In Service to Rainbows
In Service to Rainbows" is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by a trans woman with a passion for storytelling, the show explores the deeply personal and often challenging journeys of coming out and living authentically. Each episode features heartfelt interviews that delve into the struggles, triumphs, and unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. Through these stories, the podcast aims to foster understanding, offer support, and create a space where listeners can find connection and hope. Whether you're part of the community or an ally, "In Service to Rainbows" is a powerful reminder that we are all connected by the universal search for acceptance and love.
Episodes
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today I'm joined by Kathy (they/she), the President and founder of Wortley Pride here in London, Ontario. Kathy is a Non-Binary Lesbian whose story is one of resilience, authenticity, and service to community.
Growing up, Kathy knew they...
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today I have the absolute honour of talking with Sista Patricia, a self-described butch lesbian whose life has been defined by pride, activism, and community.
Sista Patricia knew early in her life that she was a lesbian, and once she emb...
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today's episode is extra special because I get to introduce you to my new co-host, Olive—or Liv, as she likes to be called.
Liv is a transgender woman who will be joining me on future episodes as we take on subject-based conversations th...
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today I have the privilege of sharing the story of Jennifer Wren, a remarkable trans woman whose journey to authenticity is nothing short of inspiring.
Jennifer knew early in life that she was different, but like so many in our community,...
Welcome to In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and this is Season 2, Episode 8. In this episode, I sit down with Max, a transgender man with a story that's both fun and deeply heartfelt. Max began exploring gender expression in a unique way—through cosplay at Comic Cons, stepping into the roles of Batman, R...
In this deeply personal episode of In Service to Rainbows, I take you inside a world where fear is weaponized, silence becomes complicity, and human beings are reduced to talking points. From a humiliating confrontation in a grocery store to the constant barrage of online hate, I share what it really feels like to be a transgender woman in today's polarized clim...
Welcome to In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today's episode takes a turn inward. Instead of interviewing a guest, I'm talking about something that's been weighing heavily on my heart: the decline of politics, the corruption running through it, and how that corruption has been twisted into a weapon against trans and queer people. In recent...
Welcome to In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and in this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Rigel, a 64-year-old pansexual man who has lived boldly and authentically for decades.
Rigel discovered who he was in his teens and explored his identity before, during, and after the AIDS ...
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Hello, beautiful souls, and welcome to In Service to Rainbows. I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today's episode is unlike any other. This one comes straight from my heart—a love letter to my tran...
Welcome to In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and in this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Jamie Marie, a transgender woman who embraced her true self in the golden years of her life. Jamie Marie began her transition at 67, proving that it is never too late to live authentically.
Her journey is one o...
Welcome to In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and in this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jill, a thoughtful and passionate advocate for asexual visibility. Jill has been on a journey of self-discovery since she was 14, moving through different identities on the asexual spectrum—from demisexual to acespec to asexual. She believes ...
Welcome to In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and in this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Wren from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Wren is pansexual, duogamous, and a proud parent to children who are aroace and transmasculine. This conversation was pure joy—Wren's energy, humour, and warmth made for an incredible discussion filled with laughter and insight.
Not only is Wren a vibrant part of our LG...
Welcome to Season 2 of In Service to Rainbows! I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and I'm so excited to continue bringing you the stories, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community. We are here, we are valid, and we are not going anywhere.
Kicking off this season, we have a powerful and emotional conversation with Kermmitt, a gender-fluid human who has fought tirelessly for the medical care they deserve. Their journey has been ...
Welcome back to In Service to Rainbows, where we share the stories that uplift and inspire the LGBTQ+ community. I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today's guest is someone whose journey is a testament to the power of love and acceptance.
Jessie, a trans person I met at the Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony in London, has come out twice in their lifetime. Unlike many in our community, Jessie had the extraordinary support of paren...
Welcome back to In Service to Rainbows, the podcast where we shine a light on the incredible resilience and determination of the LGBTQ+ community. I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today we're talking with Catherine—a true testament to the power of love and authenticity.
Catherine grew up as a religious conservative in Alberta, Canada. With time and support, she embraced her truth and began her transition, choosing to live with ...
Welcome back to In Service to Rainbows, where we celebrate the inspiring journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals who break barriers and redefine what it means to live authentically. I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today's guest is someone who shows us that it's never too late to become your true self.
Let me introduce you to Jennifer, a retired doctor who began her transition in her 70s and is now thriving in her 80s. Jennifer's journe...
Welcome back to In Service to Rainbows, where we explore the many layers of the LGBTQ+ experience with empathy, authenticity, and a touch of humor. I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today's episode is a personal one as I sit down with my old friend Bear, someone I consider to be family.
Bear is a fascinating character—he describes his sexuality as "wherever his genitals point to," lives a polyamorous life with two other humans, ...
Welcome back to In Service to Rainbows, the podcast where we celebrate the rich, sometimes complex, and often humorous journeys within the LGBTQ+ community. I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today, I'm thrilled to share a conversation with Austin—a guest whose story had me laughing more than any other.
Austin's journey began with identifying as a lesbian, then transitioning to male, and now finding their truth as Non-Binary. We ...
Welcome back to In Service to Rainbows, the podcast celebrating the diverse stories and resilience within the LGBTQ+ community. I'm your host, Brooklyn Vennell, and today we're talking with Elliot, who also happens to be the husband of Christa, our wonderful guest from episode 2.
Elliot's journey began in the heart of the U.S. Bible Belt, where he was a deeply religious person planning to dedicate his life to faith. At the time, as...
Welcome back to In Service to Rainbows. I'm Brooklyn Vennell, and today we're diving into an issue that's become a defining struggle for so many in our community and beyond—the relentless politicization of LGBTQ+ people. This episode isn't just about laws and debates in distant political offices. It's about the very real lives impacted by these headlines and policies, our rights to exist freely, and the power we all hold to create ...
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