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Articles by Jenn T.
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Amplifying Your Message: Why Accessible Publishing Matters
Amplifying Your Message: Why Accessible Publishing Matters
By Jenn T. Grace, a Certified B Corp
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The Power of Cause Marketing: Amplifying Impact Through Philanthropic Tie-Ins
The Power of Cause Marketing: Amplifying Impact Through Philanthropic Tie-Ins
By Jenn T. Grace, a Certified B Corp
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Leveraging Pre-Orders for Publishing Success
Leveraging Pre-Orders for Publishing Success
By Jenn T. Grace, a Certified B Corp
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"It is not possible to build trust in an environment that rewards dishonesty or punishes telling the truth." — Jim Kouzes
"It is not possible to build trust in an environment that rewards dishonesty or punishes telling the truth." — Jim Kouzes
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Excuse me, I thought I was with the AMAZING Angela Venti!!!
Excuse me, I thought I was with the AMAZING Angela Venti!!!
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running around the reservoir in central park home in nyc it’s been years and it feels good to be home as always, doing my best to let it sink…
running around the reservoir in central park home in nyc it’s been years and it feels good to be home as always, doing my best to let it sink…
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Co-Founder & Board Chair
B Local Connecticut
- Present 3 years
Environment
B Local Connecticut is a collaborative group of companies with a shared dedication to using Business as a Force for Good. We aim to provide the resources and support for like-minded companies to make environmentally conscious, ethically minded, and socially responsible choices. We create economic opportunities within Connecticut that drive equitable and inclusive growth.
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Board Member
reSET (Social Enterprise Trust)
- Present 3 years 9 months
reSET, Social Enterprise Trust is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the social enterprise sector. Its strategic goals are threefold: to be the “go-to” place for impact entrepreneurs, to make Hartford the Impact City, and Connecticut the social enterprise state.
reSET serves all entrepreneurs but specializes in social enterprise impact-driven business with a double and sometimes triple bottom line. In addition to providing co-working space and accelerator and mentoring…reSET, Social Enterprise Trust is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the social enterprise sector. Its strategic goals are threefold: to be the “go-to” place for impact entrepreneurs, to make Hartford the Impact City, and Connecticut the social enterprise state.
reSET serves all entrepreneurs but specializes in social enterprise impact-driven business with a double and sometimes triple bottom line. In addition to providing co-working space and accelerator and mentoring programs, reSET aims to inspire innovation and community collaboration, and to support entrepreneurs in creating market-based solutions to community challenges. reSET’s goal is to meet entrepreneurs wherever they are in their trajectory and to help them take their businesses to the next level. -
Marketing Director (volunteer)
Maidan United Inc.
- Present 2 years 6 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Maidan United Inc. is a CT-based non-profit organization (registered 501c3) based out of Hartford, Connecticut. Our mission is to provide much-needed medical supplies to the people of Ukraine.
We were founded in 2014 when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since 2014, we’ve raised over $500,000 in USD and medical supplies. All donations go toward helping civilians impacted by Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.
We work with contacts and organizations in and around Ukraine to get them access to…Maidan United Inc. is a CT-based non-profit organization (registered 501c3) based out of Hartford, Connecticut. Our mission is to provide much-needed medical supplies to the people of Ukraine.
We were founded in 2014 when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since 2014, we’ve raised over $500,000 in USD and medical supplies. All donations go toward helping civilians impacted by Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.
We work with contacts and organizations in and around Ukraine to get them access to medical equipment and supplies. Right now we are fielding requests from hospitals and other volunteer organizations that are expressing urgent needs for tourniquets, blood clotting powder, and bags for blood donations. There are people in Ukraine willing to donate blood to their wounded friends and family but cannot do so due to the lack of bags to store the blood.
Every dollar that is raised is going towards directly aiding wounded Ukrainians. Please consider a donation at www.MaidanUnited.org
All donations are tax-deductible. -
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Connecticut SHRM Council—Diversity & Inclusion Committee
SHRM
- 4 years 2 months
Education
Member of the Connecticut, SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
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Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair for Council of Chambers and Business Organizations
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
- 3 years 4 months
Economic Empowerment
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Vice President
The Greater Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
- 6 years 7 months
Human Rights
Previous positions with CABO/CTGLC—
2014, Vice President
2009-2013, Executive Director
2009, Secretary
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Connecticut Affiliate: Leadership Council
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
- 4 years
Human Rights
Find out more by checking out our LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Out-Equal-Connecticut-4817530/about?trk=anet_ug_grppro
Out & Equal Connecticut is committed to ending workplace discrimination of all forms, but especially that which is targeted at members of the LGBT community or their allies. We believe that employees should ultimately be judged by the quality of the work that they do, not who they are. Through ending workplace discrimination, we can protect and empower…Find out more by checking out our LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Out-Equal-Connecticut-4817530/about?trk=anet_ug_grppro
Out & Equal Connecticut is committed to ending workplace discrimination of all forms, but especially that which is targeted at members of the LGBT community or their allies. We believe that employees should ultimately be judged by the quality of the work that they do, not who they are. Through ending workplace discrimination, we can protect and empower all employees to be more productive and successful. By developing and connecting LGBTA leaders throughout the region, we can achieve our long-term vision. -
Advisory Council
Friendfactor
- 1 year 5 months
Human Rights
Friendfactor's Advisory Council is designed to help the organization grow and further pursue its mission which is 'to activate straight people to become visible and active allies in their workplace and campus communities.'
The organization's vision is 'a society where everyone who cares about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, takes part in making it a reality.'
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Certification Committee for WBENC
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
- 3 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Volunteering with the Center for Women & Enterprise, Boston office.
Publications
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Publish Your Purpose: A Step-By-Step Guide To Write, Publish, and Grow Your Big Idea
Publish Your Purpose
Strategic Advice from a Nonfiction Publishing Expert
How many times have you thought, “I should write a book,” but weren’t sure where to start or if anyone would read it? Perhaps you want to become a thought leader, boost your brand and career, inspire and empower others like you to feel seen or heard, or even change the world. Whether your reasons for writing a book are personal, professional, or a mix of both, getting your story out there can be transformational for you, your career…Strategic Advice from a Nonfiction Publishing Expert
How many times have you thought, “I should write a book,” but weren’t sure where to start or if anyone would read it? Perhaps you want to become a thought leader, boost your brand and career, inspire and empower others like you to feel seen or heard, or even change the world. Whether your reasons for writing a book are personal, professional, or a mix of both, getting your story out there can be transformational for you, your career, and your readers. Much like a degree from a reputable university, having a published book gives you credibility and positions you as the expert that you are.
In Publish Your Purpose, Grace presents a step-by-step guide to writing and publishing your book. Encouraging and supportive, she takes you through the writing and publishing process, from big idea to book launch. Learn how to clarify your purpose and vision, set achievable goals, gain confidence, and create a productive writing routine. Based on her experience as an author and publisher, you’ll uncover wisdom about the publishing industry, marketing strategies, and the pros and cons of different publishing options.
Writing a book is a journey that takes time and effort, but that doesn’t mean you need to do it alone. With these tools and guidance, you can start—and finish—the journey of publishing your purpose. Let Jenn T. Grace be your guide. -
House on Fire: Finding Resilience, Hope, and Purpose in the Ashes
Publish Your Purpose
Fire. While it appears destructive, it’s also a force of renewal. Just as fire clears the way for new growth, so, too, can people transform their lives when they confront their worst fears and step into the sunlight of their purpose and truth.
House on Fire, a raw and riveting memoir by author and publisher Jenn T. Grace, explores her journey growing up as an adopted child in a chaotic household. Surviving a turbulent childhood marked by family conflict, mental illness, and alcoholism…Fire. While it appears destructive, it’s also a force of renewal. Just as fire clears the way for new growth, so, too, can people transform their lives when they confront their worst fears and step into the sunlight of their purpose and truth.
House on Fire, a raw and riveting memoir by author and publisher Jenn T. Grace, explores her journey growing up as an adopted child in a chaotic household. Surviving a turbulent childhood marked by family conflict, mental illness, and alcoholism, Grace promises herself that life will get better. But as an adult, Grace’s personal and professional successes belie her inner turmoil.
When she bravely steps in to adopt her sister’s emotionally troubled daughter, she soon discovers that love and patience are not enough to meet the child’s needs. Desperate to find help, Grace and her wife struggle for years to navigate a broken mental health system that too often fails families and their children, leaving them with a heart-wrenching decision to save their sanity.
How do we let certain things go once we realize we have choices? How do we come to a place of healing and forgiveness? Too often, the outside world judges and criticizes without understanding the private challenges that many families face. Grace’s courage and honesty in telling her story is an inspiring message of hope and resilience for anyone suffering from trauma, adversity, and obstacles that seem insurmountable. -
Beyond the Rainbow: Personal Stories and Practical Strategies to Help your Business & Workplace Connect with the LGBTQ Market
Publish Your Purpose
For more than a decade Jenn T. Grace, the Professional Lesbian, has helped organizations connect with the lucrative LGBTQ market. In this, her fourth LGBTQ book, she takes us behind the scenes of her professional and personal life as she shares stories that illustrate the do’s and don’ts of doing business with the LGBTQ community. Woven into her stories, which are sprinkled with Jenn’s signature style of unapologetic honesty and lighthearted humor, are proven strategies to help readers navigate…
For more than a decade Jenn T. Grace, the Professional Lesbian, has helped organizations connect with the lucrative LGBTQ market. In this, her fourth LGBTQ book, she takes us behind the scenes of her professional and personal life as she shares stories that illustrate the do’s and don’ts of doing business with the LGBTQ community. Woven into her stories, which are sprinkled with Jenn’s signature style of unapologetic honesty and lighthearted humor, are proven strategies to help readers navigate this highly nuanced demographic – sensitively and profitably.
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Therapy Notes for Families: Staying Organized With Your Child's Needs
Publish Your Purpose
Therapy Notes for Families: Staying organized with your child's needs - a planner to keep you on track!
This book is solving the needs of families who are raising children with complex mental health needs, who themselves don’t have the mental bandwidth to keep track of it all without a little bit of organizational assistance.
If you are raising a child with any level of mental health-related needs you likely understand, all too well, how much effort goes into keeping track of the…Therapy Notes for Families: Staying organized with your child's needs - a planner to keep you on track!
This book is solving the needs of families who are raising children with complex mental health needs, who themselves don’t have the mental bandwidth to keep track of it all without a little bit of organizational assistance.
If you are raising a child with any level of mental health-related needs you likely understand, all too well, how much effort goes into keeping track of the many ongoing therapy appointments.
Honors & Awards
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40 Under 40
Salem State University
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY'S
40 UNDER 40
Salem State University continues its new tradition by celebrating the newest class of young leaders through our 40 Under 40 program.
A diverse panel of judges representing many areas of the Salem State community selected this class from a pool of talented applicants from the following areas: student life, academic affairs, alumni, and university volunteers. -
Non-Fiction SABA Award Winner for House on Fire
SABA Book Awards
SABA Book Awards 2020 Audience Vote Top 3 Winner.
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40 Under 40 Award
BEQ Magazine
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2014 Enterprising Women on Lesbian.com
Lesbian.com
"Who wouldn’t want the title “professional lesbian”? Treats like golfing with your wife in the middle of the week and attending your kids performances make Jenn T. Grace‘s job a total dream. She trains companies to reach the LGBT community as well as helping LGBT companies grow.
Her road to this dream job wasn’t strewn with rose pedals. Grace shares what she learned from her failures in order to make her dream a reality."
Read the full article here:…"Who wouldn’t want the title “professional lesbian”? Treats like golfing with your wife in the middle of the week and attending your kids performances make Jenn T. Grace‘s job a total dream. She trains companies to reach the LGBT community as well as helping LGBT companies grow.
Her road to this dream job wasn’t strewn with rose pedals. Grace shares what she learned from her failures in order to make her dream a reality."
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2013 CABO Business Pioneer Award
CABO - CT's LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The CABO Business Pioneer Award honors a business and/or business owner for their work in propelling the LGBT business movement forward. The business awarded is known to be an active part of the LGBT business equality movement striving to do good for the greater LGBT community.
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2013 Regional Affiliate Champion Spirit Award
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Presented by my fine colleagues at Out & Equal Workplace Advocates 2013 Workplace Summit.
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2013 Red Hot Entrepreneur
GO Magazine (Lesbian publication)
A two time recipient from Go Magazine - Named one of 13 "Red Hot Entrepreneurs" of 2013 from across the United States. This recognizes lesbian business owners making a difference for the LGBT community. Read more here - http://www.gomag.com/article/913leaders_of_the_pack/2
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2011 TRT Hero
The Rainbow Times newspaper and online media
The Rainbow Times highlighted individuals who were nominated by the LGBTA community and their stories were showcased in the TRT calendar. The TRT Heroes are based on the exemplary work these Heroes do for the betterment of our community and the community in general. Their selfless actions, which have assisted in the advancement of LGBT causes and rights, have earned them this prestigious recognition. Read about it here: http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/2011/11032011/jenntraczgrace.html
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2011 Chamber of the Year Award
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) recognizes one outstanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender chamber or business organization that continually stands out for their exceptional efforts and leadership within their community. The 2011 winner: The Connecticut Alliance for Business Opportunities (CABO).
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2010 Top 45 Red Hot Entrepreneurs
GO Magazine (Lesbian publication)
Go Magazine - Named one of 45 "Red Hot Entrepreneurs" of 2010 from across the United States. This recognizes lesbian business owners making a difference for the LGBT community. Read more here - http://www.gomag.com/article/workin_it1/27
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2009 Rising Star Award
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
CABO received the Rising Star Chamber award in 2009 from the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for being the fastest growing chamber with the most potential in the country.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Ukrainian
Elementary proficiency
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Today I’m sending my mother home. My life teacher, my best friend, my first love who taught me about love and how to love, which I’m thankful for.…
Today I’m sending my mother home. My life teacher, my best friend, my first love who taught me about love and how to love, which I’m thankful for.…
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"I have been working as an advocate and counselor for abuse survivors for 20+ years, so I have heard a lot of speakers, stories, and presenters over…
"I have been working as an advocate and counselor for abuse survivors for 20+ years, so I have heard a lot of speakers, stories, and presenters over…
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"One of the high points of the year for me is the opportunity to teach Influence and Persuasion in the Harvard DCEP&ED program. The students come…
"One of the high points of the year for me is the opportunity to teach Influence and Persuasion in the Harvard DCEP&ED program. The students come…
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Thrilled to see Sophos make real progress with our commitment to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Secure by Design initiative…
Thrilled to see Sophos make real progress with our commitment to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Secure by Design initiative…
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The 5Ts for discovering The Beauty of Listening. Tuned - being ready There - being present Thorough - being curious Touched - being vulnerable…
The 5Ts for discovering The Beauty of Listening. Tuned - being ready There - being present Thorough - being curious Touched - being vulnerable…
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So proud to release our most recent insights with Vogue Business about the evolution of the marketing funnel.
So proud to release our most recent insights with Vogue Business about the evolution of the marketing funnel.
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Giving #compliments in a business setting in Germany can generally cause discomfort or embarrassment. #SAY http://ow.ly/PrKek
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Zoe Scaman is answering the questions you'll ask months from now.
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If you haven’t met Ivonne - then your in for a treat! A deep global marketing expert whose transformed herself and her own company’s brand into…
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