Sip & Develop’s Post

🌈 Celebrate being you! 🌈 In 2024, we're honoring the remarkable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in Medicine and Healthcare. From historical figures to present-day trailblazers, their impact is undeniable. 🏥 It's crucial, especially in a world plagued by hate crimes and discrimination, that we listen and learn from lived experiences within the LGBTQ+ community. Let's come together under the scope of understanding and actively support our LGBTQIA+ people. 💙 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ezYRSAC4

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Learn more about LGBTQ+ history, activism, and community with these recommended reads. https://lnkd.in/eFPex6m3

Estate planning is a complex, but necessary process. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, there are extra precautions to take to ensure your estate is in order. Read more below. https://bit.ly/4bQgUcS

I wrote this article for the Matthew Shepherd Foundation (Matthew’s Place) on how important it is to vote, especially for our younger generations. Voting is your voice, vote with pride! Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eU9VZhbx To learn more about Matthew Shepherd's story and many other stories by and for LGBTQ+ youth, check out their website: https://lnkd.in/envjRSzj

New Year, same dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ people. Comment if you're with us in 2024. 🌈 While many individuals focus on health and career goals, it's equally important to consider resolutions that foster inclusivity and support for marginalized communities. ⬇️ Here are practical and meaningful ways to embrace LGBTQ+ allyship as you embark on the journey of the upcoming year: https://lnkd.in/eNU7UKn8 

As a very proud mother of a gay daughter, I’m celebrating Pride 2024 - it’s an opportunity to come together in love and friendship, as well as a moment to reflect on past struggles and ongoing efforts required to achieve true equality. Fostering an LGBTQ+ inclusive and supportive workplace is so important. And the advantages go beyond ensuring that everyone of all sexualities and gender identities feel safe, supported, valued and included – it enhances business productivity and profitability. “The case for establishing a truly diverse workforce, at all organizational levels, grows more compelling each year….The financial impact—as proven by multiple studies—makes this a no-brainer.” Havard Business Review Nov-Dec 2020

The 4th annual LGBTQ+ Real Estate Report has been published! More than 70% of aging LGBTQ+ Alliance members believe it is harder for an LGBTQ+ person to choose a place to live in retirement than straight people. Read the entire report, here: https://lnkd.in/ezA6WJnk.

Do you want to support LGBTQ+ identifying students at Mendoza? Support Mendoza LGBTQ+ & Allies club! Here are 3 simple ways. Explore our ND Day page to learn more about our mission, the club's goals for next year, and success stories. https://lnkd.in/evMjGhp

Controversial take on taxes... Taxes aren't bad, nor should you try and avoid them. But there are ways to optimize your tax strategy so you're putting yourself in the best position for you and your loved ones. This #PrideMonth, set some time to review your tax situation. Mid-year is a PERFECT time plan and update. #CFP #LGBTQ #PersonalFinance #TaxPlanning

Did you know being queer has been common in cultures around the world since we first started making human records? Did you know the words homosexuality and heterosexuality were 'invented' in the late 19th century? How has being LGBTQ+ been shaped by the medical and scientific communities? Get the answers to these questions and more in this upcoming event. Hope to see some of you there - it's one of my favourite topics to talk about!