episodic 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!

]]> Pride Connections 2019 MelissaDaSilva Melissa DaSilva false en http://prideconnections.com/ 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 follow the show on Social Media for updates!

It’s been an amazing first Season, and we can’t wait to see what Melissa and guests have planned for Season Two!

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]]> Episode 37 - Season One Finale Episode 37 - Season One Finale 00:04:06 b8c420302268c4eaef77244ea7e18998 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-37-season-one-finale Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000 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, learn more about Stephanie’s journey to become a shaman, a mystic, and how she is using her knowledge and experience to inspire and change the world.

This is an informative episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 36 - Dragon Mystic Episode 36 - Dragon Mystic 00:24:00 8877eaa6e62e2822930ff4e5de12fb12 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-36-dragon-mystic Mon, 08 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000 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 of growing up in a religious household and becoming a leader who is using his experience to change and inspire the world.

This is an inspirational episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 35 - The One to Make Change Episode 35 - The One to Make Change 00:20:22 1e9579d285e87f35742ed6f3604b5389 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-35-the-one-to-make-change Mon, 01 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000 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 the South, and the struggles he has gone through in his life. But Melvin is inspiring and changing the world by using what each client brings to their session to facilitate healing and change!

This is a informational episode you won’t want to miss!

 

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]]> Episode 34 - A Journey with Many Paths Episode 34 - A Journey with Many Paths 00:33:08 40eba5aa4f5e1f515498a4a9239762e1 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-34-a-journey-with-many-paths Mon, 25 Dec 2017 16:41:44 +0000 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 Nicky’s journey through life as an actress and you learn how Nicky is using her position in Hollywood to inspire others and change the acting scene as we know it.

This is a hilarious episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 33 - Watch Out YouTube, Here Comes Nicky Episode 33 - Watch Out YouTube, Here Comes Nicky 00:44:25 83ecdf6f14cb7ad21fe4807026e5487c Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-33-watch-out-youtube-here-comes-nicky Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:24:32 +0000 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 Nigel's journey from feeling lost and hopeless to becoming a coach himself.  Due to this personal experience and transformation, Nigel knew that he was called to share with others what he had learned. Nigel is taking his own life experiences to inspire and change the world.

This is a great episode you won’t want to miss!

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  • Facebook: Facebook.com/g.nigelmoya
  • Website: http://www.nigelmoya.com/

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]]> Episode 32 - Out of the Box Inspirations Episode 32 - Out of the Box Inspirations 00:17:47 c5236838fb7f6c75cefc9796b362ee46 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-32-out-of-the-box-inspirations Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:27:33 +0000 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 suppliers of recycling equipment.

On this episode of Pride Connections, you learn more about Kevin’s journey growing up as a shy kid at an all boys school to becoming one of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in recent years. His focus is on making the world a better place through recycling and his impact is inspiring.

This is a great episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 31 - From Shy to Success Episode 31 - From Shy to Success 00:24:38 42e3876ded4a97dc2c20924d2683ef1e Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-31-from-shy-to-success Sun, 03 Dec 2017 23:00:47 +0000 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 how he is using what he learned through his education and family experience to help inspire and change the world!

This is a very inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 30 - Yoga with Chuck Episode 30 - Yoga with Chuck 00:26:02 e33ec2951ca43fda65738ce04bc11569 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-30-yoga-with-chuck Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:23:17 +0000 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 business to becoming the founder and CEO of Team Be Stronger. And you will learn how she is using her love for healthy living to inspire people and change the world.

This is a very informative episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Pride Connections Episode 29 Pride Connections Episode 29 00:22:20 3569d3c016cd6df3fa7f37a07b847443 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/pride-connections-episode-29 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 04:55:21 +0000 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 this episode, you will learn more about polyamorus relationships and Kitty’s own journey in her polyamorous relationship. She talks about jealousy within her own relationships and how she has overcome it!

This is a very educational episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 28 - Polyamory Doesn’t Mean Orgy Episode 28 - Polyamory Doesn’t Mean Orgy 00:25:18 9dc7116da2d24b20975836a3c29830f8 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-28-polyamory-doesnt-mean-orgy Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:23:38 +0000 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 anxiety, depression, relationships and men’s issues.

You will learn more about Justyn and how he is changing the LGBTQ community as we know it as he specializes in are affirmative counseling, coming out, sexual orientation identity, social stigma, open relationships and Queer people of color.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

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]]> Episode 27 - Houston Has a Trailblazer Episode 27 - Houston Has a Trailblazer 00:21:47 6b5e3f65f77dff6e6114a2722fbcc070 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-27-houston-has-a-trailblazer Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:06:14 +0000 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 more about Caliie’s journey through life after coming out as a transgender women in 2013. And how she is using her voice for the LGBTQ community in the atheist movement, and how she is changing the world of  secularism within the LGBTQ community.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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  • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheGaytheistManifesto
  • Email: thegaytheistmanifesto@gmail.com
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGaytheistManifesto/

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]]> Episode 26 - The Gaytheist Episode 26 - The Gaytheist 00:34:48 4e62a2ca5c7ed20d1860d482f662293e Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-26-the-gaytheist Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:43:17 +0000 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 journey through academia, and how she is using her platform to change transgender laws around the world.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 25 - Being A Trans* Canadian Advocate Episode 25 - Being A Trans* Canadian Advocate 00:28:42 f03dddafe551d659f0837133450bc9ae Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-25-being-a-trans-canadian-advocate Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:54:39 +0000 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 about Conni’s story of acceptance, and how she is using her experiences and world travel to inspire and change the world!

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 24 - Nomadic Inspiration Episode 24 - Nomadic Inspiration 00:26:17 217c93b47034eb5a1b74df10a423982e Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-24-nomadic-inspiration Sun, 15 Oct 2017 16:34:53 +0000 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 and how she is using her experience to inspire others and change the world as we know it for members of the LGBTQ community serving in the armed forces around the world.

This is an educational episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Pride Connections - Episode 23 Pride Connections - Episode 23 00:29:28 bd6124de37cdb2a7047257f431139cb5 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/pride-connections-episode-23 Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:04:57 +0000 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 Royalty, and how she personally worked on changing the world of LGBTQ youth in Rhode Island!

This is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

 

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]]> Episode 22 - An interview with Rhode Island Royalty Episode 22 - An interview with Rhode Island Royalty 00:30:03 ce37efa26463d74ae81b6c8d042d17d5 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-22-an-interview-with-rhode-island-royalty Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:54:30 +0000 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 about how Lauryn and her wife came up with the idea for Pride Chicken in Austin, Texas as they were planning their own wedding. Lauryn talks about how their business is changing the world and inspiring others in all aspects of their life.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 21 - From Idea to Pride Chicken Episode 21 - From Idea to Pride Chicken 00:20:03 9b616cf009f97dd68faebba65cab0b40 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-21-from-idea-to-pride-chicken Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:12:01 +0000 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 who constantly gets challenged to come out and confidently be his unique bold self each and every day. And find out how he is using that to inspire and change the world!

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 20 - Coming out with Rick Clemons Episode 20 - Coming out with Rick Clemons 00:32:56 9b2559374427ac44f5210ffd82533518 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-20-coming-out-with-rick-clemons Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:16:30 +0000 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 “You and Your Gender Identity” and how she serves as a resource for transgender issues for the media. You will also learn about how her blogs and videos have been inspiring and changing the world!

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 19 - Chatting with a Gender Therapist Episode 19 - Chatting with a Gender Therapist 00:31:19 33bb9f99a6b569d89d755698187acb81 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-19-chatting-with-a-gender-therapist Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:35:30 +0000 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 experience growing up and turned it into a business today. Latoya talks about her business of being a spiritual life coach, and her brand new podcast called “Manifest That Sh*t Podcast!”

This is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 18 - Interview with Latoya Beverly Episode 18 - Interview with Latoya Beverly 00:33:41 e1151b948e688461ec8491430263af3c Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-18-interview-with-latoya-beverly Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:35:14 +0000 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 will learn about Erin’s journey, her few minutes of fame as a vocalist, and what she is doing to inspire and change the world on podcast episode at a time.

So it’s time to unhook, and enjoy this hilarious episode of Pride Connections!

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]]> Episode 17 - Interview with Erin Whitehead Episode 17 - Interview with Erin Whitehead 00:28:58 e53a3cefe71a9f93ccb5d3008f47231f Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-17-interview-with-erin-whitehead Mon, 28 Aug 2017 13:20:17 +0000 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 this single mom is raising three kids on her own, helping members of the LGBTQ community with any of their therapy needs, podcasting, and how she is making a difference and inspiring the world!

This is an amazing episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 16 - Interview with Dr. Robbin Rockett Episode 16 - Interview with Dr. Robbin Rockett 00:21:47 d74add44fe2152c48152022ce40544af Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-16-interview-with-dr-robbin-rockett Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:04:10 +0000 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, musician as well as what inspires him and who may be gay in Hollywood. Enjoy spilling some tea with Melissa and Ammo from his apartment in NYC.

This is a hilarious episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 15 - Spilling Tea with Ammo Episode 15 - Spilling Tea with Ammo 00:23:38 e5eda491ad343c0059afe63d1e6c70c0 Melissa DaSilva full true https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-15-spilling-tea-with-ammo Sat, 19 Aug 2017 00:06:39 +0000 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, that aims to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and real people with real stories and how he is using his podcast to inspire and change the world! Matt is an ally of the LGBTQ community, and shares his experiences of growing up in San Francisco.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 13 - Interview with Matthew Villegas Episode 13 - Interview with Matthew Villegas 00:27:20 1763ad62ec4d6bc513e2b239d7025d93 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-13-interview-with-matthew-villegas Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:12:10 +0000 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 entrepreneurs!

In this episode, Rhodes talks about the support he has received from his parents in life and business, as well as he talks about how he is inspiring other entrepreneurs from around the world to take the leap in starting a business around what they are passionate in!

This is an episode filled with a ton of knowledge that you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 12 - Interview with Rhodes Perry Episode 12 - Interview with Rhodes Perry 00:24:25 cd4dd551e694ca6981c3cb87b04f627a Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-12-interview-with-rhodes-perry Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:40:54 +0000 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 get an end result of Mattie Marr!

In this episode, Mattie talks about growing up in the south, his love for Wonder Woman, and how he is using his love for youth and leadership to change and inspire the LGBTQ community as we know it.

This is an episode filled with laughter and inspiration for all, and it’s definitely an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 11 - Interview with Matt Marr Episode 11 - Interview with Matt Marr 00:31:17 140205922024048bca73ef8253a60ba6 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-11-interview-with-matt-marr Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:39:50 +0000 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 coping mechanisms and resilience within the LGBTQIA+ community for her Master’s program and results will be available in August 2017.

On this episode, you will learn more about Ellie and her journey of overcoming stigmas and labels put on society. Ellie shares with us how she is inspiring others to live through gratitude and how it’s helping her change the world!

This is a very inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!


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]]> Episode 10 - Interview with Ellie Jones Episode 10 - Interview with Ellie Jones 00:29:50 a18f63c477fc6c0682c4c670f57e08a0 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-10-interview-with-ellie-jones Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:45:33 +0000 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 education and a lifetime of personal experience following a nontraditional path, Dr. Jennelle advises through various platforms including a free, private community on Facebook, a live show on Facebook and her weekly podcast (the Big Change of Heart Podcast.)

On this episode, you will learn more about Dr. Jennelle’s life story, her journey, and how she is using her experiences to inspire and change the world!

This is a very inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 09 - Interview with Dr. Jennelle Episode 09 - Interview with Dr. Jennelle 00:22:07 2344f6fded9b0102b2518a254759f77f Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-09-interview-with-dr-jennelle Sun, 02 Jul 2017 21:38:47 +0000 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 understanding her body and cycle. Robin is on a mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way mothers talk to their children about growing up, sex and staying safe.

Throughout the episode you will learn more about HPV, alternative testing options for STD’s, and how Robin is using her real life examples on sex education to inspire and change the world!

This is a very educational episode you won’t want to miss!

Where to Find Robin LaCross:

Website: www.raisingempowereddaughters.com, www.fertilitydeva.com, www.HPVedu.com, & www.cervixhealth.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-HPV-Education-Project, https://www.facebook.com/cervicalhealth/, & https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingempowereddaughters/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FertilityDeva & https://twitter.com/HPVeduProject   

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]]> Episode 08 - Interview with Robin LaCross Episode 08 - Interview with Robin LaCross 00:34:40 7ba2b94d1b02f64f40e525100032d98e Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-08-interview-with-robin-lacross Sun, 25 Jun 2017 05:26:44 +0000 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 therapy, and make the world a better place.

Throughout the episode find out more about Joe, the book he is writing, and how he is using his talents to inspire and change the world!

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 07 - Interview with Joe DiMauro Episode 07 - Interview with Joe DiMauro 00:22:17 79f770223a3e6a338980a73aa428ecc7 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-07-interview-with-joe-dimauro Sun, 25 Jun 2017 05:00:59 +0000 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 of the largest LGBTQ Facebook groups for people living in the NorthEast/New England area.

Throughout the episode you will learn more about Shane, how he uses his talents as an artist and marketing to inspire and change the world!

This is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 06 - Interview with Shane Manigan Episode 06 - Interview with Shane Manigan 00:16:24 8838405f48161eca42edbf7d244cb266 Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-06-interview-with-shane-manigan Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:39:55 +0000 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 episode you learn more about Kat, their journey with how important therapists have been in their life, and how they are using their talents to inspire and change the world!

 This is life changing episode you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 05 - Interview with Kat Love Episode 05 - Interview with Kat Love 00:19:07 6d121505381f0cbf5f5f5149228238ea Melissa DaSilva full false https://pod.co/pride-connections/episode-05-interview-with-kat-love Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:13:28 +0000 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 about the intersection of museum work and social justice movements.  

Throughout the episode you learn more about Margaret and how they are helping change the world we live in, and how they are inspiring others through the education and use of family inclusive language.  

This is an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

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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 life coach. 

Throughout the episode you learn more about Stephanie, and she offers up her knowledge about how to naturally handle stress, she teaches Melissa a Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) called Tapping, and she talks about being the mother of two LGBTQ children.

This is definitely an inspiring episode you won’t want to miss!

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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 for the ride!

Awesome Resources to Check Out:

Pride Connections Resource List: http://prideconnections.com/resources/

Stay connected with Pride Connections:

Website: http://prideconnections.com/
 Email: melissa@prideconnections.com
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrideConnectionsPodcast
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrideConnectPod
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Prideconnections/

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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 her, and what Pride Connections is all about!

Awesome Resources to Check Out:

Pride Connections Resource List: http://prideconnections.com/resources/

Stay connected with Pride Connections:

Website: http://prideconnections.com/
 Email: melissa@prideconnections.com
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrideConnectionsPodcast
 Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrideConnectPod
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Prideconnections/

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