{"podcast":{"title":"Living OUT Loud Podcast","slug":"living-out-loud-podcast-6581694","podcast_index_feed_id":6581694,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/6Owol3AT.rss","website_url":"https://LivingOUTLoud333.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/7149dc22-0b43-4bb3-bc03-38c1061b7fe6/The_Connect_Effect_Modern_Logo7b1fe.jpg","author":"michele flamer","episode_count":163,"summary":"Living OUT Loud with Michele Flamer is a space for courage, truth, and belonging. The podcast celebrates Queer voices and the people in our communities who are living out loud with intention. Each episode lifts up authentic stories of self-discovery, purpose, and the moments that shaped who we become. Michele welcomes a wide range of guests who are opening doors and extending their hearts. From everyday heroes to community organizers, from artists and authors to politicians and advocates, these conversations honor the resilience and bravery found in Queer communities across the country. Together, they explore what it means to lead with vulnerability, to create connection, and to stand firmly in our truth. Through honest conversation, curiosity, and compassion, Michele invites listeners to reflect on their own stories and the power of showing up as their whole selves. Because when we live out loud, we create space for others to do the same. Thanks for listening and sharing. Stay Loud and Stay Proud! Michele","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694"},"episode":{"title":"Franco Stevens - Curve Foundation","slug":"franco-stevens-curve-foundation","published_at":"2025-12-31T15:06:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/franco-stevens-curve-foundation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/345f158722acc15a660b3ee63f46db6664a96a2f17d5e85ac5100087ae0bff3e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0N2Y0YzhiOC04N2RlLTRjNjEtOWNjMC04NzBkZjY2YjRhMDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1NTM2OTAzOTkwZjVjYjFjZmY4MjA3L21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjUtMTItMzFfXzE1LTQzLTI4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/345f158722acc15a660b3ee63f46db6664a96a2f17d5e85ac5100087ae0bff3e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0N2Y0YzhiOC04N2RlLTRjNjEtOWNjMC04NzBkZjY2YjRhMDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1NTM2OTAzOTkwZjVjYjFjZmY4MjA3L21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjUtMTItMzFfXzE1LTQzLTI4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"Franco Stevens, the visionary founder of Curve magazine, shares her coming out story, the challenges she faced, the origin story of Curve magazine, the ri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3290,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/episodes/franco-stevens-curve-foundation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/franco-stevens-curve-foundation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}