How to support the LGBTQ+ community? - In conversation with Jared L. White and Zip Nguyen

❓ What is it like growing up being a black gay man in America while also dealing with grief during a global pandemic?❓ Why does intersectionality matter when we talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion?❓ What are the common myths about people in the LGBTQ+ community and how can we practice effective allyship?Love is in the air, and our new podcast episode is here 💕It’s Pride Month and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this special time of year with our guest speaker, Jared L. White, who will share his thoughts about supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Besides his work at BBC Studios as an Account Executive, Jared also hosts the Not Your Enemy: Speak Out Sessions podcast in which he shares thought-provoking conversations with his co-host Shannon King. He also owns the apparel brand @notyourenemybrand which makes statement-making pieces and donates a portion of the proceeds to nonprofit organizations. At Bloom in Crisis, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a part of our core values and like the others, this conversation means a lot to us. There are many things that we can do to support our friends in the LGTBQ+ community and we can't wait to share them with you. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️-----Content links that are mentioned in the episode:Not Your Enemy BrandWhy do we need to talk more about suicide prevention? (with Jennie Baird)Zip's commencement speech for Class of 2022How to cope with difficult emotions (Are there ten steps to self-love?)-----About Jared L. White: Jared is a content creator, entrepreneur, published stylist, and podcaster with more than 10 years of experience in sales and marketing. Brooklyn-born and raised, he currently works for BBC Global News as a West Coast Account Executive. Currently, Jared is preparing the third season of the Not Your Enemy: Speak Out Sessions podcast with his co-host Shannon King, which will be released this fall. Follow @notyourenemybrand for updates! It is Jared’s goal to keep his mother’s legacy alive through his charitable efforts and by sharing inspirational stories.  Bloom in Crisis is the embodiment of hope, born from the belief that moments of uncertainty and hardship can become clarity, compassion, and intentional growth 🌱 Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating difficult times alone, Zip Nguyen began blogging when the pandemic struck in 2020, later expanding her reflections through a podcast and YouTube channel. Her unique style weaves spirituality, practicality, and beauty into a compelling tapestry.Driven by a profound desire to ensure no one has to navigate growth alone, Bloom in Crisis brings forward refreshing perspectives, thoughtful frameworks, and authentic storytelling that spark deep reflection, awaken intuition, encourage healing, expand awareness, and inspire harmonious alignment between life decisions and the soul. ----------Bloom in Crisis guiding principles: BenevolenceLoveOriginalityOpen-mindednessMindfulness IntegrityNovelty CompassionRespectInclusionService-orientationImprovement (over perfection)Sincerity----------About Zip Nguyen: Zip was born and raised in Vietnam. When she was just under 18, she moved to the US for college and has been living there since. She started her first full-time job at New York Magazine then moved to the BBC at the end of 2019, currently leading Business Intelligence, Pricing & Yield in the Americas region in Ad Sales at BBC Studios. Besides her main job, she is also a BBC Senior Leadership Team Advisor alumnus and Deputy Chair of BBC Studios Next Generation Board alumnus. She finds fulfillment in giving back to the next generations and inspiring others to overcome challenging times. Zip is the founder and CQO (Chief Quarterlife-crisis Officer) of Bloom in Crisis, and host of the Bloom in Crisis podcast and YouTube channel (Zip's sharing reflects her original and independent thinking and does not represent the opinions of any other organizations that she is involved with.)----------🌻 challenges bring out the best in you👋 say hi and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram: @bloomincrisis🫶 subscribe to support our channel: youtube.com/@bloomincrisis🙏 help us spread the word so more people can also #bloomincrisis🌐 bloomincrisis.com----------Want to grab a coffee chat and join me in a yoga class for free? 🙆‍♀️ Simply follow these 3 steps:1. Subscribe to the Bloom in Crisis YouTube channel.2. Follow @bloomincrisis on Instagram.3. Direct Message us on Instagram so we can schedule a time!