Our guest’s work is centered around getting people to change their mind. Coach Bastian is a writer, speaker, and personal development coach supporting queer and trans entrepreneurs on well-being and mindset. We chat about building queer capital, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and how to stay true to your vision without worrying about pleasing everybody else. 


To learn more about Coach Bastian’s personal development coaching, check out https://www.coachbastian.co/ or follow him on Instagram


For resources and information about the anti-trans bills references in this episode’s intro: 

Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation TrackerIowa Bill Banning Trans Girls“Don’t Say Gay” bill progresses in Florida Texas Governor and Attorney General claim gender affirming healthcare for minors is “child abuse”

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Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity 


Cover art: Adrienne McCormick 

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