During pride month last year, I published a series of blog posts about me and three other amazing individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I'm re-sharing a slightly updated version of my story in this post and linking to the other stories. As a business and a person, I care deeply about sharing all the things that make us human. By courageously sharing our stories, we strengthen connection and acceptance. Read about my journey. Continue reading

GivingTuesday is my favorite day of the year! It isn’t your average Tuesday—it’s a global generosity movement celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. On this special day, everyone is encouraged to support a charity, volunteer, or complete acts of kindness. Last year, over $3 BILLION was donated to charities. Here are 4 of the best non-profit organizations to support on GivingTuesday and all year long. Continue reading

In this interview, I had the privilege of chatting with Winter Cayman, an extraordinary individual who identifies as asexual, transgender, and non-binary. Winter’s enlightening narrative really captures the essence of pride and reminds us of the magic that unfolds when we open ourselves up to self-discovery and living authentically. Continue reading

I’m honored to share my conversation with black activist and educator, Jamal Taylor. In this interview, Jamal opens up about his gay identity. Although it might be hard not to let others steal our joy, Jamal reminds us of the power of living authentically and extending grace and love whenever possible. As with all of the stories in this blog series, I hope you or someone you know in the LGBTQIA+ community finds them to be enlightening and empowering.

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October 21, 2017 was the day I clicked “publish” on Etsy to officially start my small business, Alison Rose Vintage. As I reflect back on these last 5 years, there are a few things that many say you should do to be successful, but here are 5 things I don’t think you have to do to succeed as a small business... Continue reading