People We LoveFor 15 years, Metrosource’s annual “People We Love” program has recognized the extraordinary members and allies of the LGBTQ community who dedicate time to philanthropy, raise awareness about LGBTQ rights and culture, and model all-around excellence.
Poised, eloquent and beautiful, Laverne Cox is a natural poster girl for the trans community, and in the years since her rise to prominence, she has been an exceptional voice for...
We love Lily Tomlin for changing the rules… Lily Tomlin is one of our greatest humorists, most watchable actresses and admirable community icons, but even we could not have...
Eddie Redmayne changed what a “Leading Man” can be, and that’s why we love him… When we fell for Eddie Redmayne as the fresh-faced romantic lead Marius in Les...
We love the creators of Fun Home for changing the nature of the musical… This year’s tony nominees for best musical included two splashy song-and-dance shows (An American...
We love the creators of the film Carol for changing wWhat’s ladylike… Marital dysfunction in the 1950s is not new territory for director Todd Haynes, who has previously...
We love Charles Leslie for changing the perception of gay art… What started as a private art collection and eventually became a safe haven for gay artists has now evolved...
We love Caitlyn Jenner for changing the conversation… In certain ways, Caitlyn Jenner has turned out to be a surprisingly divisive figure in the LGBT Community. Some have...
We love Lin-Manuel Miranda for changing history, and theater history… It’s not a musical that should be a runaway hit: a lesson in 18th-century American history told in...
We love the creators of Empire for changing the face of TV… In the course of TV history, we have seen many memorable American families from the Bunkers to the Bradys to the...
For Changing Her Mind… Over a decades-long career, Grace Jones has embraced change: she rose to prominence as a model on both the catwalks of New York and Paris, and the...
As Pride season continues with festivals, parades, and increased nightlife, there is a community within our LGBTQ+ family that continues to thrive and grow, gaining a stronger voice in the last decade – that of our sober community. Pride celebrations now include safe spaces and events that cater to those on their journey from addiction, …
With his retro ‘fro, signature turtlenecks and painted nails, Eugene Daniels has been bringing Mod Squad swagger to Morning Joe and Meet the Press, more than holding his own alongside seasoned political analysts. Described as a “rising star” Politico reporter by Vanity Fair upon his inclusion in Playbook, Daniels is part of an elite squad …
From ‘Winemaker to Watch’ to nominee for ‘Winemaker of the Year’ this heralded lesbian winemaker is celebrating 10 years of accomplishments at the renowned Gary Farrell Winery. This talented lady has made quite a name for herself in the male-dominated wine industry, where only about 10% of all winemakers are women. Along with the team …
Metrosource Minis
Metrosource Minis: The LGBTQ World & Beyond
Metrosource Minis is the official podcast companion to the national LGBTQ print and online magazine featuring short form interviews with our featured celebrities from the LGBTQ world and beyond…with your host, Alexander Rodriguez. Quick, fun, and informative…Metrosource on the go. [podcastplayer feed_url ='https://feeds.sounder.fm/3885/rss.xml']
At first glance, social media personality Barrett Pall, with his good looks and sculpted physique, fits the mold of the current trend of popular, gay influencers. With literally millions of followers across his YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok, he has always been in the public eye from his career as a professional model, starting when he was just a freshman in college. Yes, he is attractive. But after you stop scrolling and really look at his material, you see he is much more than what meets the eye. In addition to his social media presence, he has been a professional life coach for the past eight years, graduating from NYU with a Bachelor of Science in Communication, Culture, and Media, focusing his studies on human interactions, social processes, journalism, and politics. He is certified in Behavioral Change by the American Council of Exercise and has since created his own methodology that incorporates the mind, body, soul, and emotional space. He has traveled to all seven continents, taking part in humanitarian work throughout different sectors in countries like Cambodia, Thailand, and Kenya, and was named an official UN Partner in 2019. He has meshed his social media and life coaching skills to provide messages of acceptance, self-affirmation, and positivity while calling out attacks on inequality or the promotion of misogyny. Though he is the first to admit that he is still discovering himself and coping with life’s obstacles, he has overcome a path laden with bullying, personal demons, and even sexual assault.
In this episode, we chat about Barrett’s growing up, looks vs reality, bullying, coming out, the double-edged sword that is social media, speaking your truth, overcoming life’s obstacles, dealing with haters, his sexual assault recovery, life coaching, looking to the future, and his message to the LGBTQ community. Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez.
You can follow Barrett on Instagram @BarrettPall and check out our in-depth chat with him in the current issue of Metrosource on newsstands or at Metrosource.com