Media Appearances
“The saying is if you can take one piece of information or a nugget away from a training/conference, it is worth the cost to attend.
Your presentation provided so much information and practical guidance and advice on how to approach, discuss, and ensure inclusion. Priceless!!”
As Seen on:
Podcast Features
Media Mentions and Features
Refinery29 - What "Happiest Season" gets wrong and right
Thrive Global - Why Everyone Should be Aware
Echo Magazine - Quaran-teen
Well + Good - Coming out later in life
Echo Magazine - Pride and Joy Foundation
Curve Magazine - Foundation Launch
Effortless Insurance - Best Cities for Same-Sex Couples
OUT FRONT - Pride and Joy Foundation
Arizona Foothills Magazine - Trendsetter: Elena Joy Thurston
Meeting Professionals International - From Inclusion to Belonging
GoBankingRates - 4 Employment Barriers that Still Exist for LGBTQ+ Workers
“Elena was the perfect speaker for our event! She was incredibly easy to work with, open to collaborating on ideas and the flow of the evening, and the execution went so smoothly. The talk itself was fantastic and left our attendees engaged and moved. Elena spoke from the heart, was relatable, and ventured into sensitive territory that many people aren’t brave enough to discuss. She was kind enough to do a Q+A (many of our attendees had questions), and she mingled with our guests until the very end. Elena’s voice, story, and message are so necessary, and I hope that she reaches as many people as possible around the world. I would highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for a unique, personable, inspiring speaker.”
Elena Joy's podcast, Out of Queeriosity
Out Of Queeriosity
Consider us your Field Guide for Queer Pride. You will hear from the best of the best in terms of queer business leaders, queer relationship experts, the activists working to protect us all, and everyday LGBTQ+ people that have figured a few things out so you don’t have to.