Speaker Spotlight - Allison Scott
Director of Policy and Programs at the Campaign for Southern Equality
Month: October | Theme: Flow
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Lawyer
What is the best part and hardest part of your job?
Talking with and hearing the stories from people in the LGBTQ community. When people are experiencing harassment or discrimination especially with youth, it can be heartbreaking. At the same time when you see this work have a positive impact on people’s lives the joy it brings to my soul is indescribable.
What on-the-job tools do you use every day?
Humor, friendship, and love
What about your community inspires you?
Resiliency, I’m often in complete awe of how the LGBTQ community can not only rise up but also show others what love and authenticity looks like.
What is the best piece of business advice you’ve been given?
Pause and reflect before taking action.
Can you name a moment of failure in your business experience that you
learned from or that helped you improve your business or the way you
work?
Learning to address conflict in a dignified but humble way. Being open to criticism while resisting the urge to be defensive.
If you were magically given three more hours per day, what would you do with them?
More reading time!
Who are your favorite creators and makers, local and beyond?
Street Art fascinates me as it often is boundary pushing and emotional, Bansky has always been my favorite.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Enjoy life, push yourself, and embrace fear.
