our bodies and unpacking some of the common self-image struggles that many of us face as part of the Queer As queer people, the relationship with our bodies is complicated. Even outside of our queer identities, we are often taught to critique how we look and strive for improvement And whilst self-care and body-positive initiatives are certainly turning the tide, the journey to self-love As we found out in a recent panel discussion we hosted with four queer change-makers.

Are you a Queer Leader with a story to tell? Especially when it comes to Queer Leadership, we need to remind ourselves that we have got to where we As Queer Leaders, our motivations are rooted in our lived experiences. Remember this as you begin your writing journey - your perspective is valuable! 2. As you think about your idea for a book as a Queer Leader, consider how it complements your existing

Marie-Helene Tyack, Nicole Simpson, Obella Obbo and Scott Sallée explore the foundations of psychological safety and how it can transform our leadership. In this live panel discussion we unpacked the foundations of psychological safety and how it can transform our leadership –to support the wellbeing of our LGBTQ+ colleagues, create space for innovation in their everyday interactions, and ensure a lasting culture of belonging. Overview of session: - Psychologically safe cultures exist by design, through conscious, consistent efforts to build spaces that reward vulnerability and generate cultures of belonging – where historically excluded and underserved groups can contribute new ideas and feel empowered to imagine new ways of being through innovation and inclusion. Watch this session to... - Help create cultures of safety where LGBTQ+ colleagues feel safe to speak up. - Explore ways to leverage intersectionality to foster an inclusive mindset. - Learn how to impact culture change through radical empathy. - Better engage, support, and learn from LGBTQ+ colleagues. - Use the safe space to discuss and get curious. Learn more about Marie-Helene Tyack's work. Learn more about Nicole Simpson's work. Learn more about Obella Obbo's work. Learn more about Scott Sallée's work. If you would like to discuss booking one of these speakers for your own session, please get in touch with us via email at hello@wecreatespace.co While you're here... Did you know we consult with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here. We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date!

Recognising Queer Leaders serving their community. His involvement has not only strengthened the club but also enriched his own journey as a cisgender gay Her academic journey including research, curriculum development, and numerous publications and conference travestismo (history of cross dressing) in Spain, from the 15th century until now, with a unique historical journey Ignacio exemplifies the individual journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a beacon of hope

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of belonging, improve the mental health of marginalised employees and develop the next generation of Queer gender identity exploration, dealing with disenfranchised grief and reproductive loss, and exploring queer panel discussion will feature leaders who are living with HIV sharing their personal experiences and journeys This trauma-informed session will guide LGBTQ+ participants through a journey of exploration and self-discovery Building Queer Resilience. Part 6. Shaping My Purpose. Request more info. While you're here...

Community and the experiences of Queer Leaders in the workplace. : How do faith and Queerness interact? Advice for anyone struggling to reconcile their Queerness with their faith. How God is Love.   The unique mental health journeys of our speakers, and what having good mental health means.   Non-Binary Leadership Ben Pechey , Shiva Raichandani , Luke Lopez & Bachul Koul discuss: Our panellists journeys

Michael Stephens, Founder of We Create Space, speaks about the career and mental health journey that platform and consultancy that addressed both the personal and professional needs and challenges of queer we explored topics such as identity, purpose, values, self-awareness, body-image, story-telling and queer What have you learnt about creating queer-inclusive spaces? What do you mean by 'Queer Leadership'?

A retreat experience supporting Queer Leaders in their roles as change-agents, during Pride season, and A transformational space for Queer Leaders and change-makers to rest, reset and re-connect. Social Innovation, Year Here We believe mental health and wellbeing need to become a priority on the journey of every Queer Leader. I'm still on a journey, but it's helped me realise what I need to focus on.” – Dominic Arnall (he/him

down with diversity, equity and inclusion specialist Char Erskine, an attendee of our Pride & Beyond Queer around setting healthy boundaries and ensuring that my wellbeing comes first so that my work for the Queer The Queer community is so diverse, and we all carry different experiences with us, but knowing that everyone How was the content relevant in your role as a Queer Leader? I no longer feel like I have to be anything other than myself to prove that I belong in Queer spaces,

Lesbian and Queer Representation - what's missing. What is missing is good LGBTQ+ porn. Besides the amateur porn shot by couples or queer people, it was the lack of genuine representation that It’s by making these movies and watching the work of other queer directors that I realised that truthful in the media, movies and tv shows… but so much still needs to be done and porn made or inspired by queer can also look like, here is where you can check my movies as well as the ones of many other talent queer

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Our guest writer Thokozani Mbwana reflects on the internal and external challenges faced on their journey It has mostly been a journey of ‘what ifs’ and ‘what could bes’, ten years of self interrogation - ten ''Do I think if I was thin and white this journey would have been different? Yes, absolutely.'' I try not to be bitter about some parts of my top surgery journey. Do I think if I was thin and white this journey would have been different? Yes, absolutely.

By doing so, we can open pathways for every employee to advance in their professional journey. “My experiences as a queer, trans, nonbinary, neurodivergent, second-generation Chinese American (it's Here are 5 steps to help you on your journey: Educate Yourself: Instead of burdening your marginalised 101: LGBTQ+ Anti-Racism Queer Perspectives: Myths of the Black Monolith Queer Allyship 101: Intersectional Networks Our Library Through My Lens: Crippled, Queer and Femme at Work What’s in a name?

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Guest Writer Zee Monteiro lets us in on how Queer iconography has shaped their journey of self-understanding In the following years I became focused on finding more about the history of queer culture and it led In 2018 I set out to create a Black Queer Library, Qingsland became a website focused on Black and Brown of all of this, I felt ready to come out as non-binary, I accessed private Trans care and started my journey

We Create Space is all about sharing the unique, lived experiences of queer people to a wider audience Just Like Us recruit young queer people and train them to become queer ambassadors, championing LGBT+ In these three livestreams, we’ll be talking about experiences growing up as a person of colour, the journey to find your queer identity, and using your voice and story for change. , but why queer representation and visibility is so important.

I am intersex, I am disabled, I am bisexual, I am queer, I am a Person of Colour, and a bunch of other What have you learnt throughout your journey? I describe myself as Queer online – but it’s not necessarily how I identify in person. However, outside of specifically queer spaces, I don’t always like to bring it up my queerness because At the moment, I believe I can only do that in queer spaces.

We spoke with five inspirational Queer Leaders to understand what it's like to navigate professional contact us through email: hello@wecreatespace.co About our contributors: Jason Kwan (he/him) Jason is a queer member of TransActual UK, he works to change UK legislation for non-binary equality and raise the Black Queer