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Real talk and radical joy with Jenny Boyts
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On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Jenny Boyts, the powerhouse CEO of Forty5 Presents, stops by to unpack how sports, identity, and community shaped her life’s mission to convene inclusive, joyful experiences in Indianapolis. Jenny dives deep into her own story, from queer identity formation to the emotional work of building safe, intentional spaces in a divided world. With heart, humor, and hard truths, Jenny and Patrick show that real community starts with courageous curiosity and radical care.
Connect with Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jboyts/
Learn more about Forty5 Presents: https://www.forty5.com/
0:00 – Welcome Back
1:00 – Jenny Boyd Joins the Show
3:00 – First Impressions of Indy
6:00 – Sports, City, and Belonging
8:00 – Roots in Community
10:00 – Communal Care as Self-Care
13:00 – Finding Your People
16:00 – Growing Up Queer in Texas
18:00 – Colorblindness and Identity
21:00 – The Text That Changed Everything
25:00 – Healing Isn’t Linear
28:00 – Breaking Generational Patterns
31:00 – Safe Spaces Aren’t for Everyone
33:00 – Lessons from Indy Pride
36:00 – Leadership with Care
40:00 – Leading Without Compromise
43:00 – Fearless Community Building
Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/
This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Phyllis Boyd
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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong
Filmed and edited by: Durham Visuals
Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture
Music by: Mandog
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