131. Creating Change Through Hugs with Nel Parks

Nel Parks, the Sacramento area lead for Free Mom Hugs, talks to Heather and Brittany about how she works to create change for the LGBTQ+ community through education and acceptance.

Nel Parks, the Sacramento area lead for Free Mom Hugs, talks to Heather and Brittany about how she works to create change for the LGBTQ+ community through education and acceptance.

about nel parks

Nel uses she/her pronouns.  She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have three amazing adult children, ages 27, 23, and 20. She is the Sacramento Area Lead for Free Mom Hugs.  She loves Disneyland and Drew Barrymore, and doesn’t like mean people or stinky smells.

What To Listen For: creating change

All about Free Mom Hugs and the important work they’re doing
Heartwarming stories from events
How the Roe decision is inextricably linked to LGBTQIA+ rights

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