Assemblyman Evan Low on Gay Men in Leadership

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06/10/22 • 43 min

Assemblyman Evan Low, the openly gay trailblazing politician who represents Silicon Valley in the 28th Assembly District, joins the podcast.

Evan was chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus, the California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, and deemed "California's most prolific lawmaker."

Prior to his service in the Assembly, Low served as Mayor and City Councilmember in Campbell, California. Low was also named national co-chair of the Andrew Yang campaign for President in 2020.

Evan is an example of what's possible.

We talked about getting outed by the local paper, overcoming his first loss in his run for office, and finding his authentic voice and leadership, becoming many firsts in the nation as a young gay Asian-American elected official.

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Assemblyman Evan Low, the openly gay trailblazing politician who represents Silicon Valley in the 28th Assembly District, joins the podcast.

Evan was chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus, the California Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, and deemed "California's most prolific lawmaker."

Prior to his service in the Assembly, Low served as Mayor and City Councilmember in Campbell, California. Low was also named national co-chair of the Andrew Yang campaign for President in 2020.

Evan is an example of what's possible.

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Jamie Kirchick on Secret City, The Hidden History of Gay Washington

Jamie Kirchick joins The Gay Man's Life Coach Podcast to talk about his new book, Secret City, The Hidden History of Gay Washington.

Whether you agree with Jamie or not, the historical context for gay men in the United States is an opportunity for great self-compassion and insight. As we become examples of what's possible in this 4th evolution of gay manhood, understanding where we come from helps us build the future.

Being gay was only removed as a mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association less than 50 years ago. 30 years ago, 1 in 10 gay men died from AIDS. Being gay was only decriminalized in the U.S. 20 years ago. Being gay and legally allowed to marry only became possible 7 years ago.

High-achieving gay men have for long been performing in the highest echelons of achievement and power, demonstrating both a singular resourcefulness and tenacity combined with great dramatic tragedy.

DC as Jamie put it, was a magnet for gay people with a "best little boy in the world" complex. It also chewed them up and spit them out.

Over-performers, perfectionists, externally validated, and yet carrying this shameful, often lethal secret.

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Chris Hale on Coaching and Therapy

Chris is a life coach who runs their own coaching practice.

They help LGBTQ+ creatives and artists take their passion, turn it into purpose, and get paid.

Chris helps their clients learn to silence the internalized noise that zaps their self-confidence as LGBTQ+ folks and stops them from playing big and taking up space.

We talk about coaching and therapy, and finding radical self love.

You can learn more at theonlychrishale on instagram and theonlychrishale.com.