Create a culture of LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging
in your workplace
Let's improve the LGBTQ+ employee journey at your workplace through training, consulting, and tools tailored to your needs.
Do you know if your workplace is safer for LGBTQ+ employees?
55% of LGBTQ+ employees overhear anti-LGBTQ+ comments, risking an unsafe workplace and higher turnover. Lacking understanding breeds a culture where LGBTQ+ staff cannot bring their full authentic selves.
Most LGBTQ+ workers decide whether to disclose their identity early on, but 45% fear discrimination, exclusion or job loss if open about their LGBTQ+ identity. This feeling of being unsupported and misunderstood is a common pain point.
Attract and retain LGBTQ+ talent
An authentically inclusive workplace culture attracts LGBTQ+ talent. Our training helps teams better understand and support LGBTQ+ employees for increased retention.
Diverse perspectives enhance organizational effectiveness. LGBTQ+ training fosters inclusivity, empowering employees and promoting confidence throughout their journey. Implement tools such as Pride ERGs, affinity groups, mentorship programs, educational resources, and inclusive pronoun practices to boost LGBTQ+ engagement and retention.
Foster an affirming environment for LGBTQ+ clients and patients
Are you a mental health nonprofit agency or practitioner seeking to enhance your support for LGBTQ+ individuals? Our tailored LGBTQ+ competency training sessions empower you to cultivate a more inclusive environment.
Through customizable half-day and full-day sessions, you'll gain the confidence needed to effectively address the unique needs of this community. We also encourage adding frontline staff training, ensuring affirming client experiences right from the start.
Testimonials
I valued seeing such a diverse group of people and hearing directly from them. Having the framing of specific tips for engaging with others made the presentation very digestible.
Charlie's training was fun, educational, personal, and impactful. They are truly passionate about cultivating, educating, and supporting the LGBTQIA community at large, and I'm grateful to know them.
The umbrella diagram! I will admit I was shocked to realize how out of touch I have become with all the terminology. Looking forward to learning more.
Charlie Ocean, MSW
(they/them)
Charlie is here to help you foster a safer workplace environment for your LGBTQ+ and allied employees. Their training provides a safer space to ask questions and learn.
Charlie's background is in social work, tech, and LGBTQ+ community organizing. They provide quality LGBTQ+ training, speaking, event moderation, consulting, and resources for ERGs, nonprofits, mental health practitioners, and businesses of all sizes. Proudly a long-time award-winning advocate.
Projects include
- Online panels, webinars, and workshops where participants can learn without judgment
- National US LGBTQ+ resources
- Infographics, Slack pronoun emojis, and more downloadables
- Allyship is a Verb, 4x award-nominated podcast and winner of the Rainbow Mic from Sonic Bloom Awards
- The Corporate Guide to LGBTQ+ Events, co-authored with long-time friend and colleague, Rex Wilde (they/them)
You can listen to some podcasts they've been on.
Select Previous News & Events
2023 LGBTQ+ Business Week Virtual Summit
Charlie had the honor of moderating the From Ideation to Start-Up panel for the inaugural LGBTQ+ Business Week Virtual Summit!
Join us for a full day of inspired and thought-provoking conversation with business leaders, content creators, artists, and world changers from across multiple industries.
Queer, Trans, and Gender Expansive Joy In The Workplace
Fri, June 2nd, 2023
@ 12 PM MT/2 PM ET
Join Rex Wilde (they/them) and
Charlie Ocean (they/them) for a quick conversation about the importance and practice of queer joy and gender euphoria in the workplace.
With so much discussion and movement around anti-LGBTQ
legislation, it’s important to ground ourselves in how we can cultivate joy for LGBTQ+ and TGX+ (trans and gender expansive) folks – especially at work!
6 Trans Entrepreneurs Share How Anti-Trans Legislation Affects Their Lives And Livelihoods
Article by Travers Johnson at Queerency for Forbes.com posted on Trans Day of Visibility, March 31st, 2023.
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Are You OK?:
Empowering Trans Youth Through Storytelling feat. Jesse Freidin and Rebecca Minor
"Are You OK?" documents the experiences and stories of 130+ trans and nonbinary youth living in the United States during this time of horrific anti-trans legislation.
The first volume of the book is out as of December 1st, 2023! Click here for more info.
Trans Day of Visibility: Nonbinary Visibility Panel
One-hour panel with 3 nonbinary folks across the United States to honor Trans Day of Visibility. TDOV falls on March 31st every year since it was first created by Rachel Crandall in 2009. It's a day of empowerment and recognition! Recorded live March 31st, 2022.
Connecting With Community:
How to Build an Online Audience for your LGBTQ-owned Business
Hosted by Travers Johnson (he/him) of Queerency and LGBTQ+ Business Week and Charlie Ocean (they/them). This event is ideal for LGBTQ+ small business owners, side hustlers, and “wantrepreneurs.'' Allies are welcome!
PFLAG Los Angeles Presents: Trans and Nonbinary Joy Panel
Transgender and Nonbinary 101
Thurs, Nov 16th, 2023
@ 6:30 - 8pm PT
PFLAG Los Angeles is excited to host a vibrant discussion featuring an inspiring panel of trans and nonbinary community members. In this engaging session, they will share their unique experiences and insights
on what brings them joy and ways we can collectively create more of it for ourselves and each other.
