In this special episode, Josh sits down with Danielle and Julie Spring, the owners of FEMME, Worcester’s new lesbian bar. FEMME is only one of 25 lesbian bars in the United States, and Danielle and Julie are determined to provide a fun, safe space for all LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Listen to learn about their inspiration for opening the bar, the challenges they faced along the way, and why their motto is to “Be who you needed when you were younger.”

Public Hearing is a podcast from Action! by Design where we explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing Massachusetts' gateway cities as they work to create more equitable, liberated, and sustainable communities.

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