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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!
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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 community. Support NoHo Home Alliance! Donate - https://www.nohohome.org/noplacelikenoho Volunteer - https://…
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Internal Conflict Resolution (Rayna Jhaveri)
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Leo and Rayna Jhaveri share a deep discussion about identity and embracing our many parts. Follow Leo! website; tiktok; instagram; twitter Follow Rayna! https://www.instagram.com/the.punkmonk Purchase My Grandmother's Hands! https://bookshop.org/a/54905/9781942094470 By: Leo YockeyLeo Yockey / Rayna Jhaveri
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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 between reading about spiritual concepts and actually trying them. Learn Whose Native Land You're Occupyi…
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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 when to prioritize your safety vs. others'. Follow Leo! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter Follow Chris Ang…
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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! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter Purchase Addie's books (and support The Leo Yockey Show)! The Checklist; The Bounce Back Follow Addie! website; instagr…
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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! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter See TRISHES live! Album release show 10/25 in Hollywood: https://www.trishes.com/live Follow TRISHES! Pre-save the full-le…
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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 the success of others. Follow Leo! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter Follow Leah! PR Yourself Podcast; ebo…
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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 key to bouncing back from mistreatment in the workplace. Follow Leo! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter …
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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 representation in media. Follow Leo! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter Follow Alli! website; instagram By: L…
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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 a job you feel passionate about. Follow Leo! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter Follow Sean! twitter; Pro…
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Trailer for season 2 of The Leo Yockey Show, coming every Tuesday starting September 14! Follow Leo! website; instagram; tiktok; twitter By: Leo YockeyLeo Yockey
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Your Body Holds Memories (Stephanie Somatics)
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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 face. Leo and Stephanie both open up about their healing journeys. Follow Leo! website; instagram; tiktok; t…
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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 also opens up about his true motivation in starting the podcast. Clips include the dark and light side of pe…
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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 recruiter. Finally, Pariss gives solid advice on how to get a leg up in a new career path. Follow Leo! Instagram;…
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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 nursing career lending itself to him founding Stealth Bros & Co, a luxury medical supply company; his commitment…
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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 our relationship with money evolves over time. Follow Leo! instagram.com/leoyockey; tiktok.com/@leoyockey…
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Murphy Bug - Community Reinforces Intuition (#ProtectOakFlat)
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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 better artist, and the was in which community reinforces his intuition. The episode ends with Leo giving adv…
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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 importance of creating time for yourself, especially once your schedule gets busy. Follow Leo! instagram.com/leoyoc…
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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. Follow Leo! instagram.com/leoyockey; tiktok.com/@leoyockey; twitter.com/leovolving Receive a journal prom…
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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 has helped them practice empathy with their characters. Leo and Shannon also chat about the advantages and …
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Mwamba Nyanda - Visibility for Transgender Tanzanians
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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 is the ideal time to advocate for transgender Tanzanians. The interview ends with Mwamba inviting all of us…
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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 how not to let your career define you. Follow Leo! instagram.com/leovolving; tiktok.com/@leovolving1; twitt…
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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 unique career trajectory (and what we can all learn from it), the under-appreciated intersection of art and …
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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, following her joy to build community, cope with depression and find better opportunities. The episode wraps wi…
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Art as Activism (Marshall Hugh)
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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 protests to historical events like the Watts Uprising of 1965 and the French Revolution; the process of writin…
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Entrepreneur Ron Johnson talks to Leo about youth entrepreneurship, which he argues is the key to generational wealth. They discuss faith, embracing uncertainty by mitigating risk, the Flint water crisis, and the importance of community. Receive a journaling prompt every Friday morning: leoyockey.com Ron: tritonpilotprogram.com; tritonconsultingnyc…
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Financial advisor Lucas Casarez talks to Leo about money! He debunks common misconceptions about finance and demonstrates how living his truth has helped his decision-making, as well as the decision-making of his clients. Receive a journaling prompt every Friday morning: leoyockey.com Lucas: levelupfinancialplanning.com; twitter.com/LukeCFPLevelUp;…
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Diego A. Gutierrez talks to Leo about his incredible story and the importance of living your truth. They discuss transitions: from an aspiring law student to moving up the ranks at a construction company, living life in the correct gender as a trans man, and recovering from addiction. Receive a journaling prompt every Friday morning: leoyockey.com …
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Coach, podcaster, and mastermind group leader Whitney Danielle is talking to Leo about her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship. They discuss why mindset matters, and the process of discovering what brings you joy. Receive a journaling prompt every Friday morning: leoyockey.com Whitney: whitneydanielle.com; instagram.com/whitneydanielleco_; twi…
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Trailer for The Leo Yockey Show, coming every **TUESDAY** starting May 4! Be sure to follow Leo Yockey on Instagram and Twitter!Leo Yockey
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