This week on Empowered & Out, we’re talking about masking — the daily ways LGBTQ+ professionals shape-shift in order to stay safe, be accepted, or just get through the day. Maybe you’ve done it for years without even realizing. Or maybe you feel the tension every time you log into Zoom, walk into a team meeting, or chat by the coffee machine.

If you’ve ever walked into work and thought — “How much of me is safe to bring into this room?” — this episode is for you. Let’s take that first step together.

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly at jonathan@jmbcoachingllc.com and say Empowered to start our conversation.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMBCoachingLLC

This week on Empowered & Out, Coming out holds the potential for deeper connection. When we choose to share our truth, we often invite others to do the same. We show them it’s okay to be real. We can build trust, empathy, and community in ways we can’t if we’re constantly editing ourselves. It’s messy and layered. It’s okay to want safety and authenticity at the same time. It’s okay to feel fear and hope. You don’t have to pick one. Both can coexist. And let’s name that these fears don’t exist in a vacuum.

For folks who are BIPOC, disabled, immigrants, or navigating other marginalized identities, coming out at work intersects with all of those layers. It can amplify risk and complicate choices even further. So if you’ve felt this weight, you’re not weak. You’re real. And you’re not alone.

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly at jonathan@jmbcoachingllc.com and say Empowered to start our conversation.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMBCoachingLLC

This week on Empowered & Out, we’re joined by the incredible Jane Klein, an internship coach and dear friend. As a former corporate leader with over 30 years of experience in IT management, digital transformation, and business strategy. Jane has taken all of her insider knowledge and turned it into actionable coaching for college students — teaching them how to land competitive internships and step into the workforce with confidence and clarity.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what employers really want, how students can build professional networks that open doors, and why standing out is about much more than just having a strong GPA. Get ready — Jane is bringing the kind of advice every early career professional needs but rarely gets.

Connect with Jane:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeaklein/

https://www.facebook.com/conklein/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/internships101

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly at jonathan@jmbcoachingllc.com and say Empowered to start our conversation.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMBCoachingLLC

Hey there, Empowered & Out listeners!

This week on Empowered & Out, What happens when you finally land the job you worked so hard for — the one that was supposed to be the “dream” — and it doesn’t feel right? Maybe it feels disappointing. Or confusing. Or even soul-crushing. That’s what we’re diving into today. Because when the dream job doesn’t feel so dreamy, there’s more going on beneath the surface — and you’re not wrong for feeling that way.

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly at jonathan@jmbcoachingllc.com and say Empowered to start our conversation.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMBCoachingLLC

This week on Empowered & Out, Feeling stuck in your career — but afraid to make a change? This episode unpacks why so many LGBTQ+ professionals choose survival over alignment — and how to break that cycle. If you’re ready to find work that reflects your truth, this conversation is your starting point.

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Rediscover their Purpose, Discover True Happiness, and Rebuild Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly at jonathan@jmbcoachingllc.com and say Empowered to start our conversation.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMBCoachingLLC

Hey there, Empowered & Out listeners!

This week on Empowered & Out, we’re joined by the incredible Britt Barton (she/they)—a queer wellness coach, TedX speaker, and lifelong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. From the deep roots of Catholic Louisiana to a journey through depression, healing, and radical self-acceptance, Britt shares how she broke free from shame and now helps others do the same. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit the mold, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Britt:

Instagram: @brittbartoncoaching

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly at jonathan@jmbcoachingllc.com and say Empowered to start the conversation.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMBCoachingLLC

Hey there, Empowered & Out listeners!

This week on Empowered & Out, I’m joined by Aime Hutton. From fighting for survival as a premature baby to empowering LGBTQ2S+ youth and transforming workplaces, Aime’s journey is a testament to resilience and self-acceptance. As a five-time international best-selling author, keynote speaker, and inclusion advocate, Aime is on a mission to ensure every voice is heard and every identity is celebrated. We dive into her incredible story, her work uplifting 2SLGBTQ+ and disabled communities, and her message that “Self-Acceptance Is My Superpower.”

Get ready for an inspiring conversation that will challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to belong. Stay tuned—this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Connect with Aime:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aime-hutton-b26264238/

Website: https://www.aimehutton.ca

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified LGBTQ+ Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Message me directly and say you're interested.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMBCoachingLLC

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Hey there, Empowered & Out listeners!

This week on Empowered & Out, we’re unpacking: Why Pride Still Matters in 2025, The impact of identity on your career and mental health, What it really means to build a career that reflects your truth. You don’t have to settle for being tolerated. It’s time to be celebrated.

Jonathan Barbe is a Certified Life Coach, Empowering LGBTQ+ Professionals and Allies to Find their Purpose, Rediscover True Happiness, and Build Unshakeable Confidence and to Land Careers where they finally feel free to be their Authentic Self!

Empowered & Out is more than just a podcast about career advice—it’s a movement. A celebration of LGBTQ+ professionals stepping into their power, owning their worth, and showing the world exactly what we bring to the table.

If you’re ready to level up your career, build confidence, and navigate the workplace with Pride, You’re in the right place!

Now enrolling: The Empowered & Out Coaching Program, by JMB Coaching LLC.

This program is for LGBTQ+ professionals who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving.

You’ll get support with career clarity, confidence-building, job search strategy, and living your truth—without compromise.

If you're feeling stuck or ready for a shift, let’s talk.

Book your free discovery call here: jmbcoachingllc@gmail.com

Or message me directly and say you're interested.

Your next bold step starts here.

Find me on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmbarbe

TikTok : @jmbcoachingllc

Instagram : @jmbcoachingllc

Facebook: @JMB Coaching LLC