Power Beyond Pride

Ignite your activism! Power Beyond Pride dives deep into the electrifying work of LGBTQ+ leaders and organizers shattering barriers. Hear their inspiring stories, feel the raw power of their purpose, and discover concrete ways YOU can join the movement in your own community. Two dynamic hosts every week, plus a monthly all-host power surge discussing the latest movement news! Get ready to be inspired and take action!

Power Beyond Pride is a society podcast hosted by A Great Idea (agreatidea.com), with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

A Great Idea (agreatidea.com) hosts Power Beyond Pride, a society show with 70 episodes published.

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  Episode #70

  Truth, Stories, and Change with Spencer Macnaughton #70

  Aug 18, 202635 minS1

  Spencer Macnaughton joins Daniel W.K. Lee and Kate d'Adamo to talk about his journey from mainstream media to founding Uncloseted Media. He shares how years of reporting on extremism and anti-LGBTQ groups exposed the urgent need for deeper, more rigorous queer storytelling.  The conversation explores media fragmentation, journalistic standards, representation, and the responsibility to tell complicated stories with nuance and evidence. Spencer also opens up about his queer journey, the people who inspire him, and why believing in yourself can be the first step toward building something new.

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  Episode #69

  Community, Courage, and Reinvention with Norris Chavadia # 69

  Aug 11, 202638 minS1

  Description: Norris Chavadia joins Daniel W.K. Lee and Kenyon Farrow to talk about his journey from growing up in Queens as a queer Salvadoran American to building a career centered on leadership, coaching, and community. He reflects on nonprofit burnout, workplace boundaries, and the moment a coach encouraged him to consider working for himself. Norris shares how his experiences shaped Queer Compass Coaching and the Bloom Collective, with a focus on helping queer men of color build genuine connections and feel empowered in their next steps. The conversation also explores self-compassion, living authentically, and the importance of being present for the moments and people that matter. Guest Descriptors Empowering Authentic Community-minded Episode Tags #QueerLeadership #communitybuilding #CareerReinvention #NonprofitBurnout #QueerMenofColor #ProfessionalEmpowerment #Authenticity #WorkplaceBoundaries #LGBTQ+Activism #SelfCompassion

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  Episode #68

  History, Identity, and Action with Power Beyond Pride Reply All #68

  Aug 6, 20261h 7mS1

  Description: What happens when history is rewritten, identities become contested, and movements struggle over who belongs? The Power Beyond Pride hosts explore those questions through conversations about the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the political meaning of “queer,” and the responsibilities that come with shared identities and community power. They examine the importance of learning history beyond traditional institutions, recognizing resistance across communities, and refusing narratives that erase complexity or harm. The episode also addresses the attack in Berlin and the danger of turning violence into an excuse for Islamophobia. The conversation ultimately turns toward action, offering listeners ways to participate in change while navigating family relationships, boundaries, and personal well-being. Guest Descriptors: Because this episode has no guest, these descriptors are best understood as descriptors of the episode’s featured voices and conversation : Fierce Thoughtful Uncompromising Episode Tags: #BlackHistory #queeridentity #LGBTQ+Rights #CommunityActivism #PoliticalPower #HistoricalMemory #Pride #Solidarity #FamilyBoundaries #socialjustice

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  Episode #67

  Running, Writing, and Becoming with Simran Chigani #67

  Aug 4, 202642 minS1

  Description: Simran Chigani brings a powerful conversation about what it means to live authentically while navigating athletics, art, activism, and political hostility. They explain how running helped them connect with their body and build confidence, while poetry gave them the freedom to explore identity and tell the truth more honestly. Simran pushes back on the narratives used to target transgender people and offers a broader understanding of gender-affirming care. The episode closes with practical wisdom about rest, community, collective care, and learning to treat yourself with more beauty and grace. Guest descriptors: Enduring Poetic Visionary Episode tags: #SimranChigani #TransgenderAdvocacy #nonbinaryidentity #queercommunity #endurancerunning #gender-affirmingcare #poetry #collectiveaid #healthcareaccess #Florida

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  Episode #66

  Songwriting, Community, and the Power of Expression with Ashley Virginia #66

  Jul 28, 202656 minS1

  Description: Ashley Virginia joins Shane Lucas and Daniel W.K. Lee to talk about how songwriting became a way to process emotions, express identity, and connect with others. She shares how queer community, folk music, and creative spaces have shaped her journey as an artist and activist. Ashley also opens up about the realities of making a living as an independent artist, choosing integrity over a job that asked her to compromise her values, and the role community played in helping her move forward. The conversation ultimately explores why creativity belongs to everyone and how making art can help us reclaim our power, joy, and humanity. Guest descriptors: Creative Visionary Community-minded Episode tags: #AshleyVirginia #QueerArtists #Songwriting #FolkMusic #QueerJoy #CreativeExpression #CollectiveLiberation #LGBTQCommunit #IndependentArtists #ArtAsResistance

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