Amber Leventry

Queer. Nonbinary. Writer. Advocate.

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Family Rhetoric: Amber Leventry

I’m using my words to influence and educate people on the importance of supporting the LGBTQ community. With understanding comes acceptance.

I am a writer. I am an advocate. I am a parent to a transgender child. I am also queer and nonbinary. I do not speak for all people who share elements of my journey, nor can anyone speak for me. But if we can bridge the gap of ignorance and fear with threads of commonality, then we can find ways to respect and understand each other.

I am a storyteller. Let me tell you a story.

Public Speaking

I relate my everyday experiences to sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, and LGBTQ topics. My normal makes some people very uncomfortable. My queer nonbinary identity doesn’t make sense to some. My transgender daughter doesn’t make sense to others. So I talk about them. There is beauty in telling my story. It makes all of us feel heard and less alone.

Here are some of the topics I can speak about at your school, workplace, or event. I can also talk a lot about rainbows and unicorns. Don’t worry; I will anyhow.

Unapologetically Authentic

Our stories, the core elements of who we are, have been influenced by the way others see us and react to us. As humans we share similar experiences, but our personal relationship with those events are unique to us as individuals.

Strangers, loved ones, allies, and opponents have all shaped who I am today. And while my interactions have been distinct between these groups, my message has been the same. I live an unapologetically authentic life. I do this by writing and speaking my truth.

I relate my everyday experiences to sexuality, gender identity, gender expression, and LGBTQ topics. My normal makes some people very uncomfortable. My queer nonbinary identity doesn’t make sense to some. My transgender daughter doesn’t make sense to others. So I talk about all of it. There is beauty in telling my story. It makes me feel heard and less alone.

I hope it does the same for you.

Contact me if you would like me to speak at your next event.

 

Upcoming Events

I spoke at the 2018 Translating Identity Conference hosted by The University of Vermont on Saturday, November 3rd.

I had a blast presenting a workshop called Transitioning Language, Transitioning Love: Using Inclusive and Non-Gendered Language to Provide LGBTQ+ Safe and Affirming Learning Spaces to a standing room only ballroom. I discussed the importance of using inclusive and non-gendered language in classrooms, sports arenas and playing fields, and extracurricular activities and clubs. Changing the way we speak to and interact with students is paramount to their learning, their self-esteem, their sense of self, and their safety. Providing more inclusive spaces is valuable for parents and caregivers too; it allows marginalized adults to feel respected and seen too.

Want me to come and speak at your school or work place? Contact me and we can make it happen!