In this powerful episode of Living OUT Loud, Michele Flamer-Powell sits down with entrepreneur, advocate, and Ron Platt, founder of NASDF.org, to discuss the hidden realities facing single-parent and divorced families across America.

With more than 35 years of experience spanning insurance, real estate, and social advocacy, Ron shares how his personal experiences as a foster parent and advocate for families in crisis inspired a mission far greater than business: creating real systems of support for families navigating financial instability, divorce, and emotional upheaval.

Together, Michele and Ron explore:
• The emotional and financial gaps families face after divorce
• Why traditional systems often fail single-parent households
• The inspiration behind Support Insured, the first divorce insurance product of its kind
• What resilience looks like during life’s most uncertain seasons
• How compassion, innovation, and advocacy can work together to create lasting change

This conversation is honest, heartfelt, and deeply relevant for anyone who has experienced divorce, supported loved ones through hardship, or believes families deserve better resources and protection.

At its core, this episode is about dignity, hope, and what becomes possible when people turn personal pain into purposeful action.

Learn more about Ron’s work at NASDF.org.

In this episode of Living OUT Loud, Michele sits down with Bertie Gardner, Program Director at LGBTQ Saves, for a powerful conversation about creating safe spaces, building trust, and supporting LGBTQ+ youth in meaningful ways.

Bertie shares the heart behind their work, what inspired their journey into advocacy, and the real-life impact of providing access to resources, education, and community for those who need it most. Together, they explore the gaps that remain in support and financial empowerment, and why this work is more urgent than ever.

This episode is a reminder that connection, compassion, and intentional action can truly change lives.

Tune in for a conversation centered on resilience, belonging, and the power of showing up for others.

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In this episode of Living OUT Loud, Michele sits down with trailblazing filmmaker Nicole Conn, a visionary who helped redefine what love stories could look like on screen.

Long before representation became a mainstream conversation, Nicole was courageously telling deeply personal, emotionally rich stories centered on LGBTQ+ relationships. From her groundbreaking film Claire of the Moon to a body of work that continues to explore love, identity, and truth, her voice has remained unapologetically authentic.

This conversation goes beyond filmmaking. It’s about what it means to create from a place of truth, to lead with vulnerability, and to build a legacy that gives others permission to be seen.

Together, Michele and Nicole explore:

• The art and responsibility of directing intimate, human stories
• What it took to be visible as a lesbian creator when the industry wasn’t ready
• How storytelling can shape identity, healing, and connection
• The legacy Nicole is building, both on and off screen

This is a conversation about courage, creativity, and the power of living your truth out loud.