Brian Wenke
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Leading Us to Better
From the frontlines of fear to the helm of hope, Brian Wenke’s life story is a testament to the power of perseverance. Brian, the executive director of It Gets Better, reflects on growing up as a gay teen during the AIDS epidemic, grappling with self-acceptance, and how those early battles led him to champion LGBTQ+ youth. He reveals the magic of storytelling, the thrill of connecting with community, and the lessons learned from a life lived authentically. It’s a conversation that proves that even in our darkest times, there’s always a path to something better.
From the frontlines of fear to the helm of hope, Brian Wenke’s life story is a testament to the power of perseverance. Brian, the executive director of It Gets Better, reflects on growing up as a gay teen during the AIDS epidemic, grappling with self-acceptance, and how those early battles led him to champion LGBTQ+ youth. He reveals the magic of storytelling, the thrill of connecting with community, and the lessons learned from a life lived authentically. It’s a conversation that proves that even in our darkest times, there’s always a path to something better.
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Guest Biography
Brian Wenke is the Executive Director of the It Gets Better Project and has led the global storytelling effort to empower LGBTQ+ youth since 2016. Under his leadership, the It Gets Better Project has secured more than $17 million in support for the LGBTQ+ youth community through partnerships with Fortune 500 brands and has expanded its Global Affiliate Network to include Guatemala, Hungary, Panama, India, Russia, Canada, Argentina, Peru, United Kingdom, and the Dominican Republic. His expertise has been featured in major publications including Ad Age, ELLE, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Teen Vogue and The Hollywood Reporter, among others. Brian is a proud alumnus of the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music (BFA) and Brandman University (MBA), and currently resides with his husband in Los Angeles, California. |
Credits
Guest: Brian Wenke Host: Liz Cavallaro Host: Bree Fram Audio: Frieda Garcia |