Let’s Talk All Things LGBTQ+

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist,speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible About Zain: Zain Mahmood was born and raised in Bangladesh and moved to the US for higher education in engineering; he has been a successful CEO of two US companies and taken a company to the New York Stock Exchange and recently launched a revolutionary way of "micro" living with a new brand, three years ago. After 45 years of searching for his own identity, Zain came out to his friends, family and workplace. In this discussion, he talksabout the journey of coming out and why PRIDE is so important to him. He believes in the mantra of Visibility as Strength. Zain lives with his husband Roberto, and two Daughters Daiyaan and Shania in Florida, USA and is committed to causes that help young entrepreneurs, specially LGBTQIA entrepreneurs be successful with their new ventures.  Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainmahmood/⁠ Email: ⁠Zainmahmood@yahoo.com⁠ WordPress Blog: ⁠https://wordpress.com/home/zainmahmood.wordpress.com⁠

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible. About Katie: Katie Neeves is a woman on a mission - but not just any woman and not just any mission!  She came out publicly as being transgender in 2018 after living for 48 years as a man, risking her livelihood and reputation as a top UK photographer in the process.  Katie formed Cool2BTrans to support and inspire other trans people and to educate everyone else about trans people, by showing them that trans people are just ordinary people who want to be happy - just like everyone else.  She helps organisations with diversity and inclusion by providing trans awareness training and inspirational speaking in an entertaining way, using humour to break down barriers.  Recent participants of Katie's sessions said it was "inspirational storytelling at its best!", "an excellent session which was funny, moving and educational" and "I personally, have never laughed and learnt so much in onehour!".  Katie appears regularly in the media, being on both ITV's and the BBC's lists of experts as well as being a BBC Sounds podcast presenter.  Also, she was awarded British Diversity Awards "Hero of the Year 2023", the Trans in the City "Trans Community Champion 2022 Award", the This is Us "Training & Development 2023 Award", Fellowship of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce and she's a Diva Awards "Unsung Hero of the Year 2023" finalist. Links: Website: www.cool2btrans.co.uk     LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-neeves     Facebook: www.facebook.com/cool2btrans  Twitter: @cool2btrans     Instagram: cool2btrans  TikTok: @cool2btrans  YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cool2BTrans  

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would also be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible. In this episode, I talk to Jordan Ross Jakomin, he/him, about how anyone can change their voice to lighter/brighter, darker/deeper to reflect your gender. Jordan, is a queer speech-language pathologist and gender-affirming voice coach. He's the owner of Jordan Ross Communication, an online practice dedicated to making voice and communication training safe, affirming, and empowering for trans and gnc folks.  Get in touch with Jordan: Website: jordanrosscommunication.com   Instagram: @jordanrosscommunication    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanRossCommunication

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible In this podcast episode we discuss Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for businesses: - how companies can set a safe environment for LGBTQ+ employees - employer branding as a way to attract new talent - fears of coming out at work - becoming an ally when you're a supportive colleague About Diego: Lazaro is an LGBT+ speaker and consultant, who works towards improving LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace. In past few years he has been providing workshops to top companies such as IBM, Johnson & Johnson and Airbus as well as participating in D&I forums, fairs and talks in order to identify the best practices and trends in the field."  

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible. About Gustavo David Gustavo is a Panamanian genderqueer actor, writer, dancer, AD, and most importantly, an artist who lives in Los Angeles. Dedicated to transmitting love, passion, madness, and togetherness through art. Links      Website: https://www.gustavodavid.com ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gustavodavid__/?hl=es ·       Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@gustavodavid__ ⁠⁠

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com. If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible About Jeannie Jeannie Gainsburg (pronouns: she/her/hers) is an award-winning educational trainer and consultant in the field of LGBTQ+ inclusion and effective allyship. Formerly the education director at the Out Alliance of Rochester, New York, she is now the founder of Savvy Ally Action, a small business that offers fun, accessible, and encouraging workshops and videos on how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ communities. Jeannie has a BA in psychology from Brown University and an MA in social work and social research from Bryn Mawr College. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her husband, Ed, and their cat, Carlos. Visit her website and download free ally goodies at www.savvyallyaction.com.  

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible. About Geffrye: Parsons (he/him) is the Founder and CEO of The Inclusion Imperative, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultancy practice. His particular expertise lies in LGBTQ+ inclusion, but he prioritises its intersectionality with other marginalised characteristics to promote a holistic approach to inclusion.   Geff brings the benefit of a practical, commercial perspective to DE&I – having worked successfully for 35 years in front office executive roles in financial services, based in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Netherlands, prior to launching The Inclusion Imperative in 2022. ​ As a Managing Director and long-standing chair of its LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, Geff took his former employer, Macquarie, to #1 on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2022. Additionally, Geff has individually received many accolades, including: winning the award of ‘LGBT+ Inspirational Leader’ at the British LGBT Awards in 2001   featuring in the Pride Power List 2022, published by The Guardian  twice being a shortlisted nominee for the ‘Corporate/Business Role Model’ award at the Pink News Awards (2018 and 2022) three times (2018, 2019 and 2021) being ranked in the annual list of the ‘Top 100 LGBTQ+ Executives’ globally (sponsored by the Financial Times/Yahoo Finance).   Geff is also currently a Trustee of GiveOut and Diversity Role Models, an Advisory Board member of Voda (an LGBTQ+ mental wellbeing app), a Board member of Pride in Tennis, a steering committee member of the UK Lawn Tennis Association’s “IDEA” Group (driving Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility in tennis nationally), a steering committee member of the British LGBT Awards, and a judge of the Queer Student Awards.  

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better, visit my website www.coachingcart.com. If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me an email over to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out there! About Tina Santos Tina began her professional coaching career in 2015 graduating from Radiant Coaches Academy. Her coaching focuses on empowerment, life transitions, self-care, and also coaching in the LGBTQA community. Tina is also a certified level 3 Usui Reiki master.  Encouraging those she coaches to tap in to their body’s own natural healing abilities, and encouraging them to live their most fulfilling version of their life is her passion. In her coaching experience so far, she has had the privilege and honor of participating in many different cultural ceremonies, and meeting people from all over the world who all share a common desire and wish her themselves… Authentic happiness. Links: www.soulcirclehealing.com radiantcoachesacademy.com/queer-community/   

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to get to know me a bit better visit my website www.coachingcart.com If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show then send me over an email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these amazing conversations out to as many people as possible. About Dr Z Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, known as Dr. Z, is a clinical psychologist, transgender specialist, author, speaker, and unshakable optimist dedicated to helping you become the person you most want to be. Dr. Z’s commitment and dedication to helping people become the person they most want to be led to the creation of DR Z PHD YouTube Channel. Her direct and analytical approach brought her an ever-increasing following, drawn to her ability to understand gender dysphoria in its full depth.  Dr. Z regularly writes blog posts featuring the latest information on gender-affirming medical care and is often featured discussing gender issues on podcasts and interviews. Dr. Z's most recent work includes speaking on How to Deal With Increased Social Anxiety Post COVID! at the Google Trans Conference and discussing What is a Gender Therapist? in Forbes Health.   Dr Z's Links: Website: www.drzphd.com YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DRZPHD

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to know about me, visit my website www.coachingcart.com. If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show you can email to info@coachingcart.com I would be really grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get all these amazing conversations out there. More About Anna: Anna Francis, L.Ac, MSOM, DiplOM is an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, Sexual Health and Wellness coach, and public speaker. She works with women, transgender, and non-binary folks addressing their sexual health. Working with changes in libido, painful sex, anorgasmia, menopause, infertility, menstrual pain, and so much more, she is able to bring dramatic changes to their lives. With the use of acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle changes, her patients and clients learn how to pay attention to and care for their own bodies so they can gain control and ownership over their healthcare journey. Helping clients work through shame, trauma, and a general lack of education around sexual health, Anna helps to normalize sex and desire so that people can live a more joyful life!   https://www.instagram.com/anna_pricklymermaid/   https://www.facebook.com/pricklymermaid/    

My name is Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to know more about me, visit my website www.coachingcart.com. If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show you can email me to info@coachingcart.com I'd really appreciate if you could rate the show so that we can get these conversations out to as many LGBTQ+ people as possible. In this episode, I talk to Stefaan De Vresse about what we need to know about building our LGBTQ+ businesses to a scale we recognise as success. Stefaan, born and raised in Belgium, is a true serial entrepreneur! After more than 2 decades of building his own companies and serving big corporate businesses, helping them analyze and streamline their teams, systems, and leadership... he came out of the closet at 36 years old and chose to use his knowledge to help people from the LGBTQ+ Community to start, build and grow their own self-sustaining business around their passion, so they can have that life of freedom we all desire and deserve! As a former basketball coach for 20+ years, it's safe to say that coaching is his passion, as a public speaker and community builder his mission is to show every LGBTQ+ Business Owner how powerful they truly are! Get in touch with Stefaan directly: website ⁠https://titanology.world/⁠ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website 

I am Annie McKinnon, an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster. If you would like to learn more about me, please visit my website www.coachingcart.com. If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show, please email me to info@coachingcart.com. I would also be grateful if you could rate the show so that we can get these episodes out to even more people across the world. Learn More About Brynna Wilson: Brynna Wilson (she/they) is the Owner and Founder of Citrine & Gold Financial Services and founding board member of the Queer Business Alliance.   As a member of the LGTBQ+ community and female entrepreneur, Brynna understands the challenges that these marginalized communities have faced when it comes to financial wealth. By specializing in behavioral finance, Brynna is able to create authentic connections with her clients to really uncover the root reasons that we hold ourselves back from creating wealth. Through her lens of using logical strategies, paired with tools to overcome psychological and emotional blocks, Brynna empowers her clients to make real and lasting changes.   Brynna believes that by building wealth in communities that have generally been on the backburner of financial education, these communities will have more power in shaping the future. She "feels most empowered when people are able to make drastic changes and create the life of their dreams." Brynna's Links: Citrine & Gold Website Instagram Facebook  

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster.  If you would like to learn more about me, you can visit my website www.coachingcart.com.  If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show, please email me at info@coachingcart.com. In this episode, I talk to Ola, Ola is a Journalist & Content Producer, he has worked on series in Netflix & Amazon & currently has a podcast called The Reel Happy Hour Podcast, where he reviews films & tv shows. Find him on Instagram @olaadesanya_ & his podcast is @thereelhappyhourpodcast on Instagram & TikTok. You can watch his podcast on YouTube & stream everywhere you listen to podcasts. 

I am Annie McKinnon an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster.  If you would like to know about me, please visit my website www.coachingcart.com.  If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show please send an email to info@coachingcart.com. I would also really appreciate it if you could rate the show.  Since it's release in the last quarter of last year, the show is now listened to in over 50 countries so thank you! About Paula Links / Info: My Website: SunriseNutritionConsulting.com My Email: paula@sunrisenutritionconsulting.com Discussed in episode: https://thebodypositive.org/ Paula Miller is an award-winning Masters trained nutrition coach who loves Lindor chocolate.  In her weight neutral, size inclusive practice, Sunrise Nutrition Consulting, Paula & her team passionately help individuals challenge harmful nutrition beliefs, reclaim joyful eating and find peace with food.  Her greatest satisfaction is helping people let go of guilt to embrace all food, ending chronic overeating, undereating, and binges.   Along with her nutrition education, she is a Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator. She currently speaks to audiences about ditching the guilt for joyful eating, making peace with their here-and-now bodies, and helps individual clients struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders leave food restriction & body loathing behind. Along with this evidence-based information, she also brings real-world experiences from her own disordered eating past, her varied patient experiences and her role as a Mom feeding two young children.  In her spare time Paula enjoys time in nature walking or gardening with her kids, enjoying beautiful sunsets, attending yoga classes, and savouring tasty food and trips to the beach with her husband, a chef.

I am Annie McKinnon, an authenticity coach, therapist, speaker, writer and podcaster.  If you would like to find out more about me please visit my website www.coachingcart.com.  If you would like to get in touch or even feature on the show, please email me at info@coachingcart.com I would really appreciate it if you could rate and/or comment on this episode.  About Heather  In this episode, I talk to Heather Hester is the founder of Chrysalis Mama which provides support and education to parents and allies of LGBTQIA adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Just Breathe: Parenting your LGBTQ Teen. As an advocate and coach for parents and allies, she believes the coming out process is equal parts beautiful and messy. She works with her clients to let go of fear and the feelings of isolation so that they can reconnect with themselves and their child in a meaningful, grounded way. Heather creates a space where growth and shifts can occur through education and empowerment, instilling the confidence that anyone can move through the coming out process with understanding and love. She also works with companies’ DEI initiatives to educate and empower their employees.  She is a writer, married to her best friend 27 years, the mother of four extraordinary kids (three of whom are LGBTQIA), and a student of life who believes in being authentic and embracing the messiness. Links: Website: www.chrysalismama.com Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/just-breathe-parenting/ Facebook and Instagram: @chrysalismama Twitter: @chrysalismama1