Hi there, my name is Beau (Bo) I'm a LGBTQ Advocate, Entrepeneur & Creator of LGBTQ Friendly Directories. I live in Eastern Tennessee. 

I have lived here for 23 years. Living in Tennessee provides challenges for the LGBTQ community. This blog discusses some of those challenges but also offers suggestions and definitely offers support.

As an LGBTQ Advocate, I speak to people that seek me out, via Facebook messenger, email, text message, what have you. I help people find resources but also talk to them to help some understand the struggles of the LGBTQ community. For example, a grandparent with a grandchild who was coming out, an adult coming out late in life, a homeless person needing resources. I try to lift people up, set them softly on the security of a pillow of my words. Sometimes all someone needs are a listening ear.

As an Entrepeneur, I have built a business on my network of social media contacts. I created the Knoxville LGBTQ Friendly Business Directory, which can be found on my website at www.knoxlgbtqdirectory.com. I now have over 750 listing of LGBTQ Friendly Businesses but also support groups and resources. I gathered so much information I have added other cities and states to my lists of businesses and resources. My goal here was to make this information searchable and sharable. No one should have trouble finding the help that they need. 

As a Small Business Consultant, I love to help your business grow. I will assist you in learning to do things yourself versus doing them for you. This is very empowering as many of us have untapped skills. I know building my website was something I never imagined I could do. Also working with social media, I have learned some trick of the trade that I'm happy to share. 

For Fun, I have a chalkboard painted car that I take to festivals and parks to let children draw on it. Everyone needs an outlet for creativity. 

I look forward to speaking to you soon.