
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
QU 19 - Supporting Queer and IBPOC Youth: The Journey of 'This Space' with Meaghan Duckett
Content Rating: 14+: Suitable for viewers 14-17 with parental guidance suggested. May contain coarse language or mature content.
Host: Dustyn Baulkham
Guest: Meaghan Duckett
Episode: 19
In this episode of Queerprenuers Unleashed hosted by Dustyn Baulkham, get to know Meaghan Duckett, founder of 'This Space', a nonprofit organization providing mental health services for queer and Indigenous, Black, People of Color (IBPOC) youth. Meaghan shares her personal experiences growing up biracial and queer, the challenges of founding a nonprofit, and the inspiration behind creating safe spaces for marginalized communities. The conversation covers the importance of community support, overcoming funding obstacles, and advocating for inclusivity in mental health services.