From Stonewall to Florida: Drag, Activism, and Keeping Pride Alive in Troubled Times – Eric Swanson

From Stonewall to Florida: Drag, Activism, and Keeping Pride Alive in Troubled Times – Eric Swanson

In this powerful episode, Eric Swanson activist, performer, and drag entertainer - aka Miss Bouvier - joins me to talk about what it really means to keep Pride alive when the world feels divided. From Florida’s political battlegrounds to global stages in Amsterdam, Eric opens up about using performance as protest, the legacy of Stonewall, and why LGBTQ+ unity is more vital than ever. What you will get in this episode is truth-telling, hard-won hope, and a reminder that visibility is resistance. We discuss how...
  1. Visibility is power and how drag performance keep help keep LGBTQ+ culture alive in places trying to silence it.
  2. Global perspectives teach us the power of resilience, rights, and representation.
  3. Unity conquers fears - Why division within our community only serves those who want to erase us.

About Eric

As an actor and artist, Eric Swanson has been seen in regional productions of “La Cage Aux Folles “ (Albin), “Hairspray “ (Edna Turnblad), “Hair “ (Margaret Mead), “Chicago “ (Mary Sunshine) and “Simply Gershwin “ with over 400 performances as leading man Frank.

He is a fierce advocate for the arts and arts education having completed his bachelors in Music Education from Adrian College (2007). He is the former Choral Director of Middle and Upper Schools (2007-2012) at the prestigious Roeper School located in Birmingham, Michigan. From 2011-2021 he held the position of co-founder and Executive Director for The Detroit Actor’s Theatre Company. He holds two national directorial credits with his direction of “Pray The Gay Away “ (2019) and “Golden Girls, The Laughs Continue “(2022-currently touring), both produced by acclaimed producers Murray and Peter Present. of the struggle of working full time in the state of Florida as a drag performer.

Miss Bouvèé debuted in March 2020 and is the live-singing drag persona of Eric Swanson. As Miss Bouvèé, she has charmed audiences in self produced sold out productions like her annual murder mysteries “Minnie Behind Bars” and “Minnie’s Merry Murder Christmas” and an original musical comedy “Double Trouble”. Miss Bouvèé travels the high seas with LGBTQIA+ groups like Adventure Bears, Island City Travel, and the national brand OutBound (GayCities Best Travel Group 2024). She has collaborated with cruise lines like Azamara, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Celebrity Cruise Lines.

Miss Bouvèé continues her arts and advocacy for underserved communities in Florida. She was vehemently opposed to SB1438 which banned public performances of drag and trans artists in the state of Florida. Her voice rose to national media attention when Out/Advocate magazine (June 2024) did a full feature on her which told the story

In August 2023, Miss Bouvèé starred in the indie drag horror comedy and full feature f ilm “Big Easy Queens” which premiered at Popcorn Frights in Fort Lauderdale. Filmed entirely in the state of Florida during the infamous SB1438 drag ban, the film went on to win nearly a dozen awards including Best Actor for Eric Swanson as Miss Bouvee (Berlin Indie Film Festival), and played at over 40 festivals around the world.

In 2024 Bouvèé was named Out South Florida’s (OutSFL) “Best Local Celebrity”, “Best Actor” and holds the title of “Best...

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071: Making Your Age Work For You – Tavarus Hogans

071: Making Your Age Work For You – Tavarus Hogans

We all are aging, and there is nothing we can do about that. But what we can do is realize that everything works out just as it should.Serial entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Tavarus Hogans shares how his 40s have brought him to the place that he realizes he doesn't have to first or right to be the man he is meant to be. From understanding at a deeper level how being secondary is a gift to knowing that birthdays are simply another day to be grateful to be alive, Tavarus doles out some interesting insights of what he has learned in his 41 years of life that has made him a better man.About TavarusAfter being class president in High School and graduating #6 in his class with honors, Tavarus Hogans chose Vanderbilt University. Tavarus majored in Communications and was captain of the football team.His company True Seven Life works with individuals and organizations looking to make their employees more comfortable and confident presenters. Also a Podcast Coach, Tavarus Hogans is the host of a podcast called the True Seven Life Podcast, a podcast featuring self-employed business heroes making an impact and cohost of a second podcast called Beyond The Stars, where he and astrologer Crystal Warren demystify some of the suspicions behind astrology.Currently working on his debut book, “Finding Your Voice - A journey of becoming a better presenter” Tavarus lives in Jacksonville, FL. Tavarus credits a lot of his success to his faith in God, and that he can control the attributes to his 3 favorite words: love, attitude, and effort.As a new entrepreneur, Mr. Hogans has a Premium CBD line called True Seven CBD. Of the 20 oils in this line 15 are terpene based and feature higher milligram concentrations for those experiencing chronic issues. Boasting 44 skus, True Seven CBD also has a line of cosmetic topicals that include facial cleanser, eye serum and charcoal mask among other items.Fun Fact - Tavarus coached a pee-wee football team in Tampa where these kids taught him more about life and leadership than any class he has taken.If not in a local gym or coffee shop, you can find Tavarus on LinkedIn under Tavarus Hogans or on Facebook @true7life. Be You, Be True #true7life.Connect With TavarusWebsiteFacebookInstagramSpecial Offer For 40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk. listeners. Receive 20% off CBD orders through May 31 with promo code RealMen40. Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <a...

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070: How to be an Uplifting Dad – Mark LaMaster

070: How to be an Uplifting Dad – Mark LaMaster

Fatherhood is a gift, a challenge, a blessing, and a trial by fire. It's also a great reward. It can also be a huge failure if you don't play your cards right, in so many ways. Even then, sometimes the outcome be less than perfect. But don't let that hold you back from being the most uplifting Dad you can be.Mark LaMaster and I have a candid conversation about Fatherhood - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the rewarding truths of what it is like to uplift your kids so that you build lifelong relationships - which may sound easy, but does take a particular knack to keep those relationships alive.About MarkMark LaMaster is an engaging communicator and a fatherhood coach who helps dads maximize the time with their kids during the childhood years so they can develop fulfilling life-long relationships.Mark is the author of three fatherhood books, an online coaching program called Uplifting Dads Academy. Mark also speaks to parents and has been described by audiences as dynamic, relatable, and inspiring, connects with dads on a meaningful level and offers real-life advice that can be put into action.While Mark loves speaking, writing, and inspiring dads, he loves his wife and two teenagers even more. They live in Rochester, Minnesota.Connect With MarkWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

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069: Fix This Next – Mike Michalowicz

069: Fix This Next – Mike Michalowicz

What do you do when you hit that block wall in your life or your business, and you feel like, "Shit, this isn't ever going to change?" You lean into yourself, commit to putting yourself first, and humble up and look what's not working right in the eye and Fix This Next.My buddy and mentor Mike Michalowicz once again swoops in to tell it like it is and to give you guys in mid-life a boost of "Get 'er done." Whether you are considering starting a business, leaving a job that no longer satisfies you, or trying to pump on the volume on your confidence to go for that next promotion, Mike helps us see how to kill the virus of self-doubt to move things along by simply figuring out what you need to fix next.Also make sure you listen for a special gift I am giving at the end of the podcast to one lucky listener.About MikeMike mi-KAL-o-wits is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest release Fix This Next. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two companies - one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500. Today he is running his third multi-million dollar venture, Profit First Professionals. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and the former business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Over the years, Mike has traveled the globe speaking with thousands of entrepreneurs, and is here today to share the best of what he has learned.Connect With MikePre-order Mike's BookWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img src="https://rickclemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Podchaser2-300x81.jpg" height="81"...

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068: Successfully Living In A Blended Family – Joel W. Hawbaker

068: Successfully Living In A Blended Family – Joel W. Hawbaker

When it comes to divorce, it's never easy, and it's often chaotic. Yet, when you realize that it is not your job to get your ex-spouse to do what you want, and it is your job to find ways to make it work, then success happens...even if it is a challenge.Learning from his own experience of living in an unconventional blended family where his divorced parents actually got along, Joel Hawbaker knew when he realized he was headed for divorce, he was going to have to invoke to rules to live by to make his kids a priority and his ex-wife an ally and not an enemy. Today he and I talk about creating blended families that work for everyone.About JoelJoel is an award-winning high school teacher, a #1 Amazon best-selling author, a professional speaker, and frequent podcast guest who loves helping others grow through courage, confidence, and humility. By sharing personal stories of failure and success, using humor and engagement, Joel teaches blended families how to live more cooperatively and positively together. He is a divorced and remarried husband and a father of two amazing teenage daughters. He and his family live in Alabama with their two rescue dogs Bruiser and Butterscotch. When he’s not busy speaking, writing, teaching, or coaching, Joel is longing for the day when he can go on his dream vacation of visiting Hobbiton in the Shire.Connect With JoelWebsiteBusiness WebsiteHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

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