Y'all Out: Empower Together

Chef Adam Richardson: From Puccini to Pasta.

On today's episode of Y'all Out, Grace is joined by Chef Adam Richardson. Adam is the founding and current Chef de cuisine at Michelin Star restaurant Don Angie, which is located in the West Village in Manhattan. Adam has a vibrant and winding journey that brings him to where we meet today. He has worked in numerous kitchens across New York and designed bread services and dessert programs for some of the city's favorite restaurants. Adam also sings in The Gay Men's Chorus and has an extensive background in opera and music. Adam opens up about the trauma around his parents rejecting his sexuality when he came out at 14 years old, and the heartbreak in his mid-20's of having to choose between his mental well-being and the music career he had worked toward his entire life. Adam shares the hope he found in perseverance, and moving through pain into openness for new opportunities. And he has THE BEST LAUGH! Enjoy! XO GG

Paige Mann: Find You.

On today's episode of Y'all Out, Grace is joined by dear friend and former coworker, Paige Mann. Paige took a passion for music and turned it into a career in the live music business, currently working as the Director of Ticketing for Live Nation. She is a Houstonian through and through, with Texas roots that run deep. She and Grace talk Houston Comets (and Dash!), Joni Jam at the Gorge, the current state of music fandom, recent attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community in Texas, and so much more. Paige believes that the more of us that show up as our authentic selves, the better the world is for everyone. Follow Paige @paigejmann [https://www.instagram.com/paigejmann/] Follow Y'all Out @going_yall_out [https://www.instagram.com/going_yall_out/] Follow Grace @gracesgibson [https://www.instagram.com/gracesgibson/] If you are based in Houston, please join us for the first official Y'all Out event: LIVE in the Design Studio with David Peck & Grace Gibson benefitting Grace Place on Saturday, August 26 12-2pm at 1922 Fountain View Drive, Houston, TX 77057. We will mingle, sip specialty mocktails, eat macarons, and shop for a cause while Grace and David interview each other live!

Olivia Kaufman is a Real-life Superhero (and Grace's Queer Grandma!)

Today Grace is joined by long-time friend and fellow alum of Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Olivia Kaufman. We meet Olivia in the midst of a big life transition, as she closes the chapter on a nearly decade-long career in Emergency Medical Services and embarks on her bright future as an airline pilot. Olivia shares her perspective on navigating these cis male-dominated fields as a proud butch lesbian wife and mother, her hopes for diversity, inclusivity, and visibility, and what it was like to be an out lesbian at 16 years old in Houston, TX. Olivia hopes that you will unapologetically chase your dreams, no matter who has or hasn't been there before you. Follow Olivia Kaufman at @Rest1ng_Butch_Face [https://www.instagram.com/rest1ng_butch_face/] Follow Y'all Out at @Going_Y'all_Out [https://www.instagram.com/going_yall_out/] Follow Grace at @GraceSGibson [https://www.instagram.com/gracesgibson/]

Zach McKenzie: You Have a Story Worth Sharing

Today Grace is joined by writer, publicist, activist, and dear friend Zach McKenzie. Zach shares his journey of growing up in the country and his inner struggle with coming out as a gay man, discovering HIS Houston after heartbreak, finding his voice through sharing peoples' stories, and how he hopes to be part of an intentional, inclusive, and authentic queer community. Zach believes that your story is worth sharing. Here are a number of pieces written by Zach, including those discussed on this episode: A Texas 12-Step: Grace Gibson finds freedom as a drag king living in sobriety. [https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2023/06/a-texas-12-step/] Unleashing Bronco - Orville Peck talks his vulnerable sophomore album before bringing the new tunes to Houston. [https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2022/04/cover-story-unleashing-bronco/] The Power of Perseverance - Holocaust survivor Ruth Steinfeld's life-long resilience empowers her grandson Brandon Montano to live freely as himself. [https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2020/12/cover-story-the-power-of-perseverance/] CityBook: Human Nature - Lanecia Rouse Tinsley channels inimitable grief in brilliant new works Inspired by nature and 'life amidst death' [https://www.houstoncitybook.com/human-nature/] Empowering the Black Trans Community - Actress and activist Ses uses her platform to raise awareness and distribute resources. [https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2020/07/empowering-the-black-trans-community/] Gabriele Bertaccini Shares His Truth - 'Say I Do' co-star opens up about his HIV-positive status. [https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2020/08/gabriele-bertaccini-shares-his-truth/] Essay: As Pride month ends, Houston's lack of sober queer spaces resounds. [https://www.chron.com/life/article/houston-sober-lgbtq-places-pride-16287526.php] My First Hookup Made Me Hate My Body - What started out as a casual encounter had much deeper consequences. [https://www.theknot.com/content/first-hookup-body-image] Joel Kim Booster's New Film Mirrors His Own Queer Journey - 'Fire Island' debuts June 3 on Hulu. [https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2022/06/joel-kim-boosters-new-film-mirrors-his-own-queer-journey/] MJ Hegar's Pro-Equality Senate Race - Longtime LGBTQ ally challenges Republican incumbent John Cornyn. [https://www.outsmartmagazine.com/2020/09/mj-hegars-pro-equality-senate-race/] Follow Zach McKenzie on Instagram: @_ZachMcKenzie [https://www.instagram.com/_zachmckenzie/] Follow Y'all Out on Instagram: @going_yall_out [https://www.instagram.com/going_yall_out/] Follow Grace Gibson on Instagram: @gracesgibson [https://www.instagram.com/gracesgibson/]

Y'all Out: Empower Together

Welcome to Y'all Out! I'm excited to launch this new platform to celebrate queer joy, freedom, stories, and dreams. This is the introduction episode where I share my intentions and hopes for Y'all Out. From here, I'll interview a different member of our community each week. I'm really looking forward to the conversations. Thank you for listening!