On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Jenny Boyts, the powerhouse CEO of Forty5 Presents, stops by to unpack how sports, identity, and community shaped her life’s mission to convene inclusive, joyful experiences in Indianapolis. Jenny dives deep into her own story, from queer identity formation to the emotional work of building safe, intentional spaces in a divided world. With heart, humor, and hard truths, Jenny and Patrick show that real community starts with courageous curiosity and radical care.

Connect with Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jboyts/
Learn more about Forty5 Presents: https://www.forty5.com/

0:00 – Welcome Back

1:00 – Jenny Boyd Joins the Show

3:00 – First Impressions of Indy

6:00 – Sports, City, and Belonging

8:00 – Roots in Community

10:00 – Communal Care as Self-Care

13:00 – Finding Your People

16:00 – Growing Up Queer in Texas

18:00 – Colorblindness and Identity

21:00 – The Text That Changed Everything

25:00 – Healing Isn’t Linear

28:00 – Breaking Generational Patterns

31:00 – Safe Spaces Aren’t for Everyone

33:00 – Lessons from Indy Pride

36:00 – Leadership with Care

40:00 – Leading Without Compromise

43:00 – Fearless Community Building

Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/

This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Phyllis Boyd

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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong

Filmed and edited by: Durham Visuals

Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture

Music by: Mandog