web01.fireside.fm Thu, 14 May 2026 02:56:09 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Rogue Academic - Episodes Tagged with “Gender” https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/tags/gender Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 The Rogue Academic is an organization dedicated to fostering collaboration between creative folks to share crucial information left out of the standard academic training program. We cover four main pillars of missing information: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Artists, Financial Literacy, Leveraging Technology, and Building Community. If you feel like your institution hung you out to dry and left you with a phat bill for the pleasure... welcome to the path of the Rogue! We're here to help. en-us episodic The Rogue Academic - The Podcast! Lexie Signor The Rogue Academic is an organization dedicated to fostering collaboration between creative folks to share crucial information left out of the standard academic training program. We cover four main pillars of missing information: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Artists, Financial Literacy, Leveraging Technology, and Building Community. If you feel like your institution hung you out to dry and left you with a phat bill for the pleasure... welcome to the path of the Rogue! We're here to help. yes Self Help, Rogue, Academic, Mental Health, Lexie, Signor, Academia, Wellness, Musician, Art, Creative, Lexie Signor theroadtorogue@gmail.com Episode 9: Tris Brooks "...Full Send It!" https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/tris-brooks 01a95f99-4324-4ab9-9677-de05df170ef8 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor Long time friends Tris Brooks and Lexie Signor discuss mental health challenges in an already challenging world as they relate to the performer's mindset and coping strategies. 56:27 yes <p>Performing is hard, but performing under pressure is harder! Mental health and wellness specialist Tristan Brooks talks about their struggles with gender identity, maintaining their mental health as a performer and helping those around them who may struggle with mental health as well. They have a private practice in the UK dedicated to helping folks survive and thrive in the face of any number of circumstances but particularly gender identity and performance anxiety. </p> mental health, wellness, therapy, music, arts, dance, assistance, gender, identity, crisis, prevention, stage fright, anxiety, NHS, UK, ableism, disability, awareness Performing is hard, but performing under pressure is harder! Mental health and wellness specialist Tristan Brooks talks about their struggles with gender identity, maintaining their mental health as a performer and helping those around them who may struggle with mental health as well. They have a private practice in the UK dedicated to helping folks survive and thrive in the face of any number of circumstances but particularly gender identity and performance anxiety.

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]]> Episode 7: Gunhild Carling "Dare it, DO it!" https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/gunhild-carling 1c1dfe79-b404-4313-8257-666b2deb0423 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor The world renowned multi-instrumentalist, and star of stage and screen Gunhild Carling joins us for a fabulous discussion about her experiences and adventures making music all over the world! 58:07 yes <p>In a truly inspiring hour and change, Gunhild shared her perspective on the music industry, jazz history, trumpet playing philosophy and life with us all in one fabulous interview. From her start with her family band to her rise to fame today, she has amassed a wealth of wisdom and insight on making music and conveying your heart's story. Dare it, do it! </p> Gunhild, Jazz, Trumpet, Trad, Trad Jazz, postmodern, jukebox, gender, eurocentric, music, music theory, philosophy, daring, project, album, career, social media In a truly inspiring hour and change, Gunhild shared her perspective on the music industry, jazz history, trumpet playing philosophy and life with us all in one fabulous interview. From her start with her family band to her rise to fame today, she has amassed a wealth of wisdom and insight on making music and conveying your heart's story. Dare it, do it!

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]]> Episode 2: Sam Javitch "AI will never have SOUL" https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/sam-javitch d94f3ca5-638c-4cc8-b583-befda2a9f333 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor Sam graciously shares her story of learning about her most authentic self through her study of jazz. 1:15:12 yes <p>From Jazz piano, to AI, to gender identity and back, this is a must-listen conversation on some of the most relevant topics in our world today. Sam's insight and experiences are invaluable and we are grateful for her time and courage to share them with us! </p> gender, jazz, AI, computer, music, business, UCLA, trans, rights, identity, soul, narrative, courage, From Jazz piano, to AI, to gender identity and back, this is a must-listen conversation on some of the most relevant topics in our world today. Sam's insight and experiences are invaluable and we are grateful for her time and courage to share them with us!

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  • Sam Javitch's Home Page — Critically acclaimed Jazz Pianist Sam Javitch is dynamic and available for hire both as a performer and educator.
  • JQ International - A Safe Place for Queer Folk in the Jewish Community — Established in 2004, JQ is the premier LGBTQ+ Jewish organization in Los Angeles. JQ celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies by transforming Jewish communities and ensuring inclusion through community building, educational programs, and support and wellness services, promoting the healthy integration of LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities. JQ envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ Jews feel a strong sense of self, pride, and community – a place where LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies are supported by communities that embrace their needs and celebrate their unique gifts.
  • Chloe Rowlands- Trumpeter and Educator — Sam credits Ms. Rowlands with being one of her greatest allies and influences in her journey to find her most authentic voice in jazz and life.
  • Pride- The Movie — Sam mentions this as one of her inspirations on her journey to find her truest self.
  • Gender Affirming Clothes — This is Sam's favorite place to find gender affirming garments that help her express her most authentic self!
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Links:

  • Sam Javitch's Home Page — Critically acclaimed Jazz Pianist Sam Javitch is dynamic and available for hire both as a performer and educator.
  • JQ International - A Safe Place for Queer Folk in the Jewish Community — Established in 2004, JQ is the premier LGBTQ+ Jewish organization in Los Angeles. JQ celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies by transforming Jewish communities and ensuring inclusion through community building, educational programs, and support and wellness services, promoting the healthy integration of LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities. JQ envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ Jews feel a strong sense of self, pride, and community – a place where LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies are supported by communities that embrace their needs and celebrate their unique gifts.
  • Chloe Rowlands- Trumpeter and Educator — Sam credits Ms. Rowlands with being one of her greatest allies and influences in her journey to find her most authentic voice in jazz and life.
  • Pride- The Movie — Sam mentions this as one of her inspirations on her journey to find her truest self.
  • Gender Affirming Clothes — This is Sam's favorite place to find gender affirming garments that help her express her most authentic self!
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