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Power, #Privilege and 'Doing the Work' 👇🏾 This week we were honoured to hold an in-conversation event with authors Megan Pillow, Ph.D. and Roxane Gay, hosted by Dr. Debra Y. Griffith! We dove into the story behind how their powerful new book came to be and their hopes for how it might impact the world and inspire change-makers of the future. 🌱 Thanks to everyone who came and joined the conversation, and to our superstar Events Manager Neil Hudson-Basing for making everything run smoothly. 💖 📽️ Catch up on the full recording: https://lnkd.in/dHdJBBRr 🎟️ Check out our upcoming online and in-person events: https://lnkd.in/dxa5y4c

It's time for another #LGBTQ+ Leader Spotlight! 🏳️🌈 🎉 In the lead up to #HispanicHeritageMonth also known as #LatinxHeritageMonth! Throughout September we'll be highlighting some of the amazing Hispanic/Latinx Queer Leaders in our Global Speaker Collective Izazkun Pinson is a meditation teacher, a lifestyle coach and the founder of Sarana Wellness Center. Her passion lies in guiding individuals to their authentic selves, facilitating transformative journeys through the practices of self-love and positive habits. Join Iza on a path of self-discovery, where meditation, journaling and self love become the powerful tools for creating the life you dream of. 📖 Find out more about Izazkun's work here: https://lnkd.in/e9A7gQbr

Connect with other Queer professionals from all over the world! 🌍🏳️🌈 We’re thrilled to be bringing our in-person networking event series into a new online format, allowing even more Queer professionals to participate and make new connections! Join us for our first session on Tuesday 24th September 4PM BST | 5PM CET! Each 1 hour session will include a guest speaker (stay tuned to find out who 👀), breakout opportunities to meet new people, and some space to reflect. We'll explore key WCS themes such as giving back, serving the community, driving change, setting goals and more. 🎟️ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eQyRfnyi Tag your #LGBTQIA+ colleagues below! 🫱🏻🫲🏿 #OnlineNetworking #NetworkingEvents

We create space for Queer #Leaders to thrive. 🏳️🌈💜 As a recipient of our “Emerging Leader” award, Cindy Nasenya is a shining example of the next generation of Queer Leaders! Cindy is a marketer, podcast host, content creator and all around advocate for social justice who has become a valued member of our community in Barcelona. As always, our favourite part of fostering a community for Queer professionals is seeing our members make new connections with each other and grow together. 🌱 We’re so excited to see what Cindy does next off the back of this award. 🎉 ✨ Learn about our other 2024 award winners: https://lnkd.in/ehUG6gAP #LGBTProfessionals #LGBTQCommunity

It's time for another #LGBTQ+ Leader Spotlight! 🏳️🌈 🎉 In the lead up to #HispanicHeritageMonth also known as #LatinxHeritageMonth! Throughout September we'll be highlighting some of the amazing Hispanic/Latinx Queer Leaders in our Global Speaker Collective Natasha Getler-Porizkova is a queer, Latinx woman with hidden mental health disabilities and a love for humans. She is based out of Boston, MA. By profession, she is in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on disrupting systems that do not serve underserved communities. With a background in marketing and content creation, she shifted from one industry to the other with a mission to bring the two together; maximising impact and change. When she isn't working, Natasha loves to spend time dancing, gardening, traveling and with her fiancé or dog Kody. 📖 Find out more about Natasha's work here: https://lnkd.in/eEMR-CrY

Have you filled out your #DEI calendar for October and November? 🏳️🌈💭 US LGBTQ+ History Month, UK Black History Month and Trans Awareness Week are just around the corner! And we're ready as always to support your business with bespoke programming and consultancy. 🫱🏻🫲🏿 Whether you're looking to host an impactful event that platforms marginalised voices, review your internal policies for inclusivity or plan a diverse marketing campaign, you'll be in safe hands with our internal team and global collective of over 200 speakers. Just check out this client feedback from Pride Season! 👇🏾 💻 Discover our full range of corporate solutions: https://lnkd.in/d8zk5sf 💌 Get in touch directly at [email protected]

Join our Queer Living #webinar on Queerness & Bodily Autonomy! 💖🏳️🌈 Our relationships with our bodies and how people relate to them can be complicated. As part one of our new series of community conversations, speakers Dee Whitnell and Doug A. Graffeo will discuss bodily autonomy from a non-binary perspective, from legal recognition and the politicisation of our bodies to dysphoria and acceptance. 💭 This session will explore: - Guidance on how to be active allies for non-binary and gender-diverse folks. - A holistic understanding of bodily autonomy - Bridging the distance among social justice movements regarding bodily autonomy. Dee Whitnell is a nonbinary and queer sex educator and content creator. They have collaborated with and created educational content for charities and companies such as Just Like Us, Brook, Durex, Lovehoney, Ohne and Urban Outfitters. Dee has an MA in Gender, Sexuality and Culture from Birkbeck University. Doug A. Graffeo is an accomplished activist, speaker, and researcher on LGBTQI+ and human rights issues, hails from Caracas, Venezuela. As a human geographer, Doug offers critical analysis of sociopolitical phenomena through an intersectional feminist and decolonial lens. They have collaborated with multilateral and international organizations such as IGLYO, ILGA World, and the Equal Rights Coalition 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eGEBjnvJ #DEI #Nonbinary

It's time for another #LGBTQ+ Leader Spotlight! 🏳️🌈 🎉 In the lead up to #HispanicHeritageMonth also known as #LatinxHeritageMonth! Throughout September we'll be highlighting some of the amazing Hispanic/Latinx Queer Leaders in our Global Speaker Collective Sara Alvarez has over 8 years of experience in the Tech Recruitment sector across the EU, managing Talent Selection Teams. After her successful stint in the corporate world, she decided to embark on an entrepreneurship adventure with two talented women. Together, they founded TRech International - a Global Training Incubator for Recruitment, where Sara currently serves as the Learning & Development Partner. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Sara is committed to creating a unique learning experience that helps individuals and organizations thrive in the recruitment industry. 📖 Find out more about Sara's work here: https://lnkd.in/ebhnbP5Y

A new edition of our biweekly #newsletter by Michael Edward Stephens "Learn. Connect. Grow." just went live! 💌🌱 This issue is packed full of resources on #LatinxHeritageMonth, trans inclusion and more! In this latest edition: 🏳️🌈 Employees from Google's FLINTA ERG discuss Queerness, identity in diaspora and the future of conversations around Latine identity. 🌎 Learn about our new global networking event for Queer professionals. 🏳️⚧️ Training programmes to upskill, support and empower transgender employees. 🎟️ Invites to our first Queer Women in Business event in London, a talk with Roxane Gay and Megan Pillow and more! Read it now: https://lnkd.in/eRtdbwrt Remember to subscribe so future updates go straight to your inbox! https://lnkd.in/gQ4JS_mH Let’s continue to educate, inspire, and grow together! 🌱

Why we're passionate about creating spaces for #WomenInBusiness 👇🏼🏳️🌈 With only two more days until our first Queer Women in Business event in London, we wanted to reshare this article by our Community Director Sevi K. on why she created this event series and the importance of in-person community spaces for LGBTQ+ women. Thank you to Yassine Senghor, Cindy Nehme and Sanjukta Moorthy for also sharing their thoughts in this piece! 💗 London Queer Women in Business Meet Up 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 12th September | 6:30PM Locke Hotels Buckle Street Studios 🎟 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dvVcGj5u 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ehzXSbmH #InclusionMatters #DEI