Welcome to the fifth episode of series 4, where we’re focusing on the educators, activists, and influencers who inspire and guide us.
In this week’s episode, we’re hosting Jessica Olzak and Shannon Collins, creators and co-hosts of Rainbow Connections from the Abington library, a program designed to give youngsters a safe space in which to discuss LGBTQ+ themed books and topics.
We started our love fest by chatting with them about the origins of their ground-breaking youth program: How & why they set it up, the challenges they faced, and how you, too, could get a program going in your community. We spoke with Shannon about their Youthphoria program and how they use photography as activism. We discussed how they keep their cups full while doing their important work, the statistics for LGBTQ+ youth & how just one affirming adult in the life of an LGBTQ+ child is a game changer.
We hope you love the episode as much as we do: It’s an emotional & gratitude-filled journey.
Rainbow Connections Guests include:
- Pick up our new book here:
- Check out our website to pick up our new book or via our IG: @dearpatriarchypod
Welcome to the fifth episode of series 4, where we’re focusing on the educators, activists, and influencers who inspire and guide us.
In this week’s episode, we’re hosting Jessica Olzak and Shannon Collins, creators and co-hosts of Rainbow Connections from the Abington library, a program designed to give youngsters a safe space in which to discuss LGBTQ+ themed books and topics.
We started our love fest by chatting with them about the origins of their ground-breaking youth program: How & why they set it up, the challenges they faced, and how you, too, could get a program going in your community. We spoke with Shannon about their Youthphoria program and how they use photography as activism. We discussed how they keep their cups full while doing their important work, the statistics for LGBTQ+ youth & how just one affirming adult in the life of an LGBTQ+ child is a game changer.
We hope you love the episode as much as we do: It’s an emotional & gratitude-filled journey.
Rainbow Connections Guests include:
- Pick up our new book here:
- Check out our website to pick up our new book or via our IG: @dearpatriarchypod