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how bias impacts our behaviour towards LGBTQ+ people of colour, can we start to facilitate meaningful allyship New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

As a clinician and therapist, I show up to my clients struggles more effectively when I show up to my As I become more aware of the barriers to my own wellness, it allows me to more intentionally listen However, the decision to disclose other aspects of my identity, particularly my disabilities and neurodivergence “In my experience of workplaces that were not psychologically safe, energy has been wasted on hiding, In my experience there have been few line managers able to listen comfortably and support if required

Mindsets are ever present in all of us. positive impact you could have in the world. - Understand better your actions, thoughts and beliefs as an Ally New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

the key things I learned during the Summit was around setting healthy boundaries and ensuring that my wellbeing comes first so that my work for the Queer community is sustainable. Finding my guilt-free “no” when an opportunity or piece of work is not right for me is something that This has really helped me feel more confident in my own identity and I feel that I can own the title By investing in this kind of support, businesses not only become active in their allyship but also demonstrate

] give me strength to be my authentic self and learn to love the real me. It wasn’t until I accepted them, and made my own adjustments that I was able to find my strength. Mark Travis Rivera (he/him) “Before my queer identity entered my consciousness, it was my disability identity interacted with the disabled parts of my identity. afford me a high level of emotional intelligence, and allow me to consider several perspectives in all

My personal journey could be described as a bumpy ride including roundabouts and detours. It took me a long time to actually make the jump and quit my job, but looking back now it was one of Having a legal background still plays into my work today. I find it rather difficult to talk about my artistic style, since I sometimes wonder if I have found “my style” yet.

My homelife is my place of freedom, perhaps the only place where I can be consistently me, where despite identity and to navigate all the changes that come with that. Now, let me come back to my trans parent superpower, my ability to always be looking from the outside With family titles comes ownership and this is where the struggle occurs – MY mum, MY dad, MY daughter , MY son.

fighting for her community. by Yasmin Benoit Growing up, the prospect of becoming an activist was not on my I decided to use my voice, to stand up for my community and fight for our recognition, despite the fact that the media seems to focus on the supposed ‘contradictions’ between my work as a model and my asexuality of how different parts of my identity don’t seem to ‘add up.’ own survival, but also for my community.

awareness of issues that affect Queer People of Colour (QPOC) and works to create inclusive spaces for all “Throughout my life my skin colour, my culture and my sexuality have pushed me down to the fringes of

aesthetic → Plus branded stickers, identity-affirming postcards, and their “how-to” skincare booklet All A large-scale celebration hosting 150+ guests, including press, cultural partners, influencers, and allies RuMU’s presence in each gift bag created a lasting emotional and tactile memory for all attendees. radically honest skincare with a queer soul) and WCS’s celebration of authentic queer leadership " Opening my New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

I’m so happy that I got to have such an intimate and thought-provoking conversation about loss, and my What I’ve found at times when I’ve been dealing with loss and my own grief, is that people can be supportive My advice for anyone going through something now, or are in the process of healing from a past event, Workplace support In my professional capacity as an HR Business Partner, I often think of how the workplace conversation (one of many I’ve had the privilege of having with him), it really got me thinking about my

for my identity. I love my identity, and how it has manifested and enveloped my style. my surroundings rather than my true self. personal style is all about play. the queer parts of my identity are teaching me the invaluable lesson of giving grace to all parts of

Detaching from work completely is vital for me and my well-being. in Boston, MA, or back home in my parent’s cozy abode in Dallas, TX. After my retreat, I decided to invest in myself again by returning to therapy. Currently, I have been working through what are my next career steps. The retreat reminded me of my confidence and that I know what I need.

White and non-POC LGBTQ+ individuals were invited to attend as allies and listen to the lived experiences , these breakout rooms were split between those for BIPOC attendees, led by Ora & Char, and one for allies to explore & share collective allyship, led by Jon-Paul Vicari , Managing Director at WCS. common thought Many shared how they felt they needed to numb themselves in order to get through it All to reach out to support - nobody seems to feel alone or not having anyone to speak to Those in the allies

many queer people, I’ve spent a significant amount of time exploring the labels that best describe my This piqued my interest - am I pansexual? It’s been part of my identity for over a decade, but this may very well change. This has changed my outlook and approach with half of my human interactions overall and I am glad I can now fully cherish and champion my fellow ladies.

Hi, my name's Michael. I’m the founder of We Create Space, and the organiser behind the 'Who am i?' I struggled for many years accepting my own sexuality. so thankful that I was eventually able to address these issues, and make some important changes in my past and understand how it was showing up in my present. Because I’m so grateful that I am able to share my own story like I do now.

impact of emotional and psychological resilience in negotiation and self-advocacy, as well as the role allies Financial wellbeing is a critical goal for the welfare of ALL within the community. . - Explore the role of allies in closing the financial education gap. - Identify financial resources New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

and Community Events:   Casual meetups or larger gatherings where you can make real connections, find allies psychology shows that when people feel a sense of belonging at work, engagement, motivation and wellbeing all Beyond helping marginalised employees feel safe and supported, inclusive spaces expose allies to a broader New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

Black, non-binary and neurodivergent) but WCS does amazing work to represent different identities in all "Sometimes my viewpoints or my privilege are challenged, but that's a good thing. "My workplace is not very supportive of queer people specifically or of our staff led group's general "(My) workplace is rather performative when it comes to DEI... New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date

If someone specifically tells me they hate me or my community, it is unlikely I will be able to change Test in my first year of PhD, where to my dismay I discovered how much easier it was for me to imagine As a queer brown immigrant woman, living off my PhD stipend, I never really truly believed I had the risk appetite or the fortitude required to build something of my own. "Being the 'token' queer leader often means carrying the weight of representation on my shoulders.