Amanda Fox is a New England based writer that has focused on LGBTQI issues for better than 20 years. Prior to pursuing writing full-time she was a meteorologist with USAF and worked in atmospheric research projects in the private sector. She now devotes her time to outreach and counseling programs focused on transgender youth and families. Amanda tries to live life by a simple belief that equality is for all people, not just those whom we agree with.
Angela has had the good fortune to participate in several professional careers over the course of her lifetime. She has applied her skills to teaching English, and writing; small business ownership, and writing; sales and marketing, and writing; university graduate level research, and writing. As is evident, writing has been her companion throughout! She is the word nerd who actually takes notes at symposiums and events! And not just on the presented topics. She finds people, settings, interactions and conversations fascinating. The entire visual, auditory, kinesthetic experience is worth noticing and noting.
Angela has traveled the globe soaking in the scenery, culture and customs near and far. She has lived in the bush of Alaska to the Atlantic seaside of Savannah and various places in between. She is currently a full time freelance writer with pieces in various venues on the web and many local and regional publications. When she is not writing, Angela can be found at the latest Broadway show or communing with Mother Earth in The Great Smoky Mountains.
Ann Keeler Evans, M.Div., also known as The Wedding Priestess, has helped over 1,000 couples move from "I do" to happily, healthily ever after. Author of the acclaimed Promises to Keep: Crafting Your Wedding Ceremony, she is now offering you tools for creating the wedding ceremony of your dreams, the wedding vows of your heart and the marriage of a lifetime. (plus a whole lot more thoughts, suggestions and stuff!)
Her articles come courtesy of: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ann_Keeler_Evans
Barb Elgin, MSW, LCSW, Certified Singles Coach, is Coach Sappho: America's Favorite Lesbian Love Coach and Matchmaker. Be sure to stop by www.coachsappho.com, pick up your FREE gifts as well as to learn about our exciting new singles club for lesbians and our community for lesbian couples.
Brian Rzepczynski holds a master's degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University and is also a Certified Personal Life Coach through The Coach Training Alliance. He launched his private coaching practice, The Gay Love Coach: Man 4 Man Coaching Services in 2003 and works with gay men, both singles and couples, on developing skills for improving their dating lives and relationships. He publishes a free monthly ezine called "The Man 4 Man Plan" that has helpful articles, tips, resources, and an advice column relating to gay relationships and dating. He is also the co-author of the 2005 self-help book "A Guide to Getting It: Purpose & Passion."
Byron Edgington is a retired commercial helicopter pilot, currently a writer and human rights activist. Byron is the Ohio representative for Marriage Equality USA. Byron & Mariah Edgington are also owners and creators of the website www.Caffection.com, a marriage enrichment, couples affirmation resource. Byron & Mariah have long been advocates of strong, affirming relationships between committed couples, and are heavily involved in LBGT issues.
Wil Crutchley is a New York City-based chef hailing from the coast of North Eastern North Carolina. He is known for creating flavorful, cohesive cuisine with an emphasis on innovation and clean flavors. His masterful technique incorporates international ingredients into his style while highlighting the intrinsic integrity of the ingredients in his dishes. Wil's food is natural in approach, possessing touches of whimsy and finishing off with universal appeal. Visit him on the web at: www.wilcrutchley.com
Crystal Alburger is a recent college grad and newlywed. The author of The Love Letters Project, she has been writing an open letter to the president every day since she and her wife exchanged vows in the San Francisco Bay Area and plans to continue doing so until same-sex marriages are legally recognized nationwide. In her letters, she writes about love, politics, religion, money, work, travel, homophobia, linguistics, and puggle puppy ownership as they relate to marriage equality and gay rights.
Darian Aaron is a new leader in the black gay and lesbian movement for visibility and equality. He is a staff writer for Clik Magazine and the creator of Living Out Loud with Darian, a popular gay blog where he gives commentary on social, political, and religious issues that impact the LGBT community.
In 2006, Living Out Loud with Darian was created and soon listed as one of the 'Top Emerging Black Gay Men under 27' by UNEQ Magazine in February 2007. His blog has been credited for giving a voice to those who are often too afraid to speak out.
His writing has been featured and linked on such popular websites as keithboykin.com, Rod 2.0, Pam's House Blend, gaylife.about.com, Southern Voice, Creative Loafing, The Blog and The Bullet, and The National Black Justice Coalition to name a few.
Darian is at the forefront of a new type of activism online but looks forward to stepping from behind his computer and on the front lines as one of the liberating voices in the black LGBT movement.
When he's not writing you can probably find him at home in Atlanta with his partner Trey or in the friendly skies as a flight attendant.
Rev. David Loofbourrow blogs and writes about spirituality, personal growth and theology. His journey from Christian fundamentalist to post-modern progressive has included missionary tours, youth and adult pastorates, and the pioneering of two GLBT churches. Other careers have included counseling as a trained psychologist, educator, and software designer /analyst. David believes that people are only limited by their imagination, which is unlimited. Read more of his work at www.ElegantFaith.com .
Delena is the publisher and editor of 10,000 Couples magazine. Over the past 25 years Delena has published many articles, edited a national newsletter, and been both author and editor of several how-to books on financial management for nonprofits. Some of these experiences might even help with this latest venture. For certain, her experiences at the helm of a local nonprofit organization taught her how to get the job done with minimal resources. She is a graduate of Livingstone College in North Carolina and the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. Delena currently lives in Oak Park, IL with her spouse and son, cat and koi.
Haute is a 22 year old business student in Nairobi, Kenya. He writes about local LGBT issues for Global Voices and 10,000 Couples.
Heidi Mann serves as a copy-editor for 10,000 Couples. She is a freelancer and owns Final Touch Proofreading and Editing, LLC. Heidi has been something of a wordsmith in various contexts throughout her life, from junior high, when she first started writing poetry; through high school, college, and graduate school, where writing skills came in very handy; and on through 13 years of ministry as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a role in which she wrote regularly for sermons, newsletters, and correspondence. Heidi lives in the tiny and delightful town of Hendrum, Minn., with her husband, 2 young sons, and 4 mischievous cats.
Howie Holben is owner and caretaker of Spirit Journeys. Since early childhood, he has been drawn to indigenous peoples and their spiritual teachings, traditions and practices. This attraction has taken him on many adventures, exploring the countless ways of "being in the world". His personal journey through addiction and recovery has spawned in him a need to assist others on their own spiritual path and he takes great pleasure in introducing others to practices, sacred ways and cultures to help them "step outside their box". He is a Reiki and Karuna Ki Master and also a Quantum Touch and Breathwork Practioner. His goal is to help others uncover their potential by setting their hearts and minds free.
His articles come courtesy of: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Howie_Holben
Kellie Lee Owen is a writer, an Energy Therapist and a work in progress. She inspires her clients and readers to get really clear about their thinking. Our thinking creates our reality. Think well, live well.
Melissa brings a variety of experience to the team. Her history includes study of cultures and living abroad in Latin-American countries. She is an activist within the LGBTQ community. An avid cyclist, Melissa participated in the Gay Games VII in three different cycling events and won two silver medals. Melissa is also a life long student of photography, Spanish and is currently studying American Sign Language.
Melissa and fiancé Stacy Jacobs run QueerlyWed.com, the premier nationwide directory of queer friendly businesses for people planning their wedding or commitment ceremonies. If you and your partner have already tied the knot and would like to be featured on Queerly Wed, write celebrations@queerlywed.com.
Michele is an Indianapolis, Indiana based gay relationship therapist offering gay and lesbian services nationally that are specifically tailored to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons. Michele's style of life counseling & coaching is a blending of exploration, education, encouragement, support, guidance, and accountability. The goal of life counseling & coaching is to create a forward moving momentum in your life that allows you to live according to your own hopes and dreams, while simultaneously furthering you toward the life you were designed to live.
Michele is specially trained in relationship counseling and is proud of the success many same-sex couples have experienced with her gay relationship counseling and coaching. Click here to contact Michele.
By day, Nina sells software but her real estate investments have grown to become a significant part of her financial plan and also a great passion. Nina started blogging because she was looking for a creative outlet in her life. In April 2006, Nina launched Queercents to offer a distinctly queer perspective on money for the LGBT community. We are grateful to her for allowing us to periodically reprint her sage advice. Nina currently resides in Newport Beach, her life-partner, Jeanine.
Patrice is the CEO, founder, publisher, and webmaster of LeadTheWayOut, a website that is devoted to inspiring and self-empowering LGBT women. With over 10 years of experience in Sales & Marketing in both retail and corporate environments - including a local LGBT publication - she discovered that in order to experience true happiness, one must follow their passion. Highly ambitious and with a strong desire to give back, she hopes that her personal and professional experiences as a "quadruple minority" inspire others to accomplish their goals and overcome life's obstacles as it relates to their sexuality.
Through LeadTheWayOut, Patrice offers life coaching services to those who may need that extra encouragement and push to succeed, as well as web design/social media services. Her approach is not typical. With her diverse upbringing and background, she effectively interacts with people from various cultures and is able to give them a sense of comfort and trust.
Patrice is a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and currently holds a MBA in marketing from Kaplan University. Patrice currently lives in the state of Michigan with her wife of almost five years, and their spontaneous orange/white American Tabby known as "Fraidy".
Pat Cheney is a life coach who specializes in coming out gay or lesbian in adulthood. She is a lesbian who was in a heterosexual marriage for 20 years-and for 15 of those years didn't even realize she was gay! As she began to emerge from denial, Pat went through a very difficult period, but found the strength to move forward and pull her life back together. She is now divorced and in a committed partnership with a woman. Her relationships with her ex-husband, children and parents are intact. As a result of her experiences, Pat feels a deep sense of obligation to assist others who are in this situation and on their own journey of discovery.
Pat's life experience is extensive and varied, so she brings a range of possibilities to coaching sessions. Professionally, she has over 25 years experience working in the health care field at various levels, including direct patient care, supervision and in a professional advisory capacity. Using her MBA as a springboard, Pat has consulted as a personal financial planner. She has served her community as member of the regional school board and intermediate unit board. She also served many years as chair of her community park and recreation board. She has been a guest speaker at University of Philadelphia and has held clinical instructor status at Temple University.
Pat's life coach training was with the International Coach Academy, which is accredited by the International Coach Federation. She holds a bachelor's degree in health science, with formal training in mental health and over 25 years experience working in the health field. In addition, Pat has an MBA. She earned both degrees at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
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