Keep Austin Queird

Sky

A podcast based in Austin, Texas where we connect through colorful conversations. 🌈

  1. Creating Space When Space Is Taken Away 🎨

    Jun 5

    Creating Space When Space Is Taken Away 🎨

    On this episode, my husband joins me for a conversation that's equal parts funny, heartfelt, and eye-opening. We talk about his growing wallpaper art project, creating queer spaces through creativity, experiences with discrimination as an openly gay educator, and the unbelievable stories of artwork that mysteriously vanished after gallery shows. It's a conversation about identity, resilience, and why being yourself is always worth it.

    26 min
  2. Energy, Intuition & Mindful Mondays with Chris Harders ✨

    Mar 20

    Energy, Intuition & Mindful Mondays with Chris Harders ✨

    In this episode of Keeping Austin Queird, Sky talks with Chris Harders, energy teacher and founder of Mindful Mondays, about spiritual awakening, intuition, boundaries, and the role energy plays in everyday life. Chris shares how the loss of his mother sparked a deeper search for meaning and led him into energy work, psychic development, and community building. Together, they discuss what it means to be energetically sensitive, how to tell intuition from overthinking, how to clear energy that isn’t yours, and how to stay grounded in a world that can feel overwhelming. They also dive into spiritual practices, everyday energy drains, and Chris’s mission to create spaces where people can explore spirituality without ego, pressure, or performative “woo.”

    1h 8m
  3. Herbs, Astrology & Healing Outside the Box💫🌿

    Feb 20

    Herbs, Astrology & Healing Outside the Box💫🌿

    Elizabeth, founder of Medicinal Mélange, joins Keeping Austin Queer for a grounded conversation on medical astrology, herbalism, and whole-person healing. A former special education teacher with a background in psychology, Elizabeth shares how her daughter’s rare childhood illness led her to study plant medicine and medical astrology as complementary tools alongside modern healthcare. The episode explores using herbs to support mental and physical health, understanding the body through the birth chart, and creating a safe community around holistic practices, without the stereotypes.

    1h 4m
  4. Heels, Wigs & Unapologetic Realness: Celia Light Takes the Stage 👠🎤

    Feb 6

    Heels, Wigs & Unapologetic Realness: Celia Light Takes the Stage 👠🎤

    In this episode, Sky sits down with Austin drag powerhouse Celia Light—a performer, host, and full-time force of nature lighting up stages across the city four nights a week. From bingo halls to brunches to high-energy drag shows, Celia brings talent, heart, and just the right amount of chaos. We dive into how drag found her, what inspired her to step into heels, and how Austin shaped her journey. Celia opens up about drag families, misconceptions about performers, the risks audiences never see, and the pressure to be palatable instead of powerful. Expect laughs, unhinged compliments, wig betrayals, RuPaul tea, and real talk about boundaries, authenticity, and taking up space—especially in today’s cultural climate. Add in quick-fire questions, iconic “never again” gig stories, and the ultimate GURL BYE & YASSS QUEEN moments, and you’ve got an episode that eats.

    1h 13m
  5. What Nobody Tells You About Aging with Angela (Mama) 😂💯

    Jan 23

    What Nobody Tells You About Aging with Angela (Mama) 😂💯

    Season 3 is here! Sky is back with one of his oldest friends, Angela (“Mama”), for a laugh-out-loud and deeply honest conversation about aging. From milestone birthdays to confidence, friendships, body image, and the freedom that comes with getting older — this episode is full of truth, humor, and real-life wisdom. 💛🫶🏼

    53 min
  6. 2 Guys, 1 Concert, Infinite Laughs 🎤🎶

    11/07/2025

    2 Guys, 1 Concert, Infinite Laughs 🎤🎶

    Sky wraps up Season 2 with his favorite guest of all time—his husband, Jasyon. Together, they give their hilarious take on their concert experience at the Moody Center in Austin, reliving a night that turned into a full-blown comedy show of its own. It’s a story about music, love, and keeping it real (and a little Queird) in Austin. Grab a drink, press play, and vibe out with Sky & Jasyon one last time before the next big chapter: Season 3 goes VIDEO! ✨ Don’t forget to K

    45 min
  7. From Barstools to Besties in 5 Days: Why This Conversation Is the Point of the Podcast (w/ Kol) 💖

    10/24/2025

    From Barstools to Besties in 5 Days: Why This Conversation Is the Point of the Podcast (w/ Kol) 💖

    Five days after meeting at a South Austin bar, Sky sits down with Kol McKinney (she/her)—pansexual bartender and social media strategist—for a conversation that perfectly embodies why this podcast exists: show up without labels, drop the judgment, and find the common ground that’s always there when you actually talk to people. We cover the “doing the work” glow-up, family acceptance, leadership training, perfect margaritas (no neon sour mix ever), Culture Club vibes, and planning a PNW forest wedding. It’s spontaneous, sincere, and the truest test of Keeping Austin Queird. 🙌🏼

    51 min
  8. Voices for Change: Naveen Farrani and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights 💪🏼

    09/19/2025

    Voices for Change: Naveen Farrani and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights 💪🏼

    In this episode of Keeping Austin Queird, I sit down with Naveen Farrani (they/them), Communications Strategist at Equality Texas. As an on-camera spokesperson and educator, Naveen has a gift for turning complex issues into clear, engaging conversations that move people to action. Together, we dive into Naveen’s journey from New York to Austin, the power of storytelling in advocacy, and the critical role Equality Texas plays in protecting LGBTQ+ rights across the state. Naveen shares insights on current legislation, what allies can do to make a difference, and the most rewarding (and most challenging) aspects of fighting for equality in today’s climate. This colorful conversation blends personal story, policy insight, and a vision for a more inclusive Texas. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💞

    1h 28m
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