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Equality Includes YouSpeaking up for humanity through intersectional social justice. Open to all.
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The Good Men Project
We're having a conversation about the changing roles of men in the 21st century. Main site is https://goodmenproject.com Email us info@goodmenproject.com
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lisa hickeyPublisher of The Good Men Project. CEO, Good Men Media. I like to create things that capture the imagination of the general public & become part of pop culture.
Executive Editor
Kara Post-KennedyExecutive Editor and columnist @GoodMenProject. Write for me, or read me on my blog, @HuffPo and more
Grace Regan
I’m an avid reader and writer of fiction, especially young adult fiction. I love discussing all things YA.
Executive Editor
L M BlackerPresident @CVPubCo (www.connectionvictory.com); Publisher @LstngImpctPrss; Editor at The Good Men Project (www.goodmenproject.com).
Agents of Change
A collaborative effort between “agents of change,” Good Men Media, Inc. and Connection Victory Publishing Company. AgentsOfChange@ConnectionVictory.com
Writers
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lisa hickeyPublisher of The Good Men Project. CEO, Good Men Media. I like to create things that capture the imagination of the general public & become part of pop culture.
Thaddeus Howze
Author | Editor | Futurist | Activist | http://bit.ly/thowzebio | http://bit.ly/thpatreon
Kerry McAvoy, PhD
Psychologist & Author of LOVE YOU MORE. Follow on Tiktok/IG for narcissistic abuse tips & advice. Email: hello@kerrymcavoyphd.com
Samia Mounts
LA-based actor, singer, writer, and producer. Polyamorous, pansexual, pangender, body-positive + sex-positive. Connect with me at samiamounts.com.
Mark Greene
Working toward a culture of healthy masculinity. Links to our books, podcasts, Youtube and more: http://linktr.ee/RemakingManhood.
Christyl Rivers, Phd.
Ecopsychologist, Writer, Farmer, Defender of reality, and Cat Castle Custodian.
Shelly S.
Passionate about faith, fairness, adventure and particularly reading and writing. Sensitivity reader. Eternal optimist. Endlessly curious about life and people
Joel D. Kennedy
Best-selling author, homeschooling dad, financial educator, nature lover, photo/videographer, full-time RVer and founder of TrueAbundance.us online community.
Rita Sinorita Fierro, PhD
Social Justice Consultant. Coach. Sociologist. RadioHost. I equip changemakers to drive systemic transformation. Book: Digging Up the Seeds of white Supremacy.
Jonathan Fashanu
Father of two. London-based. Engineer. Co-Founder of a Dash (https://studiodash.co.uk) a Regenerative Design Studio.
Franklin Madison
I spent several years in a law practice, several more years consulting to the U.S. Department of Commerce on technology, I love writing for The Good Men Project
Johnathon E. Briggs
Husband • Ausome Dad • Wingtip Shoe Enthusiast • On @GoodMenProject • Favorite hashtag? #BlackDadMagic • Read my blog at: fatherhoodatforty.net
Gina Pacelli
Adventure Seeker, Dream Chaser, Free Spirit, Explorer, Boston-based, Marketer, Consultant. Consider joining Medium: https://ginapacelli.medium.com/membership
Phoenix Huber
Animal advocate. Personal coach for highly sensitive heroes, here to help marginalized or misunderstood people feel magical.
Susie Pinon
If I’m not typing, I’m at the beach, eating chocolate, yoga-ing, or watching my soaps. Here to help you grow into your best self without making it hurt.😉
Zee Praise
🌻 Writing words that sell. 🌿 AUD $8M+ global revenue generated. 📍 AU ☕ Book a call 👉 http://linktr.ee/praisemedias
Emily O. Weltman
Emily Weltman, M. Ed., strategy consultant, social entrepreneur + coFLOWco founder is “Leading with Purpose–because the patriarchy isn’t going to fix Itself.”💫
Salem Al Suwaidi
I am a Politics and Digital Culture student at KCL from the UAE trying to find his place in journalism and publication.
GrayMatter
Therapist/Client | Social Justice | Activism | Mental Health | Self-Discovery | Poetry | Editor of Authentic Diamonds.
Taylor B. Alarcón
Writer, researcher, documentary photographer & multi-disciplinary creative. See my work at tayloralarcon.com
Quyen Nguyen
Prof. of intercultural communications and inclusive leadership | Education consultant & workshop leader | Founder of https://summited.co | |@quyenincolombia
Maria Louisa
Just a girl staring at a cheeseplate, asking it to be calorie free. Full time Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, part-time Poshmark Addict. House Gryffindor.
Damisola Sulaiman
A storyteller with both medium and subject matter commitment issues. https://linktr.ee/damisolasulaiman
Jon Torrey
Creator — https://tworoads.substack.com/ — Co-founder — SearchLight. Owner — StartWithNFTs.com. https://medium.com/@jonathan-torrey
Bryan Kwa
(He/Him) I craft compelling sociopolitical stories that resonate. | W: bryankwa.mystrikingly.com | E: bryankwa8594@gmail.com
Kelsey Ogbewe
Poet | Essayist | Artist “You cannot enslave a mind that knows itself, that values itself, that understands itself…” — Wangari Maathai #WEOC
Serwah Afranie
Full-time public health enthusiast and part-time creator. JHU alumna, Columbia MPH candidate.
Garrett Neiman
Nonprofit entrepreneur & social justice writer. Co-founder of Liberation Ventures (racial justice). Co-founder and former CEO of CollegeSpring (college access).
Sam Duffy
I am a queer writer studying English at Berkeley. In my free time, I write about what I'm most passionate for: literature, media, and the writing process.
Ellen Nguyen
Freelance writer & digital creator | London based | Psychology BSc. Editor of LovefulMind.com, empowering women.
Daniel Whyte IV
Scifi/fantasy nerd pretending to be serious by writing about culture + faith. Signal booster for common sense, objectivity, and humor.
Ruth Jerome Norwich
Grown-ass woman. Subversive advocrat. Mother of little white boys. Co-parent. Lover of poetry, Motown, the intellectual life. Immigrant. Borderline Catholic.
Ashley Broadwater
Freelance writer on multiple platforms. On Medium: writing tips + relationships. UNC-CH Journalism + Media. Newsletter + more: www.linktr.ee/ashleybroadwater
Christopher C. Odom
Award-Winning Filmmaker 🏆 Social Media, Digital Media, Digital Humanities + Visual Narrative, Rhetoric, Semiotics Researcher 📱 EXPLORE cv.christopherodom.com
Matt H
Millennial international educator interested in science, the environment, politics, social justice, and language learning.
Petiri Ira
Bylines in Screenshot Media, gal-dem, Malalafund, Momentum, ZORA. Contact: petiriira@gmail.com
Chelsea Wong
22 | British Hong Konger | Writer for RARE Youth Revolution | Lupus | Mental Health | Lifestyle | Travel and Culture | Relationships
Em Unravelling
Lover of words, books, hiking, nature and big skies. Running is my favourite thing (after the words & the books). As feisty as I need to be.
Walter Pop Matthews IV
A writer who has written an autobiography in poetry form, songs, a play and thought provoking commentary on various online platforms.
Samantha Blake
Writer & certified professional life coach for women. Making a change through words and the power of human connection.
Bill Nicholov
Dad, husband, bestest friend you’ll ever have, President of Macedonian Human Rights Movement Intl, 3-time cancer survivor, desperate for attention, follow me!
Gerthy Bingoly
I’m on an infinite journey, losing and finding my way now and then. But I’ll leave my marks here, for anyone, like me, who needs a lifeline.
Chelsea Plowman
Chelsea Plowman is a copywriter, editor, and cat cuddler. She writes copy for business owners struggling to put their value into words at bloomlabcopy.com.
Rebecca Murauskas
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Charles H. Roast
The “real” me, released into the wild, unashamedly blunt, politically incorrect, brutally honest(in a nice way), funny, and still lovable. And still anonymous.
Sude Hammal
MSc in Clinical Psychology. Lifelong learner. Writing about Psychology, Self, Writing, and everything in between. Newsletter: ideasandscribbles.substack.com
Jen Payne
Fearless Writer | #momlife | Social Change Entrepreneur | she/her | https://medium.com/subscribe/@paynejenifer https://medium.com/membership/@paynejenifer
Pranshu "Maverick" Dwivedi
Stay-at-home-dad who "retired" from a 12-year career in finance at the age of 35. Curious thinker with an opinion on nearly everything and is here to share it.
Gabe Evaristo
Trying to get lost in the thrill of it all — while documenting it. Nonconformist, justice-seeker, into fiction and opinion pieces. Oh! also an MD. (He/Him/His)
Ryan J. Petteway
public health professor, social epidemiologist, writer of things sippin’ dark roast in the PDX trying to keep the Griffey Max 1 Freshwaters dry
Sarah El Gharib
Bilingual FR/EN. North African. I write about gender and intersectionality, racism, mental health and philosophy. Twitter: @_sarahelg
Jojo Geller
Hello, I am Jojo, an ambitious writer, reader, and translator, writing and reading are my passion, not my work, I like to know more and spread the knowledge!
Matilda Fairholm
Writing to rescue others from the devastation of domestic abuse, and learning to live better. https://matildafairholm.medium.com/membership
H. Elizabeth Falk
Proud lefty, libtard, commie pinko. I write about things the left can be doing to clean up our side of the political divide. Hyperbole is killing this country.
Crystal Jackson
Therapist and author of the Heart of Madison series. https://subscribe.to/crystaljackson https://linktr.ee/crystaljackson
Sabah Ismail✨
A human being fascinated by the human experience. Also a writer, artist & transpersonal healing coach writing on spiritual growth, healing & consciousness.
Anthony Beckman
Dad, husband, thinker, writer, exerciser. “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” — Dumbledore
Dorothy Hines, Ph. D.
An educator, award-winning writer, and writer architect. I write about race, culture, Black women, and being a minimalist. I live life to the fullest.
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Sophie Jones
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Angela K. Irvin, Psy.D.
Dr. Irvin is a clinical psychologist and mental health educator who enjoys writing about mental wellness, women’s issues, and the lived experience of race.
Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement Influencer
Retired principal and professor who writes about motherhood, parents, education, positive school partnerships, Christianity, relationships, and family
Richard Medugno
Richard is an author and scriptwriter. His latest book is Deaf Politician — The Gary Malkowski Story. His latest script is The Mulligan Marriage.
Shruthi Vidhya Sundaram
I guide ambitious-as-f*ck coaches, healers & mystics to push past their fears, fulfil their soul purpose and transform it into a successful, aligned business
Joel Eisenberg
Joel Eisenberg is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and producer. The Oscar in the profile pic isn’t his but he’s scheming. WGA and Pen America member.
L.A. Justice
Research & Policy Coordinator | Activist | Theologian | Author | Educator | Previously a Biochemist | Previous Top Writer in Racism and BlackLivesMatter
Nikola Grace Radley
Freelance writer. You can find me reading under a palm tree in Rio de Janeiro. E-mail: nikola.grace.radley@gmail.com
Upen Singh
A Practical Visionary | Education Counselor | Builder | People & Progress | Traveler | Author | Nature & Animals
Grant Wyeth
I am a Melbourne-based writer. I am a contributing author at The Diplomat and write a weekly newsletter for Australian Foreign Affairs. Twitter: @grantwyeth
Alix
white, trans/agender, femme often disguised as masc, NW-based. exploring gender beyond traditional narratives. alixperrywriting.com
Dr. Amaka Nwozo
Author, dental surgeon, wellness specialist, software engineer. https://www.amazon.com/author/amaka
Milan Gokhale
dad, husband, writer, tech geek, elder millennial, leftist, introvert. he/him. pronounced like villain with an ‘m’.
Khadejah
I write about life lessons, writing, social justice, and productivity. New articles published weekly. Follow me on Twitter :https://twitter.com/KhadejahJ22
Caterpillar
Short stories, poems, and personal essays about relationships, parenting, autism, and assholes.
Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬
The “MD” & “um” in Medium, and the “er” in wisenheimer | Doctor Funny editor/czar | Sultan of satire | Party Pooper - Mostly on Trump's party
Davin Hall
Formerly a law enforcement data analyst. Currently testing the notion of whether quitting your job to follow your dream is really a good idea. Twitter: @geogeng
Rebecca Ruth Gould, PhD
Poetry & politics. Free Palestine 🇵🇸. Caucasus & Iran. Writer, Educator, Translator & Editor. rgould.substack.com https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/rebecca-gould
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Gay Men & Blog is dedicated to empowering gay men to heal, grow, and live a life of love and fulfillment.
Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
We all matter! Code: ALL. A Warren Democrat. A scientist. A poet. A mother. LOVES Bader Ginsburg. Loves McCartney. Is old.Is white.Is LGBTQ.She/her/me.Is woman.
David Arias
Personal essays, memoirs, and articles: An Injustice, Prism & Pen, Memoirist | david-arias.com | muckrack.com/daarias | timesheraldonline.com/author/david-arias
Chinyere Okoh
Pharmacist & Health Researcher | Aspiring world traveler, writer | Stimulating you to a better you in challenging times
Allen "AJ" Hawthorne
I am a creature of habit with the unfortunate issue of having bad habits. I write about relationships, self-discovery, corporate America, and my own life.
Ruben Mauricio
My dreams persist, therfore I ponder: writing my first opera, !Respiro!, finding lost relatives in Warsaw,opening my Mexican-Polish bakery in Detroit.
Clare Xanthos, PhD
RESEARCHER. AUTHOR. WRITER. Interests: racial equity, social justice, cultural identity. Co-Editor: "Social Determinants of Health among African-American Men."
Hannah Moss
She/her. Writing about writing, creativity, feminism, parenting and living sustainably. Some poetry. Instagram @hannamossity
Kyomi O'Connor
Author of memoir, A Sky of Infinite Blue, Universalist, Lifetime student, Friend, Join me my spiritual life at kyomi.substack.com and kyomioconnor.com
Danielle Hamner
Fearless leader for change~Hip Hop fanatic~ Therapist~Book worm~Storyteller~You can catch me quoting Jay Z lyrics on a daily.
Venus Rebel
I’m a natural born feminist writing unfiltered stories about & for women who ‘want it all’ … whatever that means
Alison Acheson
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Toni Hargis
Co-author of “How to Stand up to Sexism; Words for when enough is enough”. Helping women find their voices. @ToniHargis
Aswin
Medium Top Writer | Unbiased Guy | Poetry| Self | Society | Spirituality | |Science| Reach out — https://linktr.ee/Aswinp
Martin Ricard
I write about social entrepreneurship and social justice. Learn how I’ve helped other mission-driven leaders succeed: https://communitysymbol.com
Phoebe Kirke
Feminist, activist, sister, but above all, hurt. Writing is my path to living life to the fullest.
Steven Lee Gilbert
Cutting through the meaningless bullshit we're taught about life to surrender your heart to longing, forge worthwhile purpose and find your place in the world
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Industrial Designer & Communication Coach. Dyslexia, History, & Trivia Writer. Father/Pet Lover — Top 1000 Writer, also on #Books, #Movies, #Reading & #Writing
Louise Moulin
I write about the earthling journey. https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/saltskin-9781869792374 https://ko-fi.com/louisewriter
Atty Altay
Neurodivergent Disabled Journalist / Writing about Disability Rights, Women's Rights and the politics of Healthcare. @ActuallyAtty
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Lightworker, Psychic, Healer, Master Akashic Records Reader & Reiki Master Teacher, who writes about Spirituality and Love. * www.leahlau.com * IG leahclau *
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Going deep with things that matter — new economics, business evolution, spirituality, and transforming culture
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I am a Sociology teacher at a Community College, writing these posts for my students, for my sanity, for anyone willing to think towards something better.
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Kiwi artist, feeling, drawing and writing about personal drama. Changing the world, starting with me. I drew a book! https://ko-fi.com/s/98db524e8c
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Author of novels Crown of Dust (2010) and Reliance, Illinois (2016), professor, avid reader, mom, has-been athlete… www.maryvolmer.com
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Writing as a reality test to check if I’m still alive. It usually works. I thought I’d share the experience :)
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I write about social issues, mental health, fat phobia and micro aggressions. My mission is to raise awareness by writing ✊🏼 www.agabyrczek.eu
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