How to Become a Savvy Ally with Jeannie Gainsburg

Jeannie Gainsburg, author of The Savvy Ally joins Heather in today's episode. Jeannie discusses her expertise in LGBTQ+ inclusion and allyship, sharing her experience with the LGBTQ+ community and the impact it has had on her life. Having only written her book three years ago, she delves into why it it needed to be updated already and talks about the new chapter which covers pronouns and how to use them respectfully. 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 singualar 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:Get Your Ally Toolkit Now, including a free primer! https://toolkit.chrysalismama.com/ally-free-giftYouTube: @chrysalismama9499TikTok: @chrysalismamaLearn how you can make an impact: https://linktr.ee/chrysalismamaSolutions listed on her website: https://chrysalismama.com/solutionsPlease subscribe to, rate, and review Just Breathe. And, as always, please share with anyone who needs to know they are not alone!Mentioned in this episode:Pre-order Parenting with Pride Now: https://chrysalismama.com/bookGet your Free "Pronouns Made Simple" download now: https://learnwith.chrysalismama.com/optin