Pride at Alt Mvmnt
a fundraising celebration for the LGBTQ+ community
Pride is personal
By supporting Pride at Alt Mvmnt, youāre directly supporting a lesbian owned business
Iām Mackenzie, owner of Alt Mvmnt and an out and proud member of the queer community (I put the āLā in LGBTQ+)! But I wasnāt alwaysā¦
Growing up, I never saw positive queer representation. In fact, I didnāt even know that I could be gay as a woman. Even when I realized that it was an option in my teen years (after many google searches), compulsive heterosexuality was my default and I, for the most part, stuffed that part of myself into a very small closet. Many years, a divorce, and countless therapy sessions later, I finally feel comfortable in who I am, who I love, and the fluid nature of life.
Pride isnāt just some partyā¦
Pride is honoring, affirming, and supporting every identity within the LGBTQ+ community. It's about creating a space where individuals can express themselves authentically without fear of judgment or discrimination. This is especially crucial for the trans community, who face disproportionate levels of violence, discrimination, and systemic barriers.
While Iām just one gay woman trying to run her own business, I know that my actions (or inactions) matter. I feel an obligation, given my privilege, to give back and support those in my community who experience much higher levels of persecution and threat to their lives than I do.
So, Iām asking you to help me do just that:
Iām looking for a cause to support:
I typically donate a portion of all my Alt Mvmnt proceeds to The Trevor Project, whose mission I fully support and resonate with. However, this year, with the increasingly volatile climate for trans people, I would like to be able to support someone (or a group) more directly and one that is trans focused.
If you are involved in or know of an organization or you know someone personally who has a gofundme, please reach out with the name of the org or details about an individualās campaign.
email: mackenzieadeline@altmvmnt.com
instagram: @alt.mvmnt
Directly support your friendly online lesbian coach:
Itās tough running a small business AND fighting off internalized homophobia, unwanted attention from men, and heteronormativityā¦
But Iām not asking for financial compensation for that.
Help me, help YOU and sign up to train with me:
ā Join MVMNT METHODās 6 Week Sprint (by June 3rd)
ā Apply for online personal training or 1-on-1 coaching (letās chat about your goals first, email me* at mackenzieadeline@altmvmnt.com)
*in an effort to make my services more accessible, I will be offering āA la cartā training options: we can discuss which training option best fits your goals and budget, whether thatās direct 1-on-1 coaching or a DIY option.
Educate & Elevate Yourself:
Explore the parallels between the fluidity of LGBTQ+ identities and the spectrum of fitness. Embrace diversity in both aspects of life, reject binary labels, and honor individuality for a more inclusive way of training.
Happy Pride, Yaāll!
ā„ Mackenzie Adeline