Hear from LGBTQ+ icons Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck, and Chappell Roan in this first-of-its-kind podcast series, Elton John Impact Awards! Co-hosts Billy Porter and Elvis Duran lead intimate, heartfelt, and candid conversations sharing untold stories and messages of hope for generations old and new.
Elton John Impact Awards celebrates those whose work has shaped culture, advanced equality, and driven positive change for the LGBTQ+ community - championing equality for everyone. Inspiration meets impact in an unforgettable celebration of voices changing the world.
Presented by iHeartRadio and P&G.
Coming June 1st.
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Episode Transcript
The thing about being Elton John is if I can
change something, I have the position to do it, it
makes you want to do even more.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Gather around children because I want to tell you something.
When it comes to changing our world and making an
impact that requires living out loud. I'm Billy Porter.
Speaker 3 (00:20):
And I'm Elvis Durandy. We're your co host for the
Elton John Impact Awards, celebrating the cultural icons championing equality
for everyone.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Where inspiration meets impact and an unforgettable celebration of LGBTQ
plus voices changing the world.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
If I can help people by being open about who
I am, then that is one of the greatest gifts
you can possibly have.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
The Impact Awards are inspired by Elton's legacy of using
his extraordinary talent and platform to advocate for social change.
Speaker 3 (00:53):
Join us for stories from the twenty twenty six Impact
Award honorees. People who stand up every day for the
l GBTQ plus community Chapel Roone, Jonathan Bailey, and Billy
Jane King.
Speaker 4 (01:05):
There are small things every day that you can do
to protective que community, yourself and protecting love is what
will keep you sane in such uncertain times. It will
be a north Star.
Speaker 5 (01:18):
I think if.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
You can just act with kindness, then I guess every
step gets seasium.
Speaker 4 (01:23):
It's how we impact other people's lives, how we contribute
to them that matters. It's really really important if you.
Speaker 2 (01:30):
Need a little dose of inspiration. We've got conversations with
honorees Melissa Ethridge, Laverne Cox, and Horrible Pack.
Speaker 5 (01:38):
I could come out and be who I was, and
hopefully it helped people not be afraid to be who
they are.
Speaker 2 (01:44):
I just hope that people feel that way.
Speaker 5 (01:46):
Showing up is your authentic self and allowing yourself to
be seen is just so important. Where people can see
you and accept you for who you really are.
Speaker 6 (01:55):
Being able to be a source of comfort or representation
or other queer people to heal through what I do,
That's an amazing feeling for me.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
These amazing honorees have shown us what happens when cultural
boundaries get moved. Our world becomes more inclusive, more loving,
and more fabulous. If you stand for equality and believe
in making an impact, you need to hear these stories.
Speaker 3 (02:23):
The Elton John Impact Awards, presented by iHeartRadio and PNG,
launching June first, Follow and listen on the iHeartRadio app,
or wherever you get your podcasts.
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