The Power of Queer Community with Amelia Montooth

The Power of Queer Community with Amelia Montooth

From Made It Out by Made It Out Media

March 31, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

Mal and Amelia Montooth discuss the importance of queer community and friendships, sharing personal journeys and insights.

This week, Mal sits down with Amelia Montooth to talk all about friendships and finding your people. Amelia shares her journey from working in politics in D.C., including time on Elizabeth Warren’s campaign, to coming out during COVID and eventually moving back to Los Angeles—where she unexpectedly found community right next door with her lesbian neighbors. She also opens up about creating Gaydar, a space dedicated to celebrating queer history, culture, and connection across the entire LGBTQ+ spectrum. Check out Gaydar here! It’s a meaningful conversation about community, identity, and the friendships that shape us. Follow our guest @ameliamontooth, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :) 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Mal

Guest: Amelia Montooth

Topics covered

  • queer community
  • friendship
  • identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • politics
  • connection

Keywords

  • queer community
  • friendship
  • LGBTQ+
  • Gaydar
  • politics
  • identity
  • community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elizabeth Warren’s campaign, Gaydar

Places: Los Angeles, D.C.

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