HOORAY! We made it to March and part two of Theron Olivar’s marvelously encouraging story. In this week’s episode, Theron revisits his “Gold Star” Mormon mission, how coming out led to the loss of community and friendships and discovered that when allowing ourselves to let our deepest desires lead, we beautifully impact everything around us; love and support spreads through our family and community. We also discuss interesting post Mormon shenanigans and his decision to run for tribal council.

Theron’s story is definitely one for the books and too fascinating and hilarious and to cut short. You can listen to the first part of our conversation here:

https://leaving-in-color.captivate.fm/episode/returning-home-to-yourself-with-theron-olivar-part-1

About our guest:

Theron Olivar is an Arizona Native (Apache) who was raised Lutheran and converted to the LDS faith at the age of 18. He volunteers his time to support ALL (Arizona LDS LGBT), a cause that speaks to his heart. He works in compliance and has a long career in the world of finance. Theron now believes that he is who he's meant to be, that life is too short to over analyze everything and is excited to see what the future holds. He currently lives in Arizona with his long-time love and partner.

Mentioned:

ALL: Arizona LDS LGBT https://www.allarizona.org/

LDS Mission Training Center https://provo.mtc.byu.edu/

Connect with Leaving in Color:

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Email - leavingincolorpod@gmail.com

Music by Tucker Winters

Art by Jen Cagle Gilmore

Editing by Particulate Media

My conversation with today’s guest has been in the works for some time and I am more than elated to FINALLY share it. Theron is someone who you meet once, immediately feel like he’s your best friend and this conversation definitely evokes that. In part one of this conversation, we’ll talk about growing up as a Methodist Apache kid who converts to Mormonism as a way to have more structure to avoid his inner knowing. The awakening that happens as Theron searches for his “people” is inspiring and brave. 

Theron is absolutely charming and hilarious, so much so that we will have part TWO of this conversation for you in a few weeks. 

About our guest:

Theron Olivar is an Arizona Native (Apache) who was raised Lutheran and converted to the LDS faith at the age of 18. He volunteers his time to support ALL (Arizona LDS LGBT), a cause that speaks to his heart. He works in compliance and has a long career in the world of finance. Theron now believes that he is who he's meant to be, that life is too short to over analyze everything and is excited to see what the future holds. He currently lives in Arizona with his long-time love and partner. 

Mentioned:

The Amazing Race https://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/

LDS Mission Training Center https://provo.mtc.byu.edu/

Connect with Leaving in Color:

Instagram - @leavingincolor.pod 

Email - leavingincolorpod@gmail.com.

Music by Tucker Winters

Art by Jen Cagle Gilmore

Editing by Particulate Media

We are well into 2024, and I’m excited to share a new series with you, called “Coloring Outside the Lines.” This series will highlight conversations with some fantastic guests about fascinating and intriguing topics regarding high-demand belief systems. Our first guest in this series is Alex Caiola, an intuitive business and executive coach and a true blue Real Housewives expert and fan. With Alex, we discuss the book, “Bad Mormon” by Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC) cast member, Heather Gay. Alex also gets a deeper look into Mormonism beyond what Heather details in her best-selling book.

About Our Guest:

Alex Caiola is an intuitive business and executive coach.  She is also a 3rd generation entrepreneur. Her website is https://www.capricornrisinginc.com and she’s on Instagram @capirocornrisinginc and @highpriestessofbrooklyn. Her business podcast is also Capricorn Rising Inc, found wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Mentioned: 

The Bravostrologer, Alyssa Polinsky @starsxalyssa

Journey of Souls  by Michael Newton

https://www.newtoninstitute.org/publication/journey-of-the-souls/ 

Guerilla videographer, documentary filmmaker, and constitutional activist, New Name Noah aka Mike Norton

https://www.instagram.com/newnamenoah/

Lisa Barlow, owner of Vida Tequila and cast member of Real Housewives of SLC https://vidatequila.com/  

Multi-business owner and cast member of Real Housewives of SLC, Whitney Rose https://wildrosebeauty.com/  https://prismlifestyle.co/ 

Connect with Leaving in Color:

Instagram - @leavingincolor.pod 

Email - leavingincolorpod@gmail.com

Music by Tucker Winters

Art by Jen Cagle Gilmore

Editing by Particulate Media