Graduate school. Get a job. Buy a house. Get married. Have kids.

Society handed us a script — but Gen Z and Millennials? We’re are rewriting the whole thing.

And the queer community? We’ve been off-script from the start.

In this episode, I’m diving into love, timelines, starting over in your 30s, and why breaking societal norms is so much more common compared to past generations.

Welcome Ann Russo—an LGBTQ+ mental health advocate, educator, and founder of AMR Therapy, which has supported over 1,500 clients in the past four years.

With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Ann brings a blend of professional training and lived experience to the table. She holds a Master’s in Theology and has made it her mission to bridge the gap between faith, identity, trauma, and healing—especially for queer communities.

In this conversation, Ann opens up about growing up in a queer household in the 80s, the realities of mental health challenges queer people face today and what it was like attending a religious conversion therapy conference as a queer woman. Yes, you read that right.

She also shares many insights from her work—whether she’s training hospitals or therapists—on how we can all better support the queer community LGBTQ+ with care.

Follow Ann's journey here: https://www.annrusso.org/

This week, I sat down with the hilarious and radiant Jas (@yafavegirljas) — a content creator known for her iconic dance videos, bold fashion, and the comedic breakfast series that has won over the hearts of so many people.

Jas opens up about growing up in a South Sudanese and Ugandan immigrant household and how those roots shaped her creativity, confidence, and connection to community. She reflects on her journey through the content creation world — from navigating feelings of doubt to spreading internet joy.

Make sure to follow @yafavegirljas across TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.