Episode 103: Celebrating Love: Alan Katz on Marriage Equality and Allyship
My guest today is Alan Katz, a straight ally who made history by officiating some of the first same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships in Los Angeles and across California. Alan shares powerful stories about officiating weddings before and after Proposition 8, navigating pushback from the wedding industry, and even training other officiants on how to honor LGBTQ+ couples with respect and equality. We also dive into his personal journey as the supportive father of a transgender son, and why he believes marriage equality is here to stay. This is a conversation about resilience, hypocrisy, and most importantly — love. Visit Alan's website at: https://www.greatofficiants.com/ Alan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatofficiants Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ
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Show Notes
My guest today is Alan Katz, a straight ally who made history by officiating some of the first same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships in Los Angeles and across California. Alan shares powerful stories about officiating weddings before and after Proposition 8, navigating pushback from the wedding industry, and even training other officiants on how to honor LGBTQ+ couples with respect and equality. We also dive into his personal journey as the supportive father of a transgender son, and why he believes marriage equality is here to stay.
This is a conversation about resilience, hypocrisy, and most importantly — love.
Visit Alan's website at: https://www.greatofficiants.com/
Alan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatofficiants
Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ
Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ
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