Episode 30

Empowered & Out with Guest Dr. Koray Lynx

Published on: 2nd September, 2025

In this episode of Empowered & Out, I sit down with Koray Lynx — a first-generation, queer creative whose story spans Germany, Turkey, and the U.S. As a queer Muslim immigrant, Koray’s journey is one of resilience, identity, and unapologetic self-expression.

We dive deep into what it means to live authentically at the intersections of culture, faith, queerness, and creativity — and why representation matters now more than ever. From navigating stigma and displacement to building art that blends memory, identity, and resistance, Koray’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we take up space as our full, authentic selves.

🌈 If you’ve ever felt like your identities don’t “fit” together, or you’ve struggled to be seen for all of who you are — this episode is for you.

Find my Guest: Koray Lynx on Instagram and TikTok @KorayLynx and Check out their website @ www.KorayLynx.com 

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About the Podcast

Empowered & Out
The LGBTQ+ Career Coaching Podcast
This is the podcast where LGBTQ+ professionals come to get real about career, confidence, and authenticity at work. Each week, Jonathan shares coaching insights on purpose, confidence, and unmasking at work—PLUS inspiring interviews with LGBTQ+ leaders, authors, and change-makers who are rewriting what success looks like in their industries.

From overcoming workplace discrimination, to unlearning internalized shame, to building a career that actually feels like YOU, these conversations are honest, practical, and rooted in the queer experience.

🌈 Whether it’s a solo coaching deep dive or a guest interview, Empowered & Out is here to help you thrive authentically, without apology.

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JB Motivating From The 5280 Podcast is about me, Jonathan Barbe, living in the Mile High City, sharing my thoughts and opinions on positive motivation and self-improvement from my home in Denver, Colorado.