Juneteenth: Observing this day matters.
Recently, i heard of something that disappointed me to the core. I know it happens, but i hate hearing about real examples. A manager had told their team that Juneteenth was not a “real holiday”…
Category: Central Florida
Pride Month: A Secular Invocation
As Pride Month begins, and as we mark the tenth anniversary of the Pulse tragedy here in Orlando, let’s reflect on remembrance, resilience, and love. Pride is often celebrated through joy, visibility, and community. And…
Donate With Pride Blood Drive
The Donate With Pride Blood Drive honors the advocacy, research, and community leadership that helped drive the FDA’s 2023 policy changes allowing more LGBTQ+ individuals, including many gay and bisexual men, to donate blood. Learn how Central Florida leaders, Pulse-era advocacy, and local organizations helped shape this historic movement — and why Donate With Pride continues raising awareness and saving lives today.
Expanding inclusion beyond religion
Celebrating The Pride Chamber’s leadership while exploring how updating non-discrimination language to include Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Identity (RSSI) strengthens inclusion, improves psychological safety, and ensures all people are seen and protected.
Women Who Reshaped Deathcare
On this International Women’s Day, honoring women pioneers reminds us that the future of funeral service will continue to be shaped by those willing to expand the profession’s capacity for care. In a field dedicated to honoring every life, diverse leadership ensures that dignity in death truly belongs to everyone.
Time Travel.
As a pre-planning advisor, i help people who want to make final arrangements in advance. I sometimes describe this role as a “Time Travel Agent”. There are three windows where final arrangements can be made:…
Building a New Bridge
A peek at – and an invitation to engage in – a new program for connection, networking, and skill-building for professionals who serve LGBTQ+ adults as they age in Central Florida
Year 6 Annual Reflection: Time Travel & Identity
Adventures of a Time Travel Agent: Year 6 – at the intersection of serving diverse identities and older adults.
What Guardians need to know about Deathcare Planning
🔒 Essential Deathcare Planning Knowledge for Guardians 🛡️
Guardianship extends beyond managing finances and daily care; it includes the vital and often emotionally difficult task of deathcare planning. Let’s talk about critical legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities that every guardian should understand to honor their ward’s final wishes and protect their own fiduciary role.
