This is where it all started—no script, no plan, just two queer entrepreneurs refusing to dim their light.

Join Wa'am and Yolanda Brown (Copyright Brown) as they coin the phrase that became a movement: "Be the Glitter." Spread love like glitter spreads—getting into crevices, showing up seven months later, impossible to forget.

You'll hear:

• Why DEI rollbacks are like cutting table legs with a chainsaw
• The "frog in a well" moment that changes everything about inclusion
• How small businesses run this country (yes, really—90%+ of revenue)
• The Alphabet Gang's superpower: compound experiences that create "one plus one equals 45"
• Why rest isn't luxury, it's resistance
• Mac and cheese philosophy: how intersectionality makes everything better

This episode is raw, authentic, and full of the giggles we promised. Two Black queer women talking about values over profits, collaboration over competition, and why your neighbor's small business matters more than you think.

Perfect for: LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, BIPOC founders, anyone tired of corporate rainbow-washing, and everyone who believes business should feel like community—not capitalism's grinding machine.

Warning: Contains unfiltered joy, strategic napping advocacy, and plans for an Alphabet Scouts league (coming 2027, bring your sash).

🎧 Listen if you're ready to: Stop dimming your light, align your values with your business, and remember that if you're not in with inclusivity, you're out of touch. To give Yolanda Brown some business, visit her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativebrown/ Wa'am's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/waamwrites

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72 Countries Later: What Travel Taught Me About LGBTQ+ Safety on Be the Glitter Podcast with Rae Dillon of CopywriteRight, UK. Rae Dillon has traveled to 72 countries as a queer person—and what she's learned might surprise you. In this conversation, Rae (CopywriterRight, UK) shares how travel transformed her understanding of safety, belonging, and what it means to be "out" in the world. We talk about why she often felt safer abroad than at home, how language shapes inclusion (like ditching "expat" for "foreigner"), and why workplaces thrive when people can show up authentically. Topics we cover: ✨ Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person and challenging safety assumptions

✨ Why inclusive language matters—both in travel and at work

✨ Creating workplaces where people don't have to hide who they are

✨ How authenticity leads to happier, more productive teams

✨ Cultural respect as the foundation for safer spaces everywhere

Connect with Rae: https://copywriteright.co.uk/

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About Be the Glitter: Be the Glitter ✨🌈 Podcast talks about tough topics with giggles and leaves inspiration that sticks. This podcast amplifies voices from marginalized communities—sharing stories of resilience, creativity, and transformation. ✨✨✨✨✨ Your Reviews help this little podcast reach those who need it! ✨✨✨✨✨ Hosted by Wa'am. https://linktr.ee/waamwrites 🌈 Subscribe for more conversations that celebrate authenticity and challenge assumptions. #LGBTQ #QueerTravel #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityAndInclusion #TravelStories #Authenticity #BeTheGlitter #QueerPodcast #InclusiveLanguage #WorkplaceCulture #DEI #QueerVisibility #SafeSpaces

Trans muralist Evelyn McBride is painting queer representation into public spaces—and making it impossible to ignore. From a "glass closet" to bold bi-flag colored murals, Evelyn shares her journey to visibility, the power of art that helps LGBTQ+ folks see themselves, and why taking up space matters now more than ever. "You're going to have to accept that the mural at your local coffee shop was painted by a trans woman. We're here." 💫 KEY TOPICS: • Trans artist journey and identity exploration • LGBTQ+ representation in public art • Murals as activism and visibility • Queer art and design • Coming out and authenticity • Chosen family and community support • Art school during the pandemic • Working with queer businesses 🌈 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: • Columbus College of Art and Design • Hey Famm (LinkedIn alternative) • Bi-flag color palette symbolism • Labrys (double-sided ax) lesbian symbolism • Janet Mock and other trans visibility advocates 🎙️ ABOUT BE THE GLITTER: Be The Glitter is the podcast where we talk about tough topics with giggles and leave inspiration that sticks. Hosted by Wa'am (aka Laura Paisley Beck), we create space for authentic conversations about identity, healing, and what it means to live fully and visibly.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you loved this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share with fellow art lovers and LGBTQ+ supporters! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 More links: https://linktr.ee/waamwrites

Connect with Evelyn McBride: https://www.evelynmcbride.com/

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