{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6651ff42-971d-4df6-be14-014b92e30f54","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 177: Love Is Love. Yes, it is that simple! \u2013 Angie Kiel Hendrix","description":"Today is all about good. A good coming out journey, with twists and turns that cover just about every twist and turn you can find in a coming out story. From confusion to rejection, first loves to lasting loves, and all about stepping into the reality that you, and me, and baby makes three\u2026my eggs, her body. Trust me, you\u2019re about to embark on a journey that demonstrates the true meaning of \u201cLove is Love!\u201d\r\nI\u2019m joined today by the Director of the Orange County PFLAG Speakers Bureau, Angie Kiel Hendrix \u2013 friend and fellow speaker. Angie found support, understanding, and an extended family when she discovered PFLAG and then took this to the next level by becoming a leader to ensure that LGBTQ voices get heard on over 200 panels a year at high schools, colleges, churches, businesses, and law enforcement agencies throughout Southern California. This is her story, her life, and her light shining brightly on the world.\r\nShow Highlights\r\n\r\n* Sometimes you just have to make your own family in the LGBT community\r\n* The challenge for Angie was allowing herself to be happy \u2013 no matter what others thought\r\n* LGBT people may appear to have thick skin, but there\u2019s something we all want\u2026\r\n* The beauty that we each bring to this world is our difference!\r\n* Every moment we have on earth is a CHOICE\r\n\r\nConnect with Angie Kiel Hendrix\r\nAngie Hendrix serves as the Director of the Orange County/Long Beach PFLAG Speakers Bureau, where she has volunteered her time as a leader and speaker for over 20 years. \u00a0With a Bachelors Degree in Education, Angie\u2019s teaching background and public speaking experience serve her audiences well as she relays her personal story, which includes coming out in college, marrying her wife Jo (4 times), and raising their 3 year old daughter Justice. \u00a0A former physical education & health teacher, Angie now works for a financial services software company, Primatics, as a West Coast Account Manager & has been in client management & sales for 18 years.\u00a0Angie\u2019s unique combination of talents allows her to assist clients at a personal and professional level. Driven by authenticity, honesty, & a desire to help others, Angie is a natural connector and community leader. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and the diversity of Southern CA, & maintains a love of athletics & competition.\r\nOrange County/Long Beach PFLAG\r\nSpeakers Bureau\r\n\r\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4b9b6c41-474a-4fd0-a374-cbb2a7aa23a4/1400x1400_uncloseted_artwork-01-573.jpg"}