How do you do that?

Tash York: Cabaret

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:30:58 +0000

This week’s guest is cabaret performer, producer and mentor, plus online content creator, MC and plenty more, Tash York. We talk about her road from musical theatre to cabaret, why setting too big a goal can sometimes be detrimental plus the business behind Show Business.

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Romain Berger: Queer Photography

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:30:33 +0000

Photographer Romain Berger

This week we’re doing things a little differently, I was lucky enough to catch up with French photographer, Romain Berjay. I unfortunately do not speak French, and he only a little English, so through this episode, you’ll hear both Romain speaking French and his wonderful translator Jason, speaking English. I thought it was really important to keep Romain’s voice in the show, as it is his story afterall. We chat about what he does, why it’s important, and creating even if some people don’t appreciate what you do.

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Jazz Money: Poetry

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:30:53 +0000

This week’s guest is poet Jazz Money. We chat about how she found her way to poetry, why it’s important for their voice to be heard and how their work in film informs their poetry. Plus what Jazz would tell someone who has poetry they want to share with the world.

Poet, Jazz Money

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Clare O’Hanlon: Australian Queer Archives

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:30:38 +0000

This week’s guest is Clare O’Hanlon, a librarian by day and an archivist by night. We’ll be chatting about their work at the Australian Queer Archives, referred to as Aqua throughout. We chat about how their two jobs inform one another. Plus what the Australian Queer Archives are, and their importance.

For online access to some of AQuA collections:

•Reason in Revolt

•Victorian Collections

•Archives of Sexuality and Gender database (available via several libraries – including the State Library of Victoria -and our Reading room)

A snapshot of our scrapbooks collectionsFor more about our collections (print and digital), see here: https://queerarchives.org.au/collections

A good and more eloquent overview of volunteering than I managed to convey is here:

https://queerarchives.org.au/posts/latest-news/webinar-introduction-to-volunteering

and maybe the about us and/or support us pages would cover most of the other things we discussed or perhaps just the home page https://queerarchives.org.au/

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Rose Kentish: Brewing & Distilling (Sparkke)

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:30:35 +0000

This week’s guest is the co-founder and head of product at The Sparkke Change Beverage Company, Rose Kentish. Rose is also a maker, flavourist, winemaker, and a distiller. We chat about her passionate interest in making, some validating moments along the way and her experience as a woman in a predominantly male lead industry.

Find out more here: https://sparkke.com/

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Alexander Berlage: Lighting Design & Directing

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:30:45 +0000

This week’s guest is theatre director and lighting designer, Alexander Berlage. We chat about what drew Alex to lighting design, how his career path has almost been a full circle from childhood. Plus, why theatre and the arts generally are so very important and why we need to value it.

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Georgia Magarey: Speech Pathology

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:30:33 +0000

This week’s guest is speech pathologist and the owner/operator of Voice Therapy, Georgia Magarey. We chat about the difference between the voice and speech. Why our voices are so important and how Georgia’s interest and study of performance art informs what she does now.

Speech Pathologist, Georgia Magarey

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Larissa Reinboth: Possum Portraits

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:30:02 +0000

This episode comes with a trigger warning, it involves a lot of conversation surrounding miscarriage, still births and perinatal death. If you or someone you know needs support you can find a number of different support services through joy.org.au/support.

This week’s guest is an illustrator who illustrates children’s books and Perinatal lost portraits, Larissa Reinboth. Larissa founded possum portraits which is a service that provides free perinatal portraits to grieving parents. We talk about why a service like this is so very important, not only to grieving loved ones but also to normalize conversation surrounding miscarriages, still births and perinatal death. We talk about how Larissa found herself in this sphere and the positive impacts her portraits have had for families, plus how she deals with the heart-breaking nature of what she does.

For more info head to: possumportraits.com.au

Larissa Reinboth, Illustrator

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Rocco Mammoliti: Psychology

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:30:14 +0000

This week’s guest is psychologist Rocco Mammoliti, he specialises in LGBTQIA+ and youth psychology. We chat about what drew him to psychology, the inherent need for connectedness especially within the LGBTQIA+ community and how he processes being a human being whilst also a psychologist.

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Jaspah Marques: Yoga

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:30:34 +0000

This week’s guest is the co-owner and operator of Gertrude Street Yoga, Jaspah Marques. We chat about how he found himself owning a yoga studio, his own personal yoga journey and the surprising connections he makes at work.

Jaspah Marques, Owner and Operator of Gertrude Street Yoga

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Nic Stewart: Coffee

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:30:22 +0000

This week’s guest is the owner and director of coffee delivery platform Alt Drop, Nic Stewart. We talk about the benefits of being able to order different bags of coffee beans from a number of Melbourne’s best roasters, how Nic turned his idea into reality, plus how his business has actually thrived during lockdowns.

Nic Stewart, Alt Drop

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Phil Ferguson: Crochet & Chili Philly

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:30:12 +0000

This week’s guest is Phil Ferguson, the artist also known as Chili Philly. We talk about their crochet masterpieces and Instagram success, how long their pieces typically take, where they see themselves growing to career wise and how they get their ideas!

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Michael Metcalfe: Disability Support

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:30:35 +0000

This week’s guest is the founder of Kynd, a disability support platform based in Queensland – Michael Metcalfe. We chat about what happened in Michael’s life that highlighted a need for more choice when it comes to disability support, what he would tell someone with an idea like his and I get to chat with another Michael who is a Kynd user. We find out how seeing a need inspired Michael Metcalfe to fill that need.

Micahel Metcalfe, Founder of Kynd

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Cassie Sanghvi: Magnesium-Based Skincare

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:30:57 +0000

This week’s guest is the co-founder and owner of magnesium-based skincare line The Base Collective, Cassie Sanghvi. We talk about what sparked the idea, how great it felt to trailblaze in the industry and how her previous experience has influenced what she does.

Cassie Sanghvi

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Josh Staley: Magic

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:30:03 +0000

Josh Staley, Magician.

This week’s guest is magician Josh Staley. Emily recently went to his show at the Melbourne Magic Festival and was completely blown away numerous times throughout. We know that magic isn’t real in our heart of hearts, but Emily must say, she was a total believer. Today we chat about Josh’s love of magic, why he loves creating moments of wonder, plus the wildest thing that has ever happened to Josh on stage.

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Dr Daniel Dorevitch: Paediatrics and Neonatal ICU

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:30:48 +0000

This week’s guest is a paediatric doctor subspecialising in neo-natal medicine, Doctor Daniel Dorevitch. We talk about his work at Melbourne’s Royal Women’s Hospital in the neonatal ICU, why he chose to specialise in paediatrics and the very individual and playful care that is needed to do his job.
*This episode comes with a trigger warning*
So please don’t listen if it isn’t for you.
The episode deals with issues of extreme prematurity, high-level hospital care and, death and disability in children.

Dr Daniel Dorevitch

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Jessica Marchi: Miss World Australia and Acting

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:00:14 +0000

This week’s guest is Miss World Australia contestant and actor, Jessica Marchi. We chat about why it was important for her to compete, the surprising amount of comradery in the competition, plus her acting career and where she wants it to take her. We also have a wonderful chat about what her passion, purpose and messages are.

Jessica Marchi

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Simon Abrahams: Melbourne Fringe

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:30:30 +0000

This week’s guest is the creative director and CEO of Melbourne Fringe, Simon Abrahams. We talk about how he knew what he wanted to do with his career from the very beginning, the importance of an open-access festival for voices that may not be heard otherwise, plus how sometimes when you find fulfilment you don’t look for the next best thing. We also create a very lovely metaphor for what he does at Fringe, don’t miss it!

Simon Abrahams, CEO and Creative Director of Melbourne Fringe

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Matt Heyward: Arts Wellbeing Collective

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:30:35 +0000

This week’s guest is a program coordinator for the Arts Well Being Collective, Matt Heyward. The Arts Wellbeing Collective is an organisation that was created to support performing artists tackle mental health. We talk about why it’s important to have an industry-specific place to address mental health awareness, why it was important for Matt to get involved, and how the shifting attitude towards mental health awareness is such a welcomed change in society.

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Lockdown Edition: Samuel Gaskin, Simon Abrahams, Matt Heyward, Jai Higgs and Adam Valentine

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:30:21 +0000

This week’s guests are Samuel Gaskin, Simon Abrahams, Matt Heyward, Jai Higgs and Adam Valentine who are reflecting on our time in lockdown here in Victoria. They share their fondest memories from lockdown. We explore what has brought them a smile during the lockdown, and what their thoughts and feelings are about all of the lockdowns we’ve been through. As is the case with the human condition, you’ll notice a few similarities in responses, with an emphasis on the power of loving pets and a good walk!

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Plant-Based Accessories: Tessa Carroll

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:30:42 +0000

This week’s guest is the founder, owner and operator of AC Official, Tessa Carrol. AC Official is a responsible and ethical accessories brand, creating bags, wallets and much more out of plant-based materials. We talk about how Tessa always knew she wanted to be a fashion, what she saw that made her change the way she lives and what she creates and how the word collective is meaningful to her brand and its creation.

AC Official Owner, Tessa Carroll.

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Matthew Kelly & Richard Higgins: The Listies

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:30:41 +0000

This week’s guests are comedy double act Matthew Kelly and Richard Higgins. The pair create comedy for kids, and their adults, they call it kidult entertainment. Together they are, The Listies. We chat about what it’s like to perform and how it creates an ultimate presence, how they have continued to work with each other for almost 15 years, and why you’re never too old to enjoy their work!

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Niccii Kugler: Nash and Banks

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:30:16 +0000

This week’s guest is the founder of Nash and Banks, an online Marketplace for ethical and sustainable products, Niccii Kugler. We chat about why Niccii started the business, how her sons are a huge influence, and how her business started with her interviewing makers, and continues to be filled with happy discoveries.

Niccii Kugler, Founder, Nash and Banks

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Mark Keenan: Marine Response Unit

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:30:34 +0000

This week’s guest is the coordinator of the Marine Response Unit at Melbourne Zoo, Mark Keenan. We chat about what the Marine Response Unit does, how we all need to be better to help save animals from avoidable injury and harm, plus Mark’s very interesting career path that got him where he is today. Excitingly this episode mentions not only marine life but also butterflies, elephants and orangutans.

Mark Keenan, Marine Response Unit Coordinator.

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Lani Williams: Jewellery

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:30:18 +0000

Lani Williams, Creative Director, Windfall Jewellery

This week’s guest is a jeweller, the owner/operator of Windfall Jewellery, full-time mum and wife and if that weren’t enough, a professional muay tai fighter, Lani Williams. We talk about what attracted Lani to jewellery, why being your own boss is awesome and why crafting jewellery is a process and can’t happen overnight.

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Clayton Wimshurst: Teaching

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:30:29 +0000

Teacher, Clayton Wimshurst

This week’s guest is a schoolteacher, specializing in IT, technology and science, Clayton Wimshurst. Clayton has largely taught primary school, but also overseas for twenty years, twenty-one years this year to be exact. We talk about the reality of the amount of work involved in teaching, the inspiring moldability of children’s minds. Plus I ask a dumb question… is there such thing as dumb questions?

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Tanzer: Art (Disco Instamatic)

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:30:08 +0000

Tanzer is an artist with many different hats, she describes herself much better than Emily can, so you’ll have to listen to find out more. We talk about her latest project Disco Instamatic, the evolution of Tanzer and her art, plus how she has been destined to perform since she was little.

Tanzer. Find out more at tanzertanzertanzer.com

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Genevieve Rosen-Biller: Linen

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:08:44 +0000

This week guest is the co-founder and operator of Australia’s number 1 pure linen bedding brand, Bed Threads, Genevieve Rosen-Biller. We talk about how her personal needs as a consumer fueled the creation of the business, how awesome and validating it feels to have people totally love her products, plus why sometimes there’s no need to rush your ideas.

Genevieve Rosen-Biller, Bed Threads.

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Dr Alastair Robinson: Botany

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:30:55 +0000

This week’s guest is a botanist and manages part of the science division at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Doctor Alastair Robinson. We talk about what botany actually is, plus why carnivorous plants are his area of expertise. We also chat about what inspired him to study plants from a very young age, and how being out in the field is exceptionally interesting and sometimes dangerous. Plus how working at the Botanic Gardens has been a very rewarding experience.

Dr Alastair Robinson

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Vinko Anthony: Dating

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:30:05 +0000

This week’s guest is co-founder and co-director of gay introduction and dating agency, Beau Brummell Introductions, Vinko Anthony. We talk about outsourcing your love life, the time and energy it takes to make these connections and how his previous work informed where he is today.

Vinko Anthony, co-founder and co-director of Beau Brummell Introductions. Photography: Sealey Brandt

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Alice Bennett: Cakes

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:30:14 +0000

This week’s guest is the owner-operator of cake creation business, Miss Trixie Makes Tea, Alice Bennett. We talk about why cake is so great, how a pandemic helped inspire and effect positive growth for her business and the nostalgic power of sweets.

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Sandra Foti: Piccolina Gelato

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:30:32 +0000

This week’s guest is the founder and owner of Piccolina Gelateria, Sandra Foti. We talk about the importance of self-belief, the precision required to make gelato and how for Sandra, business has always been on the brain.

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Jessica Gallagher: Motivational Speaking

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:30:43 +0000

This week’s guest is Paralympian, osteopath and keynote speaker, Jessica Gallagher. We talk about how her challenges and triumphs have allowed her to personally connect with so many different audiences, how special and rewarding that connection is for both Jess and the crowd, plus how while she is an extremely successful elite athlete it was also important for her to find other things in life to fuel her passion.

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Shaun Parker: Dance

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:30:28 +0000

This week’s guest is Shaun Parker, a director, choreographer and dancer, and the Artistic director of Shaun Parker and Company. We talk about storytelling through dance, how his childhood and lived experience informs his work, and his queer mentorship program, Queer Bites.

For more information head to shaunparkercompany.com

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Daniele Buatti: Music

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:30:57 +0000

Emily Chats to musical director, vocal coach, teacher and yogi Daniele Buatti. They talk about the connective power of music, piano improvisation (with beautifully played examples) plus why live performance is irreplaceable.

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Dash Kruck: Santa

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 07:30:23 +0000

WARNING: This episode is NOT suitable for children.

Emily talks to Dash Kruck about being Santa, the unlikely truth about the serious side of the job, Santa School and the rewarding nature of playing the most jolly man in the world.

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Graham Ho: Floristry

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:30:31 +0000

This week’s guest is Graham Ho, the owner/operator of Melbourne based multidisciplinary florist, Tweed Twigs. Graham creates beautiful and very unique boutiques and arrangements for weddings, as well as being an architect. We talk about whether practising architecture informs his floristry, the sensory experience of flowers, and we take a little peek behind the curtain when it comes to designing and installing wedding flowers.

Graham Ho, Tweed Twigs

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Sarah Davis: Drive Against Depression

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:30:46 +0000

Sarah Davis is the co-founder and director of the charity, Drive Against Depression. We talk about why she and her husband started the charity, the amount of hard work and passion required to run a charity and how the positive change Drive Against Depression encourages, inspires them to keep going.

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Lindsey Green: Podcasting

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 08:26:45 +0000

Lindsey Green is the creator of podcast ‘People Movers’, a podcast all about escalators. Lindsey talks to Emily about how she combined her unique passion, with a drive to refine her production skills to create a fascinating podcast. As well as the community of like-minded people she found along the way, and the connective power of podcasts.

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Richard Thomas: Worm Farming

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:30:59 +0000

Emily chats to the co-owner/operator of Worm Lovers. Richard Thomas. They talk all things worm farm, how it’s never too late to do something new, and how sharing your passion, in this case, the wonder of worm farms, is such a rewarding experience.

For more information about Richard and what he does, head to, wormlovers.com.au

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Chloe Fischart & Joelle Black: Open Opportunity Employment

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:30:46 +0000

Chloe Fischart and Joelle Black own and operate jewellery and apparel brand By Indeko. More than just a brand, it is a social enterprise that aims to provide an avenue for employment, training and career progression to people living with a disability. Emily chats to Chloe and Joelle about why they started their business, why it is so very important and what they would tell someone with an idea like theirs.

Joelle Black and Chloe Fischart. Owner/operators of By Indeko

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Laura Hart: Drag

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 07:30:58 +0000

Emily chats to drag king, producer and improviser, Laura Hart. They talk about what a drag king is, why creating and performing Big Rod is so important to Laura, plus how Laura started her drag night ‘The Kings’ in Sydney.

Big Rod aka Laura Hart – Producer and Drag King

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Linda De Haan & Stern Nijland: Illustrating and ‘King and King’

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 07:30:32 +0000

Stern Nijland and Linda De Haan created picture book ‘King and King’ 20 years ago. It continues to be re-published and has been translated into 12 different languages. Emily chats to the author/illustrators about creative collaboration, the magic of picture books, and the controversy surrounding their book. Plus how ‘King and King’ has transformed their lives into their own kind of fairytale.

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Quentin Berthonneau: Baking

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:30:07 +0000

Emily chats to baker, Quentin Berthonneau about starting a shokupan delivery service during lockdown, what makes good bread and how Australian bakeries compare to those in France.

You can find out more at shokupan.com.au or follow Quentin on Instagram @quentinbbaker

Quentin The Baker

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Miss Bettie Bombshell: Burlesque

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:30:03 +0000

The reigning Miss Burlesque Australia, Miss Bettie Bombshell, chats about the freedom that burlesque inspires, why it’s an important art form to engage with and how to ensure nipple tassels do not budge.

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Samuel Van Grinsven: Writing/Directing

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:30:06 +0000

Writer/Director Samuel Van Grinsven

Writer and director Samuel Van Grinsven talks about his first full-length feature film ‘Sequin in a Blue Room’. He and Emily discuss queer representation in cinema and what a day on the set of a micro-budget Australian film is like.

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Dr Emma Whiston: At-Home End of Life Care for Pets

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:00:25 +0000

Dr Emma Whiston is a veterinarian who specialises in at-home euthanasia, and is the owner-operator of ‘My Best Friend’. Emily chats to Dr Emma about how her job is her passion, how she stays energised, and how doing what you love makes for great business.

More info at mybestfriendonline.com.au

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Joey Kellock: Lasagne

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 23:00:39 +0000

Emily chats with Joey Kellock, on how he started Melbourne’s much-loved lasagne delivery service, 1800 Lasagne. They talk about the beauty of lasagne, making your passion your business and how fast his 91′ Barina goes.

For more, call 1800 LASAGNE or follow Joey on Instagram @1800lasagne

Joey Kellock and his 91′ Holden Barina

1800 LASAGNE

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Cason Crane: Mountaineering

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:15:09 +0000

Cason Crane was the first openly LGBTQIA+ mountaineer to climb the world’s Seven Summits, he did so while raising money for the Trevor Foundation, an LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention organisation. Emily finds out not only what it takes emotionally and physically to climb such huge mountains, but also how sometimes in failure we find success.

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