Bobbi is a sex-positive advocate who authored the book Sexual Intelligence in Business, and is also co-chair of the Academic Conference, Love and Sex with Robots, Venture Associate for a tech VC/incubator and founder of imagine ideation, specializing in connected experiences and ecosystem diplomacy. Bobbi is a tech enthusiast with a vision for how to grow the SexTech community worldwide, and currently is developing a training program to help reduce sexual harassment in the workplace and business without compromising the opportunities for love and relationships. Bobbi and I discuss the inspiration behind her book and how inspiring her written words can be. We discuss the importance of addressing sex in the workplace in a professional manor.  She hopes to affect change towards a sex-friendly world, one opinion at a time.

Sasza Lohery is the creator of her own program BBXX. Sasza and I discuss her program and how to create a positive space and change in intimate relationships. Sasza shares her journey to creating this program and why she feels that it is important and what exactly BBXX does. We also discuss how important it is to have confidence and trust in yourself. We also discuss how Sasza came to terms with creating this program and what it means to her.  Be sure to follow BBXX @bbxx.world Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com Come retreat with me in Puerto Rico! https://www.melissadasilva.com/groupretreat/?fbclid=IwAR2vpFkVIIJokyBNDfC3S5KuG4pZ4mhHGfBkoKYDfl2GFW3c3f8-PckAeVU

 Ever since beginning his gender transition journey in 2012, Jack A. Ori has been empowering young adults through stories to live life on their own terms more quickly and easily than he did. Jack was a regular contributor to Autism Empowerment in 2009. and recently appeared on Chat and Spin Radio in the UK,. He writes both fiction and non-fiction to encourage and empower young people; his latest novel, Reinventing Hannah, was named a semi-finalist in the 2020 Kindle Book Awards. Jack and I discuss his gender journey and what that was like for him.  Be sure to check out Jack:  https://www.jackaori.com/   Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com Come retreat with me in Puerto Rico! https://www.melissadasilva.com/groupretreat/?fbclid=IwAR2vpFkVIIJokyBNDfC3S5KuG4pZ4mhHGfBkoKYDfl2GFW3c3f8-PckAeVU

Anna Brooke is an author, speaker, dancer and interdisciplinary healing arts practitioner. She is also known as Reverend Legs Malone, a burlesque dancer, teacher, producer and advocate who has been the star of many a downtown NYC and international stage for the last 15 years. Blending her deep love for healing and empowerment with the raucous joy of burlesque, Anna published her first book, “Stripped Down: How Burlesque Led Me Home” with The Unapologetic Voice House in May 2020. Anna and I discuss her journey with writing her book and how she got to be the person she is today. Me and Anna both discuss so inspirational and transformational events that have happened to us in our lives.  Be sure to connect with Anna and check out a copy of her book! http://www.annabrookehealing.com/  If you are interested in having an inspirational and transformational experience yourself be sure to check out my website now to sign up for my retreat this July!  https://www.melissadasilva.com/groupretreat/  Be sure to follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva

Catherine Warren is a native of Brooklyn, New York and a Marketing major her resume includes; Modeling, a Dancer and a Creative Fashion Stylist. In 1998 she set forth the path of entrepreneurship and in 2003 left  Corporate America. However after ending her marriage of 8 years & 3 children later, in 2006 Catherine began the branding of “The KittyRose LyfeStyle”. As with any business and as Marketing Major, Catherine took on all hats of advertising her brand, which took on videography. 2014 Producing Radio led to the evolution of Catherine finding her passion to tell stories of the past to understand and change the future for the BETTER, Catherine decided to hear the call and once again become an Ordained Minister. After ending her term at The Mary J. Blige Center, she became a Community Field and Studio Producer for Public Access TV and in 2016 Created & Hosted a weekly talk-show call “Natural Sessions” Directing & Shooting Television gave Catherine in 2016, the drive to direct, filmed & edit her 1st Short Documentary “The UNTITLED Journey”, which was invited in 2018 to screen at NBFF, the longest Black Film Festival in the US. Producing Television, Directing her first film, Catherine is now producing and performing her One Woman Comedic Satire  Monologue “#IAMYOU”. Catherine and I discuss her journey and business motivations.  Be sure to check out Cat: Her website: https://iamyouvirtualshow.uscreen.io/?fbclid=IwAR2anBIQFgb1i_0xDHMrLfR4mj0wbnSjJ-QMMPKnlLVmRQYs-lk2mzkYWjI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekittyroselyfestyleseries  Instagram: @mzkittyrose Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com Come retreat with me in Puerto Rico! https://www.melissadasilva.com/groupretreat/?fbclid=IwAR2vpFkVIIJokyBNDfC3S5KuG4pZ4mhHGfBkoKYDfl2GFW3c3f8-PckAeVU

Daniel Northway-Frank has created a new network called The Queer Shopping Network. Daniel is a queer father in Toronto and has created The Queer Shopping Network. The Queer Shopping Network is a shopping network specifically for the LGBTQ+ and their creatives! Daniel had the idea to support others in the community. Daniel’s goal is to help promote and help make others aware of queer community-run businesses, especially if they’re local businesses. Daniel and I discuss his journey and inspiration for The Queer Shopping Network and what he hopes to come from it. Daniel and I also touch on some points on mental health in the queer community. Daniel hopes to grow The Queer Shopping Network and it’s audience and continue to follow his dream. Be sure to check out Daniel & The Queer Shopping Network: https://www.facebook.com/QueerShoppingNetwork www.instragram.com/queershoppingnetwork Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com Come retreat with me in Puerto Rico! https://www.melissadasilva.com/1-1-transformational-retreat/

Art’s mission is to build the world's largest archive of the logos and stories of gay bars from the past, preserving the memories of the places that were so significant to the growth and development of the LGBTQ+ community. To date Art & his team have commemorated more than 1300 bars and nightclubs from FORTY NINE states in the US, along with several in Canada and Europe. Art and I discuss his journey of creating this project and what has inspired him to do so. We discuss the importance of preserving the history of gay bars and it what it means to the LGBTQ+ community. Art’s journey is truly inspiring and on-going.  Be sure to check out Gay Barchives: http://gaybarchives.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com 

Daralyse Lyons is a journalist, an actor, and an activist. She has written more than two dozen full-length books, a handful of short stories, and countless articles, performed in various plays and in improv comedy shows. As a Biracial woman, she has made it her mission to stand for a more integrated world. As a sexually fluid person who has had relationships and experiences with both men and women, she has had to find her place amidst a multitude of communities that attempt to erase her orientation and has been a voice within the darkness. After writing an award-winning children’s book (I’m Mixed!) about embracing her multiethnic heritage, Daralyse found her passion and her purpose educating others about the need to embrace all aspects of themselves. Since then, she has written and spoken extensively on the subject of diversity. Her perspective is one that looks to acknowledge the past while refusing to become incapacitated by it. As a Biracial, multiethnic and sexually fluid woman, she is uniquely empowered to use her seemingly disparate background as a catalyst for cross-cultural understanding. Daralyse and I discuss what inspires her creativity. We also talk about the journey of Daralyse’s sexualty and eating disorder. Daralyse hopes to grow in self-exploration! Be sure to check out Daralyse: https://www.daralyselyons.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com

Angela Duncan is an internationally published boudoir photographer, artist, inspirationalist, queer icon and a dealer of self accptance. Living in a small town in East Texas, she’s always been a little different than everyone else. First being the first boudoir specialist in her town and then coming out as queer a couple of years into building her boudoir empire, she gained a lot of attention, and not always positive. With the help of her camera and her loyal clients, she was able to unwrap her truest self over the past 5 years to get to the point of living her best life today. In 2020, she officially tied the knot with her wife, Brit. They bought their first home together, built a fabulous in-home studio for her to work in and are currently renovating a large 1100 square foot building on their property to be Brit’s personal training gym. They have a son that they homeschool and co-parent with Angela’s former husband. In this episode, Angela and I discuss her journey of becoming a boudoir photographer and what the process is usually like. We also discuss Angela’s adaptations to her business because of COVID.  Be sure to check out Angela’s work: www.angelakduncan.com Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com

As a Queer Guide, Hannah Strenger helps individuals navigate their coming out journey so that they can live their best, most authentic life. Growing up in a small, conservative town and being raised Catholic, Hannah understands the isolation and internal struggle of coming to terms with your sexuality. She is on a mission to make sure no one has to walk that journey alone. Hannah and I discuss her journey on becoming a guide and how she became her authentic self. We also touch on how the pandemic has affected our lives and our careers. You can often find Hannah loving on her adorable rescue rabbits or walking around one of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes. Be sure to follow Hannah on Instagram: @HannahStrenger Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes, and follow me on Instagram @realmelissadasilva and check out my website melissadasilva.com