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The Leo Yockey Show
Leo Yockey is a transgender, biracial, Tanzanian-American millennial. He is also a software engineer, comedian and advocate recovering from existential dread and burnout. Listen in for a chance to be a fly on the wall as he talks to a diverse array of friends and colleagues. Topics of conversation include racial and gender identity, mental health, spirituality, and redefining success in this rapidly changing world. Stay evolving!
Episodes
30 episodes
There's No Place Like NoHo (Home Alliance)
In the season 2 finale, Leo interviews his NoHo Home Alliance colleagues Antoinette Scully, Jolly Hollamon and Lex Roman. They discuss their work with NHHA, debunk common myths about homelessness, and explain how to get involved in your own com...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:32
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Internal Conflict Resolution (Rayna Jhaveri)
Leo and Rayna Jhaveri share a deep discussion about identity and embracing our many parts.Follow Leo!website; tiktok;
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:04:44
Connecting to Your Ancestors While Biracial (Stephanie Solis)
Leo invites his close friend Stephanie Solis to discuss “witchy” things. Stephanie shares how she discovered that meditation was a personal strength, the challenges and rewards of connecting to ancestors as a biracial person, and the difference...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:56
Breaking Down the Gender Binary (Chris Angel Murphy)
Leo interviews LGBTQ+ Educator and Small Business Owner Chris Angel Murphy about their experience being nonbinary in a binary-centric society. They also discuss the process of distinguishing personal identity from childhood trauma as well as wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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56:06
Read Some Romance (Addie Woolridge)
Addie Woolridge returns to talk about her latest book, The Bounce Back. Addie and Leo also discuss failure, belonging, and the important role that romance novels play in our culture.Follow Leo!we...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:45
What is Morality? (TRISHES)
Leo interviews musical artist TRISHES about her upcoming album, The Id. They also discuss morality, zero sum politics, and their unique positions between privilege and oppression.Follow Leo!websi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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45:31
Embrace the Chaos (Leah Frazier)
Think Three Media CEO Leah Frazier is a multi-licensed attorney turned fashion and marketing guru. Leah discusses the path she took to becoming one of the most successful women in Dallas. Leo and Leah offer a fresh perspective for looking at th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:14
Put Yourself Out There (Nick DeJesus)
Leo and Software Engineer Nick DeJesus open up to each other about some of their negative experiences in the tech industry. After an alarming interruption, Nick details his path to finding a new specialty in his career; Leo and Nick discuss the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:55
Media is More Powerful Than Education (Alli Santos)
Leo mentions Lil Nas X, which sends him and guest Alli Santos into a long conversation about representation in media. They discuss the evolving role of personal identity in our society, the fallacy of binary thinking, and the importance of repr...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:07
The Huge Quit Movement (Sean Page)
Why did the pandemic cause everyone to quit their jobs? In the season 2 premiere, Leo is joined by Tech Recruiter Sean Page to unpack this question. They discuss scarcity vs. abundance; religion; common pitfalls of inclusivity; and how to find ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:01
Season 2 Trailer
Trailer for season 2 of The Leo Yockey Show, coming every Tuesday starting September 14!Follow Leo!website;instagram;
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Season 2
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2:22
Your Body Holds Memories (Stephanie Somatics)
In the season 1 finale, Leo is joined by an old friend and Somatic Healer, Stephanie Somatics. Stephanie explains the body's ability to communicate with us, the similarities between the gut and the brain, and specific challenges that empaths ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:02
Best of Season 1
If you haven’t listen to The Leo Yockey Show yet, this episode is the perfect place to start! Either way, this is a great peak into Leo’s favorite conversations and to look back on some of the greatest moments of the 1st season thus far. Leo al...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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56:53
It's All About Who You Know (Pariss Athena)
Black Tech Pipeline CEO chats with Leo to explain why the diversity issues in tech aren't a "pipeline issue." Leo connects Pariss' past career experiences as an actress, wax specialist, and software engineer to her current business as a recruit...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:17
Everything You Went Thru Brought You Here (Braxton Fleming)
From a relationship ending due to "not doing enough" with his life to being an inspiration to trans men and entrepreneurs around the world, Braxton Fleming's life path is full of fascinating connections. Braxton and Leo discuss Braxton's nursin...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:17
Service-Oriented Leadership (Valerie Phoenix)
Leo meets with guest Valerie Phoenix to discuss how her lifelong history or service-oriented leadership led her to start Tech By Choice. They also talk about the surprising ways in which her nontechnical degrees have helped her in tech, and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:33
Murphy Bug - Community Reinforces Intuition (#ProtectOakFlat)
Musician and Activist Murphy Bug has been on an intuition-led journey to discovering and living his truth. He shares his experience road-tripping across the country in the month leading up to the election, how his marketing career made him a be...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:00:42
Meghan Q Barrett - Do Major Life Changes Create Anxiety?
Meghan went from experiencing postpartum anxiety to creating a safe space for mothers of young kids to find community and support. Meghan and Leo discuss the anxiety that comes with major life changes (even the positive ones!) and the importanc...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:22
Tyler Christiansen - Laziness Vs. The Wrong Career Path
Leo has a conversation with his comedy classmate Tyler. They discuss the difference between being lazy and being in the wrong career, Tyler's journey to become a voiceover actor, and the advantages of understanding your identity at a young age....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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51:31
Shannon Hay - Self-Discovery and Storyboarding
How did Leo's high school friend Shannon Hay become a Storyboard Revisionist for Muppet Babies? Lots of self-discovery and exploration! Shannon shares their journey of learning how they communicate as an artist and how their personal identity h...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:52
Mwamba Nyanda - Visibility for Transgender Tanzanians
CEO of Tanzania Trans Initiative (TTI) Mwamba Nyanda joins Leo for a very special episode! After sharing his coming out story, Mwamba discusses the goals of TTI and the importance of transgender visibility, the power of community, and why NOW i...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:04:53
Addie Woolridge - From Peer-Pressured to Published
Author Addie Woolridge went from being peer-pressured into writing her first 10 pages of fiction to publishing a novel. Addie and Leo discuss Addie’s debut novel, The Checklist; the importance of finding the right community; goal-setting; and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:23
Aisha Blake - The Intersection of Art and Technology
Aisha Blake works in a little-known niche of the tech industry called Developer Relations. Her story is one of continuously learning new skills and cashing them in so that her career better aligns with her passions. Aisha and Leo discuss her un...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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49:26
Listen To Yourself First (Emily Sedgwick)
Emily Sedgwick is a Communications Specialist by trade. When she’s not working, she runs a Disneyland and mental health blog, using Instagram as her primary medium. Emily and Leo discuss the symbiotic relationship between her blog and job, foll...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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53:07
Art as Activism (Marshall Hugh)
Marshall Hugh is a musician, event curator, activist and basketball coach based in Seattle. He explains a “wild moment in Seattle history” and performing daily at CHOP (Capital Hill Occupied Protest) in summer 2020, comparing last summer’s prot...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:03:21