Life (UN)Closeted: LGBTQ+ Coming Out Stories & Advice for living out and proud!
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Brian is the founder of Westport Pride. Having moved to Westport with his husband in 2016, he was curious about what the LGBTQ+ community looked like and moreover where they were. In the fall of 2020, during COVID, he posed these questions to the residents of Westport through a story featured on the popular 06880 blog. The outpouring was overwhelming, and in 2021, Westport Pride was born.
Brian is an active volunteer in Westport and serves on the Board of Directors at Positive Directions, Downtown Plan Implementation Committee, Aspetuck Health District Community Needs Advisory Committee, and The Westport Library Common Ground Initiative. Brian also represents Westport Pride during TEAM Westport meetings.
Brian has spent over 20 years in various senior positions within the financial services, retail energy, and residential real estate sectors. He holds a bachelor's degree from Trinity College and an MBA from Fordham University. Though currently on sabbatical, he is also a Postulant for Priesthood with the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
Brian lives in Westport with his husband Stephen Gustafson, their two children, several silkie chickens, and their moyen poodle Gracie. He enjoys gardening, carpentry, and going to Compo Beach in his spare time.
Connect With Brian Website Instagram LinkedIn466 – Godly But Gay – Joel Barrett
465 – How to be an accepting parent to your LGBTQIA child – Zach Selch
464 – Thriving beyond the closet of prison – Travis Barnes
463: From Pastor’s Wife To Taking Care Of Orgasms – Sabrina Torres
462: How to STOP letting UNCERTAINTY keep you in the closet – RIck Clemons
461: Why Fatherhood Means As Much As Being Gay – Steve Disselhorst
460: Three Tips For Stepping Out Of The Closet– Rick Clemons
459: How Your Gay Life, Leads You To Your Life – Jason Connolly
458: They, Them, Theirs. It’s just who they are so get over it already. – Jessye DeSilva
457: Let your Drag Shine as an Advocate – Michael Nguyen
456: After The Closet – Rick Clemons
455: Stepping Out of The Suicide Closet Into Your Authentic Purpose – Rob Tull
454: Equality For All And How You Do Your Part Your Way - Rick Clemons
453: – Uncovering the sacred brand of you – Mike Iamele
452: Finding Pride and Joy Beyond Suicide and Conversion Therapy – Elena Joy Thurston
451: Asian, Queer, Experienced Homeless, Advocate – Amazin LeThi
450: – How to Focus On One Thing As You Come Out – Rick Clemons
Temporary show hiatus
449: Six Habits That You Can Use To Be Free of Your Closet – Laura DiBenedetto
448: Embrace The Uniqueness of Being LGBTQ – Rick Clemons
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