Unbiasedly Speaking with Tracy Spears
By Tracy Spears
Beyond stereotypes and biases, regardless of who you love or how you identify, there are people living their best life, holding positions of leadership, and ignoring any limits placed on them.
Dive deep with leadership expert Tracy Spears as she has conversations with those in the LGBTQ community excelling in their field. Hear their challenges, their successes, and how they soared beyond biases.
Dive deep with leadership expert Tracy Spears as she has conversations with those in the LGBTQ community excelling in their field. Hear their challenges, their successes, and how they soared beyond biases.
Unbiasedly Speaking with Tracy Spears Dec 04, 2020
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EP 14 | Charmaine McGuffey: There’s a New Sheriff in Town
Unjustly fired by her boss after a distinguished 33-year career with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, hear Charmaine’s story of overcoming bias, being outed due to that bias, and running against the man who fired her. She has just taken office as Sheriff after winning by more than 70% against the man who fired her.
Dec 04, 202031:41
EP 13 | Being Queer & Impacting LGBTQ Culture
Tracy's guest in this episode is Robin Lowey, author and designer of the award-winning book and co-creator of the film series Game Changers - Lesbians You Should Know About. She is the founder of Epochalips: Lesbian Game Changers and has been Editor in Chief since 2010. Her writing has appeared in The Advocate: Pride.com, Lesbian.com, Epochalips, and More magazines.
Nov 06, 202043:54
EP 12 | Out with Consequences
In this weeks episode, join Tracy and her guest Debra McDaniel. Hear Debra's story - from her time raised in the Jehovah Witness organization, to her coming out, marrying her wife, being mother to a trans son, and so much more. Her strength, passion, and desire for justice are a force to be reckoned with.
Oct 31, 202038:47
EP 11 | Interracial Marriage, George Floyd, and White Fragility
Listen in as Tracy goes deep with married couple Joy & Monique. From their beginning of meeting each other, finally coming out to family, to starting a business together. Continuing on to their experiences surrounding the George Floyd murder and their efforts to bring about change in the wake of the horrendous act.
Oct 23, 202034:41
EP 10 | Film, Freedom, and Changing Bias in the Media
Our guest this episode is writer, director, and producer Cindy Abel. Her most recent release, Surviving the Silence, is the untold story of two women in love who helped change military policy. Listen in as Tracy and Cindy discuss her films, the freedom of coming out and the acceptance of self, and taking responsibility for change.
Oct 13, 202042:24
EP 9 | Education, Equality, and The Next Generation
Join Tracy and her guest, Angela Sivadon, as they discuss education, equality, and this powerful next generation!
Oct 03, 202028:52
EP 8 | Entitlement, Coming Out, and Family Ties
Join Tracy for this special episode where she chats with her friend, Meredith Baxter. They cover a range of topics from Al-Anon, coming out, to politics, and the ties and connections with family.
Sep 27, 202034:19
EP 7 | Showgirls, Pot, and Pulling No Punches
Join Tracy and he guest, author, writer, and performer David Schmader. They talk about his book, “Weed, The Users Guide,” coming out, Showgirls and much more!
Sep 18, 202043:43
EP 6 | A Chef, Her Farm, and COVID’S Impact on Restauranteurs
Today’s guest is Chef Lisa Becklund of the Living Kitchen Farm and Dairy, and James Beard Award Semi-Finalist for Best Chef in the Midwest 2020. They’ll discuss the farm, the chicken bus and the effects COVID has had on restauranteurs.
Jul 25, 202041:55
EP 5 | A Bishop's Journey: Still Unable to Donate Blood as a Gay Man
Join Tracy for an in-depth conversation with former Bishop, Rick Hollingsworth. From being raised Freewill Baptist, to coming out, nursing school, becoming ordained, planting a church, contracting and surviving COVID-19, to being told he couldn't donate life-saving plasma because he is gay - this episode covers the gamut!
Jun 21, 202049:06
EP 4 | It’s a Movement, Not a Moment
Continuing the important discussions around the movement that is growing following the murder of George Floyd, I interview my friend, Kuma Roberts, the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Tulsa Chamber. Join us as we dive deeper into how we, as white people, can be better allies and advocates for our black friends and all black Americans.
Jun 13, 202044:18
EP 3 | White Friends: Listen, Validate, Act, and Stand With Us
Join Tracy and our guest, the edgy, educational and motivational speaker Risha Grant - a renowned diversity, inclusion, and bias expert. This episode is raw and real focusing on the movement for change occurring in the wake of the George Floyd killing.
Jun 06, 202026:04
EP 2 | Horses, Ranches, and Lesbians, Oh My!
Have you traded your power for affection? A great question we dive deep on with our guest, Pam McKissick. Many women don’t understand the value of what they bring to the party, in this episode we explore how they can own their value, and much more!
May 28, 202026:14
EP 1 | Comedy, COVID, and Carving Your Way with guest Suzanne Westenhoefer
In our inaugural episode Los Angeles comic, Suzanne Westenhoefer, doesn't pull any punches with us! From Lancaster, PA to LA, we talk about everything ranging from being the first openly lesbian comedian, to coming out, to eight-tracks and even Billie Jean King, and her own takes on bias, and quarantine.
May 21, 202032:23
EP 1 Excerpt | “I just want to wear pants!”
In this clip you’ll hear from our first guest, comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer. Long a staple on the LA comedy scene, Suzanne brings her humor and unfiltered thoughts on the challenges of coming out. Full episode coming 5/21/20.
May 14, 202004:40