Working with Pride is a conversational podcast series that explores LGBTQIA+ topics in the workplace. We invite guests to share their experiences and advice around topics including diversity, being queer at work, and what good allyship can look like. Guests include people from LGBTQIA+ community, allies, and companies that work in the field of LGBTQIA+ rights.
In this special episode of Working with Pride, host Jerry Virta deep dives into LGBTQIA+ mental health. He discusses the importance of an inclusive and safe work environment where everyone can thrive as their authentic selves. Feel free to connect with Jerry on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-virta/. A new episode featuring interviews with members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community will be published monthly! Find all episodes here: https://www.foleon.com/working-with-pride
15 Nov 2022
Felipe Follador on using art for LGBTQ+ storytelling
In this episode of Working with Pride, award-winning filmmaker Felipe Follador talks about creating LGBTQIA+ art and shares his experiences of being queer in the workplace in his home country Brazil and The Netherlands. You can connect with Felipe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipefollador/. Watch Felipe’s award-winning short documentary The Drag Manifesto: https://youtu.be/n3uyZFoHTYo. A new episode featuring interviews with members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community ...
4 Oct 2022
Jim Lurion on LGBTQIA+ visibility and solidarity beyond borders
In the fourth episode of Working With Pride, host Jerry Virta chats with Jim Lurion, an advocate of trans visibility and LGBTQIA+ rights. Jim shares his views on the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation and empowering everyone to express their authentic identity in the workplace. Get to know Jim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-lurion/ A new episode featuring interviews with members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community will be published monthly! Find all episodes here: https://ww...
30 Aug 2022
Rhodes Perry on belonging at work: “Don’t settle where you’re not seen.”
The third episode of Working with Pride focuses on belonging at work. Host Jerry Virta is joined by Rhodes Perry: bestselling author, award-winning social entrepreneur, diversity, equity & inclusion thought leader — and a fellow podcaster. Rhodes talks about his journey of belonging as a transgender man and gives examples and advice on creating workplaces that promote inclusivity and belongingness. Find out more about Rhodes here: https://www.rhodesperry.com/
26 Jul 2022
It’s too late to do nothing: Jessica Pettitt on workplace DEI
In this episode of Working With Pride, host Jerry Virta is joined by Jessica Pettitt, an experienced facilitator and educator in the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) space (she’s also a professional comedian!). The two discuss the importance of taking action in creating inclusive work environments, acknowledging privilege, and keeping the conversation going around equity in the workplace. Get to know Jessica and her work here: https://jesspettitt.com/. A new episode featuring interview...
29 Jun 2022
Jerry Virta on LGBTQIA+ Allyship in the Workplace
In this very first episode of Working With Pride, host Jerry Virta tells his story of growing up gay without accurate queer representation and discusses the battle with societal and internalized homophobia. Listen to get inspired with practical tips for employers and allies on how to make members of the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe and accepted at work. For more stories and resources, be sure to check out A Year-Round Rainbow (https://pub.foleon.com/a-year-round-rainbow/pride-and-rainbows). ...
15 Jun 2022
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Pride is not a week or a month. Pride is a mindset. For this reason, we’re launching a new podcast series called Working with Pride that explores LGBTQIA+ topics in the workplace. All-year-round.
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