@BefriendingDragons @ Insta & Threads: Cindy Gross

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Change is never going to come as fast & completely as you want. But if you get mad & stop fighting for it, it's never going to come at all, & we're all going to go backward again. There's only one party trying to make it better. Are you going to help? Or be part of the problem?

I need a favor. For my #WomenInTech friends, can you fill out this survey for me? It's about what keeps you from having the career you want. If you're an ally to women in tech, pls fwd the survey to your friends, family, & coworkers. Thanks! us7.list-manage.com/survey?u=99081… #SQLFamily

As we celebrate #Juneteenth, let us keep in mind that African Americans during the Civil War distinguished between *abolishing slavery* and *freeing people.* Many formerly enslaved people did not feel *free* in 1865 and thereafter, and they clearly articulated why. A thread 1/

Nazis. These US Nazis demand purity - be white enough, male enough, or "know your place." They don't consider drag queen performers pure. Any man who adopts any feminine clothing, well they'll treat them just like they treat women: expected to submit & defer. Don't be a Nazi.

@NicoleLewisLCSW "girls mature faster" is how older boys and adult men justify "dating," sexually harassing, abusing, grooming, raping, and sex trafficking young girls.

If women mature faster than men, why do people think women are incapable of being leaders?

@drsql I like to board as late as possible. I'm often in the last 2-3.

Flying confuses me. First class gets on first, then has to sit on the plane an extra 30 minutes? And they all gather at the gate like it is a big race to get on? Why the hurry, THEY have plenty of cargo space :)

There are 10 common myths about male violence towards women and girls that are holding us back from making any change: ⬇️

@datachick Probably PASS Summit or MVP Summit.

Top 10 imaginary Black people of all time. (according to white people) A thread:

Learn more - I live-streamed my last event where I addressed the career roadblocks 3 women face: linkedin.com/posts/cindygro…

Are you curious what I do since I left tech? Do you struggle w/ confidence, difficult convos, boundaries, or claiming your value? Learn more today, & learn how to refer a friend, at noon PT: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #SQLFamily #WomenInTech #Workplace #Career #community #Leadership

Walk around the "White Male Bars" that gate success twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

@EliotBeacon @MrAndyNgo There are a lot of folks on here doing emotional labor to help you understand how hating on a Black identity for a fictional character upholds white supremacy. Mermaid stories exist in many cultures. Thank them & commit to doing better going forward. #BefriendingDragons

As a redhead I loved Ariel growing up. She was always my favorite. I am sad they changed my childhood favorite princess because of the new woke religion. In the grand scheme of things that Disney is doing that is morally wrong, this doesn’t even hit the list. I am still sad about it though.

Walt Disney Studios Park premieres the new theme park actress version of Ariel (in the light blue dress) from The Little Mermaid. The new look is said to be more inspiring and inclusive.

For ALLIES of Women in Tech who feel left behind - "SELECT Thrive FROM Career: SQL Server Edition" Jun 6 @ noon PT eventbrite.com/e/select-thriv… #Leadership #SQLFamily #AntiBullying #DEIB #Confidence #Boundaries

Are you aware of the concept of inclusive intelligence? Do you know its benefits? What practical steps can you take to embed it in your team culture? If you are based in Seattle area, this event is for you!! Book your spot today & come network: eventbrite.com/e/embedding-in…

Fellow coaches, learn tips to "Coach for Race and Gender Equity" | Befriending Dragons youtu.be/pMBh2rENFBA #ICF #ICW2023

Anti-trans bills mean trans men w/beards are forced into women's restrooms. Except they won't actually be welcome there either. Anti-trans bills are anti-woman. Anti-trans bills are a fascist tool. Anti-trans bills deny basic agency to humans who differ from an imagined norm.

Anti-trans bills inherently uphold patriarchy. Enforcement means men get to "inspect" women's genitalia. Their definitions of women often exclude child-free ppl like me in perimenopause. #BefriendingDragons