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EP 186: Author Leslie Cohen chats about her truly beautiful new memoir, The Audacity of a Kiss: Love, Art and Liberation Sep 30, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 186th NEW episode!

Their special guest today is Author Leslie Cohen with her newly released memoir, The Audacity Of A Kiss: Love, Art and Liberation. She has an incredibly interesting life and it is beautifully written about in this new book. Leslie has been a museum curator, a nightclub owner and promoter, a limousine driver, and a lawyer, as well as a writer whose work has appeared in such publications as Curve and The New York Times Style Magazine. In the book she takes the reader on her journey through all of these different times in her life all while the world was changing and very complicated to live as a gay man or lesbian. In 1976 Leslie and 3 close friends opened the groundbreaking women's club Sahara. She chats about what that time was like and how it has changed for her over time. She also talks about her lifelong love affair with her wife Beth and how they were chosen as models for the iconic Gay Liberation sculpture created by artist George Segal that is now in Christopher Park in the West Village. She talks about why she decided to tell her story and what she hopes people take away from the book. For more information about Leslie and to purchase the book, go to www.Leslie-Cohen.com

EP 185: Brian Nash, award-winning pianist, singer, Musical Director, orchestrator and producer chats about piano bars, cruises & what's next Sep 23, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 185th NEW episode!

Their special guest today is Brian Nash. He is an award-winning pianist, singer, Musical Director, orchestrator and producer. Anne has known Brian for many years through their work in piano bars plus he also played on R Family Vacations charter cruises for years. Hear about how Brian always knew he wanted to perform even as a child, studied opera at Boston Conservatory and eventually made his way to NYC. He became a fixture in the NYC piano bar scene and worked with some of the greats in theater, cabaret, jazz and pop music and beyond. He is now the Musical Director at Atlantis Events and has worked with stars like Jennifer Holiday, Deborah Cox, Andy Bell (Erasure), Ana Gasteyer, Kathy Najimy and more. He released a solo album titled Forever/After and can be found on iTunes. For more info about Brian go to www.BrianJNash.com and follow him on social media @BrianJNash

EP 184: Author Susan Gayle talks about her first novel, The Caves of San Pietro, and how stories from WWII can teach us lessons today Sep 16, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 184th NEW episode! First Kelli and Anne catch you up on what they have been up to these last couple of weeks including seeing Sandra Bernhard live at City Winery NYC, starting the keto diet again, deciding when to do their Fall clothing change out, football season beginning and their loyalty to LSU and The Green Bay Packers, Kelli and her anxiety about going to the dentist and finally the new books they are reading including The Wine Girl by Victoria James and The Audacity Of A Kiss by Leslie Cohen.

Their special guest today is author Susan Gayle. She has written her first novel, The Caves Of San Pietro. The book is a personal and beautifully written WWII story that dives deeply into the world of war, family, and the humanity that occurs during challenging times. Susan talks about the inspiration for this story, how she found the source materials when going through family heirlooms and what she hopes people will take away from looking back at the past. She talks about her process in writing the book and her plans to begin another novel. For information about where to meet the Author or to purchase the book go to www.Susan-Gayle.com or on Amazon.

EP 183: Judy Dlugacz, the President and Founder of Olivia Travels, chats about creating a brand that has taken over 300,000 women on vacation across the world w/ music & community and what is coming up! Sep 09, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 183rd NEW episode!

Their special guest today is Judy Dlugacz, the President and Founder of Olivia Travels, the premier travel company for the lesbian community. Judy talks about growing up, coming out and becoming a feminist activist in college and beyond. Next she chats about beginning Olivia Records and truly changing the landscape of women's music through over 40 albums released and sold-out concerts across the country. She then pivoted to producing concerts at sea via Olivia Travels. Now, 30 years later, she has hosted over 300,000 women on vacations and has traveled all over the world with her fantastic brand made just for women to gather together and become a community. She talks about the last 18 months and how Olivia has been able to survive and start launching trips again! She also talks about her political activism with her partner Claire and their involvement in the Democratic Party plus her more personal side with their adoption of 2 older children from Colombia and how that has changed their family. For more info about upcoming travel go to www.Olivia.com and follow them on socials @OliviaTravel

EP 182: Scott Nevins, award-winning TV Personality, Host and one of the breakout stars of Bravo's The People's Couch, chats about family, career and what comes next! Sep 02, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 182nd NEW episode!

They begin this episode by talking about moving their youngest daughter into college to begin her Freshman year. The day was filled with excitement and tears only in private. They are so excited for this next chapter in her life.

Their special guest today is Scott Nevins. He in an award-winning TV Personality, Host, and one of the breakout stars of Bravo's "The People's Couch". They have known Scott for many years and have always been impressed by his ability to do anything he sets his mind to. He chats about growing up in Queens, NY and always loving Broadway. He was lucky to have an amazing Aunt Grace who would take him to the theater starting at age 4 and always encouraged his love for the arts. Hear how he began producing and directing shows and then launched his own extremely popular series, Scott Nevins Presents at Therapy Bar in NYC where he hosted some of the biggest stars on Broadway, TV and beyond. Next hear how he moved to LA to pursue TV and Film and suddenly became the beginning of the cast of the wildly successful Bravo TV show, The People's Couch. He then shifted to pundit work on CNN representing the LGBTQ+ community. He has also been fundraising for organizations that support our community through his annual holiday fundraisers called Sparkle. To find out what is next for Scott go to his website www.ScottNevins.com and follow his on socials @ScottNevins

EP 181: Nurse Amy O'Sullivan talks about being on the frontlines of the pandemic, catching Covid and her recovery plus being one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People & Matell making a Barbie in her image! Aug 26, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 181st NEW episode!

They begin this episode by talking about Kelli's company, R Family Vacations' recent family trip to Wonder Valley Ranch in Sanger, CA and how much fun they had being sporty with all of the families! Plus looking forward to next year's summer cruise to Alaska! For more info go to www.rfamilyvacations.com

Their special guest today is Nurse Amy O'Sullivan. She is an old friend of Kelli's from growing up in Baton Rouge and it was a real pleasure for them to reconnect. Amy has been a nurse for 28 years, the last 19 at the emergency room of Brooklyn's Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. It was there in the spring of 2020, Amy treated New York City's first Covid-19 patient. She soon became ill with a serious case of Covid herself. She spent several days on a ventilator.. As soon as she recovered she returned to the frontlines to treat thousands of others, which to this day, includes many still suffering from Covid-19. Amy and her wife, Tiffany Latz, who is also a nurse, live in Staten Island with their three daughters, Ocean, Kālī, and Summer. Amy was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people and Matell created a line of Barbie dolls honoring frontline workers and Amy is one of them! To find out more about Amy and what comes next, including an upcoming documentary about her work and her life, go to www.nurseamyosullivan.com and follow her on socials @nurseamyosullivan.

EP 180: Drag Superstar Miss Conception, also known as Kevin Levesque, chats about Canada, career & what comes next! Aug 19, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 180th NEW episode!

They begin this episode by talking about just returning from their first time traveling to Europe in over a year and a half and how they felt about safety, testing and masking. They were on Kelli's R Family Vacations LGBT charter of a Uniworld river cruise in Portugal down the Duoro River and it was so good to be back out there in the world again. They also talk about pre-taping this episode because they are currently on Kelli's R Family Vacations Wonder Valley Family Ranch Trip in Sanger, CA. Finally Anne talks about her upcoming tour dates including London on Sept 23rd & 24th, Provincetown for Women's Week at the Crown and Anchor on Oct 14th, Philadelphia at City Winery on Oct 22nd, Los Angeles at Feinstein's at Vitello's on Nov 18th, Palm Springs at Toucan's Tiki Lounge on Nov 20th and Dallas at Four Day Weekend on Jan 13. For all ticket links go to www.annesteele.com

Their special guest today is the uber talented Miss Conception. With a career spanning over twenty one years, Kevin Levesque as Miss Conception, has been delighting audiences around the world with his unique style of female illusion. He talks about getting his start in Toronto's bar scene and how the character of Miss Conception has grown over the years. Miss Conception's one-woman, live singing shows, launched new each year in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at The Palm Cabaret and Provincetown Massachusetts at The Pilgrim House, parody and celebrate some of the greatest characters, movies and TV shows of our time, featuring on-stage transitions from one character to another, with costume changes that happen before your eyes. Kevin also talks about his fundraising efforts for many different organizations in our community and how important he thinks it is to always give back. To find out where you can see Miss Conception, follow her on IG, Twitter & TikTok @MissCToronto wwwMissConception.com

EP 179: Singer/Songwriter/Musician Zoe Lewis chats about her unique brand of vintage jazz & world beat grooves plus finding beauty in the little things Aug 05, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 179th NEW episode!

They begin this episode talking about how excited they were to be in Provincetown to see live music and to spend family time together! They chat about their family lobster bake and how Kelli was able to turn the leftovers into an amazing breakfast! Never waste food, always repurpose! Also hear about Anne's silly tik toks and follow her at @theannesteele

Their special guest today is singer/songwriter and musician Zoe Lewis. Affectionately know as "a band in a body" Zoë Lewis plays vintage jazz and world beat grooves on anything from the piano to the spoons! Originally from the UK, she has called Provincetown her home for the last 30 years. They chat with Zoe about growing up in a seaside town in the UK, finding her musical inspiration by traveling the world and eventually coming out and making her home in Ptown. She's traveled to over 70 countries picking up musical grooves and stories along the way, released ten albums of original material, toured with Judy Collins, the Indigo Girls, Richie Havens, Nanci Griffiths and has even opened for Pat Benetar on the ukulele! Her shows are truly upbeat and uplifting and honestly from another era. To see her in person, check out her website www.ZoeLewis.com

EP 178: Travel, Theater & Live Music Episode w/ Gabe Rizzi & Brent Rivard from Internova Travel Group and Director/Producer Richard Jay Alexander Jul 29, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 178th NEW episode!

They chat about their week in Provincetown for Anne's show at the Crown & Anchor, how they have turned this into an annual family trip, plus all of the incredible shows, dinners and good times with friends they had that week. They also talk about how they have almost forgotten how to pack for an international trip, even though they have done it for a living for years! They are so excited for the show today because it's all about travel, live music and theater opening up. First they welcome Gabe Rizzi and Brent Rivard, travel experts from Internova Travel Group, to talk about what we can all expect as we all begin traveling again. Gabe Rizzi is President of Internova Travel Group, one of the world's largest travel services companies with 65,000 travel advisors in 6,000 locations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and a presence in more than 80 countries. Brent Rivard is the Chief Marketing Officer and directs all marketing strategies, communications and supplier programs to drive the value of all of Internova's business units. They talk about the difficulties in the past 18 months in the travel industry and how they have been able to bounce back. Gabe talks about current travel trends and the benefits of using a travel advisor to plan your travel. Brent then talks about their new cutting edge ad campaign, Go Human. Book Human, and the message that working with a travel advisor is so much better than working with a machine to plan your dream vacations. For more info go to www.BookHuman.Travel Next they welcome back their former guest, famed Director and Producer Richard Jay Alexander, to talk about live theater and music coming back! They chat about how he has been holding up over the past 18 months and how people have been able to still make art, music and theater online. They talk about live music beginning to come back and how emotional they all feel when again in the presence of music and theater. He also talked about upcoming projects including Barbra's new album and other live performances that will begin to roll out in the fall. Overall, they are excited to again sit in a theater and support the arts in person!

EP 177: Lindsay Haigh & Stephanie Duncan Haigh chat about making their dreams come true with their new venture, The Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe in Jamestown, RI Jul 22, 2021

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Join Kelli and Anne for their 177th NEW episode!

They begin this episode talking about pre-taping this show because Anne actually has a concert tonight, July 22nd, at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown! They also talk about going to see Joan Osborne in concert at City Winery Hudson Valley at their outdoor amphitheater and how much they loved the experience. Finally they talk about going to the Van Gogh immersive exhibit in NYC and that they highly recommend it to anyone because it is so informative and beautiful all at the same time.

Their special guests today are Lindsay Haigh and Stephanie Duncan Haigh. Anne & Kelli met Lindsay years ago when she was a practicing trial attorney in Atlanta and then when Lindsay started dating Stephanie, a Corporate Recruiter, they truly fell in love with them as a now married couple. Lindsay talks about being on season 9 of MasterChef and gives a little behind the scenes look at what it is like to be on that show. Next they talk about their new venture, Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Hear how being in lockdown shifted their perspectives in their careers and how they got inspired to make the leap and open this new business. Find out all about it at www.VillageHearthBakeryCafe.com and follow them on Instagram @TheVillageHearth and on Facebook @VHBCJamestown

As always, they end with a cocktail from Equality Vodka. This week they are serving The Cran Jam!

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