Made It Out

Made It Out

Watch this podcast and our new show 'Out For A Drive' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madeitout We've made it out of the closet, now it's time to unpack all that comes with finding yourself! Every week, Mal Glowenke, a recovering Texas-raised lesbian, will bring her unfiltered perspective to conversations with other queer people across the country, digging into everything from relationships to religion, sex and culture, and anything that affects or interests the lesbian community. Subscribe to get new episodes every Tuesday! Become a paid subscriber! https://madeitout.supercast.com/ Follow and connect with all things @madeitoutpodcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

Episodes

September 1, 2026 41 mins
In today's episode, Mal sits down for the Finale of Made It Out. She discusses what the show has meant to her, why it's ending, and what's coming next.  To purchase Mal's 30 day guided Journal: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/making-it-out Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
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This week, Mal sits down with artist Bradi Masci, who recently included Mal in a series of nude paintings celebrating queer figures in culture.Together, they unpack compulsory heterosexuality, the complicated relationship women are taught to have with their bodies, and how early we learn to look outside ourselves( especially to men) for approval. They explore how those messages shape everything from the way we see ourselves to the ...
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August 4, 2026 50 mins
Heather Shaw joins Mal for a nostalgic conversation about growing up in a family where every sibling eventually came out as gay and the unique closeness that can bring. Together, they reminisce about the shows, campaigns, and cultural moments that shaped how they understood themselves, from Glee to NOH8, and what it meant to grow up seeing queerness reflected back at them. This episode is a fun and comedic reflection on how family,...
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July 28, 2026 45 mins
Today Mal sits with Erin McGuire who after being laid off from her government research job, took an unexpected leap, creating a summer camp at a château in the French countryside that has become a gathering place for women, with a large sapphic community at its heart. What started as a setback became an entirely new chapter built out of the love shown by the sapphic community. We discuss the impact that the lesbian community has h...
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In this episode, Mal is joined by Zoe Branch to talk about how queerness can become a gateway to questioning everything. They explore how living outside the mainstream can give you permission to rethink your career, your relationships, your definition of success, and the rules you’ve been taught to follow. Mal and Zoe also dive into what it really means to decenter men, and how it reshapes friendships with both women and men....
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Mal and Natalie sit down to talk about the ups and downs of being female entrepreneurs. Natalie shares how her persistence and a kismet run in with Mark Cuban changed her life’s trajectory.   Follow our guest @nattyewhite and find Moolah Kicks at moolahkicks.com, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move...
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In today’s episode Mal sits down with author Ellie Roscher, and what starts as a conversation in trans rights in sports turns into a lesson in theology! Follow our guest @ellieroscher and find her books at ellieroscher.com, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor! •Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order on ⁠Beboe.com⁠  Pl...
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In this episode, Catherine McCafferty shares her journey with her sexuality. including her view on labels, her first engagement, and the story of losing her father and coming out at nearly the same time, two life-altering experiences that forced her to confront who she was and what she truly wanted. Follow our guest @catherine_mccaff or "Pretty Gay" on Patreon, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Plus...
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This week, Mal is joined by actor and former Louisville D1 cheerleader Courtney Dietz for a conversation about identity, family acceptance, and healing. We talk about what it was like being part of a well known team being closeted, and the challenges she faced with acceptance from her parents. She shares the powerful journey they’ve been on together through family therapy. This episode is a reminder that relationships can evo...
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June 16, 2026 47 mins
In this episode Mal sits down with Georgia Bridgers to unpack her journey growing up in Ohio, attending Catholic school, and navigating her identity in an environment where queerness wasn’t openly discussed. Georgia talks about the role discovering lesbian porn and fifth harmony played in helping her realize she was attracted to women and shares her sapphic sorority experience.  Follow our guest @georgiabridgers,...
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June 9, 2026 52 mins
This week, Mal is joined by Allison McNamara for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, and how taking control of your health can change your life.  Follow our guest @allisonmcnamara, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor! •Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order on Beboe.com  Plus, don’t miss the YouHa...
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Mal sits down with the beauty editor of Cosmopolitan magazine to compare their experiences coming out and how it affected their body image, style, and relationship to themselves.  Follow our guest @ebethgillette, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Philly (June 4th) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/69cab63bcd2c3d932ba08681/69cab7f93b692430d9472ba1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boston (June 6th) ...
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May 26, 2026 43 mins
In this episode Mal sits down with one of the three owners behind Blazers Sports Bar, a space built for queer women, by queer women. What started as an idea between three people who came from completely different professional backgrounds turned into one of the only sports bars intentionally created for our community. If you have a dream and you’re wondering if it’s too far fetched or if you’re qualified this is th...
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May 19, 2026 49 mins
Mal sits down with Lauren Chan - the first lesbian to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and someone who has made significant change in the body positivity movement. They discuss becoming representation, being misunderstood at a large scale, and how to make substantial change.  Follow our guest @lcchan and find the Lauren Chan x Joe Fresh Pride Collection ⁠here⁠.  Follow the show @madeitout and follow M...
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May 12, 2026 33 mins
This week Mal talks about what running a marathon has done for her mental health, and discusses why she thinks all endings are ultimately positive. Follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order on Beboe.com  Grab your tickets to "Made It Out For Love: A Lesbian Dating Show" here: Philly (June 4th) – ⁠⁠...
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May 5, 2026 41 mins
In this episode, Mal sits down with Leyla Ebrahimi to talk about how her identity (both cultural and queer) has shaped her music from the inside out.We get into what it was like growing up Persian-American and navigating the expectations that came with it. Leyla also shares how coming out added another layer to understanding who she is.  Follow our guest @leyla.eb.music, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malgl...
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April 28, 2026 49 mins
Libby the oyster shucker joins mal for an episode that is somehow equal parts horny, educational, and unexpectedly profound.Libby breaks down the biology (yes, oysters can change sex), the symbolism, and how this tiny, slippery creature played a role in her own journey to realizing she was gay. From there… she turned that realization into a career working closely with women owned oyster farms and building a life that feels a...
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April 21, 2026 44 mins
Emma DiMarco starts this episode with a warning… her family absolutely cannot watch this one. From there, nothing is off limits. We get into Emma’s wild dating stories, the herpes scare that sent her spiraling, and her brief celibacy era. A conversation about modern lesbian dating!  Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://SHOPIFY.COM/made ...
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Lia Childress is a licensed therapist raised in a deeply Christian environment. Lia spent years immersed in the beliefs and expectations of that world. In this episode, she shares how an unexpected season as a counselor at a kids camp became the beginning of awakening to her sexuality, and ultimately changed the course of her life. Lia also opens up about the courage it took to come out, leave her marriage, and build a life rooted ...
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This week, Mal shares some exciting life updates, opening up about being the happiest she’s been in a while. She talks about growing the Made It Out team and stepping into this new chapter with more support around her. Mal also reveals she has a girlfriend and what that’s been like for her recently. She announces her upcoming three-night East Coast live lesbian dating show, with tickets officially on sale now!...
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