Pride Untold

In this episode, we meet Val and Pat, founders of Paekākāriki Pride, a community-focused festival on New Zealand's Kapiti Coast. They discuss the origins of the event, which started as a fundraiser for Georgina Byer, and its growth over seven years into a boutique pride festival prioritizing inclusivity and anti-discrimination. Val and Pat share their backgrounds in theater and community work, their commitment to non-corporate spon...

In this episode, the Executive Director of Pride Northwest discusses the mission, history, and impact of the organization based in Portland, Oregon. Serving the entire state of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Pride Northwest has been a vital charitable organization since 1994, focusing on the origins of Pride and its role as an organizing and community-building tool. The discussion covers the complexity of organizing the Portland ...

In this episode, we are joined by Sarah, David and Helen from Exmouth Pride to discuss the history, challenges, and community impacts of the pride event held in Exmouth, UK. The conversation delves into the town's demographics, the local response to the event, and the significance of visibility and inclusivity. Sarah, David and Helen share with us the origin and growth of Exmouth Pride, the engagement of various community groups, a...

In this episode, Hamiora Bailey, Executive Director of Auckland Pride, discusses their background and the foundational principles of Auckland Pride. Hamiora emphasizes the importance of maintaining a Māori framework and details the various initiatives and programs launched by Auckland Pride, including Te Tīmātanga Residency, the Empowerment Initiative, Pride Develops, and Pride Elevates. In the discussion Hamiora focuses on the sig...

In this episode, we meet Holly Conroy, the founder of Wagga Mardi Gras. Holly shares her journey from growing up and transitioning in the rural town of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, to launching the first Pride Mardi Gras event in the area. Despite initial fears and challenges, especially in a traditional country setting, Holly received overwhelming community support which fueled her ambition to showcase that rural areas...