Queer Adulting Podcast with NAGLY

Queer Adulting Podcast (NAGLY): Episode 5, Turn it Out, Slay, Be Cool

Welcome to an extra sparkly episode of Queer Adulting, the podcast where your favorite queer elders spill their hard-earned lessons so you don’t have to learn them the hard way. This Pride Month, host Adam K. (they/them) sits down with none other than Miz Diamond Wigfall — the Queen of Salem herself — for an honest, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about queerness, growing pains, femmephobia, drag as empowerment, and what it really means to be a community leader. From awkward college auditions to unionizing workplaces and running the North Shore’s queer nightlife, Diamond brings the truth with a side of glitter. 💬 Topics include: Advice to their younger queer selves Internalized homophobia and transphobia Being loud, proud, and visible online Fighting for fair pay and respect in queer performance spaces Making mistakes and owning your growth The business (and heartbreak) of being fabulous ✨ Whether you’re figuring yourself out, building community, or just here for the chaos — this episode is for you. Produced by Peabody TV 📺 Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ+ Youth) Edited by the incredible Jacob 🖥️ 💌 Get involved or support: 🌐 https://www.nagly.org 📧 adamk@nagly.org | tony@nagly.org

Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 4 (NAGLY): Claiming Queer Space and Identity with Jennifer Williams

In this powerful episode of the Queer Adulting Podcast, host Adam (they/them) sits down with fellow NAGLY adult advisor Jennifer Williams (they/them) for an honest conversation about belonging, queer identity, and the complex journey of claiming space in both queer and heteronormative worlds. 🌈 Jennifer shares their personal experience growing up bisexual in a time before queer youth spaces were accessible—and how biphobia, erasure, and exclusion pushed them away from the very community they longed to be a part of. From confronting "not queer enough" narratives to championing evolving identities, this episode is a rallying cry for all who’ve ever felt on the margins: You belong. ✨ Topics include: * Biphobia & erasure within the queer community * Changing identities & why phases are okay * What true belonging looks like in queer and straight spaces * Advice for young queer people navigating identity and community 🎧 Produced in collaboration with NAGLY and Peabody TV. 🎙️ Editing by Jacob, one of our amazing queer youth creators. 🔗 Learn more or get involved: www.nagly.org [http://www.nagly.org] 📧 Contact: adamk@nagly.org | tony@nagly.org

Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 3 (NAGLY): "Existing is a Protest" with James Rose

In this vulnerable and affirming episode of the Queer Adulting podcast, host Adam K (they/them) sits down with fellow NAGLY adult advisor and friend James to talk all things queer identity, self-doubt, and community care. From what it means to feel “not queer enough,” to navigating representation, imposter syndrome, and burnout in a world that often demands your activism just to exist—this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to carry everything alone. Sometimes, showing up for yourself and others is enough. ✨ Topics include: Queer identity and self-acceptance Growing up with limited LGBTQ+ representation Internalized self-doubt and how it shows up Why “being yourself” is resistance The importance of community and choosing rest Small acts of advocacy that make a big impact Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world or just trying to figure out where you belong, this episode offers a gentle mix of real talk, hope, and queer joy. 🧠 No homework—just good conversation and reminders that you’re not alone. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! What’s one piece of advice you wish you knew about adulting? Drop it in the comments! 👇 📌 Resources & Links: 🌍 Learn more about NAGLY: www.nagly.org 📧 Contact Adam: adamk@nagly.org FOLLOW NAGLY ON INSTGRAM instagram.com/nagly FOLLOW PEABODY TV ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE QUEER CONTENT instagram.com/peabody_tv

Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 2 (NAGLY): "Ask for Help" with Katie Kimball

Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQIA+ Youth) and produced at Peabody TV, this podcast is here to help young queer adults (ages 18-23) navigate the challenges of adulthood—with wisdom, humor, and real-life experiences from those who’ve been there before. In this episode, host Adam K. (they/them) sits down with Katie Kimball (she/her), a financial advisor, NAGLY board member, and dedicated queer mentor, to tackle one of the hardest lessons of adulting: asking for help. Topics we cover: 💡 The importance of seeking help and why it’s so difficult. 💰 Financial realities of moving out as a young queer adult. 🏡 Navigating housing challenges and finding queer-affirming spaces. 🚩 Avoiding financial pitfalls (credit cards, debt, and emergency planning). 🫂 Building a support system and finding your community. Katie shares her own experiences of financial struggles, hyper-independence, and learning (sometimes the hard way) that no one gets through adulthood alone. Whether it's money, housing, or just emotional support—help is out there, and you don’t have to be afraid to ask for it. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! What’s one piece of advice you wish you knew about adulting? Drop it in the comments! 👇 📌 Resources & Links: 🌍 Learn more about NAGLY: www.nagly.org 📧 Contact Adam: adamk@nagly.org FOLLOW NAGLY ON INSTGRAM instagram.com/nagly FOLLOW PEABODY TV ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE QUEER CONTENT instagram.com/peabody_tv 💖 If you're in the North Shore area (or just visiting!) and between the ages of 18-23, join our Queer Adulting support group at NAGLY. 🎥 Produced at Peabody TV | 🎧 Keep it queer!

Queer Adulting Podcast, Episode 1: "Be Your Authentic Self" with Tony Leone

Presented by NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of LGBTQIA+ Youth) and created at Peabody TV, this podcast is here to help queer young adults (ages 18-23) navigate the often messy, confusing, and exciting journey of adulthood—with guidance from those who’ve been there before. In this episode, host Adam K. (they/them) sits down with Tony Leone (he/him), Program Director of NAGLY, to discuss: 💡 Advice they wish they had as young queer adults. 🏳️‍🌈 The importance of finding your community. 🔎 How to build safe and supportive connections. 🚩 Recognizing unhealthy spaces and red flags while searching for belonging. 😂 A little bit of humor, a little bit of roasting—because that’s what queer elders do! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! Let us know in the comments: What advice would YOU give your younger queer self? 👇 📌 Resources & Links: 🌍 Learn more about NAGLY: www.nagly.org [http://www.nagly.org] 📧 Contact Adam: adamk@nagly.org 📧 Contact Tony: tony@nagly.org 💖 If you're in the North Shore area (or just visiting!) and between the ages of 18-23, join our Queer Adulting support group at NAGLY. Find your people. 🎥 Produced at Peabody TV | 🎧 Keep it queer!