Welcome to Adversity to Ascension, the podcast where we explore how life’s challenges can be transformed into meaning and success. In this episode, Dr. Sandra Cox sits down with Jeff Comerchero and Eli Radford—an unlikely pair whose friendship defies stereotypes and societal expectations.
Jeff, a former mayor of Temecula, Vietnam veteran, and CEO of a billion-dollar real estate development company, spent most of his life as a staunch conservative. Eli, originally known as Liz, has since transitioned and now identifies as non-binary. Their story, captured in their book The Old Man and the Queer, is one of personal growth, unexpected friendship, and the power of open-mindedness.
In this episode, they discuss:
✅ How their friendship began despite political and social differences
✅ Jeff’s personal transformation in understanding gender identity
✅ Eli’s journey navigating family expectations and societal norms
✅ The challenges and victories of the LGBTQ+ community today
✅ The importance of breaking down barriers and fostering understanding
This conversation is a testament to the idea that real change happens when we are willing to listen, learn, and challenge our own perspectives.
📖 Get their book, The Old Man and the Queer:
🔗 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Queer-Transformative-Retired/dp/B0CWGY2D63
🔗 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-old-man-and-the-queer-jeff-comerchero/1145027398
🔗 Website: https://theoldmanandthequeer.com/
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https://open.spotify.com/show/71AOfCUZJK5m3lZGlQILq4
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