#03 - LGBTQ Identity and Pride on Ice: Breaking Barriers in Figure Skating and Living Authentically at 68

What does Pride look like when you’ve spent decades fighting for the right to be yourself?In this heartfelt episode of the Together Moving Forward Podcast, host Stef Vachon sits down with Laura Moore, a 68-year-old lesbian trailblazer whose story celebrates LGBTQ identity, resilience, and Pride, on and off the ice.From discovering her identity in a time of silence to becoming a visible force in figure skating and queer advocacy, Laura’s story reminds us what courage truly looks like.She opens up about finding love with her lifelong partner, MaryAnn, embracing authenticity, and living out loud, at any age.Laura also reflects on her years as a professor and artist, and how she used creativity and sport to push for inclusion and representation in the LGBTQ community.In this inspiring conversation, you’ll discover:Why there is no love without respect.What Pride means after decades of fighting for equality and respect.Why identity is a lifelong journey, not a one-time revelation.Listen now! Her story is one of strength, self-love, and the enduring power of community.If you’ve ever questioned your place, your path, or your purpose, Laura’s story will remind you: It’s never too late to live authentically and with Pride.The International Gay Figure Skating Union: https://www.igfsu.orgLearn more about the Federation of Gay Games at gaygames.org and join the movement as we look ahead to Gay Games XII in Valencia, Spain (2026).New episodes every Monday and Thursday morning, Eastern Time (ET).More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Click here to follow us on Instagram.Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.