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Resilience Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioural flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands. A number of factors contribute to how well people adapt to adversities, predominant among them: - the ways in which individuals view and engage with the world - the availability and quality of social resources - specific coping strategies Psychological research demonstrates that the resources and skills associated with more positive adaptation (i.e., greater resilience) can be cultivated and practiced. See: Creating Space, Self-Care and Wellbeing. < Back to Glossary

Journaling Journaling can help you make sense of how you're feeling about a certain person or situation that is troubling or inspiring you. It can also help you understand your triggers. The process of writing down your thoughts as honestly and with as little judgment as possible allows for self-discovery. ​ < Back to Glossary

Neurodiversity The range of differences in individual brain function and behaviuoral traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population. These differences can include Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum, and Tourettes Syndrome. ​ < Back to Glossary

Caste Caste is a type of hierarchy in which people are born into fixed social groups and while it is most well known as a feature of Indian society, caste systems exist across South Asia. Your caste can influence your occupation, who you can marry and how you are expected to interact with others and while the system originally just applied to Hindus it has since spread across all of Indian society. While it is now illegal to discriminate on the basis of caste in India, the caste system continues to exacerbate inequality, with members of lower castes being vastly underrepresented in education and formal employment. Caste based discrimination also exists amongst South Asian diaspora living in other countries. See: Kyriarchy, South Asian < Back to Glossary

Parenting A parenting style is a psychological construct representing standard strategies that parents use in their child rearing. The quality of parenting can be more essential than the quantity of time spent with the child. Parenting styles reflect variations in the attitudes and practices of parents, and comprise discrete parenting behaviours. ​ < Back to Glossary

Change-maker Change-makers are people who fundamentally want to transform the status-quo. They are an integral part of the LGBTQIA+ activism community and the civil rights that queer people have today wouldn't exist without them. Thanks to people like Marsha P. Johnson during the Stonewall Riots, change was sparked in western society which has formed the foundation of those who are trying to make change today. (See Civil Rights) ​ < Back to Glossary

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Safety The need for safety was acknowledged as a basic human need by Abraham Maslow in his 'Hierarchy of Needs'. Safety needs represent the second tier in Maslow's hierarchy and these needs include the security of body, of employment, of resources, of morality of family, and of health. People want to experience order, predictability and control in their lives. These needs can be fulfilled by the family and society (e.g. police, schools, business and medical care). Without a sense of physical safety – both individually and more broadly as a community – we are unable to focus on other factors that support our wellbeing. ​ < Back to Glossary

Ball Culture The Ballroom Scene is an African-American and Latino underground LGBTQ+ subculture that originated in New York City. Beginning in the late 20th century, Black and Latino drag queens began to organize their own pageants in opposition to racism experienced in established drag queen pageant circuits. ​ < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Giles Giles is a digital producer, co-founder and the CEO of the Luzidlab , an Immersive Experience Collective built around the guiding principles of respect, inclusion and diversity. With a 20 year+ career across most digital mediums, he has a particular love for the creation of digital experiences that combine storytelling with human interaction and emerging technologies. His work has won multiple awards, including a BAFTA from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts . He was also a co-founder of The Corner Arts Festival in Poblenou, Barcelona and was integral to the creation of the Poblenou Urban Art District . Giles Pooley Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Cindy Nehme. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 LGBTQ+ Training Programmes For Pride, & Beyond. Post not marked as liked Section 28: The Queer Education We Never Had. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Maylis Maylis is the Programming Director at We Create Space . By profession, she's a transformational coach and consultant who has worked at the intersection of creative and mental health industries for over a decade; curating international events and strategic partnerships to promote wellbeing in the workplace as competitive advantage. Her lived experience and previous struggles with addiction have inspired an ongoing journey in service of marginalised communities. Through empathy and openness, Maylis uses a person-centred approach to facilitate and allow space for others to see themselves as whole, complete, and capable to bring their vision to life. Maylis Djikalou Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Rest & Resistance: Pursuing Radical Respite in Black History Month. Post not marked as liked Lunar New Queer: Being LGBTQ and celebrating Lunar New Year. Post not marked as liked We Create Space: 2024 Community Action Plan. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

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(they/them) RAIN RAIN is a visionary storyteller and the pioneering Forbes 100 Founder CEO of Gaysians , the leading global movement for LGBTQ+ South Asians. They've been recognized for their work in culture change and community building. RAIN is known for their powerful track 'Remedy', ground-breaking VICE documentary (over 2 million views), transformative TED talks , and their work as a Contributing Editor at GAY TIMES . RAIN speaks on a range of topics, including anti-racism, leadership, workplace allyship, intersectionality, LGBTQ+ history and discrimination, mental health and wellbeing, body positivity, faith, addiction, self-empowerment, trauma, and activism. RAIN Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Intersectionality 101: Unpacking Intersecting LGBTQ+ Identities. Post not marked as liked WCS>BCN 21.09.23 Post not marked as liked Queering Your Career: Panel. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Natasha Natasha 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. Natasha Porizkova Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... WCS>BCN 24.08.23 Post not marked as liked Through my Lens: Visibility and Authenticity. Post not marked as liked WCS>LDN 29.06.23 Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

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(she/her) Jen After spending over 10 years away from her homeland of Thailand, Jen has started a new chapter in Barcelona. Here, she can live her life authentically, being seen and accepted as the woman she truly is. This opportunity has eluded her in her home country, despite Thailand's reputation for being a tolerant place. Thai society, however, seems to fall short of truly embracing individuals like her and her community. Jen's true passion resides in the realm of art and design, where she has found her true calling as a graphic and web designer and future ux/ui design. Through these expressive channels, she channels her boundless creativity and fulfills her artistic ambitions. Although she occasionally grapples with the challenges that come with pursuing her dreams, she cannot help but wonder why her path is sometimes hindered by limitations and discrimination persist even though She already is that woman. Jen Kpsan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Through my Lens: Visibility and Authenticity. Post not marked as liked WCS>LDN 29.06.23 Post not marked as liked How to interrupt Microaggressions in the Workplace. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/he) Max Max is the Director of Trans& and a content creator. After spending years in partnerships and marketing, Max began sharing his own story of gender transition on social media and as a public speaker, aiming to cut through the misinformation and misunderstandings around Trans and LGBTQ+ people. Today he speaks and consults for organisations all over the world to help them better understand, support and celebrate LGBTQ+ team members and customers. As well as discussing the importance of recognising and supporting the growing number of LGBTQ+ people in the workforce today, Max also covers the real business value of inclusion both internally and externally. As well as LGBTQ+ topics, Max also speaks and consults on neurodiversity, content creation, sobriety and online abuse. Max Slack Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Through my Lens: Visibility and Authenticity. Post not marked as liked WCS>LDN 29.06.23 Post not marked as liked How to interrupt Microaggressions in the Workplace. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

Caste System The caste system is a type of hierarchy in which people are born into fixed social groups and while it is most well known as a feature of Indian society, caste systems exist across South Asia. Your caste can influence your occupation, who you can marry and how you are expected to interact with others and while the system originally just applied to Hindus it has since spread across all of Indian society. While it is now illegal to discriminate on the basis of caste in India, the caste system continues to exacerbate inequality, with members of lower castes being vastly underrepresented in education and formal employment. Caste based discrimination also exists amongst South Asian diaspora living in other countries. See: Kyriarchy, South Asian < Back to Glossary

(they/them) RAIN RAIN is a visionary storyteller and the pioneering Forbes 100 Founder CEO of Gaysians , the leading global movement for LGBTQ+ South Asians. They've been recognized for their work in culture change and community building. Reeta is known for their powerful track 'Remedy', ground-breaking VICE documentary (over 2 million views), transformative TED talks , and their work as a Contributing Editor at GAY TIMES . Reeta speaks on a range of topics, including anti-racism, leadership, workplace allyship, intersectionality, LGBTQ+ history and discrimination, mental health and wellbeing, body positivity, faith, addiction, self-empowerment, trauma, and activism. Currently, Reeta is touring their new live show, 'The Remedy', which promises to inspire and empower audiences around the world. RAIN Loi Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... How to interrupt Microaggressions in the Workplace. Post not marked as liked WCS>BCN 29.06.23 Post not marked as liked Through My Lens: MS, Fashion, Style and Me. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us