#84 - LGBTQ, Pride & Identity: From Shame to Living Authentically with Dr. Shannon Whittington

Have you ever felt like you had to hide who you are in order to be accepted?In this inspiring episode of Together Moving Forward, Stef sits down with Dr. Shannon Whittington, LGBTQ advocate, speaker, consultant, award-winning author, and founder of Whittington Consulting. Shannon shares her deeply personal journey of coming out later in life, overcoming years of shame rooted in religious beliefs, and learning to fully embrace her LGBTQ identity with pride.Through honest stories and powerful life lessons, Shannon explains how self-love transformed not only her personal life but also led her to become a nationally recognized leader helping organizations create more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ people.In this episode, you'll learn:How to move from shame and self-doubt to greater self-love and prideWhy embracing your authentic LGBTQ identity can open doors to opportunities you never imaginedThe mindset shifts that can help you find your voice, set healthier boundaries, and live more authenticallyListen now and discover how embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride can help you build greater self-love, confidence, and authenticity in every area of your life.Everything about Dr. Shannon Whittington: https://www.whittingtonconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwhittington/New episodes every Monday.More from Together Moving Forward:Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.comNow booking keynote speaking engagements:From Survival to Self-LoveHow I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can TooClick here for more informationOr click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/Click here to follow us on Instagram.Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.