She Comes With Baggage
Kirstie Pike is your host of the LGBTQ+ podcast She Comes With Baggage! She’s opening the mic to incredible LGBTQ+ creators, artists, and advocates, and allies. Guests share their journeys, identity struggles, and how they’ve turned challenges into success.
Tune in for candid conversations about love, queer friendships, chosen family, self-discovery, and the real, messy, beautiful parts of life. Each episode celebrates LGBTQ+ voices, builds community, and empowers listeners to embrace their authentic selves.
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She Comes With Baggage
Robbie Simpson: LGBTQ+ Representation on Hallmark's Finding Mr. Christmas
Today’s guest is Robbie Simpson — an actor, director, producer, and educator based in New York City. Robbie serves as the Director of Creative Development at Midnight Theatricals and the Director of Musical Theater at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. You may recognize him from his role as Chad on General Hospital or as one of the first LGBTQ+ contestants on Hallmark’s Finding Mr. Christmas.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Continuing LGBTQ+ history on Hallmark and why representation matters
- Navigating the entertainment industry as a queer performer
- His journey from stage to screen
- Teaching and mentoring the next generation of artists
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