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Wendy Stuart Presents TriVersity Talk Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 7 PM ET With Featured Guest Marizol Leyva
TriVersity Talk! is a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community. With TriVersity Talk!, the goal is to laugh and learn.
TriVersity Talk! Is part of TriVersity’s ICARE Initiative. ICARE stands for Increasing Community Awareness through Relevant Education. ICARE Programs are generously funded by The Greater Pike Community Foundation.
Marizol Leyva is a Afro Latina Transgender Author, model, cook, creative, music artist and activist from the Bronx. She has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Latina Magazine, Time Magazine’s Motto, People Magazine Latina Love Project Series with Glaad , Oprah Magazine and Vogue Mexico. She has also been seen in many other media outlets, these are a few to name a few, she also has been awarded for her courage by the Stonewall Foundation and the Anti violence project in New York City. Marizol is growing in all aspects in her artistry, with a campaign dropping in June 24th for the CDC, for new HIV testing kits, #forallhumans, the campaign is in Spanish, and she is fluent in Spanish, she reads, writes and speaks it. She also published her book in 2020 with her sister Selenis Leyva, “My Sister: How One Sibling’s Transition Changed Us Both”. You may know her from the hit show “Orange Is The New Black” and more. She’s currently on LopezvsLopez on NBC. Currently Marizol is working on her music, as she’s been song writing and finding her sound for the past 4 years and is now ready to bring it to life!
Watch TriVersity Talk! Live on Wednesday at 7 PM ET on Youtube here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TriVersityCenter
The official website for the TriVersity Center may be found at https://www.triversitycenter.org
Subscribe and listen to TriVersity Talk! on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triversity-talk/id1614158419
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Music Therapy & Motivation Season 2, Episode 6 – “The Resurgence of RIMIDI: Soul, Self & Service”
If you’re drawn to deeply soulful voices and stories of artistic rebirth, don’t miss this episode. Gino Black sits down with RIMIDI, a rising indie-soul vocalist whose latest work channels vulnerability and empowerment.
What You’ll Learn:
- Rediscovering Purpose: RIMIDI walks through her comeback story—how she reclaimed her artistry after stepping back, and the creative clarity that followed.
- Lyrics as Healing: Discover how she uses songwriting as a therapeutic medium, tackling identity, mental health, and community through music.
- Empowerment Through Action: From launching GEMCulture.org to uplifting others via Fund‑a‑GEM, RIMIDI merges creative expression with communal support.
- Practical Wisdom: Ideal for independent artists—RIMIDI shares how she navigates self-promotion, audience engagement, and maintaining authenticity throughout the process.
The Takeaway:
This episode transcends the norm—it’s not just motivation, it’s a movement. RIMIDI’s journey is a blueprint for anyone reclaiming their voice, creative drive, or purpose. Her blend of soulful artistry and grassroots community work reminds us that music can heal both artist and audience.
Final Word:
RIMIDI’s episode is a stirring testament to resilience, artistry, and empowerment. Gino Black masterfully guides the conversation from personal growth to community building. Listeners—whether creatives, dreamers, or supporters—will walk away fueled by hope and inspiration.
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