EP60: Inclusive Parenting and The Impact of Identity with Dina Proto

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Today, Dina Proto shares their diverse family dynamics and how she empowers her kids to live authentically in a society full of expectations.

1. Dina and her wife’s diverse experiences in parenthood and guardianship

2. Possible reasons why some parents find it difficult to support their child’s gender identity

3. The value of intentional co-parenting

4. How one’s race or gender identity impacts the medical care they receive

5. Why it’s essential to empower your kids to advocate for themselves

Resources mentioned in this episode

• We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle | Apple Podcast
• Identity Impact: When Society's Expectations Collide with the Authentic Self by Dina Proto RN | Paperback

About Dina Proto

Dina is an awarding-winning pioneer for equality, a published author, a nationally-recognized speaker, and a thought leader for her diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging advocacy. Dina is the Founder and CEO of Equality Healthcare Consulting, a DEIB Healthcare Consulting firm. With nearly 30 years of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and healthcare experience, Dina understands the change management required to foster psychological safety and create a culture of inclusivity for healthcare organizations and patients. Dina works with leaders in the healthcare industry to create a sustainable infrastructure that improves both employee recruitment and retention while also improving patient outcomes and equitable healthcare to diverse patient populations.

In her book, Identity Impact; When Society’s Expectations Collide with the Authentic Self, Dina explores how celebrating and uplifting diversity is essential for our health, well-being, and economic success as a community – and as a nation. Dina writes with the authenticity and experience that has made her a trusted leader across LGBTQ+, healthcare, and business organizations.

She is the Founder and President Emeritus of the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada (GLCCNV) and the Inclusive Community for Breast Health (ICBH). Dina Co-Founded Teazled Greeting Cards, one of the nation’s first LGBTQ+ Greeting Card Manufacturers to be available in mainstream grocery stores, and was a driving force in improving inclusive product availability within the Greeting Card Industry. This earned her a Certificate of Commendation for Providing Diverse Options for Consumers, a Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to the LGBTQ+ Community, and the title of “Pioneer in Pride” by the WNBA. Her historical work has been archived in the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Special Collections and Archives. Dina has been featured in over 20 news media outlets over the past decade and actively speaks at professional conferences and universities.

Connect with Dina

Website: Equality Healthcare Consulting

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