Queer matchmaker, Elise Braunschweiger, shares practical advice for queer women trying to find love plus insight into the unconscious biases that drive the choices we make and the ways we behave in dating.

Meet Elise Braunschweiger, queer female matchmaker and relationship expert…

Elise started her career at a matchmaking company where she was the 3rd employee and as they opened offices across American and grew internationally she was promoted to head of matchmaking and she oversaw all their US staff.
Now she’s following her dream and building her own matchmaking business helping women in our community find love.
Elise is wise beyond her years and has so much experience and wisdom to share about the process of dating.
You don’t to miss this conversation!

During the episode Elise Braunschweiger and I discuss:


* Unconscious biases that drive us in dating…
* Ways people can lack awareness about the impressions they’re making early on in dating…
* Why you’re probably wrong about what you think other women see in you…
* Why the boundary lines of intimacy can be more easily blurred in lesbian friend groups than in straight friend groups…
* The mindset that causes lesbians to be more likely to end up in long distance relationships AND…
* Advice for alleviating the pressure that comes with dating…

Don’t miss this interview!


Learn more about Elise Braunschweiger and follow her on social media…

Elise Braunschweiger is the Founder & CEO of Queer Conscious Connections, a matchmaking and date coaching agency that specializes in services for the LGBTQIA+ community. As a lesbian herself, and after several years working in management for an award-winning, international matchmaking firm, Elise saw a desperate need for dating services that were created by and for queer people. Through Queer Conscious Connections, Elise aims to help anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status, achieve a more enriching and satisfying love life—and, hopefully, enjoy the journey along the way. 
Queer Conscious Connections offers personalized 1:1 date coaching and bespoke matchmaking services and they’re constantly seeking commitment-ready daters who might be open to being considered as a match for their clients (at no cost). Elise invites anyone to join her database.
You can find Elise Braunschweiger’s Website and sign up for her newsletter here.
You can find Elise Braunschweiger’s Instagram here.
You can find Elise Braunschweiger’s free database to be considered for free introductionshere.

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Queer entrepreneur Nadya Rousseau shares her epic journey of going from homeless to successful business owner, and how she and her wife, Lauren Jones, survived and thrived creatively together.

Meet Nadya Rousseau…

Nadya and her wife, Lauren Jones, are the founders of AlterNew Media.
Nadya Rousseau went from experiencing homeless to being a model, actress and show producer to being a successful marketing executive running a media company.
You don’t want to miss this episode (or my prior episode, where I interview her wife)!

In this conversation Nadya Rousseau and I discuss:


* Running a business with your spouse…
* Working multiple jobs…
* Overcoming envy of others’ success…
* Attracting creative collaborators…
* Experiencing homelessness…
* Cultivating leadership skills…
* Overcoming codependency and revamping long-term relationships…
* Relating to your differences so you can show up authentically… AND
* The secret truth about people who seem like they’re the “odd ones out”…

Don’t miss this interview!


Learn more about Nadya Rousseau and follow her (and her wife and their marketing company) on Social Media…

Nadya Rousseau is the founder and CEO of Alter New Media, a growing marketing and
media company. Launched initially as a marketing and PR firm, the company has evolved into a
growing ecosystem housing tech-enabled marketing and PR solutions, an influencer
talent board, and purposeful partnerships.
With no formal marketing, PR, or business background, Rousseau bootstrapped Alter New
Media from the ground up, scaling it into a seven-figure company that has served over 1,000
clients worldwide, while driving growth for global events like NFT LA and Fashinnovation
NYC. She has secured national media placements for clients such as Collette Divitto, a young
entrepreneur with Down syndrome, and played a pivotal role in helping StartEngine
founders raise seven-figure funds.
Her work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Voyage LA, and Honeysuckle Magazine, and
she has worked with Emmy-nominated hosts and pioneering entrepreneurs. Through Alter
New Media, Rousseau specializes in go-to-market strategies, brand development, and
influencer partnerships, helping brands scale their visibility while making a meaningful impact..
In 2024, Rousseau was honored by the Lieutenant Governor of Nevada for her
contributions to the Las Vegas entrepreneurial ecosystem, alongside Alter New Media co-
founder Lauren Jones, through her work with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Vegas.
She was also recognized by the Audre Lorde Foundation for her advocacy and leadership./p>
A sought-after speaker, Rousseau has shared her insights at Outer Edge LA, Female
Empowerment Summit, Las Vegas Startup Week, Influence & Profit Live, and BE You
Brand, empowering entrepreneurs and brands with strategies for growth and influence.
Rousseau is dedicated to scaling Alter New Media into a growing ecosystem that will one
day evolve into a holding company, to influence the culture of Las Vegas and beyond
effectively. Her commitment to innovation and financial empowerment recently led her to
join the Nevada Department of Education Financial Literacy Council, where she contributes
to shaping financial education initiatives in the state.
You can find Nadya Rousseau’s Instagram here.
You can find Nadya Rousseau’s company website here.
You can find Nadya’s Wife’s Instagram here.
You can find AlterNew Media,

Queer entrepreneur Lauren Jones shares her journey to founding her company plus advice for handling objections and remaining patient while others are being unreasonable.

Meet Lauren Jones, founder of AlterNew Media…

AlterNew Media is a mission-driven marketing company, founded and run by Lauren Jones and her wife – two bisexual women who are married to each other.
They met when they were teenagers and they even experienced homelessness together before becoming successful marketing executives.
Their history together would make for a great movie. It’s a beautiful story about surviving together as a team and building an extraordinary life, starting from literally zero.
Lauren Jones and her wife are both passionate about personal/professional growth and company-building. (And because I think it’s important for our community to break the stigma of lesbians who are too afraid to date bisexual women, I want to highlight the fact that Lauren Jones and her wife both identify as bi, and they’re happily married and committed to each other.)
Lauren Jones is inspirational, up to big things, and so much fun to talk to.
You don’t want to miss this episode (or my next episode, where I interview her wife)!

During this interview Lauren Jones and I talk about:


* Finding forgiveness and reconciliation with a partner who wants you back after having left you…
* Remaining patient while others are being unreasonable…
* Struggling with shyness…
* Founding, operating and owning a business together with a spouse…
* Dealing with objections and rejections in business and life…
* Getting the right people on your team…
* Overcoming neglectful parents…
* And so much more…

Don’t miss this interview!


Learn more about Lauren Jones and follow her on social media!

Lauren Jones is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Alter New Media, a purpose-driven marketing and media agency based in Las Vegas that champions the intersection of profit and positive social impact. Since co-founding the agency in 2016, Lauren has helped guide Alter New Media from a digital production house into a global, full-service strategic marketing firm that has supported over 700 companies and creators worldwide.
A visionary entrepreneur and seasoned creative, Lauren blends her background in photography, videography, and strategic marketing to deliver high-impact campaigns and branding initiatives. Her work has not only shaped powerful narratives for socially conscious organizations but has also been showcased internationally — including exhibitions in New York City and the Louvre in Paris.
Lauren is recognized for her innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and commitment to empowering purpose-led businesses. She’s a driving force behind the agency’s success in influencer marketing, public relations, digital strategy, and partnership development. She also plays an active role in Global Entrepreneurship Week Vegas, helping cultivate Las Vegas’ entrepreneurial ecosystem through storytelling, media, and event curation.
Known for her emphasis on personality-based leadership and healthy team dynamics, Lauren is passionate about creating work environments that encourage creativity, psychological safety, and strong boundaries. She remains committed to connecting change-makers with the tools, platforms, and people they need to scale impact.
You can find Lauren Jones’s Instagram here.
You can find AlterNew Media, on Instagram here.
You can find Lauren Jones’s company website here.
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District Attorney Satana Deberry shares her advice for holding positions of power while still being a great boss, mother and human being.

Meet Satana Deberry, the lesbian running to be the Attorney General for the State of North Carolina…

Are the things you’re working on in life right now serving you on your journey to become the person you want to be?
And if not, are you willing to do anything about it?
Well on this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk about all that and more with District Attorney Satana Deberry, a lesbian politician who is currently running to be North Carolina’s Attorney General.

During the episode Satana Deberry shares:


* Advice for having the courage to take a stand on issues…
* Advice for how to break a routine that’s not working for you anymore…
* Advice for how to be a great boss…
* Advice for how to handle yourself in situations where you make mistakes…
* Advice for managing your own energy when you feel insecure… AND
* Advice for how to have thicker skin when you’re afraid someone is pissed at you…

Don’t miss this interview!


Learn more about Satana Deberry (and her campaign) and follow her on social media:

Satana Deberry serves as the elected District Attorney for Durham County. Prior to her role as District Attorney, Deberry served as a criminal defense attorney in her hometown of Hamlet, North Carolina, General Counsel for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and executive director of the nonprofit North Carolina Housing Coalition.
Satana Deberry is a recipient of the North Carolina Justice Center’s 2020 Defender of Justice Award for Litigation, the Duke Law Alumni Association’s 2020 Charles S. Murphy Award for Civic Service, and Attorney General Josh Stein’s Dogwood Award. She received her AB in Sociology from Princeton University, her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law and her master’s in Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She is a mother who enjoys spending time with her three adult daughters.
To support Satana Deberry’s campaign for Attorney General, click here: SatanaDeberryForNC.com
And also be sure to follow Satana Deberry’s campaign on Instagram.

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Bárbara Arredondo Ayala shares her history of pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage.

Meet my dear friend, Bárbara Arredondo Ayala…

Who is the first lesbian friend you text when you meet someone new or match on an app or get back from a date?
Throughout the years I was single, between breaking up with my ex and meeting my fiancé, that person for me was Bárbara Arredondo Ayala.
But in addition to being an amazing friend, Bárbara is also an incredible badass and a cultural leader in Latin America, and everyone in the queer community can be proud that she’s one of our own.
And in this episode of Women Wanting Women I talk to Bárbara all about her story of how she’s been pushing boundaries and making an impact on the international stage ever since she was in her early 20’s.

During the interview Bárbara Arredondo Ayala shares:


* How she got invited to Davos and became a change-maker on the national and international stage in her 20’s…
* How to use other people’s stories for personal and societal transformation…
* What we can do as human beings when we have the right words…
* Things to keep in mind when you’re hitting on other women…
* Advice for managing your own energy when you feel insecure…
* Tips for how to connect with high-level people and recruit their support for your projects… AND
* How an experiment she started with 4 friends turned into one of the top 10 Spanish-language podcasts in the world…

Don’t miss the episode!


Find out more about Bárbara Arredondo Ayala and follow her on social media…

Activist, producer and entrepreneur Bárbara Arredondo Ayala has more than fifteen years of experience advancing the rights of women and children and engaging in peace-building efforts.
Bárbara is the co-founder of projects that seek to promote the economic power, media representation, and leadership of girls and women, including Decididas (a content and events platform that highlights the stories of female decision-makers and role models in Latin America), Anonima Media (a production company that seeks to create, develop, and promote stories created and starring women from Latin America and Spain with the actress, producer, and activist Eréndira Ibarra and the screenwriter and producer Natasha Ybarra-Klor) and Lidh, a financial services and financial education platform tailored to the financial needs of women in Mexico.
Barbara is also the co-founder of the Estas Morras podcast.
In 2015 Bárbara was invited by the United States Department of State to participate in the first generation of the International Visitor Leadership Program: Women, Peace and Security.
Bárbara started her career as a journalist at Reporte Indigo. She studied international relations at ITESM Campus Monterrey.
Follow Bárbara Arredondo Ayala on Instagram and check out her her website.
Follow Decididas on Instagram.
Follow Anonima Media on Instagram.
Follow Estas Morras on Instagram.

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