Strangers: Bridget Portier & Reba RosePlace: Austin, Texas, USA & Oakland, California, USATopic: Safety and acceptance in LGBTQIA+ Connect With:•        <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetportier/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Bridget Portier</a>•        <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebarose/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">Reba Rose</a> Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at <a href="http://www.notquitestrangers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.NotQuiteStrangers.com</a> #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #LGBTQIA+ #DEI #Gay

Strangers: Bridget Portier & Reba Rose Place: Austin, Texas, USA & Oakland, California, USA Topic: Safety and acceptance in LGBTQIA+ Connect With: • Bridget Portier • Reba Rose Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at www.NotQuiteStrangers.com #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #LGBTQIA+ #DEI #Gay

Strangers: Bridget Portier &amp; Reba RosePlace: Austin, Texas, USA &amp; Oakland, California, USATopic: Safety and acceptance in LGBTQIA+ Connect With:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetportier/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridget Portier</a>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebarose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reba Rose</a> Subscribe to my YouTube channel and access new and past episodes! To receive episodes and personal 'Connection Challenges' in your inbox, subscribe at <a href="http://www.notquitestrangers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.NotQuiteStrangers.com</a> #NotQuiteStrangers #ConnectToJoy #Inspiration #Diversity #Inclusion #LGBTQIA+ #DEI #Gay

Finding Safety and Acceptance in the LGBTQIA+ Community | Ep. 10 NQS  | Valerie Hope

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