C+C LGBTQ+ Pride Event
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About the event

C+C // LGBTQ+ Pride Event

C+C is a Seattle-based communications agency focused on creating social good through public health, environmental, and equity-driven campaigns. Their clients include government agencies and nonprofits working on initiatives like COVID-19 response, HIV awareness, and climate advocacy. Deeply committed to cultural change, C+C recently launched a formal LGBTQ+ employee resource group to advance belonging and education across their internal teams. As part of their inaugural Pride Month programming, the ERG is planning a values-aligned event centered on inclusion, allyship, and workplace respect.

Event Details

  • Format: Virtual moderated fireside chat with live audience Q&A
  • Topic: Misgendering, queer sensitivity, and inclusive communication in the workplace
  • Audience: Internal employees across U.S. offices (Seattle, Portland, Boston)
  • Recording: Yes, for internal use only
  • Budget: $2,500 total
  • Preferred Dates: Weekdays in June (avoiding Tuesdays)
  • Preferred Times: Between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pacific Time
  • Style: Conversational, accessible, and impactful—especially for cis and straight allies seeking meaningful engagement
Madison Butler
Madison Butler
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Blue-Haired Unicorn: Redefining Workplaces with Authentic Leadership & Human-Centered Values

Madison Butler is an unapologetic advocate for authenticity, vulnerability, and creating workplaces where people feel safe to show up as their true selves. Her viral content has built a global following of people who see themselves in her journey—from masking and burnout to unapologetically taking up space. Madison is passionate about helping organizations embrace the power of human connection, psychological safety, and radical self-expression — especially for marginalized identities. As the founder of Blue Haired Unicorn, Madison designs spaces and scalable strategies centered on trust, transparency, and authenticity. She believes embracing humanity in leadership is not just beneficial — it’s essential.
Madison’s thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, and more. Recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Black Voice and by DivInc as Austin’s Rising Star, Madison’s impact continues to grow as she empowers organizations to center belonging, purpose, and mental health. Her first book, Let Them See You: Empowering Change Through Authenticity, will be released in Summer 2025.

Virtual Speaking Fee: Typically $10k but discounted to $2,500.

Speaker's profile page: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/madison-butler

Speaker's website: https://www.bluehairedunicorn.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/

Madison's forthcoming book, "Let Them See You"

Speaker Highlights

Why Madison Butler

  • Bold, authentic voice in DEI: Madison is a nationally recognized speaker and workplace equity strategist known for addressing tough topics with candor, empathy, and humor.
  • Lived and professional expertise: As a Black, queer HR leader turned speaker, Madison combines personal insight with deep experience in people operations and inclusive leadership.
  • Engaging for cis and straight allies: Her style is especially effective for audiences seeking a deeper understanding of LGBTQ+ inclusion without feeling shamed or alienated.
  • Proven virtual presence: Madison excels in virtual moderated conversations and fireside chats, creating space for honest dialogue and actionable learning.
  • Values-aligned content: Her most requested topics—misgendering, authenticity at work, and inclusive communication—align directly with the goals of C+C’s Pride event.
  • Massive audience trust: With over 155,000 LinkedIn followers and a strong digital footprint, Madison’s voice resonates far beyond a single event.
  • Flexible and collaborative: She tailors every conversation to the needs of the audience and works closely with event organizers to shape the tone and flow.
"Madison centered on a topic that many Red Hatters were excited to discuss for some time. She answered the various challenging yet necessary questions revolving intersectionality and what it looks like in the LGBTQ+, Black and Latinx/Hispanic community. We're even more excited because this conversation is going to continue with the other diversity and inclusion communities here at Red Hat. As we continue to push for inclusivity and focus on an open and welcoming workplace for everyone to be themselves, we thank Madison for providing her expertise on how we can accomplish that. Can't say thank you enough, Madison!"- Red Hat