Ladi
ladiloera.bsky.social
Ladi
@ladiloera.bsky.social
Ladi is a storyteller, storytelling teacher and the Creative Director for Testify, a live storytelling event in Austin, TX.
I just published When LGBTQ Lives Are Optional to You or to Famous Comedians medium.com/prismnpen/wh...
When LGBTQ Lives Are Optional to You or to Famous Comedians
I can’t laugh at Nate Bargatze treating harm like background noise
medium.com
June 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
I just published When LGBTQ Lives Are Optional to You or to Famous Comedians medium.com/prismnpen/wh...
When LGBTQ Lives Are Optional to You or to Famous Comedians
I can’t laugh at Nate Bargatze treating harm like background noise
medium.com
June 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM
June 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I just published A Gay Boy, a Bully, and the Weight of a History Book medium.com/prismnpen/a-...
A Gay Boy, a Bully, and the Weight of a History Book
What growing up gay in a Texas high school taught me about fear and fighting back
medium.com
June 10, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I just published Beelzebubba: A Gay Man’s Demon, Dog, and Grief medium.com/prismnpen/be...
Beelzebubba: A Gay Man’s Demon, Dog, and Grief
An LGBTQ+ grief story where a gay widower’s sleep paralysis demon becomes the only one who understands his loss
medium.com
May 25, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Some friendships fade quietly. Others end with a single text. When my oldest friend asked me not to contact her again. We can’t always be who others remember us to be, but we can choose truth over illusion, even when it hurts.

medium.com/prismnpen/th...
The Queer Kid She Never Really Knew: When a Friendship Ends with a Text
Coming out meant becoming myself and losing the people who only loved the mask.
medium.com
March 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Join us for our next show, this Thursday, April 2. Alamo Drafthouse, Austin, TX!
March 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
I have a new article on Medium.

It's about walking dogs, and getting called the f word.

medium.com/prismnpen/wo...
Words for “Gay” Can Either Shame or Shield
When I heard the slurs, I froze. Then something special happened.
medium.com
March 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Last Night at Testify!
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
@testifytx.bsky.social

Please join Testify in welcoming Kate Holton to the Testify stage. She'll be sharing her story, "Healed by Kindle Unlimited," for our storytelling show, The Grab Bag.
You can get your tickets here:
www.facebook.com/share/14RJWs...
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Fucking evil
ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.

"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio

When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...
Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver
Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.
www.wweek.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you are listening to KUT tonight or tomorrow night at 8PM, you'll hear my story "Off Color Joke." I told this story at the The Moth in Miami.
September 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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At this point I'm not even disappointed, I'm tired.
September 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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A short clip of Aaron Salinas telling his story "Sneezes and Living."

Check out his full story here: youtu.be/NmltpqiPbKY
June 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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A short clip of Kristen Drenning from her story "Downward Slope."

Check out her full story here: youtu.be/9rGwf_ox-n0
June 16, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Hi everyone, one of the main reasons I bought a house in the suburb town that I chose was because they had an active Pride organization. Well, of course local government is trying to silence. So, I would love if this could reach influencers who can make this go viral. chng.it/SRMR4HhjST
This campaign needs you now
Reverse the Denial of Taylor's Pride Month Proclamation
chng.it
May 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Our next storytelling show is on June 5! Come hear some true stories from the folks who lived them.
May 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Our storytellers for our upcoming show "True Colors," Holly Richardson, Richard Ver Steeg, Carin LaCount, Paige Burnett, Jess Freasier, Meredith Hoffman.
May 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Who wants "no cheese?"

youtube.com/shorts/LiIr6...
No Cheese | Ladi Loves Steve
YouTube video by ladi loves steve
youtube.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The Austin Story Slam, May 1 at the Barrel O'Fun
April 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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April 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Maybe some thoughts don't need to be shared.
March 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I wonder if google is going to say that the Central Park 5 are guilty, since trump still thinks they are.
February 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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January 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM