Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women! In today's episode, I am thrilled to chat with fellow podcaster and award-winning writer Angela Briones. Angela hosts "The Gay Podcast for Everyone" and a show about indie podcasting called "Thank You for Joining Me". She shares the unbelievable story of arriving late and sweaty to the Broadway play "Every Brilliant Thing," only to be pulled on stage to perform alongside Mariska Hargitay.

Beyond the glitz of New York theater, Angela gets deeply vulnerable about her personal journey. We discuss the heavy cultural conditioning she faced growing up Catholic and Latina, specifically the spoken and unspoken message that women are prettier when they are quiet. Angela shares what it was like to come out at age 30 after hiding in the closet for a decade, how she navigated conversations with her parents about her "roommate," and why representation matters so much today. We also talk shop about the reality of indie podcasting, battling the inner critic, and why taking a break from your creative passions is perfectly fine as long as you do not quit.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Angela accidentally ended up performing on Broadway with Mariska Hargitay.

• The inspiration behind "The Gay Podcast for Everyone" and helping parents navigate conversations with their LGBTQ kids.

• Angela's experience coming out at age 30 and unpacking her internalized homophobia.

• Overcoming cultural "good girl" conditioning and the phrase "Calladita te ves mas bonita".

• Why your mindset is more important than your microphone when creating content.

• Sue shares her own coming out story at age 17 and discovering her mother was also a lesbian.

Connect with Angela:

Podcast: https://www.thegaypodcastforeveryone.com/

Website: https://www.angelabriones.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegaypodcast_foreveryone

and https://www.instagram.com/angbriones.mp3/

 

FOLLOW and CONNECT with Sue
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

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🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

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