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🏳️⚧️ We’re spotlighting another brilliant Trans+ wellness professional for you today as we continue to celebrate Trans Awareness Week. Introducing Brinny (they/them) Emily Brinnand 🌈 🔦 Hey Brinny, can you tell us a little about your wellness business? 🏳️⚧️ I’m a Mind-Body Coach, empowering LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to feel their most confident and authentic selves. I deliver impactful fitness, mindfulness, and mental health training sessions to individuals, corporate teams, and communities. I’m all about helping my clients develop confidence and resilience in their work, life, and relationships. 🔦 How do you support your clients with their wellness? 🏳️⚧️ My Mind-Body Development Coaching is a combination of life coaching and movement training. Helping people to improve all aspects of their life. I empower people to challenge the norm and carve out a life and a career that aligns more with their values. 🔦 Can you tell us about the unique skills and experience that you bring to your work? 🏳️⚧️ Not many coaches are able to offer mental and physical health support and I can. Those I work with find this invaluable because they can work with 1 person who has the knowledge and experience to improve their life, health and happiness, through mental and physical support. Also as a non binary person, I pride myself on seeing and delivering my work through a totally different lens. This perspective not only puts Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) at the heart of what I do and care about but it really allows me to approach my work differently and shift how people think. 🔦 How can we get in touch with you? My website is www.brinnydoes.com or you can find me on Instagram at @brinnydoes and do send me a message if you’re looking for support I’d love to hear from you! #transawarenessweek #Coaching #DEIB #InclusionTraining

Diversity includes age, disability, ethnicity, and many more aspects. Each dimension brings unique perspectives and strengths to our teams. How can your organization better embrace these diverse dimensions? For more information, check out our blog at https://lnkd.in/eMQd_n_n. We delve more into the topic of mindfulness in the workplace and more. If you enjoy these posts, like, comment, share, and follow to stay updated with our latest insights and tips! #Diversity #Inclusion #WorkplaceCulture #Mindfulness #Equality #DiverseTeams #Innovation #TeamEngagement #EmployeeWellbeing #BiasReduction #InclusiveLeadership #CulturalAwareness #DiversityMatters #Equity #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceMindfulness #DiverseWorkplaces #InclusiveEnvironment #BiasAwareness #EmployeeEngagement

This video gets it right! 💜 Being inclusive is NOT about favouring some or excluding others. Inclusivity is about adaptations that allow all to thrive. We can all think about what we could adapt in our workplace and life that could be minimal to us but have a HUGE impact on others. If you'd like, please add your thoughts in the comments so we can all benefit from the shared insight. #spreadpositivity #inclusiveness #humanistic

🌟 Enhance Your Day with Mindfulness: Discover the transformative power of taking just one minute to center yourself with our "Mindful Minute" series. This initiative is part of Safe Harbor Counseling’s commitment to supporting the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community and all professionals seeking to improve their daily well-being. 🎥 Why Watch? The video features calming visuals that transport you from your busy day to a moment of serene reflection—ideal for mental health professionals and anyone looking to enhance their therapeutic techniques or personal mindfulness practice. We believe that mindfulness is a key tool for mental health, offering benefits such as reduced stress and increased focus, which are crucial in our fast-paced world. 🔄 We Want to Hear from You: How do you integrate mindfulness into your professional routines? What impact has it had on your work and personal life? Share your experiences and join the conversation below to help us build a more mindful professional community. #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #SafeHarborCounseling #WorkplaceWellness #LGBTQSupport #TraumaInformedCare

Integrating Mindfulness into Mental Health Practices In our commitment to enhance mental wellness, Safe Harbor Counseling emphasizes the power of mindfulness in addressing the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. This #MindfulMinute reel introduces a simple breathing exercise, demonstrating how a brief moment of mindfulness can foster acceptance and tranquility. 🌟 Why Mindfulness Matters: Beyond promoting relaxation, mindfulness is a crucial tool in mental health therapy that helps build resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and improve overall well-being. We invite professionals and advocates within our network to join us in this practice. Watch the reel and discover the immediate benefits of mindfulness for yourself and those you support. 🤝 Let's continue the conversation on how mindfulness can be further integrated into therapeutic practices. Share your thoughts and experiences! 🔗 Explore more about our approach and services on our website linked in our profile. #MentalHealthAwareness #Mindfulness #TherapeuticPractices #LGBTQSupport #ProfessionalNetworking #SafeHarborCounseling

"Where do you work?" Me: "Uhmmmmmm.." It’s been almost three years at MyMuse, and to this day, when someone asks me about what I do for a living, It ends up becoming a full-on conversation. Hey, I’m not complaining, it’s actually a part of the job that I enjoy very much. It’s not that I’m not proud, but it’s... complicated. I work for a brand that tackles topics many still consider taboo: s3xual wellness. Why choose this industry? Well, I've always been a bit of a rebel. Growing up queer in Coimbatore wasn’t easy. I was the odd one out, often clashing with traditional expectations. But I’ve grown to believe in being true to myself and embracing my authenticity without shame. So, when I found this brand, it felt right. They were talking about things that most shy away from. Why? Because they were true to themselves and believed in their cause: Making conversations around s3xual wellness more accepted and normalized. Here’s how this journey has reshaped me: 💪 Boldly Facing Challenges: Working here means confronting societal taboos head-on. Each conversation about sexual wellness is a step toward normalizing what shouldn’t have been taboo in the first place. 🌻 Embracing My Identity: This role allows me to be unapologetically myself. It's here I learned that being true to your identity isn't just personally rewarding—it can inspire and liberate others. 🌱 Growth in Adversity: Every difficult dialogue has only made me more resilient and confirmed the importance of pushing the boundaries. 🙈 Out Of The Box Thinking: You gotta be hella creative to talk about this topic and promote these products while there are so many restrictions on platforms. 🎢Continuous Adaptation & Growth: Seeing how far we’ve come in normalizing conversations around sexual wellness has been nothing short of exhilarating. And through it all, I've learned that if you believe in the cause, the tough paths are the most rewarding. And guess what? I’m pumped for more challenges. Watching the brand grow and seeing societal perspectives shift—it’s wild. It's fascinating to witness and be part of such change in real-time. You know what’s cooler? Seeing s3xual wellness become more mainstream. Heck, you can even get a massager delivered in 10 minutes through Blinkit now! Even now talking about this on LinkedIn feels a bit daunting. But this community makes me feel safe. I started posting here not long ago, and the support I’ve received has been incredible. Thank you all for making me feel so welcomed and for embracing my presence here. It means the world 🥺 💗 #BreakingTaboos #CareerGrowth #PersonalGrowth #Wellness

Happy February or as I like to call it: "Love-YOU-ary" . Self-Love might just be the foundation of Holistic Wellness-regardless of gender identity. Self-Loves: 1. Boosts Mental and Physical Health 2. Creates meaningful relationships 3. Increases resilience 4. Promotes authenticity 5. Creates a true sense of confidence Find out more and get some Self-Love Tips here: https://lnkd.in/eGNJHSme

Navigating the holiday season can often bring about increased stress and anxiety. Balancing family gatherings, meal preparations, and gift shopping can be overwhelming. However, prioritizing self-care and wellness activities can help you stay grounded and enjoy the Thanksgiving and holiday season to its fullest. Here are some wellness activities to help you manage and alleviate holiday stress: - Gratitude Practice: Cultivate a sense of gratitude by keeping a journal or simply taking time to reflect on the things you're thankful for. - Set Boundaries: Don't hesitate to set boundaries with loved ones. Communicate your needs and limits to avoid overextending yourself during the holiday season. - Healthy Eating: Enjoy the holiday feasts, but also make an effort to balance indulgence with nourishing, wholesome meals, this can have a positive impact on your mood and energy levels. - Seek Support: If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to seek support from friends, family, or a mental health professional. You don't have to navigate holiday stress alone. #YouFlourish #LGBTQ #Wellness #StartUp #HealthEquity #HolidayWellness #ThanksgivingStressRelief

Creating opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds is essential for fostering inclusion. Everyone deserves a chance to succeed. How can your recruitment practices be more inclusive? For more information, check out our blog at https://lnkd.in/eMQd_n_n. We delve more into the topic of mindfulness in the workplace and more. If you enjoy these posts, like, comment, share, and follow to stay updated with our latest insights and tips! #Diversity #Inclusion #WorkplaceCulture #Mindfulness #Equality #DiverseTeams #Innovation #TeamEngagement #EmployeeWellbeing #BiasReduction #InclusiveLeadership #CulturalAwareness #DiversityMatters #Equity #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceMindfulness #DiverseWorkplaces #InclusiveEnvironment #BiasAwareness #EmployeeEngagement

Last year, my research project with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) found that racism was rife within Scotland's night-time economy, with those from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds reporting high levels of racist harassment, racial profiling, micro-aggressions and more. However, we also found that some groups faced additional barriers to participating in mainstream nightlife spaces; for instance, women and LGBTQ+ people from BME backgrounds faced high levels of intersectional abuse, harassment and violence. A survey conducted by CRER found that many queer people of colour had experienced racism within queer spaces and, therefore, often felt marginalised from certain 'safe spaces'. Without equal access to these queer-friendly venues and support networks, LGBTQ+ people from BME backgrounds can be subject to discrimination targeting multiple parts of their identities and encounter significant risks to their wellbeing, safety and lives. In recognition of these issues, I'm working with Exhale.Group - a Glasgow-based non-profit for Queer, Trans and Intersex People of Colour (QTIPoC+) in Scotland - to provide a brand-new workshop, 'Clubbing for Wellbeing'. Clubbing for Wellbeing features workshops to help QTIPoC+ find new practices to ground and take care of themselves in nightlife spaces and will provide an opportunity for the community to come together to dream about what the future of QTIPoC+ nightlife could look like, informing what CRER will campaign for as part of our ongoing strategic work supported by the Corra Foundation. The event is ticketed and is exclusively for LGBTQ+ people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. More information is available on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/e9sN8TXM Where: Glasgow, Scotland (near the Barrowland Ballroom) When: Saturday August 31st, 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Tickets: Free (QTIPoC+ only) The original 'Experiences of Racism in Scotland's Night-Time Economy' report is available to read on CRER's website: https://lnkd.in/eamMgyvA This workshop will be followed by a written output to share some points of discussion and what actions could be taken to ensure that Scotland's night-time economy is fair, safe and inclusive for all.