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The Next Chapter: A Queer Career Newsletter

Queer folks, you deserve a career that honors who you are and what you need. Subscribe for tips and resources to turn uncertainty into action, and get your free Career Clarity Checklist as a thank-you.

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Issue #016: Growth doesn't have to mean climbing

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #016 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: The latest with my coaching practice How to grow without climbing the ladder What to do when AI use feels inevitable How to wrangle a million different interests An impact-focused resume template Kind words from a client Let's dive in. ICYMI, I've been building with intention In the last newsletter issue, I shared that I’ve made my coaching practice my primary...

Hey Reader, Welcome to a special edition of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm pulling back the curtain on my coaching practice to share what I've been working on, what's coming soon, and why you haven't heard from me in a while. I fell off the wagon. It's been a few months since I last sent my weekly newsletter. Oops. As you may know, I split my time between coaching and consulting—two very different worlds and two very different ways of...

Asking for help, networking with curiosity, and evolving your relationship with work

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #014 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Asking for help (and why it matters) Networking with curiosity Evolving your relationship with work New Year, New Job: A 1-month coaching package Let's dive in. Asking for help (and why it matters) Raise your hand if you struggle with asking for help when you need it. Yeahhh, same. (I've been working on it) When something feels a bit off in our careers, some...

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #013 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Holding multiple truths as we start the year A 5-minute reflection exercise for your career Words from a thoughtful client New Year, New Job: A 1-month coaching package Let's dive in. Holding multiple truths You may be starting the year feeling… ambivalent. On the one hand, this season is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year. We celebrate wins, learn...

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #012 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Webinar recap: Are you running from or toward something? Applying for jobs in December Grow your network through volunteering 10% off gifted coaching packages Let's dive in. Side hustle webinar recap I kicked things off by encouraging people to get in touch with their "why" Thanks to everyone who joined my webinar on Wednesday! It was great to dig into the...

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #011 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: A free webinar on whether a side hustle is right for you Queer Career Consults IRL (and what’s next) What to do when you feel stuck in your work 10% off gifted coaching packages Let's dive in. Is it time to start a side hustle? I don’t know about you, but it feels like the past few years (COVID, mass layoffs, economic uncertainty, more chaos) have pushed a lot...

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #010 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: How to meet me in person next week Why job applications ask about your identity When “mission-driven” environments are toxic Booking new coaching clients for 2026 Let's dive in. Catch me IRL next week If you’re in the Bay Area, come meet me in person next Tuesday, December 2 at the LGBTQ+ Holiday Celebration at San Francisco’s Hotel Zeppelin. I'm doing a...

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #009 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Making sense of Glassdoor reviews Starting an ERG from scratch Focusing your job search with job families A no-nonsense resume template Let's dive in. How to interpret Glassdoor reviews When you're trying to figure out if a company is an inclusive place to work, Glassdoor might be able to give you some insight. The challenge is knowing what details to pay...

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #008 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: A conversation about finding spaces where you belong Pivoting from business owner to W-2 employment Why it's okay to take a bridge job A mutual aid project supporting trans youth Let's dive in. “How do I know if a space is right for me?” Brett and I chat about the nuances of finding the right professional spaces for our needs People ask me this a lot. Simple...

Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #007 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: A free webinar I’m co-hosting to demystify hiring practices Updating your resume while you're still employed The first thing to do if you lose your job Building a values-aligned network Let's dive in. A recruiter and a career coach walk into a webinar... If you want some insider knowledge on how hiring practices work, you’re in luck. I’m co-hosting a webinar...