Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

Queer Money is a bi-weekly show dedicated to creating desperately needed generational wealth within the gay community because we deserve to sleep better at night and we must stand up to the anti-LGBTQ+ industrial complex.

Listen and watch regularly to eliminate financial insecurity and generate personal wealth, prepare for a secure and fun retirement, find the most affordable, LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the US to live in or travel to, grow your stock portfolio to $1,000,000+, build a real estate empire and start a small business.

Your hosts are husbands and money experts David & John Auten-Schneider who have been the leaders in LGBTQ+ finance since 2015. With nine seasons, nearly 500 episodes, over a million downloads and features by Oprah, Advocate, Variety, CNBC and more, the award-winning Queer Money is the longest running show made by and for the LGBTQ+ community and is the only show solely dedicated to our financial well-being as gay people.

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What is financial self-advocacy?

The central theme of this Queer Money episode revolves around the imperative of financial self-advocacy, a concept emphasized by our guest, Darcy, from the acclaimed platform We Want Guac. We delve into the significance of advocating for oneself, particularly within the LGBTQ community, where historical marginalization often leads to hesitance in asserting one's worth. The discussion uncovers how self-advocacy not only empowers individuals but also serves as a catalyst for broader societal change. We explore various practical strategies for self-advocacy, such as negotiating salaries and addressing financial discrepancies, underscoring that effective advocacy can enhance one’s financial and personal well-being. Ultimately, this episode seeks to inspire listeners to embrace self-advocacy as a crucial tool for achieving financial independence and fostering community empowerment.

Self-care is of utmost concern for many folks today, but one area that we often forget when it comes to taking care of ourselves is being our own financial self advocate.

What does it mean to do this and what are some examples?

This week on Queer Money, Darcy of the We Want Guac blog joins us to share her insights, personal story about doing this and some help on how we can all improve at being our own self advocate financially.

Takeaways:

Self-advocacy is paramount for financial empowerment, particularly within marginalized communities.

Individuals must recognize their worth and negotiate for fair compensation in their careers.

Engaging in self-advocacy enhances not only personal financial outcomes but also collective community progress.

Researching market rates and industry standards equips individuals to effectively advocate for themselves.

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