Under the Umbrella
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Under the Umbrella is now located in Dallas, TX and encourages members of the LGBTQ+ community to speak, own, and live their truth. Know that you are loved, supported, enough and worthy in the skin you're in! Listen to my podcast, which provides you with a safe space where various topics that matter to our community are discussed.
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Episodes
Emotional Triggers
April 28, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBTune in as I discuss how to handle Emotional Triggers. Support the show
You Are No One's F*cking Victim
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBTune in as I discuss empowering yourself. https://linktr.ee/utumbrella Support the show
Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
April 14, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBTune in as I reintroduce myself to the world! https://linktr.ee/utumbrella Support the show
Gender Roles
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak Gender Roles. Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Exclusive Savings for UTU Listeners Mahalia Mai, a luxury home fragrance company has savings for UTU listeners. Use "ANGEL" to save 10% Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Marriage does not Equate to Ownership
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak about Marriage not Equating to Ownership. “…I don’t care how often you yell out while you’re getting bonked from behind, it’s yours daddy, it’s yours…there’s so many fucked up things in our society…us as humans, we have some fucked up ass rules for ourselves…you don’t own people..” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! This episode is sponsored by Angel Wings Travel. Angel Johnson, the owner of Angel Wings, is an independent travel advi...
Healthy Relationship
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I go over 5 things that are the foundation of a healthy relationship. Tune in to listen to the entire episode! This episode is sponsored by Angel Wings Travel. Angel Johnson, the owner of Angel Wings, is an independent travel advisor who specializes in LGBTQ+ travel. You may book your trip now by contacting Angel via her website, which is angel7johnson.inteletravel.com. She may also be reached via email, which is [email protected]. ...
Ask Angel (Move from MO to AZ)
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I answer an Ask Angel question that reads: “How do you feel about the change of moving from Missouri to Arizona? Is there any other place you would like to move?” Tune in to listen for my response on this episode! This episode is sponsored by Angel Wings Travel. Angel Johnson, the owner of Angel Wings, is an independent travel advisor who specializes in LGBTQ+ travel. You may book your trip now by contacting Angel via her website, which is...
Doctor Shot for Giving Patient Orgasm
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak about a social media post I saw about an article of a doctor who was shot for giving a patient an orgasm.” “…this man…shot his doctor twice in the chest…the person who posted this is a comedian…he’s mad caused he liked it…if he enjoyed the prostate exam, that doesn’t give you the right to shoot somebody…” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! This episode is sponsored by Angel Wings Travel. Angel Johnson, the owner of Angel Wings, is a...
Fear
September 24, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak about a social media post I saw that reads, “I wish people feared their sons being pedophiles, rapist, or being abusive as much as they fear them being gay.” “…why don’t you see more people be more vocal about these things. It’s very disturbing…of all of those things, you have more fear of your son being gay?...” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! This episode is sponsored by Angel Wings Travel. Angel Johnson, the owner of Angel Win...
Being Gay is not a Disease
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak about how being gay is not a disease. “….being gay is not a disease. There’s not a pill you can take to take it away…for some people, if that were the case and there was a pill to take it away, for some people, they probably would so their lives can be easier…but the reality is, that’s not the case…” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
The Phrase, No Homo
September 17, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak about The Phrase, No Homo. “….At one point, that was a trending thing, in my opinion and I don’t want to assume where it came from…I personally hate hearing that, especially from men…” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Ask Angel (...married a woman)
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I answer an Ask Angel question that reads: “You seem really happy in your marriage. Did you ever think you would have married a woman?” Tune in to listen for my response on this episode! Support the show
Non-Binary Identity with Eva Azenaro Acero
September 10, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak with Eva Azenaro Acero about his Non-Binary Identity and more. “…We all spend our time trying to understand who we are...everything that we have ever learned about gender, about sexuality; it’s not that black and white…I don’t have all of the answers and I hate for people to assume because I’m bisexual, I know everything under the LGBTQ umbrella, I do not…I think that once you think that you are able to be an expert about everything, that’s whe...
How We Met with Tiffany Lane-Allen
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak with Tiffany Lane-Allen about How We Met. “…I don’t pry into people’s lives like that. I don’t care what their sexuality is, I don’t ask people personal questions like that. How did you guys meet? What positions do you guys like?... Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Ask Angel (What Does Pride Mean to You)
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I answer an Ask Angel question that reads: “What does PRIDE mean to you?” Tune in to listen for my response on this episode! Support the show
The Black Experience
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will speak about The Black Experience under the LGBTQ umbrella. “…The lgtbq community need to understand they ain’t special,,they just normal people and stop pushing for everyone for special treatment and inclusion in everything unless they earn it like everyone else...they have people walking on eggshells…don’t let them hold you hostage.”…”They’re getting on my nerves, all they do is choose sex over their race.”…Guess what, when I walk outside, pe...
Bicurious and Downlow Lifestyles with Dr. Monique Ross
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, Dr. Monique Ross and I speak loosely about Bicurious and Downlow Lifestyles. Tune in to listen to the entire episode! https://www.instagram.com/utumbrella/ https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=SHY43NMXVGFFY Support the show
Ask Angel (Media Question)
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I answer an Ask Angel question that reads: “Do you have a background in media?” Tune in to listen for my response on this episode! Support the show
How Art and Representation Impacts Self-image for Queer Folks with Eric Thurnbeck
August 20, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, Eric Thurnbeck and I speak about How Art and Representation Impacts Self-Image for Queer Folks. “…In your opinion, why does art and representation impact self-image for queer folks?...We are used to seeing specific types of images…for Queer folks in particular, the image that we get sold a lot is male, 27, 28, muscular, trim, white, and usually conventionally attractive…” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Ask Angel - Bicurious Friend
August 18, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBEpisode 19 (Ask Angel – Bicurious Friend) On this episode of Under the Umbrella, I answer an Ask Angel question that reads: “I have a horrible dilemma I need help with. My best friend, who is bicurious, admitted she has a crush on me, and she is pulling me into a relationship with her and it’s getting trippy, it’s getting weird, and I’m getting scared. Do I just tell her no? I know it’s so easy to say no, but I feel like it’s about to mess up my 15-year best friendship.” Tune in to lis...
Happiness is very Personal with Tiffany Lane-Allen
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, Tiffany and I speak about Happiness being very Personal. “…Your happiness truly is just a very personal thing with yourself. It has nothing to do with your spouse, it has nothing to do with your family, your children, your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers, strangers on the street, it has nothing to do with anyone else, it’s solely your responsibility to make yourself happy and if you’re fortunate enough to have a spouse, they aid in it…” Tune ...
Expressing Gratitude (UTU is Worldwide)
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I express my gratitude for everyone’s love and support! Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Ask Angel (Navigating Men being a Bisexual Woman)
August 06, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I answer an Ask Angel question that reads: “Did you find it hard navigating your relationship with men when you came into your sexuality?” Tune in to listen for my response on this episode! Support the show
Transgender Understanding with Eion Cashman
August 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak with Eion Cashman about Transgender Understanding. “…My experience is steeped in privilege. I am white and that’s opened a lot of doors. I also am the son of immigrants…my transition projected me into the highest level of privilege there is, where not only do I pass or rather assumed as a man everywhere I go; as a cisgender man…people look at me and they don’t think trans, they just think man…so people assume that I am like top shelf, straigh...
Mental Health with Vanessa Parish
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak with Vanessa Parish about Mental Health. “…I got diagnosed with Bipolar 1…I also got misdiagnosed a couple of years ago with Borderline Personality Disorder, which is BP|D. I was getting treatment. I was taking medications for the wrong diagnoses for a long time. So I just recently in the last year or two got rediagnosed with Bipolar, which made much more sense…” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Our Experience with Tiffany Lane-Allen
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak with my sweet wife, Tiffany about Our Experience enduring discrimination. “…It started out with me contacting a designer for something for Angel to wear to our wedding…" Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Queer in Business
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I speak about Queers in Business. “…If there any companies out there, whether they’re black owned…if there are any small companies out there, or large companies who provide services for the LGBTQ community for bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, weddings, any venues, whatever services, if you all are out there and you want to have a platform to talk about the services you provide…” Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Coming Out with Brittany Philip
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBOn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking with Brittany Philip about “Coming Out” as in coming out of the closet. “…According to dictionary.com, the phrase, “Coming Out” is defined as, publicly announcing a belief or preference that one has kept hidden, especially one's sexual preference. (I HATE THIS PHRASE, PREFERENCE)…I used to spend a lot of my life being controversial and in this place in my life where I didn’t truly know who I was or how to accept certain things abou...
LGBTQ and Healthcare with Kamina Ballard
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking with Kamina Ballard with Planned Parenthood about LGBTQ and Healthcare. “…Please tell us about the services Planned Parenthood provides…birth control…annual exams…breast exams…telehealth…it’s for people who may be underinsured or no insurance whatsoever…will you please talk about the importance of safe sex…” Planned Parenthood Services: www.PlannedParenthood.org Sexually Transmitted Diseases Statistics: www.CDC.gov Health cove...
Polyamory Lifestyle with Mars
July 14, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking with Mars about living a Polyamory Lifestyle. “…According to verywellmind.com,” to be polyamorous means to have open sexual or romantic relationships with more than one person at a time. People who are polyamorous can be heterosexual, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and relationships between polyamorous people can include combinations of people of different sexual orientations…it is definitely not just a gay thing or anything like tha...
Molestation Turned me Gay is a Myth with Shahil
July 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking with Shahil about Molestation Turned me Gay is a Myth. Very empowering story, be sure to tune in! Support the show
You...Can't be Gay in the Black Church
July 07, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking about the topic, You can be a Liar, a Thief, a Whore, but you Can’t be Gay in the Black Church. “…According to the bible, all of us are sinners and we all goin’ to hell, so you just pick yo basket of sin that you want to sit in and...nothing we do this day in age is not of the bible…Don’t force your convictions on me, especially if you can’t explain them to me or I’m really done talking to you… Tune in to listen to the entire episod...
Healthy Pregnancy Journey with Chanél Tinsley
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking to Chanél Tinsley about a Healthy Pregnancy Journey… "Chanél Tinsley is a Nurse Practitioner, currently working in Women’s Health with over 14 years of experience, serving in varied specialties in healthcare. She is also the owner of CMT Enterprises, LLC. For anyone who has ever visited a hospital, you know how busy the staff can get caring for people from diverse backgrounds-ranging from various races, ethnicities, ages, religi...
LGBTQ Advocacy with Steph Perkins
June 30, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking to Steph Perkins about his advocacy in the LGBTQ community. “…There are LGBTQ organizations all across the country and to have one in Missouri is really important. Missouri sees all sorts of anti LGBTQ bills. There were almost more anti LGBTQ bills filed this past legislative session than ever been filed before in the state legislature. They attack things like transgender students, trans athletes, they would have prohibited trans ...
Married to a Bisexual with Tiffany Lane-Allen
June 25, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking to Tiffany Lane-Allen about her being Married to a Bisexual… “…Tiffany is a lesbian and I am bisexual…I think to say someone is confused is to say they don’t know what they want and there’s nothing confusing about bisexuals, they know what they want, they know what they’re attracted to, it just makes everybody else uncomfortable. The idea of a person being attracted to more than one person…How do you feel being married to a bisexua...
Married to a Bisexual
June 25, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking to Tiffany Lane-Allen about her being Married to a Bisexual… “…Tiffany is a lesbian and I am bisexual…I think to say someone is confused is to say they don’t know what they want and there’s nothing confusing about bisexuals, they know what they want, they know what they’re attracted to, it just makes everybody else uncomfortable. The idea of a person being attracted to more than one person…How do you feel being married to a bisexua...
Bisexual and Pansexual Identities
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEpisode 3 (Bisexual and Pansexual Identities): In this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking to Heather Brown-Hudson regarding Bisexual and Pansexual Identities… “…In the last 10-20 years, the understanding of those terms has actually been debated…As my education progressed and as my personal identity progressed, I have certainly in the last several years, you know, 7-10 years will label myself as Pansexual, which most folks think that it’s more, it’s a much more inclusive term...
Bisexual and Pansexual Identities with Heather Brown-Hudson
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEpisode 3 (Bisexual and Pansexual Identities): In this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will be speaking to Heather Brown-Hudson regarding Bisexual and Pansexual Identities… “…In the last 10-20 years, the understanding of those terms has actually been debated…As my education progressed and as my personal identity progressed, I have certainly in the last several years, you know, 7-10 years will label myself as Pansexual, which most folks think that it’s more, it’s a much more inclusive term...
Introduction to Under the Umbrella
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBWelcome to the first episode of Under the Umbrella podcast. Let me introduce myself. "...I am a former executive assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. I am a wife, mother and podcast host. I am extremely passionate when it comes to advocating for the LGBTQ..." Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show
Seeking Validation
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode of Under the Umbrella, I will speak on my journey of Seeking Validation at one point in my life... "...The only person you need to validate you is you, first and foremost, always in any and everything you do. No matter the clothes you put on, the way you wear your hair, the way you dress, the job that you go to every day, your career that you choose, your relationship, your sexuality, any and everything about you that validation needs to come from you. Not your parents, no...
Introduction to Under the Umbrella
June 15, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBWelcome to the first episode of Under the Umbrella podcast. Let me introduce myself. "...I am a former executive assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. I am a wife, mother and podcast host. I am extremely passionate when it comes to advocating for the LGBTQ..." Tune in to listen to the entire episode! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=SHY43NMXVGFFY)