In this episode, our CQO Zip Nguyen and Jared L. White (Account Executive, Ad Sales (Americas), BBC Studios; Co-host of the Not Your Enemy: Speak Out Sessions podcast; Owner of the "Not Your Enemy" apparel brand) chat about what it is like being a gay black man growing up in America while also dealing with grief during a global pandemic, and how we can support the LGBTQ+ community.
❓ What is it like growing up being a black gay man in America while also dealing with grief during a global pandemic?
❓ Why does intersectionality matter when we talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion?
❓ What are the common myths about people in the LGBTQ+ community and how can we practice effective allyship?
Love is in the air, and our new podcast episode is here 💕
It’s Pride Month and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this special time of year with our guest speaker, Jared L. White, who will share his thoughts about supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Besides his work at BBC Studios as an Account Executive, Jared also hosts the Not Your Enemy: Speak Out Sessions podcast in which he shares thought-provoking conversations with his co-host Shannon King. He also owns the apparel brand @notyourenemybrand which makes statement-making pieces and donates a portion of the proceeds to nonprofit organizations. At Bloom in Crisis, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a part of our core values and like the others, this conversation means a lot to us. There are many things that we can do to support our friends in the LGTBQ+ community and we can't wait to share them with you. Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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About Jared L. White: Jared is a content creator, entrepreneur, published stylist, and podcaster with more than 10 years of experience in sales and marketing. Brooklyn-born and raised, he currently works for BBC Global News as a West Coast Account Executive. Currently, Jared is preparing the third season of the Not Your Enemy: Speak Out Sessions podcast with his co-host Shannon King, which will be released this fall. Follow @notyourenemybrand for updates! It is Jared’s goal to keep his mother’s legacy alive through his charitable efforts and by sharing inspirational stories.