Creating Your New Chapter in Life

My life’s journey has been a progression of uncovering what is real and true about myself and living that truth with no apology or pretense. Now, my life’s work is to help you do the same.

I speak to empower people, often within organizations and businesses, and open their hearts and minds to a more beautiful, inclusive way of operating.
I coach directly with individuals who are considering or are in the process of leaving their toxic environments for the freedom they felt would never be theirs.
I facilitate panels, conferences, and meetings that help people navigate delicate issues with dignity and respect.

Speaker

Finding the right speaker to invite to your next event can be challenging. Here are a few of the reasons I get invited to speak again and again:

I was a pastor for several years, so I can help build connections to those inside and outside a faith community. I know how to reach people where they are.
After giving conversion therapy my earnest, persistent effort, I can speak directly about the futility of “praying the gay away”. I affirm people to be exactly as they are designed to be.
My marriage is inter-racial. I can speak directly about the challenges and beauty of healthy race relations. (My husband and I are often asked to speak as a couple!)
I’m a husband, father, business leader, and activist with a great sense of humor.

Hire me as a transformational speaker

Coach

It’s hard to know the next step when you’ve been told there is no hope for a different life. I’m here to tell you without reservation that You CAN DO it…you just may not know what or how.

You are not alone. You just need someone who understands (who has been there!) and is objective, promises no B.S., and is capable of helping you sort out that next bold step that takes you towards the healing and life you choose.

Let’s start talking...

Facilitator

My role as the facilitator will help set the tone for open-hearted contributions and engaging panel discussions at your next event. I’ll work with event coordinators to help meet your goals to guide speakers and audiences in discovery and growth.

Relax. Together, we’ve got this...

What others say about me…

Joel is a dynamic and remarkably engaging writer and public speaker. In an invited talk to the Indiana University campus and community, he challenged us to rethink our ideas about diversity and inclusion. Joel helped us move beyond clichés by offering specific practices that any person or organization could grasp and implement.

Master of Liberal Studies ProgramIndiana University South Bend

Joel is not your average motivational speaker. He shows up with his full humanity and shares generously with everyone involved, leaving us all better for having met him.

Bethel CollegeNewton, Kansas

A great presenter. An engaging storyteller with very helpful resources.

AttendeePFLAG National Conference

Joel was amazing in his presentation of a heart-wrenching subject. All attendees appreciated his sharing.

PFLAG KC

Creating Your New Chapter in Life

My life’s journey has been a progression of uncovering what is real and true about myself and living that truth with no apology or pretense. Now, my life’s work is to help you do the same.

Speaker

Coach

Facilitator

What others say about me…

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