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Sunday Dinners, Moonshine & Men | Tate Barkley | #TGV411

Season 1, Ep. 411


Tune into #TGV411 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Tate’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice


First rapid fire/Introduction and context setting


Tate’s PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY AND THE TOP 3 THINGS THAT HELPED IN His SUCCESS


He and his father suffered from alcoholism - his journey to recovery


How did his Southern upbringing influence his professional journey?


He also works as a Prejudice Reduction Trainer, how did that influence his book?


How does his book Sunday Dinners, moonshine, and Men help uncover the Deep South's hidden LGBTQ+ history?


About the gay experience in the Deep South from his book?


WITTY ANSWERS TO THE RAPID-FIRE QUESTIONS


ONE PIECE OF ADVICE TO THOSE ASPIRING TO MAKE BIG IN THEIR CAREERS


TRIVIA ABOUT Rainbow flag and LGBTQ+


ABOUT THE GUEST:

Born and raised in small-town North Carolina, Tate Barkley’s journey winds through poverty, addiction, a complex relationship with his biological father, and the constant effort to hide his identity. His story is one of survival and resilience, told against the backdrop of a society often indifferent and frequently outright hostile. 


His triumph lies in overcoming his traumas, embracing his truth, and inspiring others to do the same.


Connect with Tate on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/Tate-Tate-barkley-3014bb14/


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