# Franco Stevens - Curve Foundation

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Podcast: [Living OUT Loud Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694)
Published: 2025-12-31T15:06:55+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3290

## Resource

Franco Stevens, the visionary founder of Curve magazine, shares her coming out story, the challenges she faced, the origin story of Curve magazine, the risks and visibility associated with queer media, the behind-the-scenes of Curve magazine, the preservation of queer women's history, and the creation of positive change through the Curve Foundation. The conversation covers the evolution of queer terminology, the power of unity in the LGBTQ+ community, the importance of standing together, and the significance of identity and respect. It also delves into community needs, magazine nostalgia, and the concept of living out loud. Takeaways Pioneering queer media Preserving queer women's stories Unity in the LGBTQ+ community The evolution of queer terminology Curve Foundation website - donate or sponsor with Curve for Lesbian Visibility week. Amazing Lesbian Magazine - Curve Mag Chapters 00:00 The Visionary Founder 05:07 Family Support and First Relationship 11:35 Visibility and Risk 19:09 Preserving Queer Women's History 27:27 Lessons from the Past 33:03 Franco's Journey 38:53 Identity and Respect 47:58 Living Out Loud

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