I thought my current episode of my podcast, Stories We Haven't Shared, might be of interest to this group. While the podcast covers a wide spectrum of underrepresented guests, this one is with Felix Sutherland (they/them), who is white, queer, nonbinary, and autistic. Felix is extremely eloquent about complex, deeply-personal topics -- offering an eye-opening window into their lived personal and professional experiences. They share stories of self-recognition around identity and neurodivergence. The conversation explores allyship, masking, workplace safety, and the emotional labor required to navigate systems not designed with them in mind. They reflect on how overcompensating through perfectionism and overachievement leads to deep exhaustion, and how cultivating self-trust supports a shift toward work that is aligned, joyful, and sustainable. If you'd like to check it out, here is the link to the episode - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2391150/episodes/18482065

Just over FOUR YEARS AGO I interviewed David Dominé about his book, 'A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City'. The local Louisville gay scene and characters figure prominently in the story. Stay tuned for big news from David and HBO. In the meantime, watch his interview: https://youtu.be/A7CDRKZR PS- This book inspired my disco ball obsession. Or, at the very least, added fuel to the fire. #ilovegaybars #GayBarchives #gayKY

Mike Barrett owned and operated over 100 Taco Bells and KFC's before he moved into the gay bar space. This interview was recorded as he was opening his second 'AQUAPLEX' location. Today he is the CEO of Pride Holdings Group, which owns numerous gay venues in the US, Australia, Italy and Bali. https://youtu.be/XTCKzzwKKRc #ilovegaybars https://youtu.be/XTCKzzwKKRc

I thought it might be interesting to get to know some of the movers and shakers in our community. Please share your thoughts and comments below. This is the first segment of Gay Bar Takeover! Exclusive interview with Tristan Schukraft of id90, Mistr, The Abbey and the Chapel in Weho, most of Fire Island Pines, Tryst Hotels and more. It was recorded in October of 2024 and offers some insight into one of the most dynamic figures in the gay business community today. Since this interview, Tristan has expanded his 'empire' to include the legendary Crown & Anchor in Ptown and is working on plans for Rio de Janeiro and Wilton Manors FL. This new series explores the stories of successful entrepreneurs in fast food, healthcare, IT, finance and other fields who have ventured into the ownership of gay bars. Watch the full interview at: https://youtu.be/6Dx7vchO4YU #GayBarchives #lgbthistory #pride #gayhistory