Welcome to the Queers and Co. Podcast with facilitator, coach and speaker, Gem Kennedy (they/them). Each episode of the latest series poses the compelling question, “What happens when…” and delves into topics such as anxiety, AuDHD, gender identity, and beyond. Gem takes centre stage this series, sharing personal insights and reflections after a particularly difficult time in which it felt more important than ever for them to focus on living in alignment with the truest expression of themselves.
If you’ve not listened before, be sure to check out the previous two series in which Gem has thought-provoking conversations with queer folks and allies who are at the forefront of change-making in areas such as fat activism, sex positivity, drag/cabaret, LGBTQ+ activism and children’s rights.
Find out more about Gem's work: www.gemkennedy.com
In this episode, ROB.GREEN joins Gem for a conversation filled with wisdom, love and an incredibly moving cow story. Rob shares his journey as an independent artist, moving from chasing the traditional music industry "artist's fairy tale" to building a thriving career on his own terms. Together, they explore the power of stepping off prescribed paths, the intersection and queerness and spirituality, and the importance of DIY culture in creating the spaces we need outside of the mainstream. Rob opens up about how love and community drive his work and his realisation that artists, artwork and audience are all you really need to make meaningful art. If you've ever wondered whether there's a different way to achieve what you're working on, this episode is for you!
ROB.GREEN is a self-described spreader of love and independent alt-soul/pop artist from Nottingham who draws from Soul, Gospel and Rock music to create captivating performances. Rob channels his experiences growing up mixed-race and gay to write songs that unite and connect with audiences. Rob embodies the ethos of a self-made artist building a thriving career on his own terms.
Find out more about ROB.GREEN
Subscribe to ROB.GREEN's mailing list here (https://robgreenmusic.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=67aa20817b&u=7375e84a9821fc0d4cad656ab)
Follow Rob on Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/robgreenmusic/)
OfficialEverGreens Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/officialevergreens/)
And don't forget to listen to Rob's music wherever you get your music!
Big Magic by Liz Gilbert was the book Rob recommended
1 Sept 2025
Adam Holcroft-Tebbutt - Bold Conversations
Join Gem and Adam as they chat about the challenging times Trans and Autistic communities are currently facing. They discuss how fashion can be a powerful tool for activism, the benefits of working for ourselves as Autistics, and the importance of finding community. Plus lots more!
Adam Holcroft-Tebbutt (he/him) is a Trans and Autistic activist, designer, and founder of Rainbow & Co – an independent LGBTQIA+ brand based in West Yorkshire. Through bold, politically charged designs, Adam uses his platform to amplify queer voices, challenge rainbow-washing, and create space for marginalised identities.
Where can you find Adam?
Rainbow & Co - https://rainbowandco.uk
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainbowandcouk/
1 Sept 2025
Dr Charlotte Cooper - Bold Conversations
In this episode, Charlotte joins Gem to discuss her new book, Fat Body Work, an autoethnography that explores her relationship with, and development of, a movement practice. Together, they discuss the profound effects of fatphobia on their ability to access movement and emphasise the importance of DIY culture as a form of self-expression and a way to preserve personal histories. Charlotte shares thoughtful insights, along with the bold choices and perspectives that have shaped her path as a psychotherapist and activist.
Dr Charlotte Cooper (she/her) is a psychotherapist working in East London. Her scholarship concerning fat liberation is influential and she is the author of Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement. Charlotte is also a queer cultural worker influenced by DIY ethics and performs as Homosexual Death Drive.
Find out more at www.charlottecooper.net
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