Welcome to the Queer Mercado Podcast, where you will listen to LGBTQ + vendors, artists & creators, that make up the Queer Mercado Community. You will hear their stories, their motivations, and the many ways they contribute to their local communities…they are the magic of the Queer Mercado. My name is Gaudencio Márquez & I invite you to join me & listen to these inspiring stories about this beautifully magical community. This podcast has been made possible by the incredible leadership of our producer Xavier Mejia, our sponsors, Kaiser Permanente, REACH LA & a list of community backers, which you will see in the show notes.