{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69652912cfb9d619f898b0b3/69c88e65c2759aa9b18aa3e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Living Authentically, Leading Boldly","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69652912cfb9d619f898b0b3/1774801804579-2bd94d5f-f850-4fad-b84c-68909a22e57d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Kristyn Wong-Tam — Member of Provincial Parliament for Toronto Centre and a member of the New Democratic Party — shares their journey from being born in Hong Kong and raised in Toronto to becoming one of the few politicians in Canada to live and lead openly as a queer and non-binary voice in government.</p><p>Coming out at just 16, Kristyn has spent a lifetime advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, serving over a decade on Toronto City Council before stepping into provincial leadership. Now a leading voice as Official Opposition critic for 2SLGBTQ+ issues, they speak candidly about identity, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equality.</p><p>This episode is a moving reminder that authenticity isn’t just personal — it’s leadership.</p>","author_name":"Kate Campbell"}