Queer Louisiana
Queer Louisiana
Podcast Description
Queer voices have always been a vital part of Louisiana’s vibrant culture, reaching far beyond the familiar streets of New Orleans. Join Louisiana natives Ruby Porter and Leyla Hekmatdoost as they shine a light on the diverse stories of LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating life in one of America’s most complex and deeply southern regions.
Through heartfelt conversations with a variety of guests, Ruby and Leyla explore the joys, challenges, and resilience of Queer Louisiana. Each episode offers authentic insights, celebrates community, and sparks meaningful dialogue about progress, identity, and the future.
Tune in to discover the untold stories that weave our lives together and inspire understanding, pride, and connection.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes including personal journeys of LGBTQIA+ individuals, community resilience, racial dynamics, and the intersectionality of identity. Episodes feature discussions like MyaRay's exploration of being a Black trans woman in a rural community, spotlighting unique challenges and triumphs faced by queer people in Louisiana, and provoking thoughtful dialogue about acceptance and progress within the broader queer community.
Queer voices have always been a vital part of Louisiana’s vibrant culture, reaching far beyond the familiar streets of New Orleans. Join Louisiana natives Ruby Porter and Leyla Hekmatdoost as they shine a light on the diverse stories of LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating life in one of America’s most complex and deeply southern regions.
Through heartfelt conversations with a variety of guests, Ruby and Leyla explore the joys, challenges, and resilience of Queer Louisiana. Each episode offers authentic insights, celebrates community, and sparks meaningful dialogue about progress, identity, and the future.
Tune in to discover the untold stories that weave our lives together and inspire understanding, pride, and connection.
In this episode of Queer Louisiana, hosts Leyla Hekmatdoost and Ruby Porter sit down with realtor Lindsay Keen to explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing LGBTQ+ individuals in the housing market. Lindsay shares her journey from veterinary medicine to real estate, discussing the importance of homeownership as a path to financial stability and community empowerment. The conversation highlights systemic barriers, such as discrimination and financial hurdles, that disproportionately affect queer and BIPOC homebuyers. Lindsay also offers practical advice for aspiring homeowners, from tax tips for service workers to navigating mortgage approval processes. The episode provides a hopeful look at inclusive real estate networks and the power of owning property as a form of self-determination for the LGBTQ+ community.
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