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Understanding the Journey: The Meaning and Process of Coming Out as LGBTQIA+
Understand the process and stages of coming out as LGBTQIA+ ...more
LGBTQ+ Experience
July 24, 2023•4 min read
Target and Rainbow Capitalism: What Does It Mean For The LGBTQ+ Community
Heather Hester shares her Fox News Digital interview and takes the conversation deeper regarding Target's missteps and rainbow capitalism. ...more
LGBTQ+ Experience
June 05, 2023•3 min read
Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Ally: Insight with Jeannie Gainsburg
The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. While significant progress has been made in recent years, there is still much work to be done in terms of promoting acceptance and inclusion for all membe... ...more
LGBTQ+ Experience
May 29, 2023•2 min read
How to Handle Non-Affirming Folks (And Other Crises!) During The Holidays
Support for LGBTQ+ families during the holidays. Parenting LGBTQ kids. ...more
LGBTQ+ Experience
December 19, 2022•10 min read
How to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth From Bullying |
Protecting our youth should be imperative for any parent, teacher, and/or any decent human being. Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth comes with a wide range of additional challenges including bullying, mental he... ...more
LGBTQ+ Experience
December 19, 2022•7 min read
The Power of Advocacy
A look at the Northern Illinois PFLAG Fall Conference, The Power of Advocacy. How can being an advocate positively affect all LGBTQ lives? ...more
LGBTQ+ Experience
October 12, 2022•2 min read
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What people are saying about Heather...
Heather was a passionate and informed speaker on the topic of LGBTQ2S parenting. Heather shares her personal and professional experience through family storytelling and is able to connect to the audience in this candid way. Heather provided thoughtful and supportive feedback to parents’ questions and employees shared positive feedback after her informative session.
~Kallie Jackson, CN PRIDE ERG Co-Chair
Canadian National Railways
I am very happy to know that Heather is available to serve as a resource for parents of LGBTQ+ kids, and really to any parents at all. Everyone talks about being "inclusive", but Heather lives it. Heather is able to accept whatever comes her way and use the power of unconditional love and kindness to turn challenges into gifts. We can all learn a lot from Heather.
~Adam Simon, Executive Director
Odyssey Teen Camp
Heather was the calming voice in a world that was otherwise in upheaval. Heather was there to pick me up (although she didn't know it) and she was the best friend in my head helping me process and get through some difficult stuff. I loved that she gave ME permission to process and mourn my story now that it was being rewritten...Heather gave me the time I needed to get to the next step. Heather didn't judge me. I would download a podcast every morning and listen to ther during my walk. Her voice fixed it for me. Her voice soothed my heartache. Her voice helped me get to the next step of processing and her voice helped me move on. Heather helped me have difficult conversations that were based in kindness. She helped me to breathe. And I love her for that.
~Anonymous and thankful
I was searching for resources to be the best supportive mom I could be to my pre-teen (now teen) and found this amazing podcast! It was just what I needed! I knew I needed some guidance from a parent who had experience through a similar journey and Heather was there with perfect content and even talked with me personally through email. The community Heather has built through this podcast and Facebook page has given me the confidence to not be fearful through this journey but rather to embrace it and encourage my teen to be their authentic self!
~ Lauren Bo21
Heather is real, relatable, thoughtful, educated, and inclusive of every teen parent scenario in her talks. I love being able to hear first hand from someone who has gone through the “Valley of Darkness” and come out the other side a better person, informed, and able to help others right where they are.
~ MrsWeiselNMS
Your centered, calming voice and demeanor help me to feel more peaceful. I experience you as therapeutic & your journey gives me more hope that we can love [our son] well. Thank you for giving your life away to me through sharing your story and the guests you interview.
~ Anonymous
I love your raw, real vulnerability. I am brand new on this journey and stumbled accidentally across your podcast on a road trip. I listened for 8 hours of driving and didn’t want to get to my destination because I wanted more. Using your own journey to help and support other parents is so brave and I am grateful to you and your family. Connor is so fortunate to have you ❤️
~ Anonymous
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