In this episode of Prideful Connections, we sit down with Quinn, a proud trans woman whose journey has been shaped by resilience, self-discovery, and a passion for giving back. Born and raised in Western New York, Quinn has faced and overcome numerous obstacles to better understand what it means to be a queer woman in today’s evolving world. With a background in psychology and experience in substance abuse counseling, she is now pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University. Join us as we discuss her path, the challenges and triumphs of trans identity, and her vision for supporting the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy and education.
Living Authentically: Quinn’s Journey of Resilience and Advocacy
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Sarah Celotto
Sarah Celotto is a wife and mother of 3. She was born in Ireland and moved to Connecticut with her family when she was 7 years old. She was educated in a catholic school and continued her high school education at Kylemore Abbey Boarding School in County Galway, Ireland. She came back to the U.S. and attended Albertus Magnus College where she pursued a degree in Business and Economics with a concentration in Management. From there she married and got a Masters in Elementary Education from University of New Haven. Sarah has had various positions over the years ranging from a manager at a fitness studio to a para educator for special needs students.
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Tony Ferraiolo
Tony Ferraiolo is internationally known as a compassionate and empowering Life Coach who has earned his reputation as a thought-provoking and motivational speaker and trainer. Since 2005, Tony has worked with individuals, groups, and educational institutions to reach thousands of people worldwide. In 2008, he was the founder of multiple support groups for transgender and nonbinary youth and their families. The work Tony does has allowed him to see firsthand how children’s lives are transformed from hopelessness to hopefulness through the process of simply affirming their gender, and he has witnessed firsthand the positive impact that this has on them and their families. He is the subject of the award-winning documentary A Self-Made Man and the author of the book series Artistic Expressions of Transgender Youth and his memoir “Finding My Way Out of the Darkness” How I Found Self-Love & Acceptance. He is the co-founder of the Jim Collins Foundation where he held the position of president of the board for ten years. Tony's advocacy work is done through his position as the Director of Youth and Family Programming at Health Care Advocates International out of Stratford CT.