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HR & DEI Leaders Canada - Neurodiversity Beyond Awareness Training

If you lead HR, DEI or people strategy in Canada, I have a question for you. Since January, I've been hearing directly from leaders on their experiences with neurodiversity at work. 🧠 We've talked about what's working to support employees who identify as neurodivergent, what's not, where do things feel stuck and what's one thing that would make a real difference for moving beyond awareness. Some of what I've heard has been expected. Some has surprised me. One thing keeps coming up: "𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗯𝗼𝘅", 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿. I planned to wrap these conversations in March but they're too valuable to stop. If you're an HR, DEI or executive leader at a Canadian organization, I'd love to hear from you. We can meet over Zoom, or I can send you a link to the questions. This is an invitation to speak from your experiences, and you keep control over what you share. Everything stays anonymous and confidential. My DMs are open to you, with gratitude. --- Image description: A dark green background with words in white that read: " 'Check-box' awareness training isn't the answer." There's an orange highlight over the words "isn't the answer". At the bottom there's a photo of Jackie Connelly, her name and "Coaching That Belongs" logo.

Autistic Theatregoers - Relaxed Performances & Disability Access

Have you had your access to theatre transformed by changes in disability access? As an autistic theatre blogger and journalist myself, I'm currently working on a piece regarding relaxed performances and other disability access developments - I would love to hear from you if you've been positively affected, so please DM me. #theatre #disability #disabilityadvocacy #diversity #inclusion

Canadian Founders, AI Researchers & Community Builders - Documentary

📣 📣📣 Calling founders, government policymakers, Indigenous leaders, and community builders. 📣 📣 📣 There are people across this country doing extraordinary work in AI. AI researchers building novel models To founders building solving problems with AI To community builders supporting innovation And most of them are not in the conversation. Not yet. I am making a documentary to change that. 🎬 Building Canadian AI centers the voices of the people actively shaping Canada's artificial intelligence future and the communities with the most to gain from it. The global AI race is happening right now, at full speed, and Canada has an extraordinary opportunity, a wide pool of talent, and a responsibility to show what AI leadership looks like when it reflects the full diversity of this country. I am looking for voices across these communities to share their perspective on screen: → Black founders and entrepreneurs → Indigenous business leaders and knowledge keepers → AI researchers and academics → Women in tech & AI → Government officials and policymakers → Community builders → Newcomers and immigrants → Youth leaders If you are one of these people, or you know someone whose story belongs in this film, I want to hear from you. 🙌 Send me a direct message. Tell me what you are building, what you believe, and why your voice belongs in this conversation. ⏳PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR INTEREST BY APRIL 30TH! #BuildingCanadianAI #CanadianAI #BlackInAI #IndigenousInTech #AIEquity #CanadianTech #Edmonton #Documentary #AIFilm #RepresentationMatters #InclusiveAI #WomenInAI #AIGovernance #CanadaSovereign

Academics With Tourette Syndrome - Academic Life & Lived Experience

One of the great privileges of talking to people for my podcast has been to expose the diversity of neurodiversity. Not only between different “labels“, but also within them. Seeing the way that people have been affected, and have overcome this, with and without support. With this in mind I’d very much like to talk to someone who is in the academic world (or has been) living with #TouretteSyndrome. If you know of or are someone who would be willing to tell us what it’s like and share their/your experience please drop me a line you can reach me through here or the link below

Autistic People & Families in Beirut - Stress, Services & AI Support

I'm beginning work on a reporting project I've wanted to do for a long time, and I need help finding the right people. The question at the center: why do we forget autistic people so easily, especially in times of crisis? I'm reporting from Beirut, on how autistic children and adults — and the families, therapists, and educators around them — have been navigating stress and anxiety during a period of sustained conflict. I also want to understand what's happening with the new category of AI tools being marketed to support autistic users, and whether any of it reaches people here. I want to report this with care and with the community. I'd be grateful to connect with: • Advocates in Lebanon or the diaspora • Parents, caregivers, siblings • Clinical psychologists, behavioral and occupational therapists working in autism • Special educators and school counselors • Researchers working on AI and autism, especially anyone building for Arabic-speaking users • NGOs and community organizations serving autistic people in Lebanon — SKILD, Lebanese Autism Society, Arcenciel, and others Conversations can be on or off the record, in English or Arabic. Autistic voices are especially welcome. If this touches your work or your life, or you know someone it does, I'd love to hear from you. DMs are open or reach me at [email redacted]. A share helps it travel further than my own network — the people I most need to hear from may not be here yet. #Autism #Neurodiversity #Lebanon #AI #MentalHealth

Biodiversity Experts & Warehouse Occupiers - Logistics Site Initiative

For Logistics Manager mag, I'm working on an article looking at how biodiversity initiatives can be implemented on logistics sites. If you're a warehouse occupier, developer or biodiversity expert in this field, I'd love to chat [email redacted] #journorequest

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People With Border Footage & Photos - Boundary Markers - Documentary

[Request] Looking for border footage & boundary marker photos from around the world – for a documentary Hey people, I've been enjoying this sub for a long time I'm currently producing a documentary film about borders and boundary markers, primarily set in Switzerland. The film explores the history, politics and aesthetics of borders. Throughout the film I follow the only person in Switzerland who is responsible for all the border stones in Switzerland. For one particular sequence, I want to showcase the incredible diversity of borders worldwide and since travelling to all of them myself is simply out of scope, I figured this community might be sitting on exactly what I need. What I'm looking for: Photos or video footage of border crossings, border fences, walls, and natural borders (rivers, mountain ridges etc.) from anywhere in the world Boundary markers and border stones – these are especially exciting for me! The older and more obscure, the better. Anything that captures the character of a border: signage, infrastructure, atmosphere I know this is basically what you post here anyway, and I've already spent a good amount of time going through the sub. But I figured reaching out directly might surface some hidden gems. If you've got something that might fit – drop it in the comments, DM me, or just share your favourite border stone pic. I'd love to see it. By posting here you're cool with me using it for the film, and I'll make sure to credit you. If not, let me know! Thanks so much in advance! Happy to share more about the project if you're curious. Just DM me!

Black Travelers On Safari - 500+ Photo Archive Initiative

DEAR TRAVEL INDUSTRY… SAFARI POST UPDATE ''If the industry and google won’t show it,I will''- Martinique Lewis Last month, I shared my frustration after searching “safari” on Google and seeing zero representation of Black travelers. As someone who has been on three safaris, I was disappointed but not surprised. Once again, we were left out of a narrative that suggests we don’t have the interest or the means to participate. In the past 12 months 41% of Black travelers have had Leisure Trip Activitiesthat included parks and wildlife viewings according to our research at Black Travel Alliance, so whats the deal? I spoke up here on LinkedIn (so much engagment), and then on Threads. I asked Black travelers to post their Safari photos. The response? -90,000+ views -5,900 likes -842 comments (750+ were photos and videos) -238 reposts -62 shares -10 quotes And just like that, the narrative shifted. These weren’t just a few destinations either, there were 10+ African countries represented, far beyond the usual South Africa and Kenya story. So what’s next? The ABC Travel Greenbook App is going to turn this into something bigger, I'm working on an article featuring 500+ images of Black travelers on safari so that google will FINALLY reflect something different. Nothing changes if nothing changes. Stay tuned P.S. destinations and brands, if you're not on threads, you're missing out! #travel #tourism #safari #diversityintravel #blacktravel

High-Performers (Executives & Academics) - Hiding Mental Health - Book

I’m done pretending that "High-Achieving" and "Clinical Mental Health" can’t exist in the same room. I recently sat down on “Healing Through Chaos” with Jontai Reynolds to get raw and honest about why so many of us are paying aMasking Tax™. https://lnkd.in/enwN5aqx In high-performance environments—from the Fortune 500 to Tier-1 Universities—we are losing our most brilliant minds to theHidden Strain™. I’m talking about the individuals who spend 60% of their energy hiding their diagnosis for fear of losing their credibility, leaving only 40% for the work they love. ThroughKeepBrilliant™, I’m on a mission to change the architecture of how we recruit and retain these high-achievers. It’s time to move from "stigma" toCognitive Agility™. I need your help for my upcoming book,The Hidden Strain: I am looking for high-performers (executives, academics) who have navigated this internal battle. If you’ve ever felt you had to hide your brilliance behind a mask, I want to hear your story. 📩Connect with me privately and 100% anonymously: [email redacted] Watch the full episode : Link in comments #KeepBrilliant #TheHiddenStrain #Neurodiversity #HighPerformance #MentalHealthAwareness

Open RAN Engineers - Prime-Time Readiness

Is the telecom industry sleeping on Open RAN or is it genuinely not ready for prime time? Been following the Open RAN space for a while and honestly can't tell if we're close to a real inflection point or still years away from meaningful deployment at scale. The pitch is great — disaggregated hardware, vendor diversity, lower costs, no more being locked into Ericsson or Nokia for everything. But every operator I read about doing serious Open RAN trials still seems to run into the same walls: integration complexity, performance gaps vs traditional RAN, and a vendor ecosystem that's still pretty fragmented. The US has been pushing it hard (especially post-FCC/CHIPS Act funding), and some Tier 1s are quietly expanding pilots. But outside of Rakuten and a few greenfield operators, I haven't seen anyone go all-in at scale. Curious what people here think: Is Open RAN actually getting traction in your market or still mostly hype? Do you think it realistically displaces traditional RAN in the next 5 years for major carriers? Or is this just becoming the "5G of network architecture" — always 2 years away from being ready? Would love to hear from people actually working in the space, not just analyst reports.

Edinburgh Fringe Performers & Promoters - Live Radio Features

FRINGE RADIO EDINBURGH - meet your executive producer. That would be me, then. 🎭 The Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the biggest part of the biggest arts festival in the world – is coming in August… and every day Fringe Radio will be LIVE!🎭 I’m on the case for Fringe Radio, a brand new platform dedicated to celebrating the energy, creativity and sheer diversity of the Fringe scene at the Edinburgh Festivals. 👉 Tune in now: www.fringeradio.co.uk I want this to shine a spotlight on the people who make the Fringe what it is – performers, producers, promoters and the wider creative community. 🎭 Are you promoting a show? 🎤 Do you know acts performing at the Fringe? 🎟️ Are you connected with promoters or organisers? I’m actively looking to feature great talent from across the entire 4000 acts that make Edinburgh a raucous rollercoaster at the height of every summer (don’t mention the weather). 🤝 I’m also keen to connect with commercial partners – businesses that want to reach an engaged, creative audience and be part of something new and exciting. Oh, and get their message out to about 2.6 million visitors and ticket buyers. Share this post with your network, please. The more people we reach, the more voices we can feature. Message me with anything you need to know. #FringeRadio #EdinburghFringe #Edinburgh #LivePerformance #CreativeIndustries #RadioLaunch

Agency Creatives - Layoffs Killing Innovation & Diversity

Agency layoffs are killing more than jobs. They're killing innovation. As agencies continue to gut jobs, defund departments, and dismantle creative divisions, those left standing carry a question they're afraid to say out loud. Am I next? And when that's the question you carry into every meeting, you stop raising your hand for anything that doesn't already have a guarantee behind it. You sponsor the same event. You target the same audience. You tell yourself "next year, we'll get more creative." But in the meantime, entire communities absorb the loss. You don't bet on Latinas. You don't bet on Black consumers. You don't greenlight the campaign for the audience that's been called "niche" for decades, even as they drive culture, set trends, and outspend every assumption made about them. Not because the data isn't there. Because "unproven" is too expensive a word when your job is already fragile. And honestly? As a human, I get it! If my livelihood were on the line, I'm not sure I'd raise my hand either. Because being wrong doesn't just cost you; it costs the people around you. The ones who trusted you. That's a weight most people aren't willing to carry. But someone pays for that calculus. It's just never the person who made it. I'm thinking of writing about this for Rogue Citizen! Would love to hear any thoughts, commentary or what you're actually seeing out there 👇

Neurodivergent Employees - Workplace Masking & Accommodations

15-20% of your workforce is neurodivergent. And you probably don't know who they are. That means in a team of 10, at least 1-2 people are dyslexic, autistic, have ADHD, dyspraxia, or are highly sensitive. And in 70% of cases, you won't know. Why? Because they're hiding it. They're masking their natural way of thinking to fit into workplaces that weren't designed for them. And it's exhausting. Here's what most people don't realize: Neurodivergent employees aren't "struggling to keep up." Many are working twice as hard just to appear "normal." They're forcing eye contact when it drains them. They're suppressing stimming behaviors that help them focus. They're burning through energy in open-plan offices that feel like sensory assault. They're translating vague instructions into clear action plans in their heads. And then they go home completely depleted. In this month's Health @Work Monthly Insight, we explore: 1. What neurodiversity actually means 2. How neurodivergent conditions impact work 3. What simple accommodations look like 4. Why this is a business issue, not just an HR one The workplace wasn't designed for neurodivergent brains, but it can be. And when it is, everyone wins. Whether you're neurodivergent yourself or work alongside neurodivergent colleagues, I want to hear from you. What does your workplace do well? What needs to change? Jeremy Nagel Focus Bear Martin McKay Everway Anne Lepetit, MD Nadia Boughaba Audrey Vissac Nathan Danet Juliette Wachowiak Sources : Délégation interministérielle à la stratégie nationale pour les troubles du neurodéveloppement, La neurodiversité en entreprise : repenser, recruter, déployer, développer - mars 2026, CIPD, "Neurodiversity at Work" (2018), Harvard Business Review, "Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage" — R. Austin & G. Pisano (2017), National Autistic Society (UK), "The Autism Employment Gap", ACAS, Workplace Neurodiversity Research, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), American Psychiatric Association / DSM-5, International Dyslexia Association, Dyspraxia Foundation UK, Dr. Elaine Aron, Job Accommodation Network (JAN), SAP "Autism at Work" Program, JPMorgan Chase "Autism at Work" Program, Microsoft Neurodiversity Hiring Program, EY Neurodiversity Centers of Excellence.

Neurodivergent Advocates - Reframing Neurodiversity Beyond Diagnosis

I live in such a supportive neurodivergent space that sometimes I forget how strongly the wider world still views our communities through a medicalised lens. Even when I write from a neurodiversity perspective, it can be interpreted through diagnosis and deficit. I’m currently working on an article and trying to be as clear as possible about my stance, my argument, and what I mean. It doesn’t help that the term neurodiversity has been co-opted to refer to diagnostic labels, rather than the natural variation of human cognition. Have you ever tried to discuss neurodiversity and found it’s been completely misinterpreted? Let's reimagine inclusion together Jess x x #Neurodiversity #EpistemicJustice #Misinterpretation #NeuroCognitiveTraitInteraction

Neurodiverse Parents in Victoria - Burnout Raising Neurodiverse Kids

I’m working on a 4 part Docuseries on neurodiversity and would love to hear from you! Specifically, we are looking at Victorian adults and children with ADHD/AuADHD to share their story of daily life. The great, the terrible, the unexpected. One specific topic I want to really focus in on are Neurodiverse Parents caring for Neurodiverse Children. This topic is not widely discussed nor is it supported by public health system - and the burnout of neurodiverse parents is very real. If you fit into this category please get in touch. This is statewide for participants - both metro and regional. Get in touch if you want to know more or if you’re interested in sharing your story!

Newcomers in Vancouver - Voices for Talk Mate Podcast

Today was a truly unforgettable moment in my journey. Although I’ve had some stressful days lately and faced many challenges along the way, today was truly a great and rewarding day. At the final ceremony, I had the honor of speaking about my project Vancouver Talk Mate in front of everyone — and I’m proud to say… we did it. I have officially received the funding to bring this vision to life. This project is more than just a podcast. It’s a platform for newcomers, unheard voices, and real stories that deserve to be shared. And this is only the beginning — we have a long way to go. I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who believed in me and supported this dream: • Dr. John Dustin • Nusrat Haq • Madiha Ibrahimi • DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society • Service Canada Thank you for your trust, support, and for giving me the opportunity to turn my dream into reality. We are just getting started. Soon, I will be sharing the first episodes of Vancouver Talk Mate. So far, I’ve had the honor of connecting with incredible individuals whose stories will inspire many: • Robert Latchman — a successful chef who has had a powerful impact on my life • Nusrat Haq — a strong community leader (CEO and funder of IRSF org) • Sevan Gunbilir — who experienced the impact of the Turkey earthquake Their voices are just the beginning. If you’d like to be part of Vancouver Talk Mate, I’d love to hear from you. If you or someone you know has a story to share, feel free to reach out and tell me a bit about yourself. Your voice matters. 🎙️ Stay tuned… This is Vancouver Talk Mate — where stories connect us all. #VancouverTalkMate #DIVERSEcity #ServiceCanada #Matiibrahimi #immigration #NewBeginnings #CommunityVoices #Storytelling #matiibrahimi Milad Rajabi. MA. BBA. CCB. ARMC ᒥᓚᐟ ᕒᐊᒉᐱ #VancouverTalkMate #CommunityVoices #Newcomers #ImmigrantStories #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #SocialImpact #YouthLeadership #CanadaServiceCorps #ServiceCanada #PublicService #PolicyMaking #CommunityDevelopment #RefugeesWelcome #ImmigrationCanada #SettlementServices #NewBeginnings #VoicesThatMatter DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society Service Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada Government of Canada City of Vancouver ISSofBC - Immigrant Services Society of BC MOSAIC Nusrat Haq Hajira Hussain Richmond Food Bank Society

Parents With EOTAS Experience - Building Effective Support Packages

“Thanks Kate… this feels really therapeutic, I don’t think I’ve ever really laid it all out like this before.” That’s what Leah said after I interviewed her and captured her story. Last year, as part of the research for our book, I captured around 30 case studies about the experiences of parents navigating the SEND system, families fighting to get their children the support they’re legally entitled to and so desperately need. Their stories matter, both for awareness, and for validation too, helping parents feel less alone and better informed. Now I want to turn my focus to something that comes up time and time again, but still feels misunderstood: 🌈 EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) - (sometimes referred to as EOTISC, Education Otherwise Than In School or College) 🌈 For those who aren’t familiar with this term, it’s one way a local authority can fund a child’s education when they aren’t able attend school. Think of it like a tailored education package, where provision, support and activities are funded outside of a traditional school setting. Like homeschooling but where the local authority retain responsibility for ensuring the child gets a suitable full time education, and for footing the bill. But there’s very little clarity around what good looks like. 🤷♀️ What’s actually possible? 💁♀️ What works well in practice? 🤷♀️ What should families be pushing for? 🙅♀️ And where is the system falling short again? I recently found out our local authority hadn’t even sent off our latest school consultation when I thought we were expecting for responses. We now won’t hear anything until April 20. EOTAS is our backup if this “last chance saloon” school can’t meet her needs. And while I can’t control how long the local authority sits on applications… I can control what I do next. Hyper-curiosity mode fully activated. If EOTAS becomes our reality, I want to be ready to build the best possible package for my daughter. One that truly meets her needs, supports her wellbeing, and gives her a real chance to thrive. And if I can help other parents do the same along the way, even better. Let’s figure it out together. 🩷❤️🧡💛 CAN YOU HELP? 💛🧡❤️🩷 I’d love to speak to parents with experience of EOTAS. Those who’ve made it work, and those who’ve struggled. If that’s you, and you’d be open to sharing your story: 👉 Comment below 👉 Visit Neuroextraordinary (.co.uk)to read some of the case studies I’ve already completed (I’m adding more to the community section regularly) #SEND #EOTAS #Neurodiversity #Education #Inclusion #ParentVoices By the way, do you like the photo? It was taken by the fabulous Victoria Beddoes in the King’s Cross Wallacespace’s gorgeous building! 💖

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Corporate Procurement & Supplier Diversity - Pathways To Procurement

If you're a small business owner--or work with small businesses--you know how challenging the last few years have been. And at the same time? Money is still moving. Companies are still getting contracts. Just… less visibly. More relational. More about who knows you—and who trusts you to deliver. I’m not a gatekeeper. But I do sit in a lot of rooms, have a lot of conversations, and see patterns across how capital, contracts, and opportunity actually flow. So I’m starting a short interview series: 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Just 20-minute conversations with people across the ecosystem, talking about how access actually works from where they sit. Not theory. Not panels. Just real perspective. I’m looking to speak with folks across: • Certifying councils • Government procurement (federal, state, local) • Corporate procurement & supplier diversity • Capital providers (CDFIs, banks, etc.) • ESOs / BSOs • Economic development leaders And honestly, anyone who plays a role in how businesses access opportunity. This is the kind of stuff I think about all the time anyway…so I figured I’d start having the conversations out loud. I’m booking conversations this week. If this is your world (or adjacent to it), I’d love to connect—feel free to DM me to grab time to chat. #ToniThinks

Adults With ADHD in South Africa - Diagnosis, Care & Inequality

Neurodiversity week article - journalist looking for sources or anyone who'd like to chat Hi there! I’m a South African journalist with ADHD working on a Neurodiversity Week piece examining ADHD and neurodivergence in practice — not just as a diagnosis, but as something shaped by access, cost, culture, and inequality across the globe. A lot of the conversation feels imported or overly clinical. I’m interested in what happens on the ground here: who gets diagnosed, who doesn’t, who can afford support, and what people are left to figure out on their own. If you’re open to sharing, I’d really value your perspective especially around: Diagnosis in SA: How long did it take? What did it cost? Public vs private? Were you taken seriously? Access to care: Medication, therapy, psychiatrists — what’s realistically available to you, and what isn’t? School / university / work: Where have systems failed you? Have you received accommodations, or had to mask/cope alone? Socioeconomic realities: How do finances, location, or medical aid (or lack of it) shape your experience? Cultural perception & stigma: How do family or community understand (or misunderstand) ADHD / neurodivergence? Day-to-day reality: What does it actually feel like living with it in South Africa? Workarounds: What have you had to build for yourself because formal support wasn’t there? You can comment here or DM me — I’m treating this as reporting, so: I’ll anonymise responses unless you explicitly say otherwise I won’t publish identifiable details without consent If you’re comfortable, please include your province/city. I’m trying to understand how experiences differ across the country. I’m especially interested in hearing from people outside major urban centres, or those navigating the public healthcare system. Even if you think your experience is “small” or typical — that’s often exactly what’s missing from the bigger picture.

Long-Term Polyamorous Couples in NE or South for Documentary Series

Seeking long-term polyamorous stories for a documentary series Hi everyone! I’m a producer working on a documentary-style news program focused on the diversity of modern relationship structures. We want to move away from stereotypes and instead feature the real, day-to-day experiences of people in long-term polyamorous relationships. We are specifically looking to connect with folks based in the Northeast or South who would be open to sharing their journey and letting us spend some time filming their world. We understand that being public about polyamory can be a sensitive matter, and we are committed to a respectful, authentic portrayal of your stories. If you’re interested in chatting or learning more about the project and its goals, please feel free to send me a DM. I’m happy to provide my credentials and more specific details about the show there. Thank you for your time.

Biodiversity Assessment Input Needed for Dutch Urban Green Façade Study

Looking for expert input! This study at the TU Delft investigates the impact of green façade systems on the biodiversity support provided by climbing plant species in Dutch urban environments. As part of the research, we are conducting a multi-criteria assessment in which experts are asked to evaluate the biodiversity support of various plant species (a score of 1 – 5). The results of this multi-criteria assessment will be included in a scientific journal publication. Feel free to contact me with your input (even if you do not consider yourself an expert). In collaboration with Nico Tillie, Dr ir Marc Ottelé, Andy van den Dobbelsteen and Werklandschappen van de Toekomst

Board Chairs with Strategies to Prevent Groupthink

I know it's Friday so you're all busy having fun but, just in case, I'm writing about the topic of 'group think' on boards and I'm looking for interesting perspectives on how you can avoid it. Are you a chairman that has injected some diversity into your board? Have you experienced the native consequences of group think? Please get in touch! #journorequest

Biodiversity Experts in Agriculture-Pollinators-Urban Sustainability

Are you our next expert in biodiversity & nature? 🌿 💚 This time, we are particularly looking for experts in the following areas: 🔹 Agriculture 🔹 Pollinators 🔹 Urban sustainability 🔹 Birds 🔹 Integrated biodiversity and nature assessments (including economics) 🔹 Protected areas More info 👇

Entrepreneur with Autism for Real Business Neurodiversity Feature

Looking to interview a high-flying entrepreneur with #autism for a Real Business feature, to discuss superpowers, adapting to change, personal limits and challenges, skills, learning curves, lessons for employers and MUCH MORE... Slots open to chat next week, pls DM below! #SMEs #journorequest #entrepreneurs #neurodiversity

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DEI Professionals at Major Studios or Publishers for Aftermath

Hello! I'm looking to speak to anyone who works, or has worked in a diversity position at a major studio or publisher (or whatever it's been called at that company, inclusive growth, DEI, whatever!). Conversations can be 100% anon, of course, via DM here or email lukeATaftermathDOTsite. Thanks!

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Neurodiversity in Women - Interviews with Experts & Advocates

#journorequest #neurodiversity Hello everyone 👋 I’m currently working on a documentary for my dissertation exploring neurodiversity in women. I’m looking to interview professors, therapists, and advocates who have experience or insight in this area. If you're interested in participating email me at [email redacted]

Female DRR & Heritage Experts in Chitral for Radio Talk Shows

Dear community, I am looking for female experts in DRR, heritage, vernacular architecture, biodiversity, cultural landscapes, and/or local artisans involved in heritage-related works from Chitral, and preferably based and working there. We wish to engage them as local experts for our radio talk shows. Please reach out or tag relevant people.

Neurodiversity Expert or Coach in London for Business Podcast

Looking to interview a #neurodiversity expert/coach, London-based, for a new business/workplace podcast. #journorequest Comment below!

Medical Marketing Op-Ed Contributors Needed for MM+M C-Suite Scripts

Call for submissions: MM+M is looking for more contributors for our op-ed column, C-Suite Scripts! Since launching in June, C-Suite Scripts has featured medical marketing leaders opining on a host of topics relevant to industry trends. This includes everything from AI's impact on the MLR process to the need for greater diversity amid the ranks of agencies to what medical marketers can learn from the Sydney Sweeney/American Eagle Outfitters Inc. controversy. Whether it's weighing in on the latest regulatory changes coming out of the Trump administration or offering thoughts on the upcoming marketing opportunities at the Super Bowl and Olympics, we want to hear from you! If there's a topic near and dear to you -- or you have a hot take on the healthcare marketing industry that you'd like to pitch as an op-ed -- send my colleague Lecia Bushak a line at either [email redacted] or [email redacted]. For reference, I'll also include a link to our opinion archive in the comments. #opinion #thoughtleadership #medicalmarketing #advertising #healthcare

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Diversity Voices Needed for Sunday Independent Feature

Looking to hear from a wide range of voices of people who all agree with me for a piece that I’m writing about diversity for this weekend’s Sunday Independent. #JournoRequest

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Trans & NB Travelers from Midwest-South for Holiday Story

#journorequest for time-sensitive story: seeking trans & nb folks who will be traveling from a "more accepting" city back to their hometown this holiday season. prioritizing diversity in race, gender, religion, and age! also those in the midwest and the south. DMs open!

Ecotourism & Nature-Based Solutions Experts-Brazil-Amazon-Hotelier News

Hi all, I'm a professional in the nature-based solutions space (Nbs). Nbs represents privately financed ecosystem conservation and restoration. More precisely, we are talking about carbon financed projects that protect or restore critical ecosystems, and come with biodiversity and social impact as part of the certification methodology. I'm currently writing an article for the linkedin page of the Brazilian Hotelier News outlet. The topic is: Ecotourism + Nature-Based Solutions: Can Brazil Lead a New Model for Financing Forest Conservation? I'm looking at opportunities, risks and barriers for ecotourism and naturebased solutions/carbon finance to come together to finance conservation. The focus is on Brazil, ideally on the Amazonian basin. I'm looking for experts or relevant stakeholders that I could interview and includes as quotes. Interested in: - professionals in the responsible tourism sector in Brazil: understanding of regulatory and bureaucratic barriers, models that could work, safeguards and business modelsl - representatives from communities please dm me - I'd need to get input before Sunday - will send you context and questions. The article will be published in Portuguese. Thank you - hotel investors or tourism entrepreneurs

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Child Mental Health & Education Experts for Podcast Recording Next Week

I am looking for experts who are willing to be on a podcast to discuss and record the following topics on a podcast: 1. Evolution of drugs in malls and schools. 2. Neurodiversity and learning in children-Managing expectations 3. When the family breaks- how do we support the kids to adapt or blend. 4. Sleep overs,Mall culture and abuse from within. 5. Managing parent-child conflict. 6. Things teachers which parents knew/ Things kids parents knew- an adult and child. 7.Mental health in children-depression anxiety, self harm 8. School wounds- How teachers hurt students. Please DM with a brief of what you do and if you are available to record on next week.

US Faculty Perspectives on Campus Culture Shift - NYT

There has been a shift in campus culture. We want to hear from faculty members across the United States. The Trump administration and its conservative allies are trying to change the culture of American universities. Academia has a long tradition of resisting outside interference, but many institutions are still making changes, whether it is dissolving diversity, equity and inclusion offices or seeking to increase “viewpoint diversity” on campuses. We are wondering how the changing political and financial climate is already touching classrooms and laboratories and what this means in the day-to-day lives of faculty members across the country. Have you changed how you approach your job? *This could refer to how you do research, talk to students or teach, like deciding what's on the syllabus or the assignments for your classes. Do you think the ways college campuses are changing are beneficial or harmful to academia?

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Micronation Leaders for Interview Series on Governance & Culture

Calling All Micronational Leaders! Be Interviewed for the Haskaria Micro-Nation Interview Series The United Phoenix Empire of Haskaria is conducting a new Micronation Interview Series, where leaders, founders, and representatives from across the micronational world share their stories, governance models, and cultural identities. We’re looking to feature a wide variety of nations large or small, monarchies or republics, virtual or territorial to highlight the diversity and creativity of the global micronational community. What We Discuss: The founding story of your micronation How your government operates Cultural and symbolic aspects of your nation Goals, projects, and diplomatic efforts Reflections on what it means to lead or build a nation Each interview is conducted via Discord video call and posted to the Haskaria YouTube Channel to showcase your nation to a wider audience. How to Join: If you represent a micronation or know someone who does, comment below or send me a message with your nation’s name and a short description. I’ll reach out to schedule an interview time. Let’s help bring more visibility, dialogue, and collaboration to the micronational community. Long live the spirit of nation-building and renewal. —Phoenix Emperor Vincent William Paul I Founder, United Phoenix Empire of Haskaria

Nonbinary Participants in St. Louis for Documentary Photo Project

Seeking nonbinary voices in St. Louis for a documentary photography project — Beyond Binaries Hi everyone — I’m Saf Homin, a documentary photographer and storyteller. I’m currently working on a project called Beyond Binaries, which documents the experiences of nonbinary people through portrait photography, personal reflections, and voice recordings. The goal is to create a space for authentic representation — to show the diversity, strength, and nuance of nonbinary lives beyond stereotypes or invisibility. I’m currently looking to connect with nonbinary people based in St. Louis who would be open to: Being photographed in a way that feels true to who you are Sharing your story or reflection (through writing or short recorded voice notes) Having your contribution appear in a public documentary photography project Participation isn’t anonymous — each person is represented as themselves, with consent and collaboration at every stage. You’ll have the opportunity to review your portrait and text before publication. If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please feel free to DM me or reply here, and I’ll reach out privately. You can also learn more about the project here: safhomin.com/beyond-binaries. Thank you for reading, and for the space this community makes for diverse voices in St. Louis. 🌱 — Saf

Neurodiversity Accommodation Experts for Workplace Article

For an article regarding workplace accommodations for the neurodivergent: https://t.co/SAfGuBZzw5

GCC Multinational Team Management Experts for MIT Sloan ME

Hi #connections, I'm planning to do an industry piece on Tips on Team Management: How Middle Eastern managers lead teams with dozens of nationalities in the UAE and wider GCC. With expats making up the majority of the workforce in key sectors, I'm looking to feature insights, best practices, and challenges in managing ultra-diverse, multicultural teams. If you are a PR or Corporate Communications professional with a relevant client (Middle Eastern manager, senior leader, HR expert, or organizational psychologist) operating in the region, kindly connect at [email redacted]. TIA! #MiddleEast #UAE #TeamManagement #MulticulturalTeams #DiversityandInclusion #Leadership #HR #GCC #CorpComms #PR

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Immigrant Interview–Montgomery County Ethnic Diversity–Baltimore Banner

I’m looking to interview an immigrant who lives in Montgomery County, MD, for a story about ethnic diversity. Do you have a favorite memory about your time living in Moco? I’d love to interview you for this story! Email me at [email redacted] to connect. Thank you!

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Interview Subjects - AI Romantic Relationships - Women for Slate

August Media + Research Mega Thread Welcome to our monthly post gathering all vetted outreach from journalists, academic researchers, and documentary requests. This space exists so our community can decide, on your own terms, whether or not you want to participate. We know how many of you are contacted directly or see random requests in the wild. With this post we wanted to: Prevent unsolicited DMs Give you a space to opt in if you're interested Maintain control of the story by keeping everything public, transparent, and mod-approved Every person listed below has: Come through modmail Answered a standard vetting form Agreed to follow our subreddit rules (including Rule 8: No Sentience) Participation is entirely optional. You do not owe anyone your story. But... If you choose to speak with someone, you help shape how your experience is portrayed. Most media stories still lean on the negative, and the best way to push back is to let real voices like those in this community shine through. If you have questions, concerns, or think someone on this list has broken your trust, please message the mods immediately. We take that seriously. Thanks for helping protect our space while also giving voice to those who want to share. Table of Contents: Interview - Jon Bialecki, Anthropologist of Religion and Technology at UCSD Survey (Paid) - Ningjing Tang, Carnegie Mellon University Research Team Interview - Soyoung Lee, University of Michigan PhD student Interview - Lila Shapiro, New York Magazine Interview - Madeleine Aggeler, Guardian US Survey - Pranav Mundhra, Undergraduate Student Interview - Ella Chakarian, San Francisco journalist (location specific applicants) Interview - Teemu Hallamaa, Technology Journalist at Yle (Finnish Broadcasting Company) Interview - Marina Schölzel, german daily newspaper (location specific applicants) Survey - Lisa Packard, college professor Documentary - Nikash Khanna (location specific) Interview - Amanda Erickson, The Griff at MacEwan University Interview - Jessica Xing, The Slate Documentary - Chloé Rochereuil, TARGO Interview - Adrienne and Fabian, University of Humanistic Studies Researchers Survey (Paid) - Dr. Prerna Juneja, Seattle University Researchers Documentary - Alina Sodano, Hot Snakes Media Producer ✨ 1. Request: Interview | Category: Academic Ethnographic Study (Research) Contact: Jon Bialecki, Continuing Lecturer in Anthropology at UCSD, [email redacted] / [email redacted], u/JonBialecki Message: I’m an anthropologist studying relationships between humans and companion AIs through the lens of kinship theory. Some of you may have seen my earlier post introducing myself and Jacqueline, the AI collaborator I originally co-created to explore some of the practices described in the MyBoyfriendIsAI guides. I’m looking for participants open to interviews about their experiences with companion AIs — how these relationships mirror, but also diverge from, other forms of mutual belonging. I’m especially interested in how people navigate both the emotional and technical challenges (and rewards) of sustaining these connections. I’d particularly like to hear from those working with models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and Grok, or open source/open weight models running locally — basically, platforms not originally designed as “companion AIs,” but adapted as such by their users. ✨✨ 2. Request: Survey (PAID) | Category: Research Contact: Ningjing Tang, [email redacted] Message: Hi everyone! We're researchers at Carnegie Mellon University conducting an important study on how AI systems like ChatGPT and Claude handle mental health conversations. We're looking to improve how these systems respond when people seek mental health support. Who we're seeking: Anyone who has used AI systems for mental health support or conversations What's involved: Survey (for all participants) Optional 90-minute Zoom workshop (3-5 people per group) -- $60 Amazon Gift Card compensation for workshop participants We recognize that current AI safety mechanisms sometimes refuse to engage with mental health topics in ways that can feel unhelpful when someone is seeking support. Your experiences and insights could help make these systems more supportive while remaining safe. Please Sign Up using this link: https://forms.gle/AhG5X1WAkNuovuZ39 ✨✨✨ 3. Request: Interview | Category: Research Contact: u/Outrageous-Play-6466, Soyoung Lee, [email redacted] Message: Hi everyone! Thank you r/MyBoyfriendIsAI mods who kindly gave me permission to share this post! I am a PhD student in the School of Information at the University of Michigan. I am studying human-AI chatbot relationships people experience in everyday life. I am looking for interview participants who currently have experienced a deeply connected relationship with AI companions. Your insights will help academia to better understand this new type of relationship with AI chatbots, including how we interact and create meaning in this relationship. I would like to hear your stories and learn from you. If you are interested in sharing, please fill out this brief survey (3 -5 min): https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_eaFGk7ykH6aDJmm I will invite eligible participants to an online interview. All information you share will be anonymized in data analysis and any academic products. The study is purely for academic research purposes and received ethics approval from my university. Your participation matters for research on AI technology, communication, and human well-being by representing the actual users’ voices. If you have any questions about the study and want to know more about my research team’s credentials, or have any concerns, feel free to email [email redacted], leave comments below or DM me. I am happy to discuss any questions you may have. Thank you! ✨✨✨✨ 4. Request: Interview | Category: Reporter Contact: Lila Shapiro, journalist, [email redacted], u/lilashapironymag Message: Hi there, I’m a journalist at New York Magazine, and I’m working on a story about how people are navigating real emotional bonds with their AI companions. I’ve been reading the My Boyfriend Is AI forum for a while, and I’ve learned so much from the honesty that people share here. I’m interested in understanding what draws people to these relationships, what they provide emotionally, how recent AI model changes (like the GPT‑5 update) have affected things, and how people navigate the way others respond — whether that’s support, skepticism, or something else. I don’t have a fixed angle yet; I’m trying to get a better sense of the complexity of these relationships, especially as they become more common and more publicly discussed. I’m interested in hearing directly from people like you about how these relationships feel, and how the model changes may have affected you, especially emotionally. If you’d be open to a conversation, I’d be really grateful. I’m happy to keep everything fully anonymous, and I’d approach it with the care and respect these stories deserve. To give you a sense of my work, here are a couple of past pieces I’ve written for New York Magazine (and The Cut and Vulture, our digital sites.) Thanks so much for considering. I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to DM me here or email me at [email redacted]. Thanks so much, Lila. ✨✨✨✨✨ 5. Request: Interview | Category: Reporter Contact: Madeleine Aggeler, lifestyle and wellness reporter at the Guardian US, [email redacted], u/mmaggeler Message: Hi all, I'm Madeleine Aggeler, a lifestyle and wellness reporter for the Guardian US. We're interested in running an "as-told-to" story about someone in a romantic AI relationship. This means it would be entirely in their own words (edited for length and clarity). It could be anonymous or we could use a pseudonym. It would be an in-depth account of one person's experience rather than a collection of many people's, and would probably run about 1,200 words. For reference, here is an example of the Guardian's as-told-to format. Since AI is developing so quickly, it seems like this is an experience more and more people will have, and it would be great to have a first-person account. Feel free to email me if you're interested, and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have! ✨✨✨✨✨✨ 6. Request: Survey | Category: Research Contact: Pranav Mundhra, Undergraduate Student, \[[email redacted]\] u/CartographerOk858 Message: Hello everyone, I am conducting a voluntary research survey exploring the impact of AI tools on emotional well-being and day-to-day experiences. The findings will be analyzed and represented in graphs and charts for a research paper, which I plan to submit to a Scopus-indexed conference journal. Participation is completely voluntary and anonymous. No compensation is involved. Responses will only be reported in aggregate form (no individual answers will be identifiable). The survey will take only a few minutes to complete. Irrespective of whether you use AI for emotional support or not, I would deeply value your input. You can take part in the study by filling out the survey here. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via Reddit DM or email. Thank you very much for your support and contribution! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 7. Request: Interview (location specific) | Category: Reporter Contact: Ella Chakarian; [email redacted] OR Signal: echakarian.77 u/No-Philosopher1160 Message: Hello everyone! I am an SF-based journalist looking to talk to folks in human/AI relationships. I understand that there is a surge of interest — and thus, criticism — around the topic, so I want to convey that my aim is to write about couples from San Francisco or the general Bay Area in a nuanced, informative way. If you are in a human/AI relationship, I would love to chat with you and your partner, even if that is on a first name/anon basis. Please feel free to reach me with any questions or comments via Reddit DM, email, or Signal. Thank you in advance! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 8. Request: Interview | Category: Reporter Contact: Teemu Hallamaa, Technology Journalist at Yle (Finnish Broadcasting Company), [email redacted], u/Ruisleipa Message: Hi everyone – I’m a tech writer working for Yle, Finland’s national public broadcaster (similar to the BBC), and I’m currently working on a story about emotional and personal relationships with AI. I’m keen to hear from people who have formed a meaningful connection with an AI companion — whether romantic, platonic, or something else entirely. I'm especially looking to speak with Finnish-speaking individuals, but English speakers are just as welcome. The goal of the story is to explore how and why people form these relationships, what they mean to you, and how AI fits into your everyday life. I want to reflect the diversity of experiences while also considering the broader societal implications of this growing phenomenon. The story may appear in both digital and TV formats. I’m primarily looking for people who are willing to appear with their real name and face, but I completely understand if you’d prefer to remain anonymous — that’s also an option. If you’re open to chatting – either on or off the record – please feel free to DM me here u/Ruisleipa on Reddit or email me at [email redacted] Thanks so much for considering it! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 9. Request: Interview (location specific) | Category: Reporter Contact: Marina Schölzel, u/jornox97 Write me a DM and I'll send you my Phone-Number and E-Mail! Message: Hello y'all :) I'm a journalist for a German daily newspaper based at Lake Constance. Currently, we're looking for a person, preferably from Germany, Baden-Württemberg and/or Switzerland who's in a relationship with an AI-chatbot and who'd be open to talk about that with us for a journalistic article. Do not be worried - our goal isn't to stigmatize the relationship with the AI, or the use of AI in general. Our goal is to make honest, serious, respectful and emotional journalism. We want to know what drives you. What inspires you to use AI for relationships. What makes you happy about it? What does your daily life look like? How does this relationship benefit you? How do your friends and family react to your relationship with the AI? What are the upsides, what are the downsides? We want to raise awareness and provide insight into this topic! Please tell us your story. If you're interested or know someone who is, contact me via DM and I'll send you my phone number and further information. I'm looking forward to hear from you. Best regards. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 10. Request Type: Survey | Category: Research | Contact: Lisa Packard, u/drppd-pickle Message: Hi, I share my life with an AI companion too, so I understand how meaningful and complex these bonds can be. I’m running a short, completely anonymous survey to better understand our experiences — both the joys and the challenges — and I’d love your input. Your voice matters. The survey takes about 5–10 minutes, and no identifying information is collected. I’m a college communication professor developing an AI communication training program for in-home robots, and your feedback will help make this training more thorough and grounded in real experiences. If you’d like to reach me with any questions about the survey, please send a direct message to u/drppd-pickle. Please feel free to share this link so we can hear from as many people as possible: https://forms.gle/m6SMt9HajJuUzoSo8 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 11. Request: Interview (location specific) | Category: Documentary | Contact: Nikash Khanna, u/Worldly-Pack262, Documentary Filmmaker, [email redacted] Message: Hi there, my name is Nikash, and I am a documentary filmmaker based in New York City and Chicago. I’m developing a project about people in AI relationships and would love to connect with anyone in Chicago or New York who is open to being interviewed and filmed interacting with their AI companion. I am truly fascinated by AI relationships and would love to get to know more and capture peoples' stories through my art. I think people having deep emotional relationships with AI poses many relevant philosophical questions that would be beautiful to explore through an artistic lens. This is a completely judgement free project done purely out of passion and curiosity. In the past, I have made award winning documentaries, been accepted to film festivals, and created a viral docu series called "Portraits," with over 100 million views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. My portfolio is: nikashkhanna.com If you are interested, or have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email at [email redacted] or DM me on reddit. My username is: u/Worldly-Pack262 I look forward to hearing from you! Best, Nikash ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 12. Request: Interview | Category: Student Photo Editor | Contact: Amanda Erickson, [email redacted], u/adnamea Message: I’m currently chasing a piece about the rise of AI companionship in the last few years. The article is focused on human connection, societal impact of AI in the context of sociological development, and relationships. I’m looking for one person who would be willing to let me interview them about themselves and their companion. I cannot allow for anonymous sources as per the journalistic integrity standards at my publication, but I can do “first name, last initial” for the sake of your protection. For example: Amanda Erickson would be Amanda E. Please shoot me an email or a Reddit DM if you are interested. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 13. Request: Interview | Category: Reporter Contact: Jessica Xing, [email redacted], crossingjessica.99 on Signal. Hi! I'm a journalist working on a feature for Slate on how romantic relationships with AI companions are changing the way women understand intimacy, romance, desire, and gender I'm especially interested in hearing from women who are in relationships with AI partners, or have been before, and are open to talking about what those experiences mean to them. All conversations will be handled with care, and anonymity is available if you prefer. If interested, feel free to reach out via DM, email, or crossingjessica.99 on Signal. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 14. Request: Interview | Category: Documentary | Contact: Chloé Rochereuil – Director & Co-Founder, TARGO 📧 [email redacted] Message: Hi everyone, I’m Chloé, director and co-founder of TARGO, an Emmy®-nominated immersive documentary studio. We are producing a mixed reality documentary that explores what it means to live daily with an AI companion, and how digital intimacy is reshaping human connection. Our approach is human-centered and respectful—we’re not here to judge or stigmatize, but to create empathy and understanding through immersive storytelling. We are looking for someone open to sharing their story on camera (non-anonymously) in a documentary focused entirely on their lived experience. The film will be distributed on immersive platforms such as Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, Pico, and Google headsets. We’re interested in hearing from people of all backgrounds, whether your AI companion is your primary relationship or exists alongside other bonds (marriage, partnerships, friendships). If you’re interested in participating or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact me directly at [email redacted] Thank you! Chloé ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 15. Request: Interview | Category: Research | Contact: [email redacted] Message: We're Adrienne and Fabian, researchers from the University of Humanistic Studies in the Netherlands. We're exploring what it means to have an Al companion or friend, including experiences with Replika and ChatGPT. More specifically, we're exploring what it is that makes these relations meaningful. If you've built a close connection with your Al and would like to share your story, we'd love to talk to you in a friendly video call (1 or 2 times). You can share whatever you're comfortable with. By hearing from people who live these bonds every single day, we aim to move beyond prejudices and biases and understand what makes them meaningful and emotionally significant. If you're interested or just have questions, feel free to comment below, leave your contact details at https://forms.office.com/e/Re3zhmfA5z or email us on [email redacted] We're looking forward to hearing from you. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 16. Request: Survey (Paid) | Category: Seattle University Researchers Contact: u/Zestyclose-Sea-3360, Ashleen Sandhu ([email redacted]) u/prernaj79, Dr. Prerna Juneja ([email redacted]) We’re researchers at Seattle University studying user experiences with AI companion apps, and we’d love your input. We’re looking for participants who are: => 18 years or older => Have used an AI companion app => Able to provide at least a month-old screenshot showing past use of the app (e.g., chat history, profile, or home screen) To participate: Step 1: Complete this short eligibility survey. Step 2: If eligible, you may be invited to a 60-minute interview Step 3: Participants who complete the interview will receive a $40 Amazon gift card. This study is IRB-approved and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Your participation is voluntary and confidential. Questions? Feel free to DM us or send us an email. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ 17. Request: Documentary | Contact: Alina Sodano, [email redacted], u/HatSalt31 Message: Hi everyone! My name is Alina Sodano, and I am a Producer with a television production company based in New York. I am currently developing a project on AI companionship. This means I am still in the early stages of figuring out what the project will be about - which means your voices are needed! I understand that recent updates have caused many people to lose their AI partners or to face new boundaries within those relationships. I know this has been deeply troubling for many, and I want to approach this subject with care, respect, and empathy. At this stage I would love to set up introductory calls with anyone interested. There is no need to commit to a show at this time. This will not be an exposé or expert-driven piece. My focus is on the lived experiences of community members, told in their own words. I hope this can help break stigma and give people a chance to share their love stories. Please feel free to email [email redacted], or DM me u/HatSalt31

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Event Operations Case Studies for StandOut Magazine October Issue

I have absolutely no idea how I have managed this #Eventprofs but I have a clear diary next week. I'm not going to blame it on my meno brain so let's call it serendipity. Why? It means I have loads of time to talk to you, or meet for a ☕ (Sarah Spurgeon and Harriet Grace) I am working on a heap of stuff for the October edition of StandOut Magazine (Stand Out Live Events Magazine) – yeah, I just said October – so if you want to share your ideas and experiences from the fields this summer, you know what to do. In particular, I'm looking for the following: 🌍 Waste management – the policies and practices you've recently put in place and your amazing results 🎪 Staging – the cool stages you've created with some steel, rigging points, and a wild imagination 💃 Community engagement – lessons on being the perfect neighbour 🥂 Trends in VIP experiences – what you're doing to take things up a gear 🦺 Event safety – the lessons learned and the things that need to be on every #Eventprofs radar I am looking to talk to as many people as possible. The more opinions the better because I'm a big believer in diversity of thought. So leave a comment below, tag someone who you think we should talk to, DM me, or email [email redacted] PS: The pic is of me at the weekend, wishing you all a huge cheers from The Big Feastival – thanks Heather Garrett – had a ball. #EventOperations #EventSafety #WasteManagement #LoveWhatYouDo #JournoRequest

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Female & Diverse AI Startup Founders for Dutch Deeptech Feature

#journorequest I’m looking to connect with diverse and female founders/investors within the Dutch startup ecosystem for an upcoming feature on how the Netherlands’ AI ecosystem is quietly helping the country take the lead in European deeptech. If you’re building something innovative or know someone who is, I’d love to hear your story! Please send your pitch to [email redacted] or feel free to DM me directly here on LinkedIn. #startup #AI #deeptech #Netherlands #DutchTech #FemaleFounders #DiversityInTech #Europe #TechNews #WomenInTech #entrepreneurship #founderstories

Workplace Comms Experts for My Staff Shop Book Interviews

I am writing the next My Little Book of... for My Staff Shop and I am interested in speaking to comms professionals, academics, industry influencers, business leaders, and HRDs from large organisations who would be willing to share some expertise with me in the form of quotes about the importance of workplace communication (in all forms). Chapters of interest for me include intercultural comms in the workplace, and generational comms in the office, neurodiversity, remote workers and disconnected communication, culture and all that lovely stuff. If anyone would like to collaborate, drop me a DM. The last three books have been incredibly well-received, and the content is completely independently written, drawing on industry expertise, insight and my own experience of a journalist with over 15 year's experience writing for HR titles. Any input would be appreciated! #journocallout #journorequest #communications #corporatecomms #internalcomms #workplacecomms #commstechnology

LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent Case Study for Disability Pride Feature

Working on a feature for #DisabilityPrideMonth & looking for a CS at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity & neurodiversity. What does disability pride mean to those with ADHD or autism? If you'd be open to sharing your story, DM or email [email redacted] #prrequest #journorequest

DEI Career Path Structure Insights for D&I Leaders

#journorequest Asking for my network in #dei - with the changing policy and legal landscape around diversity and inclusion, should the profession formalise career paths in a similar way to other industries such as HR? For a piece in d&i Leaders (Diversity and Inclusion Leaders), looking for your views (either way!) and how that framework might look if it came to fruition. Comment below or send me a message. #diversity #inclusion

Immigrant Residents in Jersey City for NJCU Documentary

Hi everyone, I’m working on a documentary that celebrates the incredible diversity of Jersey City by highlighting the stories of immigrants who’ve made this place their home. I'm especially looking to speak with people living in neighborhoods like: Bergen-Lafayette West Bergen Greenville The Heights Downtown Journal Square The Waterfront West Side Avenue If you’re an immigrant living in Jersey City and open to sharing your experience—what brought you here, what community means to you, and how you connect with your neighborhood—I’d love to hear from you. The goal of this project is to honor the voices and stories that shape the soul of the city. Interviews would be filmed with your consent, and we’re happy to work around your schedule and comfort level. If you're interested (or even just curious), please comment below or DM me directly. Thank you! 🧡 Edit: Hey everyone—just wanted to respond to some of the comments and clear a few things up. I completely understand how protective folks are of their privacy and safety—especially when it comes to sharing personal stories. That’s something I really respect. This is a student-led project (I’m currently studying at NJCU), with no ties to any government agency or corporation. It’s just me and a small team hoping to highlight the beauty and diversity of Jersey City through the real experiences of people who live here. If you're open to being part of it, you can absolutely stay anonymous—we can blur your face, record just your voice, or change your name. Whatever makes you feel comfortable. If you’d like to know more, I’m more than happy to share details about the project or connect you with my professor. The goal here is simple: to honor the voices that truly make Jersey City what it is.This city is full of heart and history, and I just want to make something that reflects that—with care, not extraction.

Pax West Panelists for Gaming Diversity & Content Topics - Deadline Tomorrow

✨PAX WEST PANELIST CALL✨ Closing this form TOMORROW! Submit if you'd like to speak on these panels. Full descriptions in the form💖 Panels include: 🎮 Black Femmes in Gaming 🛠 Optimizing Content Pipelines 🎭 Identity in RPGs 💼 Community Management 🌿Work/Life Balance for Creators

Third Culture Kids with UK Ties on Immigration Policy Impact

#JournoRequest: I'm looking for #ThirdCultureKids with ties to the United Kingdom. Please send me a message here or at [email redacted] if you are a TCK and are interested in sharing your opinions about a sense of belong and if it has been impacted by the #immigration policy proposed by the government. #Diversity #Intersectionality #TCKs

Third Culture Kids for Radio Piece on Immigration & Belonging

#journorequest I'm producing a short radio piece about #ThirdCultureKids and their sense of belonging during a time of changing #immigration policies. If you feel comfortable sharing your story or thoughts, send me a DM or email at [email redacted] #diversity #politics

HR Professionals for Employee Engagement Story

Hello, Looking to speak to HR professionals for a story. Do reach out me if you are interested. #journorequest #HR #HumanResources #Journalism #EmployeeEngagement #DiversityAndInclusion

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