Elevan OClock Nick Henderson - Archiving and discovering our history.

Nick is an archivist  at the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archive.  Here we talk about why archives are important and how they not only ensure we preserve the stories of the past but also help us to discover the stories we don't know yet.

Leila Jeffreys - Passion Dedication Conservation

Leila is an amazing photographer whose portraits of birds show the beauty of personality in each of her sitters.  I am lucky enough to own one of her works and it is the one that people talk about most in my collection.

Hidden Sydney - learn, laugh, lust

Hidden Sydney is a immersive theatre show set in, about and performed in Kings Cross Sydney.  During the show you learn, laugh and lust - what else do you need?

Here I talk to the producer and director about the genesis of the show and their career paths to get here.

Great theatre can change lives and this show proves that. 

Andrew Guy - Actor, Advocate, Activist.

In my first podcast we discussed whether cisgender people should play transgender roles, since we were both cisgender, I thought I should find someone who could talk from their own lived experience.

Andrew is an amazing guy who not only is a trained actor but also an advocate for the transgender community.  

No one person can fully represent a community so this is Andrew's story, and Andrew's story reminds me to be true to yourself and to work hard at your craft.





You can also check Andrew's Doco website It's not about the sex

And his personal website Andrew Guy

You can also check out these clips

Julie Bates - Leader, Warrior, Activist!

The life that Julie has lived is truly amazing! From the experiences she has had, to the things that she has achieved.  

I know a lot of people that I call inspiring, but I also use the terms "Warrior" and "Leader" when it comes to Julie.  

Julie's story makes me determined to fight for what I believe in and the human rights I believe we all deserve.

Will Kostakis - Life is better out of the closet.

Will is a Sydney (Australia) based author with three published young adult novels so far.  We chat about Will's process and how both your life in general and your creative life is more rewarding and productive when you are out of the closet.  

While Will's story doesn't ensure I will ever be a great writer,  I know I can be a great reader. 

You can also check out Will's own website

Will Kostakis

Tim Hixson - The Joys of a Plastic Lens.

Tim is a professional art and commercial photographer who specialises in the use of plastic lens cameras.  He is currently working on a 22 metre long print of photos of the roads that end at the beach from Palm Beach to Manly. 

Tim is such a warm, friendly and encouraging guy his story makes me want to go out and photograph everything.




Tim's Website 

Tim Hixson Photography

Tim's exhibition

Head East

Tim's Recommendations

Holga Cameras

Harry Callahan

Harry Callahan - Eleanor 1948

Vivian Maier

Trent Parke 

Brenton Parry

Brenton is a photographer, circus artist, nudist, blogger, a professional graphic designer and all round nice guy.

We talk about his hobbies, body image, the gay community and the various projects he has worked on.  If nothing else Brenton will definitely give you the desire to just give things a go.


You should also check out Brenton's blog and photography.

Aussielicious

Brenton Parry

My People My Tribe - Bare Naked Truth

Brenton's Recommendation

Thomas Heaton

Lisa Rose ,Queer Screen and the importance of queer film festivals.

I am a little bit of a film nerd, and by little I really mean a quite large one.  

Here I chat to Lisa, who is the Vice-President of Sydney-based queer film festival, Queer Screen.  We chat about why a LGBTIQ film festival is still important and what films and tv shows we love.  




Lisa's Recommendations

Queer Screen Film Festival 

Wentworth

Carol

Boy meets Girl

The Celluloid Closet

Kiki

The Living End

Tangerine

Alexandra-Therese Keining  (IMBD page)
Girls Lost

Elevan O'Clock launching in One week.

Since I know so many inspiring people I decided I want to share their story and hopefully inspire, educate or intrigue people.

Elevan O'clock will be launching in one week.  I look forward to hearing your feedback. 

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