Chris Kuwahara-Smith: Adventures in Brotherhood
Going Deep: A Gay Guide to Reality
English - June 26, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBRelationships Society & Culture Health & Fitness Sexuality gay men men gay lgbt community connection pride masculinity gerle gerlemen Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Today’s guest is Chris Kuwahara-Smith.
I wanted to interview Chris because he creates heart-centered community through his organization, California Gay Adventures (CGA).
During CGA-hosted camping trip in Zion National Park, it became clear to me that Chris is doing something important - something that is both classic and radically different.
California Gay Adventures delivers iconic American outdoorsmen culture (that’s the classic part) and he does it specifically for gay men and LGBTQ people. This former boy scout from Idaho finds that idea to be pretty radical.
Chris has leveraged his love for outdoor activities, to create a space where all kinds of gay men find a sense of belonging.
His own hero’s journey through college sports and the Mormon faith has left him with some important life lessons that enable him to be the man he is today. He’s a true leader, creating community by being authentic and holding fast to his own values.
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