Pop It - Pride Edition

In this special Pride Month episode, we welcome Troy Riddle, a DEI attorney, author, entrepreneur, and advocate, for an engaging conversation about identity, belonging, and living authentically.Troy shares his powerful coming out story and reflects on his first Pride experience, offering insight into the challenges, triumphs, and lessons that shaped his journey. We also discuss his work advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and why creating welcoming spaces remains more important than ever.The conversation explores the launch of his new book and candle brand, the inspiration behind these creative ventures, and how they connect to his mission of storytelling, self-expression, and community building. Together, we also examine how queer people navigate LGBTQ+ spaces, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate a sense of belonging.This episode is a thoughtful and inspiring discussion on Pride, purpose, advocacy, and the power of showing up as your authentic self.#PrideMonth #LGBTQ #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #Podcast #QueerVoices #BlackPride #Author #Entrepreneur #Community #Authenticity