This week on Empowered & Out, we’re talking about masking — the daily ways LGBTQ+ professionals shape-shift in order to stay safe, be accepted, or just get through the day. Maybe you’ve done it for years without even realizing. Or maybe you feel the tension every time you log into Zoom, walk into a team meeting, or chat by the coffee machine.
If you’ve ever walked into work and thought — “How much of me is safe to bring into this room?” — this episode is for you. Let’s take that first step together.
Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!
Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.
If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!
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If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.
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