less alone and a lot less crazy. Should I build my community on Slack? Is membership the way to go? How do I create…
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In this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia catch up on the past few months of their lives. Olivia opens up about her recent mental health and health-related concerns. They both share their experiences and feelings about work and burnout. Gage recounts a compelling story from a recent night out when someone attempted to slip something into her drin…
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Join Gage and Olivia on this episode of Girlish as they dive deep into Dylan Mulvaney's latest track, unraveling their candid thoughts. Gage unveils her ultimate 'hear me out' moment while the duo embarks on a riveting two-person book club journey through the intricate world of Dune. Support us: https://www.patreon.com/girlishpodcast Follow us: Ins…
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In this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia brainstorm an app idea to support the transgender community. They reflect on their own journeys and discuss the differences between sexuality and gender identity. Amidst the serious talk, there's plenty of laughter and friendship. Join them for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation. Support us on Patr…
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On this episode of Girlish, the two talk about their recent Valentine's Day. Gage transformed her kitchen into a 5-star restaurant & Olivia is having a bad day. The two address a recent hate comment they received and their feelings about it. Listen to this and more on this episode of Girlish! Support us: https://www.patreon.com/girlishpodcast Follo…
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On this episode of Girlish, Gage recounts her recent vacation to the Philippines. From an engagement to being tattooed by the legendary 106-year-old Apo Whang Od, Gage shares her 3-week adventure and more! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/girlishpodcast Follow us: instagram.com/girlishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…
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So.... we're both engaged... Listen to our engagement stories and our feelings about getting married! All and more on this episode of Girlish! Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlishpodcast Follow us: @girlishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlish/support…
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Join hosts Gage and Olivia on this episode of Girlish as they candidly share updates on their personal lives and grapple with the challenges of quarter-life crises. The struggles in their careers become a focal point of discussion, providing a relatable glimpse into the uncertainties of adulting.In this unique and entertaining installment, Gage and…
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In this heartwarming episode of Girlish, hosts Gage and Olivia share exciting updates from their lives that are sure to keep you hooked. Could there be a surprise engagement in the works? Join the dynamic duo as they discuss the enduring beauty of their long-lasting friendship and the bittersweet realities of growing older. Tune in to discover the …
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Gage and Olivia share their thoughts on the Jubilee video "Trans Conservatives vs. Trans Liberals" in this episode of Girlish. Listen in as they discuss the diverse viewpoints within the transgender community, offering their unique insights in a friendly and engaging conversation. Get ready for an eye-opening exploration of this intriguing debate! …
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On this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia catch up after an eventful few weeks. The two share discussions regarding their favorite TikTok trends, Gage being the Covid anecdote and more. Olivia shares her travel stories as she describes her experience in Colombia being a trans woman traveling by herself. Listen to this and more on this episode of …
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Welcome to the complaining episode of the Girlish Podcast! In this episode, Olivia and Gage discuss recent life events causing some anxiety and stress. Olivia recently losing her job (and health insurance) has brought a lot of new fears due to Florida's anti-trans legislation making health care extremely difficult for trans people. The two share th…
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In this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia are back and talking submarines, aliens, Florida's new guidelines on adult gender affirming care and Disney's new WOKE movie, "Elemental." They discuss the impact of legislation on the transgender community and the significance of representation in mainstream media. The two also address the recent controv…
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Going Topless at the White House
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After a short hiatus, Girlish is back with an episode that delves into the latest big trans news, just in time for Pride Month. Gage and Olivia dissect the troubling decision made by Target, pulling trans merchandise from their shelves. They explore the impact of this regressive move and discuss the importance of supporting and uplifting the trans …
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On this episode of Girlish, hosts Olivia and Gage discuss a variety of topics, including Gage's upcoming cruise, and Olivia's search for a new dog. The two also share their thoughts on the recent Nashville school shooter being a trans person and its impact on the trans community. Follow us everywhere: girlishpodcast.com instagram.com/girlishpodcast…
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Join us on Girlish as we tackle the controversial issues surrounding two of pop culture's biggest names: JK Rowling and Lil Nas X. In this episode, we discuss whether playing Hogwarts Legacy supports Rowling's harmful views, and explore the backlash Lil Nas X faced for a recent social media post. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that's …
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On this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia catch up from their break with stories happening in their life. Olivia shares the tales from her cross-country road trip back to Florida and her thoughts on being back in the state. The two also discuss the existential fear that many trans people are facing with the rise in anti-trans legislation. There a…
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On this episode of Girlish, Gage, and Olivia talk about their recent adventure to Gainesville Florida. The two worked with Spotify "to invest in the future of audio creation by providing historically marginalized groups a safe, accessible place to have their voices heard." The two share their weekly breakdown and all their fun adventures and friend…
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On this episode of Girlish, the two talk big plans! Gage and Olivia share details regarding their upcoming trip to Florida! The two are headed to the Gainesville community to work with @Anchor & @Spotify to bring something to an amazing local business! They also discuss their hectic weeks! From not sleeping to Jubilee rabbit holes, listen to it all…
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Harassed by a Transphobic Coworker
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! On this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia are back from their long holiday break to start the new year with a bang! The two catch up over their vacation and share their holiday stories. They also share a Christmas haul and their favorites of the season! Olivia discusses her upcoming move back to Florida and her road trip across th…
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On this episode of the Girlish Podcast, Olivia and Gage share their Black Friday and Holiday shopping hauls! They also go over their Christmas plans in Washington/possible upcoming adventures for Girlish! Gage shares her recent interview as an LGBTQ+ Employee Inclusion Network Co-Chair at her company. The two also cover SPOTIFY WRAPPED SEASON! They…
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Gay Nightclub Shooting in Colorado Springs (Club Q)
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On this episode of the Girlish Podcast, Gage and Olivia share important life updates. Gage's car was shot at?! Police were in her apartment?! The two also talk about recent pop culture issues regarding the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, the two talk about Nikita Dragun being arrested and placed into a male jail cell. They also share their thoug…
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Dwyane Wade Defends His Trans Daughter
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On this episode of the Girlish podcast, Gage and Olivia share their spooky Halloween adventures! Hear all about Olivia passing out at the dentist! Hear all about Gage's Squishmallow addiction! The two also discuss their advocacy at work and being co-chairs for pride employee networks. The main topic overviews recent news regarding Dwayne Wade defen…
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On this episode of the Girlish podcast, Gage and Olivia discuss recent chaotic life updates. The two discuss the hardships of renewing legal documents as trans individuals and court horror stories. They also dive into big pop culture news regarding Taylor Swift's new album, Midnights! Olivia gives Gage a history lesson on some of her favorite Gaylo…
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Reacting to the Viral Detransitioner
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In this episode of the Girlish podcast, Gage and Olivia catch up from a 2-week hiatus to discuss what's been going on in their life. Gage has an alcohol allergy? Olivia is failing out of grad school? The two share the main stressors in their life and their health. This episode also covers the recent viral video from a right-wing detransitioner. Thi…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Girlish Podcast! In this episode, Gage and Olivia catch up after an adventurous week! The two discuss tattoos, new phones, and their current television obsessions. They also talk about imposter syndrome as people with intersecting marginalized identities. With so much discrimination against our gender and race…
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Girlish is back! On this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia talk about their recent break/life updates! The two discuss Vegas, tattoos, and an upcoming trip to LA! This episode also covers Hunter Schafer's recent controversy. What is transmedicalism? Is Hunter truscum? Find out our thoughts on this episode of Girlish! Follow us everywhere: girlish…
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This episode of Girlish is.... well... it's... umm.... it's an episode! Support us: anchor.fm/girlish follow us everywhere: girlishpodcast.com instagram.com/girlishpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girlish/support
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On this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia talk dating... *conservative dating*. They share their thoughts on the newest dating app for conservative people. They also talk about dating as a trans person and whether or not it's important to tell your dates if you are trans. The main topic of this episode centers around fashion and how to find your …
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On this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia discuss past selves. The two share their own unique feelings about what their childhood was like pre-transition. They discuss dissociation and not being able to recognize one's former self. Transitioning is a hard restart in a person's life. Navigating through the world as a person trying to understand th…
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On this episode of Girlish, Gage and Olivia share recent fun events like skydiving/dreams/bad reality tv! This episode discusses a recent study that combats the notion that "trans people are a contagion". The study goes into detail about why figures like JK Rowling, Joe Rogan or literally every conservative are incorrect in their transphobia that c…
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Gage and Olivia in Los Angeles! On this episode of Girlish, the two talk about their most recent experience speaking at Spotify's Creator Day LA! Girlish had the opportunity to share their thoughts and experience with podcasting on a panel. The two recount their amazing week and a full day at Spotify's headquarters! Listen to their adventure and mo…
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On this episode of the Girlish podcast, Gage and Olivia talk about their weekend celebrating Gage's birthday! Olivia was able to finally meet up with Gage after a few years of not seeing each other! The two talk about their weekend! The good, the bad, the SUNBURN AND HALLUCINATIONS? This episode is a fun one full of stories and laughs! Listen to it…
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Childhood BFFs Who BOTH Came Out as Transgender
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In this Episode of the Girlish Podcast, Olivia interviews her childhood best friend, Arty! Arty and Olivia lost touch after 5th grade, but they have both come out as transgender after all these years. Olivia talks with Arty about growing up queer in South Carolina, coming out, and navigating relationships with family. Enjoy this special episode of …
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TERF Logic - JK Rowling, Bette Midler, Macy Gray
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On this episode of the Girlish Podcast, Gage and Olivia talk about their upcoming weekend/celebrating Gage’s birthday! Be expecting fun and exciting new content from Girlish while they are seeing each other in person after over a year! This episode also highlights our favorite TERF, JK Rowling and her recent support over 2 new celebrities who have …
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Cis People Getting Gender Affirming Surgeries
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In this episode of the Girlish Podcast, Gage and Olivia talk BEING FEATURED ON SPOTIFY! Girlish was selected to be a featured RADAR for Podcasts creator. Have you been on Spotify's socials? Girlish is EVERYWHERE! The two also talk concerts, Stranger Things stealing Olivia's song, and more! They also shed light on Elon Musk's daughter being trans an…
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In this episode of the Girlish Podcast, the two discuss the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. It does not stop at women's rights. A scary thing is happening in America right now and it's important to be vocal about the injustices we are seeing unfold in front of our eyes. This episode is sad, dark, and hard to get through. We did not want to h…
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In this episode of the Girlish Podcast, Gage and Olivia revisit their all-time best friend/TERF, JK Rowling. This episode goes over a lot of recent attacks that the trans community has been facing. Marjorie Taylor Greene blaming tampon shortage on trans women?? Ben Shapiro having a meltdown about Disney. This episode goes over recent news with the …
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