Let's Talk About....It: Recent Episodes
Let's Talk about it - Alan Stewart
My name is Alan Stewart. I created a podcast to support conversations - even with people who hold different opinions than I do. I want to know why people think the way they do, I want to know why I agree or disagree with them, or at least why I think I do. I want to go into each conversation with an open mind, and come out of it more informed than I was before. Too often at the moment, we just want to shout each other down from opposite sides of an argument, just because. Let's start talking about why we feel the way we do, why we think the way we think. If you want to talk to me about something - get in touch. Let's talk about it.
This is the second part of my conversation with Zero - a Brisbane based full service sex worker.
In this part we cover more about his job as a male escort, his clients, and what - if anything - he would change about his life.
The next 2 episodes will be part 3 and 4 of my conversations with sex workers, where I will be joined by Natasha.
For suggestions of guests, topics, or comments, email me at alan@ajstewartphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/iamstuckatzero/
https://www.instagram.com/beautifuldeviants/
https://scarletblue.com.au/male-escort/zero
In this episode I am joined by Zero - a full service sex worker, and someone who runs his own production company, as well as having a "day job".
Zero talks about his journey starting in modelling through to sex work, and how it has impacted relationships, family, and life in general.
We talk about polyamory - and Zero's several significant relationships, how monogamy didn't work for him, and how relationships with clients can change.
Zero was open and honest, and I really enjoyed hearing him tell his story, and hope you do too! If you want to follow Zero, check out his social media contact details below, and link to his scarlet blue page, if you would like to book him.
https://www.instagram.com/iamstuckatzero/
https://www.instagram.com/beautifuldeviants/
https://scarletblue.com.au/male-escort/zero
On this episode I am joined by Molly Howes - Communications Officer for Children by Choice. Children by Choice is an independent Brisbane-based non-profit organisation, committed to providing unbiased information on all unplanned pregnancy options – abortion, adoption and parenting. They have a pro-choice and client-centred approach.
We talk about the services Children by Choice offer, and why it is important to their clients - and why clear and fact-based advice around what options are available during unplanned pregnancies is important.
Did you know that abortion was only decriminalised in Queensland in 2018? I didn't - we discuss this and other surprising facts in the episode.
*Please note - we discuss domestic and family violence in this episode.
Website, contact details and other things discussed in the episode for your reference;
Children By Choice
https://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/factsandfigures
https://www.facebook.com/childrenbychoice/
https://twitter.com/childrenXchoice
1800 177 725
Steven Crowder - Youtuber
https://www.youtube.com/user/StevenCrowder
Thanks for listening!
My Guest today is Gemma Lloyd - CEO and Co-Founder of Work180.
As an advocate for working women, Work180 provides job applicants with a transparent directory of endorsed employers who support diversity, inclusion and equality. They work directly with employers around policy and procedures to ensure they work towards a fairer workplace for all staff.
In this episode we talk about how much gender bias and sexism played a part in Gemma's drive to start Work180, and what, if anything has changed.
We touch on Gender Bias - the wage gap between men and women, we talk about stereotypes, and if there are other factors which come in to play when talking about gender challenges in the workplace.
Did you know that Australia's full-time gender pay gap currently sits at and average of 13.9%, but reaches as high as 22.1% in Western Australia? While this has seen a downward trend in the past 7 years (it has dropped 4.4% in base salary comparisons), there is still more work to do.
Please see the links below to some of the topics we cover;
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjxSThD54&feature=emb_logo - Jordan Peterson interview with Cathy Newman
- https://www.wgea.gov.au/topics/the-gender-pay-gap - Gender Pay Gap information
- https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2020 - for videos from the World Economic Forum
- https://government.unimelb.edu.au/engagement/pathways-to-politics-program-for-women - Pathways to Politics Program
Thanks for listening, and as always - get in touch if you have something you want to talk about!
In this episode, I talk with a friend of mine - Aysar Chams - about his journey of coming out as gay. I had know Aysar for just over 6 years before he came out.
We talk about his childhood, his teenage years, spending time in the States, and what it was like coming back to Australia.
We touch on friends he has lost to suicide, faith and religion, my own misconceptions, and stereotypes.
LGBT young people are;
- Twice as likely to self harm
- 5 time more likely to attempt suicide
- More likely to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder (37% of LGBT population)
- 25% more likely to be attacked, bullied or harassed
*Information taken from LGBTI Health alliance report (February 2020) and Human Rights Commission Report (2018).
Aysar has mentioned he is happy to talk to anyone who listens to this podcast and wants to talk more about their own struggles or questions. So, if you need or want help, reach out. Feel free to message me through my various social media sites, or search for Aysar directly on Facebook.
The second part of my conversation with Mike McDaniel, and African American Trump supporter.
In this episode I ask questions that were sent to me through social media. We talk about what trump has done for America, trade agreements, court cases, Brexit - and much more.
As always, would love to hear your feedback on the episode, or on what you would like to hear me discuss in the future.
In this episode I talk with Mike McDaniel, an Ex professional basketball player, MMA fighter, father..African American Trump supporter.
We talk about Mike's journey to Trump, and the issues he has with the democratic party.
There are MANY questions left unasked and unanswered - they will be coming in part 2.
Today I am joined by Demi Lynch - Demi is an intersectional Feminist, a journalist, and a woman who writes and shares her opinions and experiences on her website. Demi also has her own podcast where she interviews people around feminism, body positivity and other important topics.
In this podcast we discuss what intersectional feminism is, the misconceptions - and why it can be difficult for men to get on board with the feminist movement.
If you would like to know more about Demi - please look her up on the web or instagram by searching Nasty Woman Club.
A short explanation of why I decided to start a podcast - and what I hope to get out of it.