Made It Out

This week, Leo Sheng from 'The L word: Gen Q' joins Mal to share his story of being adopted in China by an American lesbian couple, transitioning as a young teenager, and attempting to reconnect with his roots today. Leo details his trip to China and the experience of searching for his biological parents post transition. Thank you to this episode's sponsor!• Blissy - Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at https://Blissy.com/MADEPOD IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!Made It Out was nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us, we have a big surprise for everyone if we win :) https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belongingFollow our guest @ileosheng, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenkeWANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Fagan, a former basketball player and ESPN journalist, shares her transformative journey navigating queerness in sports. She delves into the challenges women face in a male-dominated industry, highlighting persistent stereotypes and the need for greater representation. The discussion covers the surge in popularity of women's sports, the impact of the pandemic, and the significance of storytelling in sports journalism. With humor, she explores identity dynamics in sports culture, making the conversation engaging for all, not just sports fans.

Made It Out was just nominated for a Webby! Please vote for us :) https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/limited-series-specials/diversity-equity-inclusion-belongingComedian and Actor Sasheer Zamata (SNL, Agatha All Along) joins Mal this week to discuss her journey growing up Baptist and leaving the church to pursue a more spiritual, earthy form of faith. The two discuss keeping faith through dark times, particularly today's political climate, and various practices that shape their worldviews. Lastly, Mal shares the story of her spiritual awakening... in a tanning bed at Paradise Tan on Wilshire Blvd. Faith can find you anywhere!Thank to this episode's sponsor!• Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/made for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order.Check out Sasheer's work!Listen to her podcast with Nicole Bryer, "Best Friends": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-with-nicole-byer-and-sasheer-zamata/id1464766741Watch Agatha All Along: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-5e474669-a4a2-4b90-a928-5ae7f845090cWatch her stand up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNVHeOC69QFollow our guest @thesheertruth, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenkeThank you to our friends Cammie & Taryn for their studio space, listen to their podcast: Staying Up with Cammie and Taryn: https://linktr.ee/stayinguppod?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabu-VkmUpTzrxySLx0URRKVdxmx-TrSLezzNQdpY20FBVh4uts0vmWxAEg_aem_RWQvAy2I72xhPzOIQx_oxgWANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal's friend Tashi joins the podcast this week to discuss coming out as lesbian to her Muslim Pakistani family. After years of being set up with suitors for an arranged marriage, Tashi finally managed to come out to her parents and married her wife this past summer. This episode is unique and incredible - cannot recommend enough!Follow our guest @tashiahmed, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenkeThank you to this episode's sponsors!• Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at  HTTPS://MINTMOBILE.COM/MADE • SKIMS: Check out The Fits Everybody collection at HTTPS://WWW.SKIMS.COM/MADE  #SKIMSPARTNER #SKIMSPARTNERWANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Around 15% of lesbian couples are in an age gap relationship of 10+ years. This week, Yasmin opens up about her and her wife’s 24 year age-gap - the highs, the lows, and the sex of course! Follow our guest @yasmin_coutinho, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast, and follow Mal @malglowenkeWANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Sarah Yarkin joins Mal in untangling their past straight lives with men and the relationships patterns that they developed during that time. Sarah opens up about her history of dating unavailable men and how these experiences led to an anxious attachment style which could only be cured by... homosexuality!! Well, kind of - watch to find out!Thank you to this episode's sponsor!Blissy: Because you’re a listener, Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at https://Blissy.com/MADEPOD Follow our guest @sarahyarkin, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast and follow Mal @malglowenkeWANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comWatch the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AyNPaEfV6hUL60OlXRjTA?si=-YYGRQflSYW-4sNlEpTzXAFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the beautiful Dylan Mulvaney joins Mal on the couch to talk about her journey with religion and spirituality - starting from her upbringing in the Catholic Church to various forms of "woo woo" spiritual ventures to date. Dylan opens up about the 'beergate' scandal and how the aftermath led her to find healing on an ayahuasca retreat. Finally - this episode is laced with Broadway tunes! Spiritual, chaotic, and musical, this one’s a ride.Pre-Order Dylan's book "Paper Doll" today: https://linktr.ee/paperdollmemoir?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYe5QYa8Rg-fyy-ao_Z8ildKx56zAZlhnM0txtnRSJDtB4yQzQw8hhcU58_aem_8q_GCvjTSDgFDsWlBu1QBAThank you to this episode's sponsor!• Green Chef: Go to https://GreenChef.com/madefree and use code madefree to get started with FREE Salads for two months plus 50% off your first box.Follow dylan @dylanmulvaney, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast and follow Mal @malglowenkeWANT MORE CONTENT? JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comWatch the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AyNPaEfV6hUL60OlXRjTA?si=f72730a0876a4e1fFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are joined by a WWE superstar - Daria Berenato!!! Daria was the first openly out lesbian wrestler in the WWE and over the past 10 years has been a beacon for LGBTQ representation in the field. Daria shares her inspiring journey and her experiences with her queer identity, the challenges she faced, and the importance of representation. Daria reflects on her decade-long wrestling career, the significance of self-confidence, and her departure from the WWE.JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFollow our guest @thedariaraeberenato and check our her new podcast, Unwrapped: https://www.youtube.com/@DTUnwrappedFollow us at @madeitoutpodcast and follow Mal @malglowenke all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, queer media icon Tracy Gilchrist reflects on her upbringing in the 80s and coming out during the AIDS crisis, and how it all impacted her dating life today.JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFollow our guest @tracyegilchrist, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenkeFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amber Whittington joins Mal to discuss the age-old question - when, if ever, and under what circumstances, is it okay to date your friend's ex? How do you navigate that conversation? Can you still be friends after that happens? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! JOIN OUR SUBSCRIPTION COMMUNITY FOR NEW SHOWS, ASK MAL ANYTHING & MORE!!! madeitout.supercast.comFollow our guest @amberscloset, follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenkeFor all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices