Professionals With Pride

Professionals With Pride Sonoma County’s LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce

📣 This Thurday!!📣 Have you ever wanted to ask a financial question but weren’t sure who to ask without feeling judged fo...
08/25/2026

📣 This Thurday!!📣

Have you ever wanted to ask a financial question but weren’t sure who to ask without feeling judged for it? That’s exactly the gap this session is built to close.
We’re kicking off a 3-part series, and Session 1 is Anatomy of a Recession: a plain-language look at what’s actually happening in the economy, without the acronyms and without anyone talking down to you.

Here’s what we’ll actually cover, in plain English:
→ What a “recession” really means, and how to tell if we’re in one (or heading toward one)
→ What it means for your money and your portfolio, translated out of finance-speak
→ How to read the signs of a recovery, not just a downturn — the story doesn’t end at “bad news”
→ A space to ask the question you’ve been sitting on, without judgment

Come as you are, know as much or as little as you know. That’s the whole point.

🎟️ Tickets are limited. Sign up here:
https://professionalswithpride.org/events/

Nobody taught most of us this.If you’ve ever sat in a room while people talked about “the market” and nodded along witho...
08/24/2026

Nobody taught most of us this.

If you’ve ever sat in a room while people talked about “the market” and nodded along without really following, you’re not behind, you’re in the majority.

That’s exactly why we’re kicking off our 3-part financial planning series with a session that focuses on YOU.

No assumed background. No one talking over you. Just a real, human conversation about:

→ What a recession actually is, and the indicators that matter
→ What it means for your money right now
→ How to spot both the warning signs and the recovery signs, so you’re not just bracing for bad news
→ Why your gut reaction to market swings is usually working against you, and what to do instead

This Thursday. Tickets are Limited

Sign-up at https://professionalswithpride.org/events/ or the link in our bio!

Join Professionals with Pride for the first part of a three part financial planning series! Part one focuses on financia...
08/13/2026

Join Professionals with Pride for the first part of a three part financial planning series! Part one focuses on financial planning for LGBTQ+ individuals & their families and the need for special considerations in comparison to the larger population.

Here are the facts:

➡️ LGBTQ+ employees earn about 90 cents for every dollar the typical U.S. worker earns (Human Rights Campaign data)
➡️ Nearly half (48%) of LGBTQ+ adults report feeling financially unwell - almost double the general public’s 25.7% (HRC/PSB Research)
➡️ During the 2020/21 recession, 17% of LGBTQ+ people lost their job to COVID-19 vs. 13% of the general population (HRC/PSB Research via Philadelphia Gay News)
➡️ LGBTQ+ individuals report significantly more difficulty with retirement savings and rainy-day funds than similarly situated heterosexual peers (Federal Reserve)

The bottomline: our community has less of a cushion when downturns hit, which is exactly why understanding the business cycle matters more here, not less.
Leading the talks are panelists Carson Amiral, CFP, CEPA, MBA of Edward Jones and Alejandro Nunez from Franklin Templeton. Together they will break down:

1️⃣ Key economic indicators
2️⃣ What different cycles mean for you equity portfolio
3️⃣ Understanding portfolio adjustments and when to make them
4️⃣ Practical moves for LGBTQ+ professionals and business owners who don’t always have a family safety net to lean on

If financial planing for you and your family matters, this is a not to be missed event where PWP provides you with unique and valuable insights on ways to deal with financial uncertainty and the tools to move forward.

Learn more via the link in our bio 🔗
https://professionalswithpride.org/events

🎳🌈 We're proud to sponsor the Sonoma County Pride Bowling League's inaugural Wine Country Classic!Join bowlers from acro...
08/04/2026

🎳🌈 We're proud to sponsor the Sonoma County Pride Bowling League's inaugural Wine Country Classic!

Join bowlers from across the country for a weekend of competition, community, and Pride as Sonoma County welcomes this exciting new invitational tournament.

📅 August 14–16, 2026
📍 Double Decker Lanes, Rohnert Park (with events at various locations throughout the weekend)

For the full schedule, event details, and registration information, visit the link through the Sonoma County Pride Bowling League. Or check out the Events tab at https://professionalswithpride.org/events/ and the link in our bio!

Professionals With Pride is proud to introduce a three-part Financial Planning Series designed to help you navigate your...
08/04/2026

Professionals With Pride is proud to introduce a three-part Financial Planning Series designed to help you navigate your finances from the personal, family, and professional perspectives.

Join us for the first seminar and hear directly from financial experts as they share practical advice on saving, spending, investing, and planning for the future.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Corcoran Icon Properties
201 3rd Street, Upper Level
Santa Rosa, CA

🍎 Light appetizers & refreshments provided.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial plan, this series has something for everyone.

🔗 Register today using the link in our bio!

🌿 Looking to unplug, recharge, and reconnect?Our friends at Spite Fitness are hosting the Reset Retreat, a five-day imme...
08/03/2026

🌿 Looking to unplug, recharge, and reconnect?

Our friends at Spite Fitness are hosting the Reset Retreat, a five-day immersive experience in Sebastopol designed to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself through guided workshops, meditation, movement, journaling, nourishing meals, and community.

📅 August 12–16, 2026
📍 Shangri-La, Sebastopol

If you've been feeling like it's time to pause and reset, this could be the perfect opportunity. Learn more and register through Spite Fitness before spaces fill. 💚

Learn more at the link in our bio!

Tomorrow!!! ☀️🍷Join two Chambers of Commerce at the stunning La Crema Tasting Room at Sara Lee Estate Vineyards in Winds...
07/10/2026

Tomorrow!!! ☀️🍷

Join two Chambers of Commerce at the stunning La Crema Tasting Room at Sara Lee Estate Vineyards in Windsor for an evening of estate wines, great food, live entertainment, and genuine connection, including guests joining us from San Francisco and the Bay Area.

This is the PWP event of the season. You don't want to miss it.

🔗 Tickets and details at professionalswithpride.org or the link in our bio!

Join Russian River Pride for Pride Uncorked, a special VIP fundraiser set among the vineyards of Sonoma County. Enjoy aw...
07/07/2026

Join Russian River Pride for Pride Uncorked, a special VIP fundraiser set among the vineyards of Sonoma County. Enjoy award-winning wines from Russian River Vineyards, gourmet bites by Classic Culinaire, and an intimate appearance by legendary comedian, actor, and Emmy Award-winning writer Bruce Vilanch.

Every ticket helps support Russian River Pride's mission to uplift, empower, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, education, and inclusive events.

Raise a glass, share some laughs, and help build a more inclusive future, all in one incredible evening. Cheers to Pride! 🥂✨

July is PACKED. 🏳️‍🌈🔥Your summer just got a whole lot busier! PWP has a full slate of events this month and every single...
06/30/2026

July is PACKED. 🏳️‍🌈🔥

Your summer just got a whole lot busier! PWP has a full slate of events this month and every single one is worth showing up for.

More details for these vents will come soon, head to the link below to grab your spot before they fill up. See you out there! ☀️

🔗 Register for all July events at:
professionalswithpride.org/events/

Our summer highlight is almost here. ☀️🍷Join two Chambers of Commerce at the stunning La Crema Tasting Room at Sara Lee ...
06/26/2026

Our summer highlight is almost here. ☀️🍷

Join two Chambers of Commerce at the stunning La Crema Tasting Room at Sara Lee Estate Vineyards in Windsor for an evening of estate wines, great food, live entertainment, and genuine connection — including guests joining us from San Francisco and the Bay Area.
This is the PWP event of the season. Don't miss it.

🔗 Tickets and details at professionalswithpride.orgor the link in our bio!

*Note: The time has changed from the previous announcement of this event*

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