Summit Schedule

Pride and Joy Summit 2021

TENTATIVE Schedule

Subject to change at any moment. Last updated: May 20, 2021

All times are in Pacific (PST).

Movie Night ♦ Friday, May 21

5 pm PST. Join us for a private showing of the Award Winning indie-film, "Same-Sex Attracted" followed by a Q&A with the film's directors.

Go here for a preview and to learn about the directors.

Influencer Day ♦ Saturday, May 22

8 am - EMBODY is a yoga+barre class provided for free by Bianca Russo Fitness. It will be taught by Bri (he/they). This is NOT held in PlanetPride, go to the link to sign up and get access.
9 am Welcome and Opening Keynote, Barry Brandon aka "Queer Indigo" - Visibility is Life
10 am -Rocio Sanchez -Using LinkedIn to Empower Your Queer Identity
10:30 am - Arielle D'Angelo- How Self-Love Saved My Life as an LGBTQ+ Person
11 am - Beltrán - “Media is (not) a Mirror" - The lack of representation of body and sexual diversity in social media and image-based industries and its negative impact over mental health. ♦ This presentation will be given in Spanish with English interpretation.
11:30 am - Bree Pear - I AM ONLY HUMAN - From influencer to global community
12 noon - Social Media Best Practices Panel Discussion with Rocio Sanchez, Steph Grant, Danae Kristine, LezHangOut Podcast Hosts Ellie and Leigh, TikTok stars Court and Lex
1 PM - Networking Breakouts
2 PM - Dr. Frankie Bashan - Business Pivots
2:30 PM - Doug Marshall - Mindfulness Makes Social Media Easier and Better
3 PM - Getting Published Panel Discussion with Erica Lee - Amanda Jette Knox - Hannah Lee Kidder - Kara Anne - Moorea Seal - Ovaries Podcast - Kendra and Claire-Voe Ocampo
4:30 PM - Musical Performance by Olivia Klugman
5 PM - Queer Reputations - creating and nurturing who we want to be in the world - JD Schramm
6 PM - Closing Keynote - Opacity for the LGBTQIA+ community: Reframing tech platforms
Morgen Bromell, CEO of Thurst.
7 PM - Networking Breakouts

More information regarding topics and presenters can be found here.

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Coming Out Early in Life

8 AM - complimentary ZUMBA class with Bianca Russo Fitness. Go to the link to sign up and for access. It is NOT hosted in PlanetPride.
9 AM - welcome + opening keynote: Dr. Lynetta Willis -Powerful P.A.T.H.S to Transform Your Family’s Intergenerational Drama
10 AM - Ariella Serur, Queer Dating Coach- My Secret To A Successful First Date
10:30 AM - Sam Hernandez- How being gay impacts your finances- and the real cost of an apartment
11 AM - Jenna Slaughter -Conquering loss and uncertainty with vulnerability and imperfect action
11:30 AM - Madison Butler & Reese Byrne - Tokenism, Code-Switching and Showing up for yourself at work
12 PM - Networking Breakouts
1 PM - Lunch Break
2 PM - Daija-The Perks of Being a Multipotentialite
2:30 PM - Kalyela Josephs - The Purpose of Spirituality in the Queer Journey
3 PM - Allyship, Communication, and Boundaries Panel - "Supporting your Fellow Queer People" with lead moderator Noopur Shah, with panelists Micah Ismach, Sav Souza, Isabella Armour, Kristin Kazyaka
4 PM - Roses and Thorns - LGBTQ Aerial Silks Short Film by Izzi Kessner
4:30 PM - Coming Out Stories
5 PM - Closing Keynote - Norman Liverpool "Queer & Confident"
5:30 PM - Networking Breakouts

More information regarding topics and presenters can be found here.

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Gender Identity

8 AM - complimentary ZUMBA class with Bianca Russo Fitness. Go to the link to sign up and for access. It is NOT hosted in PlanetPride.
9 AM - welcome + opening keynote: Dr. Lynetta Willis -Powerful P.A.T.H.S to Transform Your Family’s Intergenerational Drama
10 AM - Jodie Rosenzweig - Peace of Mind for Parents of College-Bound Students
10:30 AM - Kenny Davis, Trans Capitalist - The Money Talk Every Person Deserves
11 AM - Harris Hill - Why Gender Euphoria is our Guiding Light
11:30 AM-Heather Torriente - Making Your Outside Match Your Inside
12 Noon - Networking Breakouts
1 PM - Lunch Break
2 PM - Anna Miller - Showing Support from a Mental Health Perspective
3 PM - Jo-Marie Einish - How Non-Indigenous Persons can be Allies with Respects to Indigenous Gender Identity **Intended for a mature audience**
3:45 PM - Emmet Michael -From Hiding to Healing: A journey of self-discovery through song
4:15 PM - Dean Rasmussen - How Living My Truth Led to a Life Worth Celebrating
5 PM - Closing Keynote - Norman Liverpool "Queer & Confident"
5:30 PM - Networking Breakouts

More information regarding topics and presenters can be found here.

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Parents and Leaders as Allies

8 AM - complimentary ZUMBA class with Bianca Russo Fitness. Go to the link to sign up and for access. It is NOT hosted in PlanetPride.
9 AM - welcome + opening keynote: Dr. Lynetta Willis -Powerful P.A.T.H.S to Transform Your Family’s Intergenerational Drama
10:30 AM - Anna Miller- Creating Allyship with Empathy
11 AM - Josh Miller - Parents as Allies
2 PM - Heidi Duss and Takeyla Benton - Corporate Allyship
3:00 PM - Allyship in Faith Communities Panel with Dr. Kathryn Keller, Laura Beth Buchleiter, and Jenna Sullivan
5 PM - Closing Keynote - Norman Liverpool "Queer & Confident"
5:30 PM - Networking Breakouts

More information regarding topics and presenters can be found here.

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Queer Adulting

8 AM - complimentary ZUMBA class with Bianca Russo Fitness. Go to the link to sign up and for access. It is NOT hosted in PlanetPride.
9 AM - welcome + opening keynote: Dr. Lynetta Willis -Powerful P.A.T.H.S to Transform Your Family’s Intergenerational Drama
10 AM - Joris Lechêne - The Intersectionality of Homosexuality, Race, and Neurodivergence
10:30 AM - Doug Marshall, aka "World of Doug" - Feel Good Energy - Simple Mindfulness to shift your energy + feel good
11 AM - Dream LGBTQ Weddings - Kirsten Palladino of Equally Wed
11:30 AM - Taunya Craig - Discover your true power in your relationship
12 Noon - Networking Breakouts
1 PM - Lunch
2 PM - Facilitated discussion and chat with Elena Joy
2:30 PM - Britt McClintock - Helping LGBTQ families claim the outdoors
3 PM - Court and Lex - How We Can Support LGBTQ+ Mental Health
3:30 PM - Gabrielle Kassel - Sex Ed 101 for Queer Adults **intended for emotionally mature audiences**
5 PM - Closing Keynote - Norman Liverpool "Queer & Confident"
5:30 PM - Networking Breakouts

More information regarding topics and presenters can be found here.

Reserve My Spot

Will there be a replay?

Yes. The purchase of your ticket includes a link to the replay to the Summit, available through the Pride and Joy Foundation website. The delivery date is TBA. Note: the replay will not include the private film screening on Friday, May 21.

I can't afford a ticket. Are there scholarships?

Yes! And we're glad you asked. Donors are excited to make this option available to you. Email [email protected]. We will help you find your local LGBTQ nonprofit that can assist us in getting you a free ticket.

Is this event on Zoom?

Nope! It's a brand new, very interactive platform called Bramble. They helped us create a custom world called "Planet Pride" and we can't wait for you to experience it!

You won't have to do download an app or anything. But it works best on Chrome, with headphones, and be prepared to use your arrow keys to move around.

Pride and Joy Summit 2021

TENTATIVE Schedule

Movie Night ♦ Friday, May 21

Influencer Day ♦ Saturday, May 22

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Coming Out Early in Life

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Gender Identity

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Parents and Leaders as Allies

Family Day ♦ Sunday, May 23 ♦ Queer Adulting

Will there be a replay?

I can't afford a ticket. Are there scholarships?

Is this event on Zoom?

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