60. Growing Up Gay in the South with Philips Wood

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re listening to this interview on your podcast app of choice, you need to hop over to our YouTube channel to watch the animated, entertaining delight that is Philips Wood! Philips is one of our dear friends, and in this episode he’s sharing his experience and opinions as a gay man growing up in the South. Plus, his favorite movies of the summer, refreshing cocktail ideas, and living in New Orleans. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Philips over on Instagram at</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/philipswood/?hl=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/philipswood/?hl=en</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some key takeaways from our amazing conversation with Philips are:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Let your son have the princess cookie! Meaning, let your kids express themselves and create an environment where they feel comfortable sharing what they like with you. It’ll save you both a lot of heartache.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">We often take for granted the generations that came before us and fought for us the rights we have today (that are currently being threatened). It’s so important to recognize our elders and show our respect. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Practice removing your political labels when you’re discussing politics with people who disagree with you. When you focus on your core values and what you believe, you might find a lot more common ground than you think.</span> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be Powerful with Liz & Lee, formerly Hilliard Studio Podcast, is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, w