Podcast with LGBTQ-Communications PRo Simon Aronoff
“Never underestimate the impact an individual can have on your life.”
I first met Simon Aronoff in 2005 while working at Fenton Communications, and he was assigned to be my mentor. He had moved from Fenton’s San Francisco office to the Washington, D.C. office, and is an advocate for LGBTQ rights. We were matched up due to our laid back demeanor, but our inner fire to fight like hell against intolerance and injustice laid the foundation for our professional relationship and lasting friendship. To kick off Mpact’s “Mentor Musings” podcast series, I interviewed Simon about the challenges and opportunities working on LGBTQ campaigns, examples of effective LGBTQ campaigns and the importance of knowing the history of oppressed groups to better tell their story.
Please take a listen and share your feedback!
Is there a cool LGBTQ campaign we should check out?
Here’s a link to the “It Gets Better” campaign, which was referenced in the podcast.
Last spring, Mpact had the opportunity to work with Marry Me in DC on publicity around their LGBTQ wedding expo in Washington, D.C. In this brief clip, co-founder Deborah Thomas-Cummings share the inspiration behind Marry Me In DC with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
How has a mentor impacted your life?
