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Julie Tarney is a dynamic and highly engaging presenter. Her entertaining storytelling and actionable tips help promote LGBTQ+ representation and cultural change in high-performing organizations.
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As a subject-matter expert and former corporate relations executive, Julie consults or provides customized educational sessions for C-suite and managerial teams that helps leaders promote and protect the rights of people of all gender identities and expressions.
Shareable mantras for 2022.
This past weekend, deconstructing Christmas became absolutely necessary. More pine needles lay under my tree than remained on the branches.... read more →
January 17, 2022
Gender-neutral pronouns show respect. #PronounsDay
“Harry, can we talk about pronouns for minute?” I asked my 31-year-old millennial kid recently. “Is this your annual check-in,... read more →
October 20, 2021
Straight Talk from the Straight Baby Boomer Mom of a Gender Bending Millennial: Leadership and Parenting
I loved getting the chance to talk about the commonalities of leadership and parenting. Many thanks to Out Leadership's Fabrice... read more →
May 7, 2021
Trans allies must also be visible on Transgender Day of Visibility. And every day.
Transgender Day... read more →
March 31, 2021
On International Pronouns Day, ‘they’ is here to stay!
There’s a chance you haven’t yet heard about International Pronouns Day. The observance, which occurs on the third Wednesday in... read more →
October 21, 2020
National Coming Out Day is Sunday. Are you ready to support an LGBTQ+ person who comes out to you?
This Sunday is National Coming Out Day, the LGBTQ+ holiday that celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, nonbinary and... read more →
October 9, 2020
A sassy Valentine and my love for Mister Rogers.
No glitter, plastic gems or sparkly rhinestones decorated the valentine I gave my kid Harry this year. I’m usually drawn... read more →
February 18, 2020
Transgender awareness in schools.
The maleficent U.S Education Secretary Betsy DeVos kicked off the school year by visiting a private school that bans transgender... read more →
November 19, 2019
When your child comes out to you.
Let me assure you. The age at which your child comes out about their gender identity and/or sexuality can vary.... read more →
October 11, 2019
Facebook Posts
Chocolate lover that I am, today always reminds me of the heart box of chocolates that Harry drew for me at 6yo, wanting so sweetly to give me something I’d like. I laughed with love when I saw it. I’m sure his first grade teacher did, too! Mention of said “diet candy” brings a grin to Harry’s face to this day. The cards stopped in junior high, when Harry declared Valentine’s Day “a Hallmark holiday.” But I’ve kept all of the homemade cards from those early years. And card or no card, we share many moments of heartfelt connection. Harry once sent me an article that said love is not what you think it is. In the terms our bodies experience it, the author described love as a micro-moment of connection shared with another. Simply making eye contact with someone is a micro-moment. And it’s those mini moments that give us a greater capacity for love. For Valentine’s Day and every day after, I wish you lots of love and connection with humanity. 💕❤️💝💌#loveoneanother