Simone Gordon aka The Black Fairy Godmother, has made major headlines for her use of social media to provide emergency services for people in need. Today, Simone is followed by major celebrity contributors, and she’s been featured in People, Parade, The Kelly Clarkson Show and Good Morning America to name a few.

NBC’s ‘The Voice’ fan favorite Wendy Moten has one of the greatest voices in music. In this episode of Core Issues, Wendy joins me for a chat about her accomplished career before her historic 4 Chair turn audition on ‘The Voice,’ including all the great artists she's worked with, such as Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill, Julio Iglesias, and more.

Yes, everything started from my own experience. I traveled a few years ago to Barcelona with my partner, and we booked a private room. We love to connect with locals, but upon arrival, it was super clear that the host felt uncomfortable about hosting two gay guys.

Three-time Emmy-nominee Laverne Cox rose to international fame for her groundbreaking role on Orange is the new black. I spoke with the celebrated transgender actress and activist on a range of topics, including transgender representation in the media and the rise in violence against trans women.

Caldwell Tidicue, AKA Bob the Drag Queen, is an activist, comedian and reality television personality best known for winning the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. In 2019 New York Magazine placed Bob eighth on their list of the “Top 100 most powerful drag queens in America.