30 episodes

Leo Yockey is a transgender, biracial, Tanzanian-American millennial. He is also a software engineer, comedian and advocate recovering from existential dread and burnout. Listen in for a chance to be a fly on the wall as he talks to a diverse array of friends and colleagues. Topics of conversation include racial and gender identity, mental health, spirituality, and redefining success in this rapidly changing world. Stay evolving!

The Leo Yockey Show Leo Yockey

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Leo Yockey is a transgender, biracial, Tanzanian-American millennial. He is also a software engineer, comedian and advocate recovering from existential dread and burnout. Listen in for a chance to be a fly on the wall as he talks to a diverse array of friends and colleagues. Topics of conversation include racial and gender identity, mental health, spirituality, and redefining success in this rapidly changing world. Stay evolving!

    There's No Place Like NoHo (Home Alliance)

    There's No Place Like NoHo (Home Alliance)

    In the season 2 finale, Leo interviews his NoHo Home Alliance colleagues Antoinette Scully, Jolly Hollamon and Lex Roman. They discuss their work with NHHA, debunk common myths about homelessness, and explain how to get involved in your own community.

    Support NoHo Home Alliance!
    Donate - https://www.nohohome.org/noplacelikenoho
    Volunteer - https://www.nohohome.org/volunteer
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    By: Leo Yockey

    • 44 min
    Internal Conflict Resolution (Rayna Jhaveri)

    Internal Conflict Resolution (Rayna Jhaveri)

    Leo and Rayna Jhaveri share a deep discussion about identity and embracing our many parts.

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    Follow Rayna!
    https://www.instagram.com/the.punkmonk

    Purchase  My Grandmother's Hands!
    https://bookshop.org/a/54905/9781942094470
    By: Leo Yockey

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Connecting to Your Ancestors While Biracial (Stephanie Solis)

    Connecting to Your Ancestors While Biracial (Stephanie Solis)

    Leo invites his close friend Stephanie Solis to discuss “witchy” things. Stephanie shares how she discovered that meditation was a personal strength, the challenges and rewards of connecting to ancestors as a biracial person, and the difference between reading about spiritual concepts and actually trying them.

    Learn Whose Native Land You're Occupying!
    https://native-land.ca/

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    Follow Stephanie on Instagram!
    @bloogmagicbitch;
    @witch_fit

    Learn more about Stephanie's coven!
    https://www.instagram.com/mnomquah/
    By: Leo Yockey

    • 48 min
    Breaking Down the Gender Binary (Chris Angel Murphy)

    Breaking Down the Gender Binary (Chris Angel Murphy)

    Leo interviews LGBTQ+ Educator and Small Business Owner Chris Angel Murphy about their experience being nonbinary in a binary-centric society. They also discuss the process of distinguishing personal identity from childhood trauma as well as when to prioritize your safety vs. others'.

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    Follow Chris Angel!
    Allyship is a Verb podcast;
    instagram
    By: Leo Yockey

    • 56 min
    Read Some Romance (Addie Woolridge)

    Read Some Romance (Addie Woolridge)

    Addie Woolridge returns to talk about her latest book, The Bounce Back. Addie and Leo also discuss failure, belonging, and the important role that romance novels play in our culture.

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    Purchase Addie's books (and support The Leo Yockey Show)!
    The Checklist;
    The Bounce Back
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    By: Leo Yockey

    • 37 min
    What is Morality? (TRISHES)

    What is Morality? (TRISHES)

    Leo interviews musical artist TRISHES about her upcoming album, The Id. They also discuss morality, zero sum politics, and their unique positions between privilege and oppression.

    Follow Leo!
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    See TRISHES live!
    Album release show 10/25 in Hollywood:
    https://www.trishes.com/live
    Follow TRISHES!
    Pre-save the full-length album, The Id;
    Watch music videos on YouTube;
    instagram; twitter
    By: Leo Yockey

    • 45 min

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