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In this episode of Prideful Connections, we are honored to welcome Jeanette Jennings, the beloved mother of Jazz Jennings from the hit reality show I Am Jazz. Jeanette has been a fierce advocate for transgender youth, using her platform to educate, inspire, and fight for equality. As a mother, she has navigated the joys and challenges of raising a transgender child in the public eye while offering unwavering love and support. Join us as we discuss her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and her hopes for the future of trans youth and their families.

In this episode of Prideful Connections, we sit down with Quinn, a proud trans woman whose journey has been shaped by resilience, self-discovery, and a passion for giving back. Born and raised in Western New York, Quinn has faced and overcome numerous obstacles to better understand what it means to be a queer woman in today’s evolving world. With a background in psychology and experience in substance abuse counseling, she is now pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University. Join us as we discuss her path, the challenges and triumphs of trans identity, and her vision for supporting the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy and education.

In this episode of Prideful Connections, we sit down with Rev. A. Reilly Paige (they/them), a minister dedicated to creating spaces where everyone—especially LGBTQ+ individuals—can encounter the Divine without fear or judgment. Growing up in a conservative church in the Midwest, Reilly has made it their mission to be the pastor they once needed. Now serving as Associate Minister at First Congregational Church in Guilford, they are passionate about full inclusion, radical love, and the power of community. Join us as we talk about faith, authenticity, and what it means to truly belong.