LGBTQ+ - Bela Gaytán, M.Ed.

What’s Good This Week: October 23 – 29, 2023

BelaOctober 17, 2023October 24, 2023Eventsaccessibility, conferences, coworking, disability, equity, inclusion, LGBTQ+, social justiceNo Comments

Discover events, awareness dates, community events, and opportunities for professional development for the week, curated by me.

What’s Good This Week: October 16 – 22, 2023

BelaOctober 15, 2023October 17, 2023Eventsaccessibility, community, coworking, digital skills, diversity, events, inclusion, LGBTQ+, mental health, networking, productivityNo Comments

Discover events, awareness dates, community events, and opportunities for professional development for the week, curated by me.

What’s Good This Week: October 9 – 15, 2023

BelaOctober 9, 2023October 14, 2023Eventsaccessibility, community, coworking, digital skills, diversity, events, inclusion, LGBTQ+, mental health, networking, productivityNo Comments

Discover events, awareness dates, community events, and opportunities for professional development for the week, curated by me.

Embracing the Power of Inclusive Language

BelaMay 29, 2023May 30, 2023IDEAS, Resourcesableism, disability, diversity, inclusion, language, LGBTQ+, mental health, resourcesNo Comments

Discover the power of inclusive language and the harm caused by non-inclusive language. Join me in my newest project, the Inclusive Language Glossary, and learn how you can contribute to this crowdsourced initiative. Together, let’s create a more inclusive society where every voice is valued and respected.

LGBTQ+ Allyship: Curated LinkedIn Learning Path

BelaMay 4, 2023October 25, 2023IDEASadvocacy, allyship, belonging, DEI, diversity, ERG, human rights, inclusion, LGBTQ+, mental healthNo Comments

Looking to become a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace and beyond? I’ve curated video lessons from LinkedIn Learning on LGBTQ+ allyship. This comprehensive path covers the basics of allyship, explores challenges faced by LGBTQ+ folks, and provides practical ways to take action.

Authentically Queer

BelaJune 7, 2022June 19, 2022IDEASauthenticity, diversity, inclusion, LGBTQ+, mental health, neurodiversityNo Comments

Image description: A glittery rainbow color background contains a slightly transparent image of Bela on the right. She is a light-skinned Latina with short, dark, curly hair and blue green eyes. She is wearing a black and white dress and has tattooed sleeves. Authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability have always been

We-Learn Weekly: April 20, 2022

BelaApril 20, 2022June 15, 2022Uncategorizedaccessibility, BIPOC, coding, diversity, events, freebies, inclusion, leadership, LGBTQ+, productivity, trainingNo Comments

This week’s We-Learn Wednesday sweets: Queer leadership, creating accessible content, free Scrum resources, training program KPIs, BIPOC representation in tech, planning a productive year, and 100+ free coding courses!

We-Learn Wednesday + 2: March 18, 2022

BelaMarch 18, 2022March 20, 2022Uncategorizedaccessibility, community, design, design thinking, diversity, eLearning, events, freelancing, inclusion, leadership, LGBTQ+, onboarding, productivity, storyboards, UX/UINo Comments

This week’s We-Learn Wednesday sweets: Design Thinking, boosting productivity, UI design principles, LGBTQ tech events, onboarding freelancers, and eLearning storyboards!

We-Learn Wednesday: January 19, 2022

BelaJanuary 19, 2022January 19, 2022Uncategorizedcoaching, design, diversity, events, freebies, inclusion, LGBTQ+No Comments

This week’s We-Learn Wednesday sweets: Visual design, holistic DEI recruiting strategies, Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimedia, ID skill development conference, coaching with the Urgent Important Matrix, apps from spreadsheets, and building engaging content without digital fatigue.

We-Learn Wednesday: November 3, 2021

BelaNovember 3, 2021December 28, 2021Uncategorizedaccessibility, community, design, design thinking, diversity, eLearning, events, freelancing, inclusion, leadership, LGBTQ+, onboarding, productivity, storyboards, UX/UI2 Comments

This week’s We-Learn Wednesday sweets: Design Thinking, boosting productivity, UI design principles, LGBTQ tech events, onboarding freelancers, and eLearning storyboards!