Twin Cities Pride Amplified

Twin Cities Pride Amplified

Twin Cities Pride Amplified is a program dedicated to all things LGBTQIA+ community, both here in the Twin Cities area, and beyond. Hosted by TC Pride’s Executive Director Andi Otto and Executive Assistant Rina Heisel, no topic is off limits as we discuss queer rights, culture, health, and events taking place around the metro area. Pride is more than just a weekend in June; the LGBTQIA+ community deserves celebration, elevation, and support all year, so tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest community and TC Pride news. Allies are always encouraged to tune in!

Episodes

Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 74: Jillian Hiscock – A Bar of Their Own

June 16, 2025 • 45 mins
This week Andi and Rina are joined by Jillian Hiscock, owner of a Bar of Their Own and TC Pride’s small business owner of the year. We’ll talk about Jillian’s inspiration behind her women’s sports centered bar, how she made it happen and why you should check it out!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 73: Pride Sponsorship Dilemma

June 9, 2025 • 45 mins
This week Andi and Rina discuss the sponsorship dilemma many Pride festivals are experiencing, including Twin Cities Pride. Some of TC Pride’s sponsors aren’t returning this year, whether it was by their choice or TC Pride’s. It’s a complex situation that’s not all bad news. Andi and Rina will tell you why!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 72: Schools Out! Kids During the Summer Months

June 2, 2025 • 45 mins
This week Andi and Rina visit with Tara Martini from Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness Collective. They’ll talk about the impacts our kids face in the summer months, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll give you all the tips, tricks and how to prepare for this summer!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 71: June Events with TC Pride

May 26, 2025 • 44 mins
This week Andi and Rina visit with TC Pride’s director of programming, Kelsey Alto. June is fast approching, and TC Pride has lots of events planned, from Cheers to Pride, Family Fun Day, Youth Night and so much more! Tune in for all the details!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 70: Twin Cities Pride Artist in Residence Program

May 19, 2025 • 45 mins
This week we highlight the Twin Cities Pride Artist in Residence program. Now in its third year, the program has been expanding in lots of ways! Learn all about it in this episode!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 69: Stronger Together Benefit Concert

May 12, 2025 • 45 mins
This week is all about the Stronger Together Benefit Concert and Dance Party hosted by Nina DiAngelo on May 30th at Granada Theater. Joining the show will be Richard Herod III with Car Guy Concierge to give us all the details and explain why he stepped up and got involved. Learn more and get your…
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 68: Religion and LGBTQIA identity

May 5, 2025 • 45 mins
This week we dive into one of the most complex conversations within the queer community: The intersection of religion and LGBTQIA identity. Andi and Rina are joined by long time Twin Cities Pride supporter and volunteer Michelle Gunderson, who believes there is room at the table for everyone.
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 67: Gender Affirming Care Disinformation

April 28, 2025 • 45 mins
Andi and Rina are joined by Dt. Kade Goepferd, Chief Education Officer and the Medical Director of Children’s Minnesota Gender Health Program. They’ll talk about what it’s been like managing disinformation regarding gender affirming care and that there is hope on the horizon.
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 66: Why Volunteer with TC Pride

April 21, 2025 • 34 mins
This week Andi and Rina bring back Annē Kraus, volunteer manager at Twin Cities Pride. They talk about all the different ways you can step up and support the community, why volunteering is so important, and some perks you probably didn’t think of!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 65: Ryan Fouts from Reclaim on LGBTQ+ Healthcare

April 14, 2025 • 44 mins
Today we talk about LGBTQ+ youth and mental healthcare, a very important topic in our community. Ryan Fouts from Reclaim will join as we talk about the challenges youth are facing and how to seek care along with some of the programs that Reclaim offers. Learn more at: https://www.reclaim.care/
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 64: Quatrefoil Library

April 5, 2025 • 45 mins
Andi and Rina visit with Ollin Montes and Karen Hogan from Quatrefoil Library, which has a unique history in the Twin Cities. Its role in the LGBTQ+ community continues to grow and is more important than ever! Listen and learn more!  https://qlibrary.org/
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 63: Kelsey Alto on TC Pride Events

March 31, 2025 • 44 mins
Andi and Rina are joined by Kelsey Alto, director of programming at Twin Cities Pride. They talk about the importance of staying connected to the community, some fun things coming up and how you can get involved.
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 62: Aliveness Project

March 24, 2025 • 44 mins
This week we learn all about the Aliveness Project. Plus you might just find yourself having dinner with Andi to help support them!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 61: Addiction and Recovery

March 17, 2025 • 45 mins
Andi and Rina have a conversation about addiction and recovery with Caddy Frink of Minnesota Recovery Connection. Whether you’re considering making a positive change for yourself or want to better support a loved one, check out this episode!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 60: Twin Cities in Motion

March 10, 2025 • 45 mins
Andi and Rina check in with the folks from Twin Cities in Motion. We hear all about their new equity in motion program and other programming they have coming up. Plus we get some tips on how we can all get moving!
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 59: Kat Rohn of OutFront on Trump’s Executive Orders

March 3, 2025 • 45 mins
Andi and Rina are joined by Kat Rohn, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota. They talk about all the things that are impacting the LGBTQ+ community and what these executive orders actually mean for our community in Minnesota and beyond.
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 58: Dobbs DeCorsey aka Miz Diagnosis

February 24, 2025 • 45 mins
Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel get to know Dobbs DeCorsey, aka Miz Diagnosis, the director of the brand new Pride Cultural Art Center (PCAC). We’ll talk about their art, all the great things happening at the PCAC and what you can expect if you stop by for a visit.
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 57: Zaylore Stout & How Woke are You?

February 17, 2025 • 45 mins
This episode originally aired April 20, 2024: Join us as we welcome back to the program, attorney and author Zaylore Stout. We’re going to visit with Zaylore about a presentation he’s been delivering across the country titled, How Woke Are You? It’s been getting quite the reception, and we’re going to talk all about it.
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 56: Tara Martini and Making Healthy Changes in Our Lives

February 10, 2025 • 44 mins
This week Andi and Rina are joined by the always inspiring Tara Martini of Becoming Together Therapy and Wellness Collective. We’ll discuss healthy approaches to making changes in our lives and what we can do if some people in our lives aren’t as supportive as we’d like them to be.
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Twin Cities Pride Amplified – Ep. 55: Target, DEI and Pride

January 28, 2025 • 45 mins
Hosts Andi Otto and Rina Heisel talk about an issue that’s been on a lot of minds: Target and DEI. Target is a Minnesota based company that’s been a staple at the Twin Cities Pride Festival, but this year, will not be returning. We’ll talk about what that means and so much more, including what…
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