Welcome to Queer PositiviTea!

Hosted by Corey Stork, LMSW, and Erik Smith, Queer PositiviTea is your biweekly roundup of uplifting LGBTQ+ news from around the world - with a splash of Southern sparkle. Each episode highlights affirming stories and features heartfelt interviews with Houston-based queer organizations and changemakers working to build a more vibrant, inclusive future.

In this episode, we speak with Jack Berger from the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce about his long history of community engagement and the amazing work being done by the Chamber, including their annual Pride in Business awards that featured keynote speaker Jim Obergefell in 2025.

Good News. Bold Voices. All Queer.

Welcome to Queer PositiviTea!

Hosted by Corey Stork, LMSW, and Erik Smith, Queer PositiviTea is your biweekly roundup of uplifting LGBTQ+ news from around the world - with a splash of Southern sparkle. Each episode highlights affirming stories and features heartfelt interviews with Houston-based queer organizations and changemakers working to build a more vibrant, inclusive future.

In this episode, we speak with Paula Metz and Steven Amedeo from the Montrose Softball League Association as Houston gears up to host the Gay Softball World Series later this month. The event will bring over 2,000 LGBTQ+ individuals from nearly 200 teams to Houston for a week-long tournament, infusing the city with additional queer energy and spirit, and empowering every participant to "Be Someone."

Good News. Bold Voices. All Queer.

Welcome to Queer PositiviTea!

Hosted by Corey Stork, LMSW, and Erik Smith, Queer PositiviTea is your biweekly roundup of uplifting LGBTQ+ news from around the world - with a splash of Southern sparkle. Each episode highlights affirming stories and features heartfelt interviews with Houston-based queer organizations and changemakers working to build a more vibrant, inclusive future.

This episode features an interview with Carrie Rai, Executive Director of Tony's Place. Tony's Place is a non-profit organization in Houston dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ youth, ages 14-25, by providing a safe space, key services, and valuable programming. The organization sees a vision of a future society where all LGBTQ+ youth are universally welcome, safe, and thriving.

Good News. Bold Voices. All Queer.