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Pride Connections
by Melissa DaSilva
The Pride Connections podcast is connecting amazing people within the LGBTQQII community with people who are inspiring and facilitating change in the world each and every day! Join host Melissa DaSilva as she interviews awesome guests with even more amazing stories and resources to help you being you in the current world we all live in!
Episodes
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Episode 37 - Season One Finale
Episode 37: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down to tell the listeners of Pride Connection about Season One of the show coming to an end. But have no fear, she informs us that there will be a Season Two on the horizon. So make sure you subscribe on iTunes, and…
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Episode 36 - Dragon Mystic
Episode 36: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Stephanie Smart. Stephanie is a Soul Song mentor, energy medicine practitioner/teacher and spiritual director who has been involved in learning and teaching the Ancient Arts for over 30 years. On this episode,...
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Episode 35 - The One to Make Change
Episode 35: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Aaron Sokell. Aaron is an entrepreneur who founded the LGBT network “Embrace” in 2015. And has been leading it since then with a group of 7 team members. During this episode, you will learn about Aaron's journey...
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Episode 34 - A Journey with Many Paths
Episode 34: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Melvin Marsh. Melvin is a certified hypnotherapist in Augusta, Georgia who specializations in medical hypnosis, phobias, and anxiety. Throughout the episode, you will learn about his journey of being raised in…
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Episode 33 - Watch Out YouTube, Here Comes Nicky
Episode 33: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Nicky Endres! As a non-binary transfeminine, genderqueer, and genderfluid actress working in Hollywood, Nicky has come along way from growing up in a small town in Wisconsin. On this episode you will learn about...
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Episode 32 - Out of the Box Inspirations
Episode 32: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Nigel Moya. As a transformational speaker, trainer, and coach, Nigel is a leading expert in helping people and organizations create success and abundance through wisdom. On this episode, you will learn about...
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Episode 31 - From Shy to Success
Episode 31: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Kevin Basham. Kevin is an entrepreneur, the co-founder of Plastic Expert which is one of the UK’s leading plastic recycling companies. He is also the co-founder of KOMPAKT which is one of the UKs leading…
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Episode 30 - Yoga with Chuck
Episode 30: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Chuck Raffoni! Chuck is a certified yoga instructor who runs his own style of classes called Relax and Recharge! On today’s episode, you will learn more about Chuck’s journey of becoming a yoga instructor and…
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Pride Connections Episode 29
Episode 29: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Erika Tsipouras. Erika is a foodie and a health coach from Newton, Massachusetts, where she lives with her fiancé. On today’s episode, you will learn more about Erika’s journey from going from a family owned...
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Episode 28 - Polyamory Doesn’t Mean Orgy
Episode 28: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Kitty Chambliss. Kitty is a polyamorous, sex-positive author, educator, relationship coach, speaker and activist. Kitty is the founder and creator of the website and revolution, Loving Without Boundaries. On…
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Episode 27 - Houston Has a Trailblazer
Episode 27: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Justyn Smith! Justyn is currently completing his Ph.D. at Sam Houston State University. He is licensed in the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern and specializing in the clinical areas of...
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Episode 26 - The Gaytheist
Episode 26: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down Callie Wright who is an activist, speaker, and host of The Gaytheist Manifesto podcast. Her podcast explores the intersection of the atheist movement and the LGBTQ rights movement. During this episode, you will learn...
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Episode 25 - Being A Trans* Canadian Advocate
Episode 25: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Florence Ashley. Florence is a transfeminine activist based in Tio’tia:ke (also known as Montreal, Canada) and an LL.M. candidate at McGill University. During this episode, you will learn more about Florence's...
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Episode 24 - Nomadic Inspiration
Episode 24: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down Conni Biesalski. Conni is a confident, brave, successful, spiritual woman and entrepreneur. She is the creator of Planet Backpack, creator of LiveYourHeartOut.co and more. During this episode, you will learn more…
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Pride Connections - Episode 23
Episode 23: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Brynn TanneHill! Brynn graduated from the Naval Academy, earned her Naval Aviator wings and flew patrol aircrafts during her two deployments. During this episode, you will learn more about Brynn’s transformation...
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Episode 22 - An interview with Rhode Island Royalty
Episode 22: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Miss Lesbian Rhode Island 2017 Ashley Delgado! Not only is she Rhode Island Royalty, she is also a therapeutic mentor for youth in Rhode Island! In this episode, you find more about Ashley's journey to become...
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Episode 21 - From Idea to Pride Chicken
Episode 21: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Lauryn Spence from Pride Chicken! From working for a tech startup by day to running one of the most popular LGBTQ ecommerce sites by night, Lauryn lets us into her creative world. In this episode, you find more...
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Episode 20 - Coming out with Rick Clemons
Episode 20: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Rick Clemons! Rick is the podcast host of The Coming Out Lounge as well as a speaker, author, and life strategist, gay Dad and Husband. In this episode, you will learn that he is most proud of being is a human…
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Episode 19 - Chatting with a Gender Therapist
Episode 19: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Dara Hoffman-Fox! Dara is a licensed professional counselor and queer-identified gender therapist who works in private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this episode, you will learn about Dara’s book…
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Episode 18 - Interview with Latoya Beverly
Episode 18: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with the lovely Latoya Beverly! Latoya is a spiritual life coach, an LGBTQ ally, and is changing the lives of others by sharing her inspiring story. In this episode, you will learn about how she has used her personal...
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Episode 17 - Interview with Erin Whitehead
Episode 17: Interview with Erin Whitehead On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down with Erin Whitehead from the Braless Podcast. Erin is an allie to the LGBTQ community and she shares her journey about how her friend inspired her view on the world. In this episode, you...
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Episode 16 - Interview with Dr. Robbin Rockett
Episode 16: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down Dr. Robbin Rockett! Dr. Robbin has earned her Psy.D in Clinical Psychology and is an LGBTQ allie who specializes in helping families who are made of members of the LGBTQ community. In this episode, you will learn how...
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Episode 15 - Spilling Tea with Ammo
Episode 15: On this episode of Pride Connections, host Melissa DaSilva sits down for an in-person interview with MTV’s The Real World and The Challenge reality star Ammo. Ammo is MTV’s first queer identifying reality star. Ammo chats with Melissa on what it’s like being a reality star, actor,...
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Episode 13 - Interview with Matthew Villegas
Episode 13: On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to have a talk with Matthew Villegas! Matt is a physical therapy student in Nevada, who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, you will learn about Matt’s podcast, the Capable Body Podcast…
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Episode 12 - Interview with Rhodes Perry
Episode 12: On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to have a chat with Rhodes Perry! Rhodes is an award winning social entrepreneur and a nationally recognized LGBTQ thought leader. He is the host of the Out Entrepreneur podcast which offers mentorship to LGBTQ...
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Episode 11 - Interview with Matt Marr
Episode 11 - Interview with Matt Marr On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk Matt Marr. Matt aka Mattie is a podcaster, commercial actor, and a therapist all wrapped up into one. If Oprah Winfrey and Ellen Degeneres had a baby, raised by Dolly Parton, you would…
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Episode 10 - Interview with Ellie Jones
Episode 10: On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk Ellie Jones. Ellie is a 23 year old master's degree student in England with a passion for equipping others with coping strategies and resilience to deal with life's challenges. Ellie is conducting research on…
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Episode 09 - Interview with Dr. Jennelle
Episode 09 - Interview with Dr. Jennelle On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Dr. Jennelle. Dr. Jennelle, a Relationship Advisor, offers support, guidance, and advice on the matters of the heart that matter most to you. With over 10+ years of psychology...
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Episode 08 - Interview with Robin LaCross
Episode 08 - Interview with Robin LaCross On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Robin LaCross. Robin is a holistic health practitioner who specializes in women's reproductive health. She is passionate about making sure every young woman grows up knowing and...
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Episode 07 - Interview with Joe DiMauro
Episode 07 - Interview with Joe DiMauro On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Joe DiMauro! Joe is the founder of Project Fearless which is a nonprofit that helps members of the LGBTQ community find the right therapist for them, helps them financially afford...
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Episode 06 - Interview with Shane Manigan
Episode 06 - Interview with Shane Manigan On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with Shane Manigan! Shane is subcontract artist and has a background in following trends within different marketing groups such as the LGBTQ community. Shane is the creator behind one...
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Episode 05 - Interview with Kat Love
Episode 05 - Interview with Kat Love On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with very special guest Kat Love! Kat is a website designer and strategist who is dedicated to helping therapists reach more clients through the power of the internet. Throughout the…
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Episode 04 - Interview with Margaret Middleton
Episode 04 - Interview with Margaret Middleton On this episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with special guest Margaret Middleton! Margaret is an independent exhibit designer and museum consultant living and working in Providence, Rhode Island. They are are passionate...
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Episode 03 - Interview with Stephanie Dalfonzo
Episode 03 - Interview with Stephanie Dalfonzo On the very first episode of Pride Connections, Melissa DaSilva sits down to talk with special guest Stephanie Dalfonzo! For over 20 years, Stephanie has been at the forefront of the Healing Arts from being a Yoga Teacher, a Hypnotist and being a…
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Episode 02 - From Melissa DaSilva
Episode 02 - From Melissa DaSilva Welcome to the second introductory episode of the Pride Connections podcast! On this episode of Pride Connections, hear from host Melissa DaSilva herself as she talks about the wonderful journey that Pride Connections is about to take, and you are invited along…
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Episode 01 - The Introduction
Episode 01 - The Introduction Welcome to the introductory episode of the Pride Connections podcast! On this very first episode of Pride Connections, hear from host Melissa DaSilva talking about her background as a therapist working with members of the LGBTQQI community, how the community inspires...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Pride Connections podcast is connecting amazing people within the LGBTQQII community with people who are inspiring and facilitating change in the world each and every day! Join host Melissa DaSilva as she interviews awesome guests with even more amazing stories and resources to help you being you in the current world we all live in!
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The Pride Connections podcast is connecting amazing people within the LGBTQQII community with people who are inspiring and facilitating change in the world each and every day! Join host Melissa DaSilva as she interviews awesome guests with even more amazing stories and resources to help you being...
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