Debbie Harrell

1.5 Are you an Ally or Advocate? A Conversation with James Barnes

Today, we're talking to James Barnes. James is a dad, a husband, a plant lover, and a creator of empathy. From a young age, he always wanted to help people, whether it was helping his peers who are struggling with depression or creating groups to hold each other accountable, he was consistently eager to lead and help. He now uses that passion to help ease the anxiety that stems from the LGBTQ plus experience for business owners, parents, and even LGBTQ plus individuals themselves. James is an expert in LGBTQ plus training, and coaching. He loves to empower business owners with the confidence and knowledge to better serve transgender clients and employees. Which will have a profound impact on not only their business, but society as a whole.

You can connect with James on his Instagram or his website

You can get more information on legislation affecting the LGBTQ+ community on the ACLU Website

Connect With Debbie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livemorealigned/

Hey, I'm Debbie...

I host the New World Normal podcast and write Breaking Normal... both dedicated to calling BS on the ‘rules’ that keep us stuck and burned out. Around here, we don’t do hustle-worship or cookie-cutter self-help. Instead, you’ll find practical tools, bold conversations, and a whole lot of permission to design life on your own terms. As a coach, I help values-driven rebels ditch the ‘shoulds,’ align with what actually matters, and build lives they can’t wait to wake up to. Beyond the mic and the keyboard, I’m a mom to two grown kids, proud dog rescuer, nature-lover, and live music chaser. And I believe this deeply: we don’t thrive alone... we thrive in community.