Self Expression and Pride
I was a guest on the podcast, Here We Are with Katie Olson
This month, this Pride month, is a little different from usual. I normally write a very wordy essay about what it means to be gay, what my sexuality has taught me, and what it continues to remind me. But this year, I encourage you to listen to the episode “Self Expression” on the Here We Are Podcast with Katie Olson.
Katie is part of one of the deepest friendships I’ve been gifted with in this lifetime. She has watched me grow up and become who I am today. We’ve been through a lot together, and it was an honor to speak with her about self-expression. Naturally, I brought a few things to this conversation, including bits about my sexuality, how I operate as a creative and intuitive person in the world, and the promises I try to keep for myself.
Give it a listen and enjoy! (Episode recorded in October 2025 and published in June 2026)
If you missed it, a message for Pride.
“Gay is good. Gay is proud.” I honor all who’ve come before me and those who continue the good fight. May we bathe in moments of joy and not cut ourselves off to any of it. June is here and it will leave again. But every day is Pride. Every moment we live out loud is an act of protest. A living, breathing reminder to those who only see us for our sexuality that we are humans—sharing the same humanness. Being gay is never a sorry. It’s strength. It’s unconditional love. It’s openness. It’s a lifeline. Happy Pride, dear ones. I hope you feel proud always.
Thank you for being here.
XO,
Marko