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Garry Haraveth
Dec 15, 20243 min read
Bouncing Back with Flair: Resilience Tips A Drag Diva Would Approve Of
Resilience is like a fabulous runway strut: it’s all about confidence, adaptability, and flair. For LGBTQ+ individuals, the journey to...
Garry Haraveth
Nov 24, 20245 min read
Democracy on the Edge: You're Not Going to Like This… But We Need to Talk
It’s hard to imagine something more gut-wrenching for some of us than seeing Donald Trump reelected. For those who see his leadership as...
Garry Haraveth
Nov 20, 20244 min read
Building a Healthy Relationship with Anxiety
Anxiety is a common experience that can affect anyone, but for LGBTQ+ individuals, the unique pressures of identity, societal...
Garry Haraveth
Nov 11, 20246 min read
Democracy on the Edge: How Core Values Shape—and Threaten—Our Nation’s Future
In every democracy, an unspoken but vital agreement, known as the social contract , serves as the foundation upon which society is built....
Garry Haraveth
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Finding Empowerment & Community After the 2024 Election
The news hit like a cold wave: Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election. As an LGBTQ+ individual, I feel shaken, dismayed,...
Garry Haraveth
Oct 22, 20244 min read
Unlocking Motivation: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Empowerment
As an empowerment coach, my work centers around helping others find the drive to live their best, most authentic lives. But, if I’m being...
Garry Haraveth
Sep 15, 20244 min read
Purpose & Pride: Discovering Your LGBTQ+ True North
In a world where societal expectations often dictate our choices and paths, discovering and aligning with your true life’s purpose can be...
Garry Haraveth
Aug 18, 20244 min read
Reclaiming Agency: How I Took Control of My Life
For a long time, it felt like my life was beyond my control. Each day seemed like a reaction to whatever was happening around me. I...
Garry Haraveth
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Building Confidence: “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.”
As someone who has navigated the ups and downs of personal and professional growth, I’ve learned a lot about the importance of...
Garry Haraveth
Mar 2, 20243 min read
Navigating Empowerment in the LGBTQ+ Community
Let's explore the multifaceted concept of empowerment within the LGBTQ+ community, delving into its nuanced significance and offering...
Garry Haraveth
Feb 3, 20243 min read
Embracing Authenticity: A Guide to Being True to Yourself
I am sure most of us in the LGBTQ+ Community know all too well what it feels like to live in a world that often encourages conformity,...
Garry Haraveth
Oct 15, 20235 min read
Unmasking Hate
Last week I was feeling a sense of apprehension. It’s not the first time this has happened so I recognized how it made me feel. I spent...
Garry Haraveth
Sep 16, 20233 min read
The Fallacy of Happiness: Beyond a String of Positive Emotions and Experiences
In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of happiness is often equated with an unending string of positive emotions and experiences. We...
Garry Haraveth
Aug 6, 20233 min read
Why Focusing on Improving Your Happiness Matters
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, it's easy to become overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters – our happiness. Many of...
Garry Haraveth
Mar 19, 20233 min read
Despite Some Heavy Challenges, I’ve Been Enjoying Myself Lately
It has not been a great start to this new year for me. My position and primary source of income, my “day job” if you will, was...
Garry Haraveth
Feb 19, 20232 min read
There is No Ginger in Ginger Ale
Depending on the brand of ginger ale, perhaps maybe there is some ginger in it or perhaps maybe there was ginger in the ingredients once...
Garry Haraveth
Jun 19, 20228 min read
Learning From My Father's Mistakes
By Garry Haraveth I’ve been giving a great deal of thought as of late about my father and being a father myself. This was recently...
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