The Queerpreneur Podcast Sarah Taylor

This episode is one I’m so excited to be sharing with you. I’ve wanted to get my guest, Char Bailey, on the podcast for quite some time!
Char is such an inspiration and an incredible role model – in our conversation she shares her experience as a woman of colour who is also a lesbian and autistic and how she brings together her skills, experience and knowledge to help people reflect on everything they have inside themselves and live authentically. 

Char's a life coach and NLP practitioner who studies spirituality, reiki and breathwork.  We talk about the power of owning our identity and the importance of visibility and how this helps others to feel safe and confident to show up as their true, unique, authentic selves.
And we dive deep into allyship - the harm caused by the assumptions people make about race, sexuality, autism and other marginalisation’s and some of the biggest challenges of overcoming bias and discrimination.  And why, when there’s still over 70 countries in the world where being gay is a crime and people are being killed for their existence that allies are so, so fricking important.
So please listen in and listen well.
This is such a valuable, open and enlightening episode.
I really hope you take away something new to reflect on and help you on your personal development journey both as an individual and an ally.

Link to my new Allies Workshop: Awareness to Action:  https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtqia-allies-workshop/
RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Link to my new Allies Workshop: Awareness to Action: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtqia-allies-workshop/

Say Hi to Char Bailey on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/char_bailey_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/char_bailey_

Check out Char's Website here: https://charbailey.com/  

Lady Phyll: https://twitter.com/MsLadyPhyll
Justlikeus: https://www.justlikeus.org/
Opening Doors London: https://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk/who-we-are
Giveusashout: https://giveusashout.org/
Amy Ashton’s Cosmopolitan article about mental health and young lesbians: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a35738255/lesbian-loneliness-lgbtq/
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From biodegradable glitter to coffee sack planters, Rose Deakin’s social enterprise, The Crop Club reconnects communities through the joy of growing food, encouraging biodiversity and inspiring healthy, happy lifestyles.
Listen to this episode to learn more about what it takes to create a heart-centered sustainable social enterprise business that supports huge global issues and gives so much joy to people along the way!
Find out how to restore bendy vegetables and learn about round carrots, yes really, I couldn’t get my head around it either!
By working with companies, communities, schools and local authorities The Crop Club reconnect people with nature and the value of food and reintroduce people to the joy of “getting their hands dirty.”
Rose shares her story of how she identified the business development support and funding she needed to help her start and build her social enterprise business. (Please see below for useful links).
This is such an inspiring story about an amazing business that is bringing such joy to so many people!

RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Say Hi to Rose Deakin & The Crop Club on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecropclub/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecropclub/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrosedeakin/?originalSubdomain=uk

Check out The Crop Club Website here: https://www.thecropclub.com/
Fair Share: https://fareshare.org.uk/
Real Junk Food Project: https://trjfp.com/
Local Enterprise Clubs: https://www.lepnetwork.net/
Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialenterprisesuccess/?ref=share, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807868079472084/?ref=share


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If we want to be inclusive in our business we must understand gender identity and the importance of using pronouns for people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Understanding and caring about these things is at the heart of  creating safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone.  Yet many people struggle to know how to create environments where all genders and people who use different pronouns feel accepted and included. 
To help you with this I’m giving you 10 action steps that will help you feel more confident and better equipped to share your own pronouns, invite others to share theirs and navigate  conversations that call out discrimination and create greater equality for LGBTQIA+ people.
Please share this podcast episode with family, loved ones, friends and maybe even random people that you meet. 

Be the super ally you want to be!
DOWNLOAD MY NEW FREEBIE: LGBTQ+ INCLUSION CHECKLIST

RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

FREE Guide To LGBTQ+ Inclusion: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtq-inclusion-guide/
The Gender Unicorn: https://transstudent.org/gender/
Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
My Website Resource Page: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/resources

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Before I even knew I was gay I experienced homophobia. 
Both within myself (internalised homophobia) and from the outside world. 
Todays solo podcast episode is a journey through my own personal experiences of what it’s like being a gay woman who came out at 30, over two decades ago. 
I’m sharing my story of denying and repressing my sexuality for a very long time and the struggles I had to accept that I was gay, as well as some of the homophobia I've experienced against me. 
My hope is that this episode will help anyone who is struggling with their sexuality right now to know that you are not alone and that even though it can be a frightening, isolating and confusing journey it is absolutely 100% possible for you to feel proud of who you are and love and accept all of who you are. 
I promise that every one of you listening is as worthy, as loveable and as deserving as everyone else in this world. 
If you’re questioning your sexuality, struggling with coming out or fully loving and accepting all of your amazing, beautiful self then I am always here for you. Drop me a DM over on Instagram or email me.

DOWNLOAD MY NEW FREEBIE: LGBTQ+ INCLUSION CHECKLIST

RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

FREE LGBTQ+ Inclusion Guide: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtq-inclusion-guide/

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This weeks podcast episode is a solo one from me about a topic that I’m extremely passionate about!
Those of you who have been listening to the podcast from the beginning may remember that I’ve spoken about allies and allyship before in Episode 2 when I talk about the top 10 things you can do to be a great ally.
Today I am taking LGBTQ+ allyship to whole different level!
The way I like to look at allyship is as though it’s a journey, a spectrum that’s broken down into 3 steps with each step building on the next:
The New Ally – New allies want to learn more about the issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community and they want to get comfortable with speaking up and standing for LGBTQ+ people. They’re supportive but not always sure what to do or how to do it.
The Everyday Ally – Everyday allies have learned a lot about LGBTQ+ challenges and struggles. They take action when they hear or see something inappropriate or discriminatory. They’re also committed to continuing to learn and seek out opportunities to be a more effective ally and support their LGBTQ+ friends, family, clients and communities.
The Super Ally – Super Allies are powerful advocates for change. They find ways to support LGBTQ+ organisations, be an active part of creating change socially, personally and sometimes politically too. They don’t shy away from debate and they uplift queer voices.
Listen in to learn about my  top three actions for you whichever level of allyship you are currently at and to hear my reflections on the reasons why allyship is more important now than ever before.

DOWNLOAD MY NEW FREEBIE: LGBTQ+ INCLUSION CHECKLIST

RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:

FREE LGBTQ+ Inclusion Guide: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtq-inclusion-guide/
Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
ILGA: https://www.ilga-europe.org/
Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/
Alok V Menon (Beyond The Gender Binary): https://www.alokvmenon.com/about
From Prejudice To Pride: https://www.waterstones.com/book/from-prejudice-to-pride-a-history-of-lgbtq-movement/amy-lame/9781526301918

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In this week's episode I’m talking to Yoni, a coach and educator for foster and adoptive parents and caregivers.
If you're curious about fostering or adoption, or in the process right now or need some expert support, then you are in the right place my friend! Particularly if you are LGBTQ+ yourself or you want to offer a safe, loving home to an LGBTQ+ child.

Yoni is all about helping you to confidently navigate agencies, authorities and systems to ensure you're able to represent yourself in a way that means you are matched with the right child for your family.
She also helps you to prepare for adopting or fostering a child, so you're prepared for some of the potential challenges and feel supported, understood and able to parent in the best possible way.
I really love this work that Yoni does and it's so needed in the world. If you're thinking about or in the process of adopting then please do check out her free challenge which starts in her facebook group on Tuesday 2nd February, next week!
And also check out Yoni's free facebook groups, one is specifically for LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers.
The link to the free challenge and the facebook groups and how to contact Yoni are all in the show notes below.

RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

FREE CHALLENGE:
Join Keeley Craw Play Therapist and Yoni Ejo, coach, social worker and adopter in this exciting LIVE FREE challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LGBTQadoptfoster

LGBTQ+ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LGBTQadoptfoster

Yoni's Website:  https://diversityadopt.com/
Yoni on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversityadopt
Yoni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityadopt/

LGBTQ+ INCLUSION IN COACHING & WELLNESS SURVEY: https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW

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