Gay Athletes, Queer Divas & Coming Out | Point Foundation Panel

Send us Fan MailOn this week's BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) goes live from Point Foundation's National Leadership Conference in Los Angeles with three leaders from Point's Board and Educational Advisory Board: Chris Go (he/him), Chief of Staff at equalpride, publisher of Out and The AdvocateDr. Christopher Nizer (he/him), a Bay Area chiropractor and six-year Point board memberAlex Alvendia-Wienkers (he/him), Executive Director of College CounselingThree very different coming out stories. Dr. Nizer came out to his family the week after one night at a gay bar in Atlanta changed everything. Chris Go grew up Christian conservative, called it his cross to bear, and found his liberation on the Fourth of July. Alex was a recruited D1 soccer player in a sport where being out didn't feel possible...fast forward, he went on to captain West Hollywood Soccer Club to gold at the 2018 Gay Games in Paris.We talk about the divas who found us before we found ourselves, the Black Cat's place in queer history, building community 3,000 miles from home in Lima, Peru, and why so many young queer people still turn to media to see themselves first…plus why storytelling is crucial to our existence.Through Point Foundation, these three incredible role models are helping LGBTQ+ and ally students access scholarships, mentorship, and a community that lasts long after graduation.POINT FOUNDATION: For 25 years, Point Foundation has been investing in LGBTQ+ and ally students, helping build the next generation of leaders. If you're looking for scholarship opportunities, or if you'd like to make a gift to help make those opportunities possible, visit www.PointFoundation.orgTogether, we can shape the future, one student at a time.LINKS:🌈 Learn more + support Point Foundation: pointfoundation.orgFollow: @pointfoundationFollow: @babygaytvBabyGay™ Podcast, a 2026 Webby Honoree for Best New Podcast, is released every Thursday and hosted by PJ Brescia (they/them)—a 2025 Out100 honoree—celebrating queer stories, self-discovery, and the power of authenticity.Produced by Tom Gault and PJ Brescia. Special thanks to The Black Cat.Follow, like, and subscribe on TikTok , Instagram , and YouTube: @babygaytvwww.baby.gay