Beyond Pronouns: Creating Truly LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces

Beyond Pronouns: Creating Truly LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces

S3 E8 Beyond Pronouns: Creating Truly LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces Change the Reel website [https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm] Episode 8: Dr. Brittany Bate on Creating LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces Dr. Brittany Bate, licensed psychologist and founder of Be Bold Psychology and Consulting, joins Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler to talk about what it means to go beyond "affirming" to truly LGBTQIA+ celebratory mental health spaces—and why unconscious bias training matters more than memorizing pronouns. Dr. Bate is a queer cisgender woman, ADHD'er, and founder of two mission-driven businesses: Be Bold Psychology (LGBTQIA+ celebratory, neuro-affirming mental health practice offering therapy across 43 states) and Bold Practice Builders (supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent wellness entrepreneurs). In This Episode You'll Learn: • Why "affirming" should be the default—and what it means to be truly celebratory • The moment a trans teen client taught Dr. Bate why "you guys" can cause unintentional harm • How unconscious bias and socialization shape language without us realizing it • Why Dr. Bate built a practice with no dress code (dress codes are rooted in white supremacy culture) • The power of showing up authentically on video—why clients choose therapists based on accents, body language, and how fast they talk • How being the "token queer person" led Dr. Bate to create her own affirming space • Why representation matters: hiring trans and gender-diverse clinicians for trans clients • The small language choices that lead to staff turnover because people don't feel seen • What's coming in 2026: "Not Your Mom's LGBTQIA+ Training" on unconscious bias KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:05 - Training philosophy: Beyond pronouns to unconscious bias 05:24 - From forensic psychology to creating queer-celebratory mental health 08:46 - Being the "token queer person" and building her own space 13:00 - Training that goes beyond pronouns: Unconscious bias and unintentional harm 14:27 - The "you guys" moment: Trans teen teaches about language and safety 16:32 - Breaking habits: Why language matters for inclusivity 22:19 - No dress code policy: Authenticity over white supremacy culture 26:12 - Power of video: Clients choose based on accents, body language, speech speed 30:34 - 2026: "Not Your Mom's LGBTQIA+ Training" keynote and wellness summit The "You Guys" Moment: Six years ago, Dr. Bate was leading a group for teens exploring gender identity. She said, "What do you guys think?"—a Midwestern colloquialism. A trans female teen responded: "Hey, Dr. Bate, I noticed my reaction to you saying 'you guys.' I know you didn't mean it this way, but I want to tell you how it landed for me." Dr. Bate realized: "I didn't know what I didn't know. I realized that I was unintentionally harming. This was just the first person who shared it with me." "The smallest pieces of language matter for safety and inclusivity. There are changes we can make to make it feel better for others." Beyond Affirming to Celebratory: "Affirming should be the default. Everyone should be affirming. But I think it's another step to truly be celebratory." Dr. Bate built Be Bold Psychology to be LGBTQIA+ celebratory from the website through intake, paperwork, the administrative team, and every clinician. Training Philosophy: "My trainings very intentionally go beyond pronouns and terms, which are super important. But I'm very into unconscious bias and the way we are socialized. I believe deeply that a lot of people make mistakes and might hurt someone completely unintentionally. They don't know what they don't know, including myself." Why Video Matters: Clients who reached out after seeing Dr. Bate's Psychology Today video mentioned: "I could tell from your body language you're someone I feel comfortable talking to." "You have an accent and aren't from around here. It resonated with me because neither am I." "You talk kind of fast. Me too. I think we'd work well together." "These are things they wouldn't have gleaned from reading my bio. They felt a connection from seeing the video." Key Takeaway: "Authenticity matters and people resonate with authenticity. I don't want to show up as someone I'm not and attract a client attracted to that not version of me. It's not going to be good work." Work with Dr. Brittany Bate: Be Bold Psychology: BeBoldPsychNC.com Bold Practice Builders: BoldPracticeBuilders.com Work with Velasquez Media: velasquezmedia.com hello@velasquezmedia.com #LGBTQIAMentalHealth #UnconsciousBias #InclusiveLeadership #QueerAffirming #MentalHealthMatters #AuthenticityInBusiness #DEITraining #RepresentationMatters #ChangeTheReel #NeurodivergentSupport CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/]: Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303]: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2] Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper

How to Turn Event Footage Into Year-Round Revenue Assets

S3 E7 How to Turn Event Footage Into Year-Round Revenue Assets Change the Reel website [https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm] SHOW NOTES Episode 7: Event Video Coverage - Stop Letting Footage Collect Dust You spent thousands on your event. You captured hours of footage. And now it's sitting on a hard drive somewhere, doing absolutely nothing for your business. Sound familiar? Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler break down exactly what to record at your event, how to plan for it, and what to do with all that footage afterward so it actually works for your business goals. In This Episode You'll Learn: * Why 95% of marketers say in-person events provide valuable connection opportunities—but only the people in the room benefit unless you capture it strategically * The five types of content you should be recording at every event (main stage, testimonials, B-roll, sponsor acknowledgment, behind-the-scenes) * Why organizations that use video in fundraising see 66% more donations * How to plan your event video coverage before the event ever happens (shot lists, equipment testing, location scouting) * The minimum viable setup for DIY event video (and when to hire professionals instead) * Post-event content strategy: How to turn hours of footage into usable assets that drive revenue * Why you need a highlight reel within 48 hours (and what should be in it) * How to use event footage for recruitment, sponsorship, fundraising, and year-round engagement KEY TIMESTAMPS: 00:01 - The problem: Event footage sitting on hard drives doing nothing 02:43 - Why event video is worth the investment (not just social proof) 04:52 - Organizations using video in fundraising see 66% more donations 06:09 - What you should actually be recording: Five essential content types 09:35 - 79% of people convinced to buy after watching video testimonials 13:41 - How to plan event video coverage before the event 19:46 - Buffer in time: 43% of planners say tech is their biggest challenge 21:08 - Solid DIY event video setup: Minimum viable equipment 25:28 - You can never have enough B-roll (it's editing gold) 27:17 - Create a highlight reel within 48 hours for maximum momentum 30:00 - 93% of businesses gained new customers from video on social media 32:22 - When it makes sense to hire professional videographers 35:35 - Cost reality: $3K-$5K investment to maximize $20K event ROI THE EVENT VIDEO REALITY: Event video isn't just about proving your event happened. It's about creating content that works for your long-term business goals. The Problem: How many of you have hosted an event, hired somebody or captured a lot of footage—speakers, interviews, behind-the-scenes—and then after the event, all that footage just sits on a hard drive somewhere doing nothing? The Opportunity: That content is a gold mine. Organizations that use video in fundraising see 66% more donations. Social posts with video get 48% more views. 93% of businesses say they've gained new customers from video on social media. The Five Types of Content to Capture: 1. Main stage content - Keynote speakers, panels, presentations (evergreen, educational, inspirational) 2. Attendee testimonials and reactions - Gold for future event recruitment 3. B-roll and atmosphere shots - The energy and vibe that makes your event feel alive 4. Sponsor and partner acknowledgment - Proof of value for current and future sponsors 5. Behind-the-scenes and setup - Humanizes your organization and builds trust THE STATS THAT MATTER: * 95% of marketers say in-person events provide valuable connection opportunities (Bizzabo) * 96% of people have watched an explainer video to learn about a product or service (Wyzowl) * 66% more donations for nonprofits that use video in fundraising (Classy) * 79% of people convinced to buy software/app by watching video (Wyzowl) * 48% more views for social media posts with video vs. without (HubSpot) * 93% of businesses gained a new customer from video on social media (Animoto) * 43% of event planners say managing event technology is their biggest challenge (EventMB) POST-EVENT CONTENT STRATEGY: Within 48 Hours: Create a 60-90 second highlight reel capturing the energy, faces, and vibe. Post on social media, in newsletters, on your website while the event is still fresh in people's minds. Week 1-2: Edit full session recordings into standalone videos for on-demand viewing. Clean up the beginning, add opening graphics, create a library of assets for lead generation and future event previews. Ongoing (Months After): Pull 30-60 second clips for social content. Power quotes from speakers, testimonial snippets, behind-the-scenes moments that show your team's personality. For Sponsors & Donors: Create 2-3 minute speaker spotlights and a 3-5 minute case study/impact video showing the full arc of your event—why it matters, who attended, what happened, and what impact it created. WHEN TO HIRE PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS: ✅ If the event is a revenue driver for your organization ✅ If sponsors expect professional documentation ✅ If you're hosting concurrent sessions in different rooms ✅ If production quality needs to match your brand positioning ✅ If your team is already stretched thin managing the event itself Cost Consideration: If you're spending $20,000 on a 40-person event, investing $3,000-$5,000 in professional video coverage makes sense. You're not just documenting the event—you're creating assets that extend the value past that event date and fill next year's seats. KEY TAKEAWAY: "Event video isn't just about proving your event happened. It's about creating content that works for your long-term business goals. Plan ahead. Know what you're capturing and why. Test your equipment. Assign clear roles. And after the event, have a clear content plan. Don't let hours of footage sit on the shelf. You have potential dollars just sitting there. Use it." READY TO CAPTURE YOUR EVENT STRATEGICALLY? Work with Velasquez Media: velasquezmedia.com | hello@velasquezmedia.com Production: Velasquez Media - 20+ years helping mission-driven organizations create video strategies that work #EventVideo #VideoProduction #EventMarketing #Fundraising #SponsorshipStrategy #ContentStrategy #VideoMarketing #EventPlanning #NonprofitMarketing #MissionDriven CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/]: Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303]: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2] Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper

Katherine Turner

S3 E6 Katherine Turner Change the Reel website [https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm] S3E6 Katherine Turner on Equity-Centered Leadership - Why Representation Matters Katherine Turner, founder of Global Citizen LLC, joins Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler to break down equity-centered leadership, why the anti-DEI movement is based on false messages, and how diverse leadership teams outperform homogenous ones—economically, socially, and spiritually. Katherine has worked in 50+ countries across five continents as a strategic equity-centered consultant, leadership coach, and social change agent. She challenges the false dichotomy between diversity and merit, explains why imposter syndrome is really "imposter systems," and shares how to create psychologically safe teams that flourish. In This Episode You'll Learn: - Why circumstances of birth shouldn't determine our futures - The false message: "We value diversity, but not at the expense of merit"—and why that assumption is biased - Why diverse leadership teams outperform homogenous ones (the data is overwhelming) - How the anti-DEI movement perpetuates false messages about equity work - The six signature traits of inclusive leadership (including courage to buck the status quo) - Why imposter syndrome is actually "imposter systems"—internalized negative messages from oppressive systems - How to interrupt biased thinking: Recognize, interrupt, replace, or ask open-ended questions - Why representation matters for young people who need to see themselves in leadership - How Katherine uses media and storytelling to spark dialogue and challenge biases - Why alignment (mission, vision, values, policies) = organizational peace and well-being Key Timestamps: 00:05 - Circumstances of birth shouldn't determine futures 12:29 - Our identities shouldn't pre-determine our outcomes 14:22 - Coming out as queer lesbian, interrogating white identity 17:50 - Creating a multiracial, queer blended family 21:34 - Recognizing biases, interrupting them, replacing them 22:05 - Leadership coaching: Replacing internalized negative messages 29:36 - "Why would you assume diversity reduces merit or excellence?" 33:42 - Anti-DEI campaigns perpetuate false messages 34:22 - Six signature traits of inclusive leadership 36:01 - Diverse leadership teams outperform homogenous ones 38:01 - Values Clarification for Action and Transformation methodology 39:08 - Using media to spark dialogue: Documentary films, photos, headlines The False Dichotomy: Too often, predominantly white leaders say: "We value diversity, but not at the expense of merit and excellence." Katherine's response: "Why would you assume that having a more diverse leadership team would necessarily reduce your merit or excellence? Isn't that the assumption you're making—that if you increase diversity, you sacrifice excellence?" The Truth: The data is clear and overwhelming. Organizations with diverse and inclusive senior leadership outperform those that don't—economically, socially, and spiritually. Global Citizen LLC Services: - Individual & Team Leadership Coaching (C-suite development, emerging leader development) - Organizational Consulting (strategic assessments, visioning, planning, execution) - Training & Workshops (Values Clarification for Action and Transformation, global competence, bias mitigation, psychological safety) Work with Katherine Turner: info@globalcitizenllc.com Work with Velasquez Media: velasquezmedia.com | hello@velasquezmedia.com Production: Velasquez Media - 20+ years helping mission-driven organizations create video strategies that work #EquityCenteredLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #RepresentationMatters #LeadershipCoaching #OrganizationalTransformation #GlobalCitizen #PsychologicalSafety #SystemicEquity CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/]: Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303]: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2] Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper

Video as Financial Infrastructure - How Video Supports Your Bottom Line

S3 E5 Video as Financial Infrastructure - How Video Supports Your Bottom Line Change the Reel website [https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm] What if the most valuable video your organization creates this year is never posted on social media? Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler break down how the smartest organizations aren't using video for just marketing—they're using it to reduce costs, increase trust, and improve the way their teams operate. When that happens, video stops being a marketing expense and starts becoming financial infrastructure. In This Episode You'll Learn: 1. Why video is a cost-saving tool (operational efficiency you're overlooking) 2. How companies using video for training reduce training time by up to 60% 3. Why people retain 75% of information from video vs. 10% from text manuals 4. The hidden cost of repeating the same information over and over (training, onboarding, processes) 5. How 89% of people say video convinced them to buy a product or service 6. Why trust directly affects whether people work with you, support you, or join your organization 7. How 82% of companies say video improves internal communications (and why long emails get skipped) 8. The shocking gap: email read rates (20-30%) vs. internal video completion rates (70-85%) 9. How one story video can serve fundraising, outreach, grants, annual reports, and recruitment 10. Why 93% of marketers say video delivers positive ROI (it keeps working after it's created) 11. How to turn video from expense into asset with strategic planning KEY TIMESTAMPS: 02:28 - Video as a cost-saving tool: Operational efficiency 03:33 - Training stats: 60% reduced training time, 75% retention vs. 10% from text 05:02 - 94% say video improves employee training and standardization 08:24 - Trust: 89% say video convinced them to buy (applies to donors, clients, associations) 11:03 - Miscommunication costs: How video improves internal communications 14:16 - The engagement gap: Email 20-30% read rate vs. video 70-85% completion 17:37 - Video as long-term asset: 93% of marketers say positive ROI 18:40 - Strategic planning: One shoot creates multiple assets for multiple departments 20:31 - Three simple steps: Message list, milestones, video calendar THE FINANCIAL REALITY: Video isn't just marketing. When strategically aligned with business goals, it becomes financial infrastructure: Operational Efficiency: 1. Companies reduce training time by 60% with video (Association for Talent Development) 2. People retain 75% from video vs. 10% from text (Foresight research) 3. 94% of organizations say video improves employee training and development 4. Stop repeating the same information: training, onboarding, processes, FAQs Trust Building: 1. 89% say watching video convinced them to buy a product or service (Wyzowl) 2. Applies to nonprofit donors, therapy clients, professional associations—not just commercial 3. People want to see the humans behind the mission 4. One story video serves fundraising, community outreach, grant presentations, annual reports, recruitment Internal Communications: 1. 82% of companies say video improves internal communications (Cultura) 2. Email full read rates: 20-30% vs. internal video completion: 70-85% 3. 3-minute video = 3-4x more employees fully absorb information vs. equivalent email 4. Reduces confusion, duplicated work, extra questions, mistakes, and gossip Long-Term Asset: 1. 93% of marketers say video delivers positive ROI (Wyzowl) 2. Video is reusable: website, donor presentations, conferences, social media, recruitment 3. One production day creates content for multiple departments (not just marketing) 4. Strategic planning: Design one shoot to create story video, shorter clips, training content, recruitment material THE STATS THAT MATTER: 1. 60% reduction in training time when companies use video (Association for Talent Development) 2. 75% information retention from video vs. 10% from text manuals (Foresight) 3. 94% of organizations say video improves employee training 4. 89% say video convinced them to buy product/service (Wyzowl) 5. 82% of companies say video improves internal communications (Cultura) 6. 20-30% email full read rates vs. 70-85% internal video completion rates 7. 93% of marketers say video delivers positive ROI (Wyzowl) 8. 96% rely on video for product/service insight instead of reading manuals 9. 50% of B2B purchasers rely on video when making purchasing decisions THREE STEPS TO GET STARTED: 1. Build a Message List What key ideas does your organization repeat over and over? Training topics, program explanations, mission stories, onboarding information for volunteers. You'll come up with things specific to your business that no one else would think of. 2. Identify Video Milestones Tied to Business Goals Fundraising campaigns, annual reports, recruitment cycles, program launches. How will you measure success? Views, calls, website visitors, applications, submissions. You need to know before you make the video—it factors into how you do it. 3. Create a Video Calendar for the Year Map video production to real business goals. When you do this, it becomes easier to justify the budget. Video stops being an expense and starts being infrastructure. KEY TAKEAWAY: "Video stops being a marketing expense and starts becoming financial infrastructure when it's aligned with business goals. It reduces costs through operational efficiency, builds trust that affects whether people work with you, eliminates miscommunication that costs organizations enormous money, and keeps working long after it's created." READY TO PLAN YOUR VIDEO STRATEGY? VIP Day Session: A focused day where we help organizations plan and produce videos that support their most important goals. Because the right video strategy doesn't just create content—it creates momentum. Work with Velasquez Media: velasquezmedia.com | hello@velasquezmedia.com Production: Velasquez Media - 20+ years helping mission-driven organizations create video strategies that work #VideoROI, #VideoStrategy, #BusinessInfrastructure, #OperationalEfficiency, #InternalCommunications, #VideoMarketing, #NonprofitVideo, #CostSaving, #VideoTraining, #FinancialImpact CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/]: Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303]: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2] Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper

Azza

S3E4 Azza * Cohen Borschow Media [https://wearecbmedia.com] - Work with Azza Cohen the storyteller. * Kamala Harris inauguration: I was her videographer. I wish I could show you what I've seen. [https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/01/trump-inauguration-kamala-harris.html] - This article reminds me that visibility matters. Change the Reel website [https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm] CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/]: Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303]: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2] Executive Producers: Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler Producer: Arielle Morten Director/Editor: Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper