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. 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.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 31: Coping with Stress During Back to School Time

This week hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel talk about back to school stress and how we can help the young people in our lives. They’re joined by Tara Raisanen from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness Collective (https://www.becomingtogethermn.com/) to discuss what creates the back to school drama and ways to help young people cope during…

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 30: Transparency with Nonprofits

This week Andi Otto, Rina Heisel and Kelsey Alto talk about transparency in non-profits amid the recent closure of Rainbow Health.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 29: Upcoming Fall Programming at TC Pride

This week hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by Kelsey Alto, director of programming with Twin Cities Pride. They talk about programming this fall including fall fest, the career resource and job fair and their amazing trunk or treat!

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 28: Telling Queer History

This week hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel are joined by two guest with the organization Telling Queer History: Rebecca Lawrence, executive director and Lucinda Pepper – Development, Communications, and Archives Manager.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 27: Recovery in the LGBTQ Community

This week we feature a special crossover episode with the show/podcast Redefining Recovery, as the crews from both shows discuss the importance of recovery from addiction within the LGBTQ+ community.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 26: Live from Pride!

Andi and Rina are joined by Philip Anthony of the Downright Upright Show and JP Der Boghossian of This Queer Book Saved My Life and the Gaily Show for this special live broadcast from Loring Park.

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 25: Entertainment at this Year’s Pride

Join us we chat with Darcie Baumann, our Entertainment Manager at Twin Cities Pride. We’ll talk about what’s coming up, how our entertainment line up comes together, and why we have the best entertainers in the world.