Thoughtful, clear, and concise communication is invaluable.
It can be a gentle entry to a tough conversation. It can deliver good news with excitement, provide important information, or help us navigate the hard stuff. A well-communicated message can make you see something differently or give you a much-needed laugh.
When we communicate with clarity and heart, we can understand each other a little better. Fifteen years of communications experience has shown me that's the key. It's at the core of what I do and my biggest motivation.
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Nice to meet you. I'm Abby,
I wrote a lot of handwritten, post-holiday thank you letters as a kid. This is how every single one started:
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How are you? I am fine. Thank you very much for the [insert gift here].
I can think of much more exciting alternatives for eight-year-old Abby. Maybe this:​
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These teal and hot pink Fisher Price sunglasses have changed my entire outlook on life. I am invincible.
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Or this: I am one step closer to winter glory, thanks to your $20 cheque. The GT Snow Racer is now within reach.
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Where did I adopt such rigid formality at that age? We all pick up perceived "rights and wrongs" and this-is-just-the-way-you-do-its that influence our communication styles. Sometimes we lose sight of the purpose—to connect.
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I started Queerly Beloved to help people connect with other people through authentic, thoughtful, and engaging communication.
The drive to connect is human nature, and I love being part of that. Bonus points if we can have a little fun along the way.​
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Reach out if you're looking for communications support. I'd love to hear from you.
Five things to know about me
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I'm an empath and a good listener—two reasons I enjoy communications work and do it well.
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If an article, a book, or a podcast shook up your world view, I want to know. Shared learning is one of my favourite ways to connect.
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I love being queer and I love being part of the queer community. Support a queer-owned business!
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My business is named after a zine I made in my angsty early twenties.
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I have 15 years of communications experience in the non-profit sector.