The Unsuitable - LGBTQ Stories

Spat on, abused and bullied during the same sex marriage debate. Despite the fact the vote went in favour of legalising same sex marriage, there is still a large portion of the community that feel they have the right to voice publicly their opinion and bully those in the lgbtiq community.  Jade Alexander gives an honest and raw account of the abuse she was subjected to during the same sex marriage debate. Jade also shares her life growing up in the Western Sydney suburbs and how she came to develop a passion for suiting up and sourcing antique mens accessories.   https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave  

Coming to terms with your own identity can take time and often that time can be spread over a number of years.  By her own admission, Mindy Friedman's coming out to her mum and dad was somewhat passive aggressive in nature.  Mindy expected her mum and dad to embrace her coming out with the same unconditional love she had become accustomed to all her life however this wasn't the case. Mindy shares with us how they overcame the initial reaction and obstacles in order to have the beautiful and loving relationship they have today.   Sit back and enjoy the wonderful story of Tam Prins. https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave

They, them, their are pronouns our guest  LP uses to identify themselves. We are living in a world that is becoming more inclusive of people and their identities.  Yet for many people there is a lack of real understanding around many identities in the LGBTIQ community. Our guest LP from Nashville Tennessee joins us to chat about life as a non binary and what that means for them. We were blessed to hav LP walk for us in the dapperq New York Fashion Show for our sister brand Shane Ave. They represented our brand with authenticity and integrity and it was with certainty we would have them as a guest on our podcast. LP with share with us their life growing up and the hurdles that they overcome to eventually recognise that they were most comfortable and happy identifying as non binary. We trust you will enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.   https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave

Season 1 of The Unsuitable has come to an end. Rod Morrie chats Deb Saywell about Season 1 and the success of the podcast to date. Tune in for Season 1 in review and discover who the surprise guest is that will see the start to Season 2.

It was the year of the millennium when founder of Shane Ave and host of The Unsuitable Podcast, Deb Saywell's life as she knew it was about to change forever. It was in the year 2000 Deb fell in love with her life partner Sue. Together for 19yrs, they have raised 6 kids in a blended family, had 2 successful businesses in the fitness industry. Fast forward to 2015, they sell their businesses, Sue transfers from Army Reserves to full time Navy, while Deb takes up a position as a state manager for a fitness franchise group. It wasn't long before Deb realised that after being self employed since her early 20's she probably wasn't cut out to be in traditional employment. With a burning desire to start another business Deb puts the plans in place for the inception of Shane Ave.  Listen as Deb shares her story, the Shane Ave story and The Unsuitable Podcast story.   https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave  

Pepa Randall is a semi professional athlete. When she isn't taking to the field with GWS Giants, she can be found tending to the grounds at GIANTS Stadium as a Greenkeeper. Pepa grew up in Melbourne and had what she describes a privileged childhood. Spending the first 18 yrs of life in a heteronormative environment, Pepa never considered herself gay. In fact she feels she may have at some stages been judgemental and homophobic herself. Having played many different sports growing up, it wasn't until she joined a womens AFL team that she found herself amongst a group of people that she connected with and felt right at home. Being around women who identified as gay helped Pepa to come to terms with her own identity. Pepa shares her story from childhood to playing in the AFLW with GWS Giants. Pepa is honest and transparent about the challenges that come with playing sport at this level. Mental health and depression can affect any one of us and Pepa openly share show she got through a bout of depression and what she does to monitor and stay as mentally healthy as she can. Pepa relocated to follow her dreams of playing in the AFLW and enjoys life in Sydney with her partner Pip. Enjoy this episode with the charismatic and down to earth Pepa Randall. ttps://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave   AFLW Giants      

Welcome and thanks for clicking on our new podcast, The Unsuitable. Through my business Shane Ave I have been exposed to some of the most remarkable human stories imaginable. In fact, they are stories so good I couldn't keep them to myself. Enter - The Unsuitable Podcast. The stories of my clients range from heartwarming to gutwrenching and everything in between. They're stories of triumph and tragedy, heartbreak and hope. But ultimately, they are human stories and they are the best tales of all. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode and we hope you enjoy the journey with us.  

At 13 Dibs came out as bisexual. By 15, they identified as lesbian. At 17 they felt more trans masculine though fast forward seven years and Dibs now identifies as gender non binary.   Dibs' journey is not an uncommon one in the queer community and is just one of the reasons we chose them for this inaugural episode of The Unsuitable podcast. From the reactions of family members to bullying at school and the simple issue of language and words surrounding being non binary, Dibs is open, honest, forthright and thoughtful in this first of what we hope will be many educational and entertaining episodes to come.   Keep up to date with The Unsuitable Podcast at:   Facebook   Instagram   Shane Ave     Instagram    

Remove the content on your social media or lose your job! This is what Kim Sheehy was told when she started a new job as a music teacher in a Catholic School. Kim grew up in the country town of Maclean in Northern NSW.  After her appearance on The Voice in 2016, Kim settled in Sydney NSW and secured a job as a music teacher in a Catholic School. Tired of living a lie, Kim left the Catholic School and started work at a public high school where she could be her authentic self, a lesbian woman in a loving relationship. Kim recently appeared on The Voice All Stars and thrilled Australians with her amazing voice. Kim shares what life was like growing up in a country town and what The Voice has done for her confidence and growth, both as a person and a musician. Kim has some exciting plans for the future and you can hear them first on The Unsuitable. Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave   ______________________   Don't forget to leave us a rating and review    

Rebecca Johnson and her friends were humiliated and rejected at the first Brisbane Pride Festival in 2007. Today Bec is President of Brisbane Pride and the co founder of Indigilez that was formed as a direct result of the treatment they received. Bec shares her story of growing up in the Northern Qld town of Bundaberg with parents that were active and well respected for their community work in Indigenous Affairs. Bec is an advocate for all things LGBTIQ and particularly the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community. Bec story is compelling listening. Keep up to date with The Unsuitable Podcast at:   Facebook   Instagram   Shane Ave  

Alex bears the scars of gay conversion therapy, and in this weeks episode she speaks openly and honestly about the lasting effects of her experiences around gay conversion therapy and the religious organisations that continue to practice this unethical and barbaric therapy. Gay conversion therapy comes in many forms and is often practiced in secrecy within churches and religious communities. Whatever form it is delivered in, it is an evil practice that aims to perpetuate the idea that LGBTIQ+ people are in some way "broken" and can be fixed. Alex is living proof that she is far from broken although she still carries  trauma and pain associated with her coming out experiences. Today Alex is living a full life as a high school teacher and is a very active board member of Wear it Purple. https://www.wearitpurple.org/  Wear it Purple principles can be found below: Advocate for and empower rainbow young people Celebrate and promote the value of diversity and inclusion in all community settings Raise awareness about sexuality, sex and gender identity and challenge harmful social cultures Champion rainbow role-models to help young people establish the confidence to be who they are   Alex shares her story in the hope that parents and people in the wider community will think more about the importance of acceptance and being a trusted ally for family and friends who confide in them, particularly when they first disclose their sexual identity. Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave   ______________________   Don't forget to leave us a rating and review        

Sam Badrice is living a life filled with self love and a passion for helping others through body dysphoria and choosing to live a life of authenticity. But it wasn't always this way. Sam was born in the body of Sarah, a body that just never felt right. Always awkward and uncomfortable and never really understanding why.  Body dysphoria is real and it is soul crushing for those experiencing it. Sam hit a low point in his early 20's where in his own words he said  "if I don't do something about my identity and start to live life as my authentic self, I will end up in a box" Harrowing words for a person in the prime of their life, but sadly these are words that many can relate to. Sam has been blessed with an understanding and supportive family that have been by his side through his transition and continue to support and love the man he has become. Sam shares with us the timeline of how he came to the realisation he was born into the wrong body and the process that lead to his transition to become a proud transman. If you or anyone you know needs further information check out the links below, you are not alone! https://transcendsupport.com.au https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave  

Lacie -Jade is a proud femme queer lesbian who has had her fair share of challenges not only in the wider community but in the lgbtiq community as well. Often mistaken as a straight woman, men often become hostile when she has to correct them. Femme invisibility is a blessing in some ways and a curse in other ways. Lacie-Jade has her own podcast, The Fat Collective. Lacier-Jade is an advocate for body positivity and likes nothing more than to remind people in marginalised bodies that they are beautiful and perfect just the way they are.     https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave  

After more than a decade together, Lara and Elise had what could best be described as the perfect life. They shared a love that was the envy of their friends, they were both successful in their careers, they owned a beautiful home in the inner west of Sydney and they had two gorgeous daughters. When Lara and Elise married in 2010 same sex marriage was not legal in Australia but that didn't stop them declaring their love before 101 of their closest friends and families. For them they were as good as married, they just didn't have the legal marriage certificate to prove it. Just 3 weeks after the birth of their second daughter, Lara's world came crashing down when tragically, Elise lost her life. For Lara, the trauma of losing the love of her life and the mother of her children was only the start of the trauma that followed. Australia voted Yes for same sex marriage and in doing so they got it right ...... #this is why       https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave              

Fair to say not every story has doom and gloom attached to it. Tam Prins lived a relatively normal childhood in the southern suburbs of Melbourne and grew up attending an all girls Catholic School. When in her mid teens, Tams parents separated which saw Tam and her mum and sister take up residence in a bus for a small period.  Apart from being hauled into the principal office in year 10 and being blamed for turning the whole year gay, Tam had a joyful if not sometimes confusing childhood. Tam tells her story and shares her experiences of growing up in the late 90's and early 2000's. For those listeners who are struggling with their identity, this story is for you. Life can and will take on twists and turns but eventually you will find where you are meant to be. Working in the US and Mexico at youth camps before joining the Royal Australian Navy, Tam has had an adventurous life that has enabled her to travel and see much of the world. Tam is married to her life partner Amanda and currently works as a Physical Trainer in the Navy, stationed back in her home town of Melbourne. Sit back and enjoy the wonderful story of Tam Prins. https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave

Frank is the youngest of 4 siblings and the only queer in his family. Frank lived a turbulent life that was filled with domestic violence at the hands of his father before leaving the family home for the last time at age 19. Leaving home allowed Frank to explore his sexuality and take ownership of his identity. Frank is a gay man who lives with his partner Chris and the owner of Same Love Photography. A brilliant photographer who spends months at a time abroad with his photography business, Frank shares with us many facets of his life. Sit back and enjoy!   https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/domestic-family-violence https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave  

Mack is the youngest of 3, grew up in a conservative Roman Catholic Family where the environment was strict and loving but emotions not discussed. Mack grew up in Detroit Michigan, studied an undergrad in Music education before completing the Police Academy training in Illinois. Mack embarked on a teaching career in the country before moving to the city in search of work and self discovery. What Mack found was both. Mack currently works as a police officer, plays soccer and is a part of the largest community LGBTIQ programs in Chicago. Mack in all her spare time also works as as actor on the TV Series Chicago PD as a plain clothes detective.   https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave

Rey grew up in Manila and called a warehouse home until they migrated with their family to Australia in 2012.  Rey spent their first 12 years in the Catholic School System in Manila where they experienced bullying and torment. Rey tells the story of when a school teacher made them lift their school uniform up in front of two of the bullies to prove they were in fact a girl and not a boy. Only realising when they migrated to Australia how wrong that was. Rey identifies as nonbinary pansexual and is a talented artist in many areas including but not limited to podcasts, writing and musicals. Rey tells us their fascinating story which i trust you find as compelling and as interesting as i did when in did the interview.     https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave

Kris has been in a wonderful relationship for 11 years with his partner Jacqui. Kris lived life as a lesbian before coming to the realisation that he was in fact a man trapped in a womens body. Kris spent his earlier years in childcare before embarking on a career as a fitter and machinist apprentice which saw him win many awards but often left him feeling like an imposter. Winning awards in the female sector but feeling like a man within, only led to further confusion.     https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave  

The modelling world is a tough environment that only the strong survive. When you are a black lesbian who is masculine presenting, the modelling world suddenly becomes a whole lot harder. Vjay is a police officer in Chicago who has crafted a career as an androgynous model and is co owner of Famme Entertainment. Vjay shares with us the difficulties she faces in the world of modelling and how she overcomes the obstacles. Vjay recently organised a photo shoot in remembrance of dominant lesbian women who have lost their lives to unneccesary violence and hate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGRpUpZoq_I https://au.reachout.com/articles/lgbtqi-support-services  Follow The Unsuitable on  Facebook   Instagram   Visit the team at Shane Ave for all your suiting needs  Shane Ave