# Brad Pritchett Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/brad-pritchett Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/brad-pritchett.md Podcast: [Living OUT Loud Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694) Published: 2026-05-20T08:15:00+00:00 Episode link: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/33e9b39777c3856aadec233c1b889fad0d1dceb1d5a8c746377775ac6eaa5004/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYzEyZDhkZC00N2FkLTQ0ZjQtYTJkNC1lYTFjYWQ4MjhjMTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwM2I5YmY2NGM3MWIwYmVkYjY1YmQzL21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMS0zNy0zNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3 Audio file: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/33e9b39777c3856aadec233c1b889fad0d1dceb1d5a8c746377775ac6eaa5004/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYzEyZDhkZC00N2FkLTQ0ZjQtYTJkNC1lYTFjYWQ4MjhjMTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwM2I5YmY2NGM3MWIwYmVkYjY1YmQzL21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMS0zNy0zNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/episodes/brad-pritchett Duration seconds: 2804 ## Resource What does it mean to lead with courage, compassion, and conviction in today’s world? In this powerful episode of Living OUT Loud , Michele sits down with Brad Pritchett , CEO of Equality Texas , for a deeply human conversation about advocacy, resilience, and the importance of protecting dignity for all people. Together, they explore the emotional realities behind leadership in advocacy spaces, how meaningful change is built through connection and conversation, and why hope still matters, especially during difficult moments. Brad shares insights from years of working at the intersection of policy, community, and humanity, while Michele creates space for a conversation that feels honest, thoughtful, and deeply grounded in empathy. This episode is for anyone who believes in showing up for one another, learning across differences, and building a future where more people feel safe, seen, and valued. ✨ In this episode: Leading with humanity during challenging times The emotional side of advocacy work How everyday conversations create change Staying grounded while carrying big responsibility What gives Brad hope right now Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, a parent, a coworker, or simply someone who cares about people, this conversation invites you to listen with curiosity and lead with compassion. Learn more about Equality Texas ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/episodes/brad-pritchett/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/brad-pritchett.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.