Chicago, Illinois, United States •
$1,501 - $5,000
About
I am an engaging speaker and educator specializing in LGBTQ+ civil rights, allyship, and community engagement. With more than 31 years of experience, I have inspired and motivated diverse audiences through compelling messages of inclusion, equality, resilience, and social responsibility. My presentations combine powerful storytelling, authenticity, and actionable strategies that equip individuals and organizations with the tools to cultivate safer, more inclusive environments. I am deeply committed to sparking meaningful dialogue, strengthening genuine allyship, and empowering companies, corporations, schools, and communities to move beyond awareness and take intentional, lasting action. Through my work, I strive to honor the legacy of those who paved the way while encouraging today’s leaders, educators, and advocates to shape a more just and affirming future for all. https://linktr.ee/gregrbaird
Allyship Reimagined: Creating Change Through Connection & Building Community Engagement.
Unleash the potential of allyship and your legacy in driving change. Join me for an inspiring lecture on allyship, empathetic leadership, and intersectionality, illustrating how one person can truly make a difference. Learn how to become a supportive ally in your workplace and community while identifying and dismantling biases and discrimination. This session emphasizes moving beyond hate to cultivate understanding and education, particularly regarding the LGBTQIA+ community. Attendees will gain valuable insights on embracing differences that foster a positive work environment and community spirit. Furthermore, this lecture underscores the importance of creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, workplaces, and schools. Register now to empower yourself to initiate change both personally at work and within your community.
An incredible life lived through Storytelling: Inspire - Empower - Educate
This lecture is a heartfelt and inspiring reflection on Greg’s life, blending humor with deeply personal stories that resonate long after the program ends. From growing up in a small town as an adopted child and confronting body shaming, bigotry, and anti-LGBTQ+ hate, to navigating profound loss and continually rising above adversity, Greg’s journey is rooted in resilience and determination. Through an honest and empowering narrative of self-discovery, authenticity, and pride as an openly queer man, Greg also shares his enduring commitment to honoring legacy and creating meaningful change. This powerful presentation is well suited for keynote addresses, motivational programs, and events seeking to inspire courage, compassion, and connection.
Promoting Positive Change in Our Battle Against Hate and Bigotry: Nurturing Understanding & Acceptance Within Our Community.
Join me for a powerful and thought-provoking multimedia lecture that confronts hate and bigotry in our communities, schools, workplaces, and online spaces. Through a practical and engaging framework for change, I explore how each of us plays a vital role in shaping a more compassionate and accountable society. The program also includes a meaningful discussion of the tragic shooting at Pulse Nightclub, along with a screening of my short film, 2:02 A.M., which I directed and edited. Together, we will reflect, learn, and take intentional steps toward healing and education. Our shared history must be told. This moving presentation leaves audiences inspired to foster connection, cultivate positivity, and commit to creating safer, more inclusive spaces—now more than ever, for our nation and our world.
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