Mal Glowenke is a pioneering force in the lesbian podcast scene, turning rejection into a successful platform that highlights queer voices. When traditional media overlooked her vision, Mal, alongside her partner Mathilde- used her community’s support to create "Made It Out," which quickly gained popularity, attracting over 400K followers within its first year, and received recognition as a 2024 Webby Award Honoree for Best Video Podcast Series and in the Best Limited-Series & Specials: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging category in 2025, as well as earning a 2025 GLAAD nomination for Outstanding Podcast. The podcast, consistently ranking in Spotify’s Top 20 Society & Culture US Chart, features Mal’s raw discussions on the experiences of queer women. Notable guests include Ali Krieger, Fortune Feimster, Dylan Mulvaney and more. Beyond the podcast, Made It Out has larger plans to become a digital media company - with several new shows in development. Mal is a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ space. She is an LPAC board member and participates in events such as LA’s Pride in the Park, GLAAD’s Tidings, SXSW, was recently invited to attend the DNC as a creator, and was a speaker at organizing events in the 2024 election season - establishing