SPEAKING
Julie Tarney is a dynamic and highly engaging presenter. Her entertaining storytelling and actionable tips help promote LGBTQ+ representation and cultural change in high-performing organizations.
CONSULTING
As a subject-matter expert and former corporate relations executive, Julie consults or provides customized training for C-suite and managerial teams that helps leaders promote and protect the rights of people of all gender identities and expressions.
A sassy Valentine and my love for Mister Rogers.
No glitter, plastic gems or sparkly rhinestones decorated the valentine I gave my kid Harry this year. I’m usually drawn... read more →
February 18, 2020
Transgender awareness in schools.
The maleficent U.S Education Secretary Betsy DeVos kicked off the school year by visiting a private school that bans transgender... read more →
November 19, 2019
When your child comes out to you.
Let me assure you. The age at which your child comes out about their gender identity and/or sexuality can vary.... read more →
October 11, 2019
I celebrate Sam Smith wearing heels!
Photos of singer-songwriter Sam Smith wearing heels publicly for the first time at the British GQ Awards in London Tuesday... read more →
September 6, 2019
WorldPride 365
My kid Harry – aka drag artist Amber Alert – flies home tomorrow from Berlin, Germany. Amber performed Saturday night... read more →
July 30, 2019
Parenting a nonbinary child is someone’s present.
My brother thinks I’m stuck in the past. He didn’t tell me that directly. But he did mention it on... read more →
June 21, 2019
Do emotions have a gender?
Many children learn that gender is simple. There are boys and girls; boys behave one way, girls another. Modern researchers... read more →
May 3, 2019
4 things your LGBT child needs you to know. And do.
With the growing number of LGBT-themed children’s books and the vast amount of openly LGBT celebrities in music, sports, and... read more →
March 22, 2019
Drag Queen Story Hour: Where dress-up is real!
What do drag queens and children have in common? They love dressing up and all things sparkly and fancy. Drag... read more →
October 10, 2018
