Ep 3: Community Love & The War on Women

Welcome back to The Tied-In Podcast. In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on the "perfection" of content creation. I’m sharing a transparent moment about the reality of building a community and what happens when your planned Q&A box stays empty (spoiler: we keep moving anyway!).Today is March 31st, International Transgender Day of Visibility. We’re starting the episode by celebrating the resilience and joy of our trans community and sharing essential support resources.From there, it’s all about the flowers. I’m shouting out the local Orlando and Central Florida small businesses that inspire me and keep our creative heart beating. We also dive into a heavy but necessary conversation about the current climate for women, the decline of intentionality in dating, and the disturbing rise of "crash out" culture in the streaming world, specifically addressing recent news regarding Clavicular and Jordan Sisco.Where to find the visuals:If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, head over to Spotify or YouTube to see the full video version featuring all the community clips and photos mentioned in today's episode!Community Shoutouts:The Story Room Collective (@storyroomcollective) – Latina-owned independent bookstore.Yellow Door Bakery (@yellowdoorbakry) – Titusville’s local "dough dealer" and pastry expert.Mellipops Art (@mellipopsart) – DACA-owned art shop. (Support Mel’s renewal fund!)La Bodega Orlando (@labodegaorl) – Orlando’s 1st Latino Pop-Up Market.Wear The Damn Shorts (@wearthedamnshorts_) – Body-neutral movement and HIIT by Caro Cardenas.Chica Cakes Orlando (@chicacakesorl) – Latina-owned custom cakes and treats.Miracle City & Co. (@miraclecityandco) – Community-focused market in Titusville.Mad Mack (@_madmack) – SCAD Alumnus, illustrator, and graphic designer.Don’s Mobile Detailing (@donsdetailingllc) – Professional Orlando car detailing.For The Plot Orlando (@fortheplotorlando) – Bookstore & Cafe coming to Avalon Park May 2026!The Umbrella Brigade (@theumbrellabrigade) – Addressing human needs and inclusivity in CFL.Orlando 50501 (@orlando.50501) – Mutual aid and community resources.Sanford Period Pantry (@sanfordperiodpantry) – Free period and postpartum products for Seminole County.Angelo the Artiste (@angelotheartiste) – Phenomenal local pencil artist.Resources:Mental Health & Community Resources: tiedbyadri.comThe Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.orgTrans Lifeline: translifeline.orgSupport the Pod:If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Let's keep tying the community together!