Overview & Objectives

As I’ve stated in another lesson:

“Money is power … and we need to use it wisely.”

And the LGBTQ+ community has immense financial power—with close to $1.4 trillion in spending power annually in the U.S.

Companies are target marketing the LGBTQ+ community— asking for our dollars so we want to make sure they are living up to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their business practices.

The LGBTQ+ business community is becoming more organized and visible. All of this has sadly caused a backlash—which we’ll discuss in these lessons.

And, a good sign for the future, these numbers are growing as each generation becomes more accepting and self-identifies more openly.

Despite the political and societal challenges and backlash facing the LGBTQ+ community today, using the power of our queer dollars to push back against unjust laws and discrimination is a powerful way to use our money to speak out loud and proud.

In this series of empowering lessons, you’ll:

Gain a deeper understanding of your specific money behaviors and biases
Learn about the latest challenges and opportunities in investing according to your values in ESG (Environmental, Sustainable, and Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
Become more empowered to make positive financial decisions in a world overwhelmed by toxic news and negativity.

Additional Resources:

Take Control in a Time of Change and Uncertainty

Treece on Trump YouTube Playlist

US LGBTQ Spending Surpasses 1.4 Trillion Dollars in 2021 - According to the Pride Co-op

Despite Backlash, Companies Still Benefit From Being Pro-LGBTQ