Mentorship Connector: Growing Through Connection

Business growth doesn’t happen in isolation; It happens through conversations, perspective, and the right relationships at the right time.

Join for Growing Through Connections, designed to bring together queer entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders who are ready to grow. This thoughtfully facilitated session blends meaningful networking, guided discussion, and insight into effective mentorship relationships.

Whether you’re exploring becoming a mentor, seeking support as a mentee, or simply looking to expand your professional network within the 2SLGBTQIA+ business community, this event offers space to connect with intention.

• Light refreshments, open networking
• A dynamic, story-driven segment from Geff Parsons of
• Structured connection rounds to spark real, purposeful conversation
• A brief overview of and how to get involved
• Open Q+A

This is not a lecture and it’s not a transactional networking event; It’s a curated space to connect with other queer leaders who are invested in building strong, sustainable businesses and careers.

• Queer professionals at any stage
• Professionals interested in mentoring or being mentored
• QBBC members and partners
• Corporate allies looking to engage meaningfully with with the 2SLGBTQIA+ business community

There is no requirement to apply to the to attend. This event stands on its own as a space for connection, learning, and community building.

At a time when many queer entrepreneurs and professionals are navigating growth, uncertainty, and expansion, strong relationships are one of the most powerful tools we have. This event is an opportunity to deepen your network, clarify your next steps, and explore how mentorship can support long-term success.

Spots are limited to maintain intimate and interactive. We look forward to welcoming you.

Geffrye Parsons, Founder and Chief Empathy Officer of , is an inclusion strategist, speaker, and leadership advisor dedicated to driving culture change through psychological safety and change agency. A former Managing Director with 35 years in global financial services, Geff combines lived experience and executive expertise to help organizations transform through inclusive leadership. He is a recognized thought leader and award winning advocate for workplace inclusion.

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