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Your two smartass aunts, Ivy Hensley and Katie Boothe, unscientifically analyze toxicity in every relationship. What do you need to detox from?

Have you ever reflected on your relationships and wondered - Is this toxic? Sure, many of us have experienced toxic friendships, romantic relationships, or family members. But what about your relationship between you and your phone? You and your favorite Pop Star? The relationship between your cat and that one blue jay who won't stop dive-bombing him in the back yard? (That one's probably toxic.)

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Pride Month Special! LGBTQ+ Inclusive Companies: Truly Proud or Just Performative?

June 24, 2025 • Ivy Hensley & Katie Boothe • Season 1 • Episode 16

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In this Pride Month episode, we're diving deep into the rainbow-washed waters of corporate LGBTQ+ support. From glittery ad campaigns to colorful logos, many companies show up big in June—but how many are actually walking the walk year-round

Whether you're feeling skeptical or hopeful this Pride, this episode will challenge your perspective and spark conversations that matter. 🌈

Sources: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/finding-lgbt-friendly-workplaces

https://www.lgbtmap.org/file/LGBT-Workers-3-Pager-FINAL.pdf

https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/2023-Equality-Rising-Report-Final.pdf

https://www.vox.com/2020/6/15/21291515/supreme-court-bostock-clayton-county-lgbtq-neil-gorsuch

https://www.aclu.org/cases/lgbtq-discrimination-cases-supreme-court

https://www.dwt.com/blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2025/02/trump-orders-lgbtq-workers-guidance-for-employers

https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-lgbtq-2024

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/finding-lgbt-friendly-workplaces

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/lgbt-workplace-discrimination/#:~:text=Over%208%20million%20workers%20in%20the%20U.S.%20identify,well%20as%20their%20job%20commitment%2C%20satisfaction%2C%20and%20productivity.

https://www.perlego.com/book/2380990/creating-an-lgbt-inclusive-workplace-the-practical-resource-guide-for-business-leaders-pdf?campaignid=436439430&adgroupid=1353500607580773&msclkid=4d8d3025b2f51b70d50e581ad656f362&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2.1.1.1%20DSAG*%20%7C%20US%20%7C%20ALL&utm_term=US&utm_content=ALL

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