Building Belonging with Rachel Hopkins

In this special Pride Month episode of Hometown Holler, hosts Daniel Ayers and Quinn Ray welcome Rachel Hopkins, founder and president of Transcend Alamance. Rachel discusses the mission and impact of her organization in fostering a sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive individuals in Alamance County. From her personal story as a mother of a transgender child to the vital community events hosted by Transcend, Rachel shares profound insights and triumphs. Tune in to learn more about the crucial work being done to support the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate diversity. Learn more about TranscendAlamance at their website. 00:00 World's Greatest Podcast Intro 01:48 Meet Rachel Hopkins 03:37 Rachel's Work with Transcend Alamance 14:31 Personal Stories and Community Impact 17:14 Parenting and Personal Experiences 27:05 Challenges and Triumphs 28:10 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion