Podcast appearances and mentions of mason aid

Mason Aid and I chat about TEDxSaintLouis, inclusion, "they," LGBTQ, growing up, Casey's pizza, Mizzou, girl at the library cafe, how did I get here?, pronouns, Missouri, transgender ban, Starbucks, feeling safe, transitional on every level, why?, kindness, and so much more!    LINKEDIN   MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.

Mason Aid (They/He) is a Diversity & Inclusion consultant.  They love educating midwesterners who aren't quite sure where they stand on the whole LGBTQ thing & supporting them as they take the next baby steps toward ally-ship. Mason loves writing, hiking, and spending time with their kiddo. Connect with Mason Website:  www.aidecollectve.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/masonaid

How can families support gender identity? How do we create inclusive communities for families who may hold LGBTQ identities? We share basic vocabulary, how language is shifting, some top tips from Mason Aid, an LGBTQ educator, and additional resources for families and educators in the community. #genderidentitysupport #lgbtqsupportiveparents #whatdoesnonbinarymean #lgbtsupport #cisgenderdefinition #allyship #transgenderchildparenting #parentingpodcast #lgbtinclusiveclassroom #learnwithless The post How Families Can Support Gender Identity, with Mason Aid appeared first on Learn With Less.

Welcome to Episode #9 of FriendsBeer.Coffee: An Autobiographical Podcast for the Hell of It. I am your host, Joel Gratcyk. Today’s guest is Mason Aid: Speaker, Writer, and Diversity + Inclusion Ninja. I AM ON A SACRED QUEST TO MAKE SURE THERE IS A SAFE PERSON AT EVERY SCHOOL, MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, AND PLACE OF WORSHIP WHERE AN LGBTQ PERSON CAN BE THEIR WHOLE SELVES.One person can save a life.Be that person.– TheMasonAid.com We got personal on this one. Hope you enjoy it! (And sorry for the audio quality. It is what it is.)

Today, I'm joined by the magical human, Mason Aid who is an educator and advocate for diversity and inclusion focusing on the LGBTQ community. They grew up on a small farm in rural Northeast Missouri and now live in the teeming metropolis of Columbia, Missouri.  They got their start working with LGBTQ teens and found their passion through this work. Seeing the experiences of these amazing youth had a profound impact on Mason, and through their volunteer work they found opportunities training educators and social service providers. They have since grown those opportunities into the Aided podcast and are creating a movement to help equip others to be a safe person for youth who are coming out. Mason loves spending time with their wife and toddler, going on walks, cooking good food, and pretending to be a pretentious coffee snob. One of their biggest life goals is to hike the Ozark Trail across Missouri. Mason has their own podcast launching in July called Aided where they’ll be sharing so much wisdom for how to bring more inclusivity and diversity into your life & business as well as offering education on how to do this mindfully.  Mason's NEW podcast, Aided, launches on July 1st!  Support them by becoming a Patreon!  And hire Mason as your D&I specialist by hiring them to speak at an event or for private consultation for your business!  

This week we have a recap episode!  Every eight or nine episodes we pause to think about what we've learned from our guests.  This week it's just Colleen behind the mic sharing what she's learned from this set of conversations.  We'll be looking at episodes 52-60.  This includes Pornography Addiction with Mark Macdonald, Depolarizing Politics with David Lapp, Sexual Orientation in the Church (part 2) with B.T. Harman, Mass Incarceration and Prison Reform with Dominique Gilliard, Trans Identity and the Church with Ellie Dote, The Reality of the American Dream and Upward Mobility with Lindsy Wallace, Non-Binary Gender Identity with Mason Aid, Sexual Orientation and the Church (part 3) with David Bennett and Reframing the Singular Narrative with Jonathan Brooks.  

  This week we are tackling a topic many may be unfamiliar or uneducated about.  Mason Aid is here to talk about non-binary gender identity. Mason is an LGBTQ educator and advocate who helps educators and mental health professionals know how to better support teens as they come out and/or deal with mental health issues.  Mason and I discuss what it means to be non-binary, how this identity has implications beyond just pronoun use and how people can be good allies for those who identify as non-binary.   Connect with Mason!  Check out Mason's website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.   Year of Action: Consider, as Mason said, what your next step is.  For you is it using non-binary pronouns when appropriate?  Is it getting curious, asking more questions, doing more research?  I encourage you to follow Mason and other non-binary individuals, do some learning and see what you discover.  Figure out that next step and move towards it.   Also discussed in this episode: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Same-Sex Parenting. Learning how to ask questions. In this episode, Mason dives deep into the double standards in parenting between moms and dads and teaches people how to handle experiences with diverse families. The Unspoken Topic There is a double standard between moms and dads or masculine/feminine. Dads get praised for little effort while moms get judged for not doing enough. As genderqueer, Mason experiences this deeply. What We Discuss with Mason Aid Society’s view on gender roles when it comes to parenting. How to ask the right questions when learning about a new family dynamic. What you can do when someone comes out to you. If you have a babe that is 0-5 years old and are wondering if they are on track to hit their milestones, grab our free milestones guide at notyourmotherspodcast.us/milestones. Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! Full show notes and resources can be found here.

Mason Aid is an educator and advocate for diversity and inclusion focused on the LGBTQ community. They grew up on a small farm in rural Northeast Missouri and have since moved to the teeming metropolis of Columbia, Missouri. They got their start working with LGBTQ teens and found passion through this work. Seeing the experiences and lives of these amazing youth had a profound impact on Mason, and through their volunteer work, they found opportunities training educators and social service providers. They have since grown those opportunities into a business working with online entrepreneurs to help others avoid the “accidental jerk” moment. Mason loves spending time with their wife and baby, going on walks, cooking good food, and pretending to be a pretentious coffee snob. If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review... Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show  Want to start a podcast? https://www.facebook.com/groups/SYWTP/ Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here  

Mason Aid is an educator and advocate for diversity and inclusion focused on the LGBTQ community. They grew up on a small farm in rural Northeast Missouri and have since moved to the teeming metropolis of Columbia, Missouri. They got their start working with LGBTQ teens and found passion through this work. Seeing the experiences and lives of these amazing youth had a profound impact on Mason, and through their volunteer work, they found opportunities training educators and social service providers. They have since grown those opportunities into a business working with online entrepreneurs to help others avoid the “accidental jerk” moment. Mason loves spending time with their wife and baby, going on walks, cooking good food, and pretending to be a pretentious coffee snob. If you enjoyed this episode, please Comment Share and leave a review... Come Hang With US as WE Discuss The Show  Want to start a podcast? https://www.facebook.com/groups/SYWTP/ Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group Success Champions Each Sunday we send out an email with the 5 episodes that aired along with this interview Sign Up Here  

We live in an ever-progressing society, in which LGBTQ teens and adults alike are fighting for a place to exist. Mason Aid is an LGBTQ consultant who helps businesses become more inclusive in the workplace through consultation, copy audits and staff training. Mason shares some first-hand, touching stories of her experience growing up as well as encouraging guidance that will not only prove helpful to members of the LGBTQ society but everyone included. So pay attention to what they have to share in this episode because it's not to be missed.Visit Mason's website to find their blog, podcast and much more – www.themasonaid.comFollow Mason Aid on Twitter – @mason_aid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

We live in an ever-progressing society, in which LGBTQ teens and adults alike are fighting for a place to exist. Mason Aid is an LGBTQ consultant who helps businesses become more inclusive in the workplace through consultation, copy audits and staff training. Mason shares some first-hand, touching stories of her experience growing up as well as encouraging guidance that will not only prove helpful to members of the LGBTQ society but everyone included. So pay attention to what they have to share in this episode because it's not to be missed.Visit Mason's website to find their blog, podcast and much more – www.themasonaid.comFollow Mason Aid on Twitter – @mason_aid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#078 — Loving Yourself, Mental Health, Starting a Business We all have things we hide about ourselves. Things we are afraid of sharing. Things we need to ‘come out’ about. Learning to love yourself is a process, and for Mason Aid, it began when they came out as gender queer. Mason grew up in rural northeast Missouri, where identifying as LGBTQ is not widely accepted. At 17, they were in the hospital for self-harm and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It took Mason many years to begin working on self-acceptance—and it’s still a work in progress. But now they are an LGBTQ advocate, building a startup that supports businesses in embracing inclusion.  Today, Mason joins me to share their parenting journey, explaining how they had given up on becoming a parent until meeting their wife Hillary. Mason discusses their business, describing how their work with LGBTQ teens led to the consulting firm they refer to as ‘your business’ gay best friend.’ I ask Mason what they do to take care of their mental health, and they offer insight around using inclusive language to recognize and respect the non-binary members of our audience. Listen in to understand how Mason is strategically building a business while working 30 hours a week and learn how companies can prepare for the next generation of consumers and employees! FULL SHOW NOTES Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at http://www.startuppregnant.com/078. EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: Aeroflow Breastpumps. They are dedicated to making the hassle of getting your breast pump a little bit easier—actually, a lot easier! Head to www.aeroflowbreastpumps.com/startup to have them help you qualify for a free breast pump through insurance.  All of our sponsor offers are available on our website for you to grab the perks and discounts offered to podcast listeners: http://startuppregnant.com/sponsors. LEARN MORE ABOUT MASON AID   Mason Aid is an LGBTQ educator and advocate focused on helping business owners be inclusive in their language and processes. Based in Columbia, Missouri, Mason got their start working with LGBTQ teens and discovered a passion for activism. This led to volunteer opportunities training educators and social service providers, and Mason has grown those opportunities into a business. Today, Mason helps entrepreneurs avoid ‘accidental asshole moments’ and supports business owners in embracing diversity and inclusion. Mason is also the host of the new podcast, All the Letters. Mason’s Website Mason on Facebook Mason on Instagram All the Letters Podcast RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Mason’s Blog Generation Z Marketing Study  THE STARTUP PREGNANT PODCAST & HOST Startup Pregnant Startup Pregnant Newsletter Email hello@startuppregnant.com Startup Pregnant on Facebook Startup P --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startuppregnant/message

"We gender when we don't need to." Exploring what it is like to be gender queer with LGBTQ educator Mason Aid including in faith, business & mental health. Imagine if a core part of you was invisible to 99% of the world's population... In this podversation: What life was like before Mason came out as 'gender queer' including 7 in-patient hospitalizations Learning important terminology for sexual and gender diversity Why there's currently a reclamation of the word 'queer' 'Dyke' but not lesbian ...yes, it's possible Exploring the love and the pain in being queer in the church "God was my beard" Taking care to use gender inclusive language in business and on social media Why does terminology even matter? Why are there so many labels these days? How microaggressions can contribute to self-esteem issues and even self-harm "Give yourself as much time to get out of the pit as it took you to get into it." Mason's experiences with Bipolar disorder and seeking to break stigma surrounding mental health "I was kicked out of the church and handed over to Satan" How Mason came back around to a strong faith in God and community. "I didn't through my faith away. The church threw me away." Exploring the role wretch theology plays in self-punishment for queer Christians Tips for showing respect to those who may be on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum Why you're leaving money on the table if your business isn't using gender inclusive language (e.g., partner, couple, parents) Meet Mason Aid Mason is an LGBTQ educator and business owner who loves talking about gay stuff and having the awkward conversations we tend to shy away from. They love coffee, taking walks with their family and reading. Connect with them further: Web:www.themasonaid.com or Podcast: All the Letters

In 2018, it is a lot easier for LGBT individuals to come out than it was 50 years ago, and even less than that, but it doesn’t mean it’s easy. Do you ever wonder contemplate coming out to a loved one or family member, but aren’t sure how? Or maybe you have come out already, but you’re not sure how to navigate those relationships now? Join me on today’s episode where special guest Mason talks about the importance of educating yourself and those in your life, and giving them the time they need to come out as well.  Show Highlights: How Mason, after coming out, made their parents more homophobic Why it Mason longer than normal to come out, compared to the average millennial  What it was like to come out in a small town, Christian family How our own projections can filter our relationships Mason’s relationship with their mom 7 years after an important conversation Mason’s advice on how to manage coming out to those closest to you The importance of protecting your emotional energy and choosing your battles How Mason’s coming out journey has played into educating businesses about LGBT topics The importance of educating yourself when it comes to unfamiliar or sensitive topics  The one thing you can do when it comes to learning and acceptance Resources: The Mason Aid  Instagram Facebook Twitter      Becky Mollenkamp is a certified business mindset coach who belives YOU deserve to feel powerful and creative. Follow and connect with Becky: Website: https://www.beckymollenkamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegutsyboss LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/beckymollenkamp Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/beckymollenkamp

Missouri Business Alert’s Speaking Startup podcast explores news and issues important to the state’s entrepreneurs. In this week’s episode: • 1:00 - Amazon is now offering a program to help entrepreneurs create their own delivery services. • 2:43 - The U.S. Supreme Court voted to allow states to charge tax on online retail, now what? • 5:10 - KC Crew, a business that organizes adult sports leagues in Kansas City, is moving into new fields. • 8:32- Q&A with Mason Aid, a Columbia-based diversity and inclusion specialist • 14:15 - Q&A with Tynan Stewart, a Columbia Missourian reporter, about changes at the True/False Film Fest •1:39 - A look at important numbers from the week in entrepreneurship news Check out our website for more: www.missouribusinessalert.com/sections/m…/podcasts/ Credit to Podington Bear (soundofpicture.com) for this episode's music.

How does one go from being a severely depressed, homophobic, suicidal teen to being an empowered and passionate leader in the LGBTQ community? Tune in to this week's episode of The brave Files to meet Mason Aid, who has done just this!In this episode, Mason shares their story of being a troubled teen with suicidal tendencies, living in a deeply conservative and religious small town and hiding who they truly are from everyone, even themself. Mason has gone through the darkest of times and many of the people around them had given up on Mason's future. But with determination, a lot of hard work and the loving support of their parents, Mason overcame and is now a mentor to kids venturing down the same possible path.Charity of the week: The Trevor ProjectFull show notes here.

Welcome to INHABIT! Today's show is deeply inspiring and loaded with powerful insight. I really hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. Our guest today is Mason Aid. Mason is a consultant/educator for businesses and organizations to help them achieve greater LGBTQ inclusivity. Mason has a powerful story of moving from self-hatred to self-love and acceptance. Their self-acceptance & love has blossomed into creating connections and inclusiveness as a lifestyle and now a business. I would love to hear the biggest insight you get from today's show! Comment in the show notes or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   In this episode: *Mason's initial struggle with mental health as sparked by bullying * Mason realizing at 19 that they were gay * How the seed for their business was planted and started to grow * Mason's realization that their parents had long been accepting and supportive even before they realized it * Mason's realization that when someone comes out, their family comes out too, and it comes with it's own challenges for the family * Why Mason thinks we're all a little bit in the closet * Mason's experience of finding and cultivating deep true love * The lessons Mason has gained from parenthood * Mason's deep understanding of the difference in standards for men and women * Mason's experience in being excommunicated from their church, and later being welcomed by a inclusive and loving church/faith community   CONNECT WITH MASON themasonaid.com Connect with Mason on Facebook Connect with Mason on Instagram   RESOURCES autostraddle.com Founded in March 2009 by Riese Bernard and Alexandra Vega and still run by a dedicated team of passionate weirdos, Autostraddle is an intelligent, hilarious & provocative voice and a progressively feminist online community for multiple generations of kickass lesbian, bisexual & otherwise inclined ladies (and their friends). Autostraddle is a serious labor of love that started out as a group of friends wanting to start a revolution and is now the world’s most popular lesbian website, with over one million unique visitors and 3.5 million views per month.    www.glsen.org GLSEN (pronounced "glisten") was founded in 1990 by a small, but dedicated group of teachers in Massachusetts who came together to improve an education system that too frequently allows its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students to be bullied, discriminated against, or fall through the cracks.  Over 25 years later, that small group has grown into the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students.   Follow IN{HABIT} Podcast on Facebook, thru my Instagram! Also on twitter now @INHABITPodcast! This show is about YOU, and for YOU, the women of the world and I love hearing from you! How did this episode remind you of your own life! Share your stories and experiences in the comments below, or email me at inhabitpodcast@monicaballard.com.   Hey! Want to read awesome books full of wisdom, science, and inspiration to up-level your Radical Self-Care? Sweet! Join the IN{HABIT} Book of the Month Club and receive monthly book recommendations straight to your email. Plus, I'll be doing book club reviews via fb live in our IN{HABIT} Community Facebook group, and I would love to see you there! xo, monica  

Mason didn’t think they’d live to their late 20s and is now 32 with a wife, baby, and super important work helping organizations be more LGBTQ friendly. We want…scratch that…NEED Mason here on this planet at this critical time as we all learn how to better navigate how society is changing. Listen in as Mason and I talk about self-harming (they were hospitalized 7 times), having to adopt your own daughter because of the fucked up conventions in our society, the support of amazing parents, being excommunicated from church (YAY Conservative Christians!!), and the wholesomeness of skipping rocks when ragey angry (as opposed to throwing milk crates which is what I was want to do in my younger days…). This episode is absolutely PACKED and has me laughing, tearing up, getting mad, feeling hopeful, intrigued…and everything in between. Have a listen and then come say Hi on Insta and let Mason (@masonaid) know how much you loved their stories and any takeaways you have from the conversation. (We even weave in talk of erotica because how can you not?????) People + Resources Mentioned Mason’s website: Mason Aid Mason’s MUST WATCH video What Do You Need to Come Out About Christian ska band Five Iron Frenzy Bari Tessler Linden’s Art of Money YNAB Meet Mason Mason Aid is an LGBTQ educator and advocate focused on helping business owners be LGBTQ inclusive in their language and processes. They grew up on a small farm in rural Northeast Missouri and have since moved to the teeming metropolis of Columbia, Missouri. They got their start working with LGBTQ teens and found passion through this work. Seeing the experiences and lives of these amazing youth had a profound impact on Mason, and through their volunteer work they found opportunities training educators and social service providers. They have since grown those opportunities into a business working with HR departments and creative entrepreneurs to help others avoid the “accidental asshole” moment. Mason loves spending time with their wife and baby, going on walks, cooking good food, and being a pretentious coffee snob. Website ∆ Instagram ∆ Twitter

Mason Aid is an Adult Co-Coordinator for PRISM and helps to provide workshops for area schools and therapists on LGBTQ* basics to help them improve the services they provide. Mason's upcoming website will be a resource for parents wanting to raise kind, compassionate, and knowledgable kids when it comes to the LGBT community. Mason is also a speaker and a writer.    As a new parent Mason knows the challenges that come with having conversations with littles and is working to help parents raise children who are comfortable with the LGBT community.   Sunit asks everyone to please share this episode if they never share anything else, because this episode is THAT important.    Mason wants to help and be a resource for parents be more open to all the information surrounding this community.    Sunit and Mason talk about how parents hold all the power. We shape our kids. Parents must be purposeful in their parenting.    Sunit shares an example of how Caitlyn Jenner forced her to be more mindful in a conversation she had with her son.   Listen in as Mason educates Sunit on: -how to raise more tolerant children and why this work is so important -why it is hurtful to use the word “queer” if you are not part of the community -why using the word “gay” should be a positive thing, not a slur -ways to discuss this type of topic with your children and be a parent that your kids feel comfortable talking to about anything     Books mentioned by Mason   "Babies Everywhere”  “Mommy, Momma and Me"   Sunit refers to this episode with Samantha Munoz about how to curate a purposeful bookshelf.    https://www.modernmommyprepschool.com/2017/01/24/ep-05-sunit-interviews-samantha-munoz-about-her-new-book-the-intentional-bookshelf/   Other resources that Mason recommends:   GLSEN.org – Resources for schools and parents    https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist -- Good compilation of online resources    https://www.bustle.com/articles/87976-30-lgbtqia-positive-childrens-books-thatll-teach-kids-how-beautifully-diverse-the-world-is -super awesome list of children's books    LGBT Dictionary -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/definitions-for-adults/    LGBT Dictionary simplified for kids! -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/youth-definitions/ Find out more about Mason at: www.themasonaid.com