“I was honored to get to talk to Shannon, whom I feel is a safe person that helps others create safe spaces at work and that is often the lives of us all, so her work is highly valued as well as her work is so needed.” – Damien Marie AtHope
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Shannon Whittington LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwhittington/
Shannon Whittington Website: https://www.whittingtonconsulting.com/
Shannon Whittington YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKywGXEnPF_Ptwi4dwYKflA
- Shannon Whittington helps organizations create LGBTQ+ inclusive environments.
- Speaker topics: LGBTQ+ ABC’s For Grownups.
- LGBTQ+: How Proud Are You?
- Pronouns~ What’s All The Fuss?
- Kindergarten For Leaders: 9 Essential Tips For Grownups.
“Shannon Whittington, RN, MSN, CCM, LGBTQ+ Health certified, is a published author and certified speaker with the John Maxwell team. Her areas of expertise include LGBTQ+, inclusiveness, Diversity & Inclusion, and Servant Based Leadership. Shannon has a passion for transgender health and she educates clinicians in gender-affirming surgeries. Shannon was greatly honored to receive the Quality and Innovation Award from the Home Care Association of New York for her work with the transgender population. She is also a city and state lobbyist for transgender rights and a vocal advocate for equality of care. To date, Shannon has presented virtually and live at various organizations and conferences across the U.S. delivering extremely well-received presentations on leadership, transgender health, and LGBTQ+ community.” ref
“Recently Shannon served as our expert on a recent LGBTQ+ inclusiveness and health webinar for the Kanarys Resources Center. The community submitted questions ahead of the event, and Shannon responded based on her expertise after a presentation on the importance of inclusion. Below is an overview of the presentation.” ref
Affirming Your LGBTQ+ Employees
“Shannon begins with highlighting the fact that affirming LGBTQ+ people is key to building inclusion. We want to see ourselves reflected where we spend our time, resources, and energy, Shannon mentions. It has to be authentic, and not just a reaction to Pride Month or instances of discrimination.” ref
“In explaining the universe of belonging under LGBTQ (which sometimes is expanded to LGBTQIA+), Shannon explains not only the correct terms and language to use but says that much in the way the trans movement has created more knowledge about equal rights, the intersex community is heading toward the same campaign for awareness. She then provides an overview of the differences but connections between sex, expression, attraction, and gender identity.” ref
“In a workplace, gender identity can have an impact on interpersonal relationships as it requires understanding and respect of pronoun preferences. Shannon says that when she began working in diversity and inclusion, she had to spend time learning about transgender identity, even as a member of the LGBTQ community. She encourages people to not make assumptions, misgender or use offensive words.” ref
Be mindful of how to use the appropriate language, “it takes practice, it takes self-reflection,” – Shannon said.
Audience Questions on LGBTQ+ Topics
“One question from the audience came from a transgender employee who wanted to know how they could assist their workplace leadership in addressing their needs for inclusion. Shannon says that it may be the case that the manager does want guidance but isn’t sure how to ask their trans team member for help. She suggests leading them with conversation and demonstrating that you are open to discussing topics related to LGBTQ+.” ref
“A recommendation that Shannon makes for employers is to think about receiving an invitation to dine at a friend’s house and leaving early due to the environment being inhospitable. That’s what underrepresented employees will do once they enter a workplace that isn’t centered on inclusion. You want to avoid running off your employees! There are over 9 million gay people and 1.5 million trans people, which equates to talent and buying power for companies who can get it right.” ref
Shannon tackles questions related to:
- “Internalized homophobia – determine how much help someone may want to overcome their own internalized prejudices.
- What to do when someone assumes the gender of your partner/spouse – Shannon acknowledged that this can cause some anxiety in the workplace. Correcting people and moving on without making a big deal is recommended.
- How to handle when someone’s personal or religious beliefs are antithetical to your identity – recognize that you won’t be able to change some people’s minds and that you don’t have to explain yourself to anyone.
- Addressing a coworker’s insensitivity – Shannon recommended taking someone to the side to talk about the situation to avoid embarrassment.” ref
“This webinar ended up being one of the most interactive we’ve hosted, thanks to Shannon for providing such thorough and thoughtful responses to viewer questions and giving a straightforward overview of what we all should know to build an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ professionals.” ref
“Listen to the LGBTQ+ inclusiveness and health webinar for additional insightful advice given by Shannon, and check out our other webinars, toolkits, and resources at resources.kanarys.com.” ref
“Again, you can connect with Shannon on LinkedIn, through her company Whittington Consulting, or email her at hello@whittingtonconsulting.com. She has a book coming out soon and you can learn more from her YouTube channel.” ref
Shannon Whittington, RN, MSN, CCM, LGBTQ+
CEO at Whittington Consulting
“Shannon Whittington, RN, MSN, CCM, LGBTQ+ Health certified, is a published author and certified speaker with the John Maxwell team. Her areas of expertise include LGBTQ+, Diversity & Inclusion, and Servant Based Leadership. Shannon has a passion for transgender health, and she educates clinicians in gender-affirming surgeries. Moreover, Shannon was greatly honored to receive the Quality and Innovation Award from the Home Care Association of New York for her work with the transgender population. She recently was awarded the Notable LGBTQ+ Leaders & Executives award by Crain’s New York Business. Shannon is a city and state lobbyist for transgender rights and a vocal advocate for equality of care. To date, Shannon has presented virtually and live at various organizations and conferences across the U.S. delivering extremely well-received presentations on leadership, transgender health, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.” https://speakerhub.com/speaker/shannon-whittington
Ask the Expert Series: LGBTQ+ Inclusiveness & Health With Shannon Whittington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSsT7e5dM8U
About Shannon ????️????Whittington ????RN MSN CCM LGBTQ Health she/her CEO at Whittington Consulting”
“My mission is to empower your organization to be LGBTQ+ inclusive. As an award-winning & certified LGBTQ+ health expert, I provide insight and practical skills for organizations for LGBTQ+ and Diversity & Inclusion. As a gay woman, I recognize this void in many corporations and I am here to offer expert guidance.” https://www.whittingtonconsulting.com/
Webinar by Shannon Whittington RN MSN CCM – Ask The Expert Series: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the Workplace: https://nurserounds.com/news/webinar-by-shannon-whittington-rn-msn-ccm-ask-the-expert-series-lgbtq-inclusivity-in-the-workplace/
Why is it Often Claimed that Gods have a Gender?
Very Supportive of all Genders and Sexualities
Me and My Gender Diversity: Genderqueer, Intersex, and Male.
Homophobia, Transphobia, and Genderqueerphobia Hurts Us All
Male-Homosexual (female-like) / Trans-woman (female) Seated Figurine from Gobekli Tepe
The Need for Consent and the value of Body Ownership: Healthy Sex Talk with Kids
Atheism and LGBTQI rights or support?
Feminist atheists as far back as the 1800s?
Activism Labels Matter, thus Feminism is Needed.
Atheism, Feminism, and Equality?
Supporting Atheist Feminism: with Karen Garst and Valerie Tarico and their new book
Interview with Dr. Laura Jean McGuire a Sexologist and Victim Advocate/ Prevention Educator
Speaking openly About Sexual Abuse & Violence with, Madeleine Black the Author of Unbroken
While hallucinogens are associated with shamanism, it is alcohol that is associated with paganism.
The Atheist-Humanist-Leftist Revolutionaries Shows in the prehistory series:
Show two: Pre-animism 300,000 years old and animism 100,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism”
Show tree: Totemism 50,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism”
Show four: Shamanism 30,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism”
Show five: Paganism 12,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism”
Show six: Emergence of hierarchy, sexism, slavery, and the new male god dominance: Paganism 7,000-5,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism” (Capitalism) (World War 0) Elite and their slaves!
Prehistory: related to “Anarchism and Socialism” the division of labor, power, rights, and recourses: VIDEO
Pre-animism 300,000 years old and animism 100,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism”: VIDEO
Totemism 50,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism”: VIDEO
Shamanism 30,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism”: VIDEO
Paganism 12,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism” (Pre-Capitalism): VIDEO
Paganism 7,000-5,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism” (Capitalism) (World War 0) Elite and their slaves: VIEDO
Paganism 5,000 years old: progressed organized religion and the state: related to “Anarchism and Socialism” (Kings and the Rise of the State): VIEDO
Paganism 4,000 years old: related to “Anarchism and Socialism” (First Moralistic gods, then the Origin time of Monotheism): VIEDO
I do not hate simply because I challenge and expose myths or lies any more than others being thought of as loving simply because of the protection and hiding from challenge their favored myths or lies.
The truth is best championed in the sunlight of challenge.
An archaeologist once said to me “Damien religion and culture are very different”
My response, So are you saying that was always that way, such as would you say Native Americans’ cultures are separate from their religions? And do you think it always was the way you believe?
I had said that religion was a cultural product. That is still how I see it and there are other archaeologists that think close to me as well. Gods too are the myths of cultures that did not understand science or the world around them, seeing magic/supernatural everywhere.
I personally think there is a goddess and not enough evidence to support a male god at Çatalhöyük but if there was both a male and female god and goddess then I know the kind of gods they were like Proto-Indo-European mythology.
This series idea was addressed in, Anarchist Teaching as Free Public Education or Free Education in the Public: VIDEO
Our 12 video series: Organized Oppression: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of power (9,000-4,000 years ago), is adapted from: The Complete and Concise History of the Sumerians and Early Bronze Age Mesopotamia (7000-2000 BC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szFjxmY7jQA by “History with Cy“
Show #1: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power (Samarra, Halaf, Ubaid)
Show #2: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power
Show #3: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power (Uruk and the First Cities)
Show #4: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power (First Kings)
Show #5: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power (Early Dynastic Period)
Show #6: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power
Show #7: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power (Sargon and Akkadian Rule)
Show #9: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power (Gudea of Lagash and Utu-hegal)
Show #12: Mesopotamian State Force and the Politics of Power (Aftermath and Legacy of Sumer)
The “Atheist-Humanist-Leftist Revolutionaries”
Cory Johnston ☭ Ⓐ Atheist Leftist @Skepticallefty & I (Damien Marie AtHope) @AthopeMarie (my YouTube & related blog) are working jointly in atheist, antitheist, antireligionist, antifascist, anarchist, socialist, and humanist endeavors in our videos together, generally, every other Saturday.
Why Does Power Bring Responsibility?
Think, how often is it the powerless that start wars, oppress others, or commit genocide? So, I guess the question is to us all, to ask, how can power not carry responsibility in a humanity concept? I know I see the deep ethical responsibility that if there is power their must be a humanistic responsibility of ethical and empathic stewardship of that power. Will I be brave enough to be kind? Will I possess enough courage to be compassionate? Will my valor reach its height of empathy? I as everyone, earns our justified respect by our actions, that are good, ethical, just, protecting, and kind. Do I have enough self-respect to put my love for humanity’s flushing, over being brought down by some of its bad actors? May we all be the ones doing good actions in the world, to help human flourishing.
I create the world I want to live in, striving for flourishing. Which is not a place but a positive potential involvement and promotion; a life of humanist goal precision. To master oneself, also means mastering positive prosocial behaviors needed for human flourishing. I may have lost a god myth as an atheist, but I am happy to tell you, my friend, it is exactly because of that, leaving the mental terrorizer, god belief, that I truly regained my connected ethical as well as kind humanity.
Cory and I will talk about prehistory and theism, addressing the relevance to atheism, anarchism, and socialism.
At the same time as the rise of the male god, 7,000 years ago, there was also the very time there was the rise of violence, war, and clans to kingdoms, then empires, then states. It is all connected back to 7,000 years ago, and it moved across the world.
Cory Johnston: https://damienmarieathope.com/2021/04/cory-johnston-mind-of-a-skeptical-leftist/?v=32aec8db952d
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Damien Marie AtHope (“At Hope”) Axiological Atheist, Anti-theist, Anti-religionist, Secular Humanist. Rationalist, Writer, Artist, Poet, Philosopher, Advocate, Activist, Psychology, and Armchair Archaeology/Anthropology/Historian.
Damien is interested in: Freedom, Liberty, Justice, Equality, Ethics, Humanism, Science, Atheism, Antiteism, Antireligionism, Ignosticism, Left-Libertarianism, Anarchism, Socialism, Mutualism, Axiology, Metaphysics, LGBTQI, Philosophy, Advocacy, Activism, Mental Health, Psychology, Archaeology, Social Work, Sexual Rights, Marriage Rights, Woman’s Rights, Gender Rights, Child Rights, Secular Rights, Race Equality, Ageism/Disability Equality, Etc. And a far-leftist, “Anarcho-Humanist.”
I am not a good fit in the atheist movement that is mostly pro-capitalist, I am anti-capitalist. Mostly pro-skeptic, I am a rationalist not valuing skepticism. Mostly pro-agnostic, I am anti-agnostic. Mostly limited to anti-Abrahamic religions, I am an anti-religionist.
To me, the “male god” seems to have either emerged or become prominent around 7,000 years ago, whereas the now favored monotheism “male god” is more like 4,000 years ago or so. To me, the “female goddess” seems to have either emerged or become prominent around 11,000-10,000 years ago or so, losing the majority of its once prominence around 2,000 years ago due largely to the now favored monotheism “male god” that grow in prominence after 4,000 years ago or so.
My Thought on the Evolution of Gods?
Animal protector deities from old totems/spirit animal beliefs come first to me, 13,000/12,000 years ago, then women as deities 11,000/10,000 years ago, then male gods around 7,000/8,000 years ago. Moralistic gods around 5,000/4,000 years ago, and monotheistic gods around 4,000/3,000 years ago.
Damien Marie AtHope (Said as “At” “Hope”)/(Autodidact Polymath but not good at math):
Axiological Atheist, Anti-theist, Anti-religionist, Secular Humanist, Rationalist, Writer, Artist, Jeweler, Poet, “autodidact” Philosopher, schooled in Psychology, and “autodidact” Armchair Archaeology/Anthropology/Pre-Historian (Knowledgeable in the range of: 1 million to 5,000/4,000 years ago). I am an anarchist socialist politically. Reasons for or Types of Atheism
My Website, My Blog, & Short-writing or Quotes, My YouTube, Twitter: @AthopeMarie, and My Email: damien.marie.athope@gmail.com