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Overall, this 1:1 gives you a chance to see for yourself how authenticity (being real, and inviting others to be real too) is a sustainable, fulfilling, and truthful way to support your work — and perhaps more importantly, yourself inside that work.
This is one 1:1 in two parts:
You’ll learn how to do your best, clearest communication not through the traditional pitch, but through asking questions, attuning, inviting stories, and adapting what is important to you naturally to the person or people you’re speaking with.
Our goal is to relinquish the control we try to exercise over others and turn that energy inward, connect to what’s real in us, and then invite others into that space by asking questions.
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Jordan (they/she/he) envisions a more just, inclusive, multicultural world where everyone thrives. Jordan is a community builder, LGBTQ+ historian, culture shifter, and network leadership enthusiast. Jordan grew up in Hueytown, Alabama in a devoutly religious, deeply conservative family. Jordan often says the great work of their childhood was to construct a version of themself that was pleasing to other people. One day, Jordan’s college professor, Cliff Simon, shared his life’s story. It was the first time Jordan had ever heard anyone talk openly about being LGBTQ+. Cliff’s story saved Jordan’s life.
At 25 years old, Jordan moved to New York City. Everything was different — geographic location, culture, community, family, and most importantly, Jordan’s sense of self. Shortly after moving to New York, Jordan started working for TED. They helped start TED-Ed, TED’s education initiative. At first, Jordan led ideation, compiling a list of 1,000 ideas, many of which turned into the animated content for which TED-Ed is now famous. To date, TED-Ed content has been viewed billions of times online. At TED, Jordan saw firsthand the power of digital content to reach people. If Cliff Simon’s story saved Jordan’s life, what is the power of hundreds of LGBTQ+ stories to save lives all over the world?
Jordan left TED, and In 2016 started VideoOut. They traveled all over the United States and have built one of the world’s largest libraries of LGBTQ+ narratives — all recorded during the Trump administration. Most recently, VideoOut partnered with Google to build the Language and Media Literacy Program, a deep exploration of LGBTQ+ language as it evolves into (and sometimes out of) mainstream culture. VideoOut has also worked with partners like Marriott International, Hulu, Verizon, P&G, Airbnb, and AARP. VideoOut’s last project was to start construction on the world’s first comprehensive database of educational resources that delve into LGBTQ+ identity, history, and culture. VideoOut started winding down its operations in 2023, but the content will remain freely accessible online.
In 2020, Jordan co-founded VOE to tell stories that are too often missing in the canon of television and film. They have worked with HBO to develop a pitch for a TV project, and they are currently building a diverse slate of LGBTQ+ entertainment content.
Jordan is a queer trans nonbinary community builder that leads trainings and creates learning opportunities that guide people to a place of expanded understanding of the shared human experience. Jordan is an Executive Director with adept strategy skills, and an Executive Producer keen on creating inclusive, diverse, and authentic narratives for TV and film.
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