The Lesbian Story Project
by Mary Speegle
It is the goal of The Lesbian Story Project is to connect, support and inspire lesbians. Through the interviews, we will share the love, lives and passion of this community. Our aim is to connect a diverse group of women through personal stories. The Lesbian Story Project is about changing the conversation from negative media and homophobia to one of lesbian empowerment, challenge, and living successful lives.
Episodes
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37: Elizabeth Mc Cain
In episode #37, Elizabeth McCain shares her process in writing her newly released memoir, A Lesbian Belle Shares All-Outrageous Stories of Family, Loss, and Love. She talks about the importance of sharing stories for personal healing and staying connected during this time of social isolation. For...
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36: Patty Jackson, Connecting on the Net
Patty Jackson is a seasoned singer/songwriter, who has performed and taught for decades in the Denver Metro Area. She sings a variety of original and cover songs at this concert. This event is the first in a series of events hosted through connectingonthenet.com. This site is aimed at building…
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35: Women's Liberation Radio Network
The Lesbian Story Project interviews the founder, Thistle Petterson and a key contributor, Julia Beck from Women's Liberation Radio News. These two women represent a collective creating information online for radical feminists. Today they create a monthly podcast, blog articles, and broadcast...
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34: Wendy Rouder
It's hard to think of a time before credit cards and ATMs. However, this was when my guest, Wendi Rouder, came out. In this episode, she shares her experience of coming out in the early1960s. Later, she found herself in San Fransisco during the AIDS epidemic. With a background in theater, she was...
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33: Living the Rainbow with Kristi Dean
In episode 33, I interview Kristi Dean, creator of Living the Rainbow. In her desire to build bridges, she is creating the opportunity for members of the LGBTQ community to share their coming out stories through theater. The first performance is in her hometown of Durango, CO, Nov. 16th-17th…
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32: Girl Talk with Erica Rose Film Director/Producer
Erica Rose, film producer/director, shares her experience creating the queer fem short film, Girl Talk. The autobiographical film shares the struggle dealing with intimacy on a physical and emotional level. Girl Talk is touring the country in LGBTQ and straight film festivals. For more…
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31: The L-Fund with Ruth Debra
The L-Fund is a lesbian philanthropic group located in the Cochella Valley-Palm Springs area. This non-profit was created to assist lesbians who are underserved by social service agencies. They provide funds to lesbians in crisis who may not have the same safety net as heterosexual women. Since...
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30: LGBT Healthcare Research with Leslie Wright
Leslie Wright is a project manager and community liaison for Kaiser Permanente. In this episode, we discuss healthcare issues related to the LGBT community. Leslie shares about: her experience with community research for aging members of our community. the importance of participating in health...
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29: Jen-US Army Veteran
In this episode, I interviewed Jen, an army vet. Following in her father's footsteps, she joined the army to fulfill her desire to serve her country. She excelled in her training and felt she was destined to make the army a career. However, she served during the "don't ask, don't tell era in the...
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28: BOLDFest with Pat Hogan
Pat Hogan, activist, lesbian event producer and the moving force behind BOLDFest. The festival is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, August 30th-Sept. 2nd. in Vancouver, British Columbia. In our conversation, Pat highlights upcoming sessions and musical entertainment. We also discuss how she got…
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27: Agnes C
In episode 27, I interview longtime friend, Agnes. She shares her journey of growing up in the Virgin Islands, her successful life in the hotel industry and losing it all to her battle with alcoholism. She has a powerful come back by facing her addiction through 12 step recovery.
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26: Mary Speegle
In this episode, the tables are turned and I get interviewed for a change. I did it to honor the lesbians I have interviewed. I have always been touched by their openness and vulnerability. It was a challenge speaking and editing the episode. It has raised my awareness in putting the program...
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25: Jude Gassaway-Western Collections Documentary
Jude is a natural born storyteller. Four years ago, she crossed paths with Aaron Burns, professor and film maker. Her colorful personality lead to his creation of a 10 minute documentary film. The Denver Women's Chorus will be showing Jude's documentary as a part of their January performance,...
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24: Pat Hogan, Founder and Organizer of BOLDFest
In this episode, I have an opportunity to talk with Pat Hogan, the Founder and Organizer of BOLDFest (Bold, Older Lesbians and Dykes). The festival, hosted in Vancouver, B.C., just celebrated their 13th year. While the interview discusses last year's festival, Pat has an important story about the...
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23: Eydie-SAGE of the Rockies Storytelling Group
This is the last episode of the lesbians from the SAGE of the Rockies Storytelling Group. Eydie shares three stories. The first, is from her personal experience. Sometimes real life is funnier than entertainment. The second, is a tale about the friendship between a duck and a hamster. The last…
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22: Betsy- Rockies SAGE Group
Betsy is our 5th lesbian from the Denver SAGE storytelling group. She shares her passion of tennis. In 1990, she participated in the Gay Games in Toronto, British Columbia. In 1994, she participated New York City with her daughter. In her recollection, she weaves tales from her experience and the...
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21: Gail Klock-SAGE Storyteller
Gail is the third storyteller in a series of lesbians from SAGE of the Rockies in Denver, CO. Gail came out in a time where there were major consequences that she had to navigate for her own safety. She tells her experience of coming to self-love.
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20: Beth-The SAGE Writers Group
This is the second in a series of written pieces shared by the lesbians from SAGE in Denver, CO. Beth tells her story of coming out later in life.
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19: Lesbian Writers from the SAGE of the Rockies Writers Group
Lesbians from the SAGE Writers Group, share their own favorite writings. Gillian shares about coming out and insights during a fall day. If you would like to read more of the work from the SAGE of the Rockies Writers Group go to: https://sageoftherockies.blogspot.com/
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18: Saving the Mich Fest Land.
I crossed paths with Annemarie Serra at the National Women's Music Festival. She surprisingly told me that a non-profit organization is being formed called We Want the Land Coalition, to purchase the Michigan Women's Music Festival Site. In this interview, she talks about how the coalition got...
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17: Katie Watkins-Lesbian Connection Magazine
In this interview, I talk with Katie Watkins with Lesbian Connections Magazine. Many of us have enjoyed this periodical for years, if not decades. Lesbian Connection connects our community through printed magazines, online and audio. Katie is the youngest member of the Lesbian Connection team.…
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16: The National Women's Music Festival
Beginning broadcast from The National Women's Music Festival, Middleton, WI
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15: Gitta Ridder-Womynlink
Gidda Ritter is creating, a 55 yr. and above womyn space, on the internet. Womynlink brings womyn together to share ideas, memories and share support, without leaving your home. Currently, it hosts bi-weekly kitchen table discussions. Topics have included: Brene Brown's work, the status of older...
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14: Mardi Moore, Executive Director of Out Boulder County
In this interview, I had to privilege to speak with Mardi Moore, the Executive Dir. Of Out Boulder County. Under her leadership, over the last 3 years, here is some of the progress they've made: Out Boulder expanded to Out Boulder County . Out Boulder County is now focused on meeting the needs of...
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13: Kandis Glasgow-A Coloring Adventure: Mandala Meditation Journey
In episode 13, I interview Kandis Glasgow on her book, A Coloring Adventure: Mandala Meditation Journey. After a divorce and spiritual crisis, she found healing through the use of mandalas and journaling. Kandis shares how her life changed and the book came together. For more information about…
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12: Suzanne Noe-Founder of ProSuzy.com
In this interview, I talk with Suzanne Noe, the community organizer and founder of ProSuzy.com. Suzanne created Pro Suzy, in the St. Petersburg, FL area, as a way to meet other lesbians who share common interests. When Suzanne retired and sold the business, she had over 7,000 lesbians on her…
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11: The Lesbian Story Project with Sonya Jaquez Lewis
Sonya Jaquez Lewis has been active in LGBT and political issues for many years. In this interview, she shares her perspective on the challenges we've faced and looks to the future. Some of her involvement have included: Co-hosting the Creating Change Conference in Denver, CO, President of the…
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10: Mary Kristofek, author of Melody's Battle
Mary Kristofek, author of Melody's Battle: A young woman's struggle and surrender to dementia, is the guest for episode #10. Mary wrote this book as a part of her healing after Melody's death. It can serve as a resource for others facing the death of a loved one. You can access her book on Amazon...
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09: The Lesbian Story Project with Deb Tiemens
[caption id="attachment_590" align="alignright" width="152"] Deb Tiemens[/caption] Deb Tiemens enjoyed her time in college. It gave her the opportunity to be a leader, refine her craft as a musician and flourish. She was the success story of the students Northwestern College wanted to graduate.…
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08: The Lesbian Story Project with Arden Eversmeyer
[caption id="attachment_577" align="alignleft" width="150"] Arden Eversmeyer[/caption] Here in episode #8, we have a conversation with Arden Eversmeyer, The founder of the old lesbian Herstory Project. She started interviewing lesbians over the age of 70, nineteen years ago. Thankfully, this...
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07: Standing Rock with Sky Yarbrough
[caption id="attachment_467" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Standing Rock Photo by Sky Yarbrough[/caption] [caption id="attachment_484" align="alignleft" width="160"] Sky Yarbrough[/caption] Sky Yarbrough recently visited the tribe at Standing Rock. She went to help them as they were overrun by...
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02: Lesbian Pulp Fiction with Robin Cohen
Pulp Fiction arrived on the scene after World War 2. With rising literacy rates, the publishing industry seized the opportunity to create books that had a high quality book cover and low quality paper for the story. Thus came the term pulp fiction. Lesbian pulp fiction sold to the general...
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06: Tess Ridgel
[caption id="attachment_327" align="aligncenter" width="596"] Sculptures by Tess Ridgel[/caption] Tess Ridgel shares a wonderful coming of age story. Unlike many of us, her mom was a lesbian. When Tess was sadden by losing her girl friend, her mom had the insight to share what those feelings…
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05: Kasha Songer: The Book Garden-A Women's Store
[caption id="attachment_305" align="alignright" width="300"] The Book Garden[/caption] Kasha Songer ran The Book Garden - A Women's Store, for almost twenty years in Denver, CO. It was a hub of lesbian and feminist activity. Coming from a small city in Illinois, she wanted a city that supported...
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04: The Passions Project with Heidi Wagner
Heidi Wagner created the Passions Project while working with seniors. She was amazed by the quality lives they were living. Heidi has the special ability to connect seniors with their passion through a camera lens. The goal of the project, is to focus on their special passions and use to these...
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03: Dr. Ronni Sanlo
My guest, Ronni Sanlo, is a recognized authority in LGBT activism and higher education. She is known for her writing, both on the academic and personal levels. When she came out Anita Bryant was at the height of her political career. Against the odds, Ronni made a significant contribution to...
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01: Introduction to The Lesbian Story Project
[caption id="attachment_254" align="alignright" width="150"] Mary Speegle[/caption] The Lesbian Story Project has launched!!! This podcast has spent a longtime as an idea. It has been the goal to create a podcast for lesbians to share their life stories, challenges and thoughts for the future....
About this show
It is the goal of The Lesbian Story Project is to connect, support and inspire lesbians. Through the interviews, we will share the love, lives and passion of this community. Our aim is to connect a diverse group of women through personal stories. The Lesbian Story Project is about changing the conversation from negative media and homophobia to one of lesbian empowerment, challenge, and living successful lives.
Hosted by
Mary Speegle