PFLAG National on Creating Pride in Families: The New Resource Helping Parents Build Support Networks at Work
About this episode
Jamie Henkel from PFLAG National discusses the Creating Pride in Families resource library aimed at helping parents of LGBTQ+ individuals build support networks in the workplace.
What if the support you've been looking for was one conversation away, right where you work? PFLAG National's Jamie Henkel joins the show to talk about Creating Pride in Families, a brand new resource library designed to help parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ people build peer support networks inside their workplaces. Whether your company has a thriving ERG or you're starting from scratch, this episode will show you what's possible and how to get there. Jamie also gets honest about what allyship actually requires: doing your own homework, speaking up even when it's imperfect, and understanding that silence is never the safe choice. In this episode you'll learn how to: Access PFLAG's Creating Pride in Families resource library and use it to start or strengthen a workplace parent group Navigate the current DEI climate, including why some companies are actually increasing their investment right now Find PFLAG support if there's no local chapter near you, including free virtual options and identity-specific communities Take action as an ally without waiting until you feel ready or perfectly informed Understand what your LGBTQ+ loved one actually needs from you, and why getting it…
People in this episode
Host: Heather Hester
Guest: Jamie Henkel
Topics covered
- LGBTQ support
- parenting
- workplace allyship
- peer support networks
- DEI climate
Keywords
- LGBTQ+
- PFLAG
- support networks
- allyship
- workplace resources
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PFLAG National, PFLAG, PFLAG Connects, Creating Pride in Families
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