The Power of Being a Savvy Ally: Tips and Stories from Jeannie Gainsburg

Heather Hester welcomes Jeannie Gainsburg, author of the newly released second edition of "The Savvy Ally," to discuss essential strategies for becoming an effective LGBTQ ally. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding and respecting pronouns, as well as the need for continuous learning and adaptability in allyship. Jeannie shares her journey from a late bloomer in advocacy to becoming an educational trainer in LGBTQ inclusion, highlighting the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Listeners will find practical advice on how to engage respectfully with LGBTQ communities, including tips for addressing outdated language and fostering inclusivity in everyday situations. This insightful dialogue reinforces that being an ally is an ongoing process of growth and understanding, encouraging everyone to embrace mistakes as part of the journey.Join the conversation as Heather and Jeannie take a deep dive into the ever changing terminology in the LGBTQ+ community, embracing and accepting diverse pathways of gender identity, and the role of allies can take in order to show their support.Get caught up in using 'they' as a singular pronoun? Learn the trick that Jeannie used to make it part of her everyday vocabulary. About our Guest:Jeannie Gainsburg 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, N.Y., she is the founder of Savvy Ally Action and author of the book, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate. In 2019, Jeannie received a citation from the New York State Assembly for Distinguished Educational & Human Rights Services for her work in promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.Website: https://www.savvyallyaction.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvyallyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanniegainsburgauthor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannie-gainsburg/Connect with Heather:Join the Just Breathe Community on PatreonGive a copy of Heather's new book, Parenting with Pride. Join Heather's *free* Substack weekly newsletter Work with Heather one-on-one or bring her into your organization to speak or run a workshop!Please subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!YouTube