From Public Service to Corporate America: Lived Experiences of an LGBTQ Employee in the Workplace

Courageous conversations begin when you’re willing to share vulnerabilities, stand in those insecurities, and become relatable to those around you. For the internationally awarded public speaker, author, first responder, and LGBTQIA+ activist Samantha Smith, that began when she recited her powerful speech, Last Call. Tune in to this episode as Samantha shares her experience first as a police officer in the field and then as an out employee in corporate America. From guidance on supporting LGBTQ employers to the power a simple EEO statement offers, Samantha will share how being an ally is not a choice but a must for workplace diversity and inclusion.