Take heart, peers. Often, our most painful experiences can become the catalyst to our purpose in life. For James Lolicato, being one of the only openly gay students in PE classes was an isolating and tumultuous experience. But after gaining the courage to dive back into sports, he resolved to turn his struggle into his strength, and make sporting organisations more inclusive and safe&nbsp;for LGBTI+ youth. In this episode, James boldly shares his experiences in high school, how he found the confidence to fight for LGBTI inclusion, and how we too can forge meaning from our greatest struggles. James Lolicato is the co-founder of Proud2Play and Pride Cup Australia.&nbsp; Discover:<ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.proud2play.org.au/" target="_blank">Proud2Play</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://pridecup.org.au/" target="_blank">Pride Cup</a></li><li>Follow James on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jameslolicato/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li></ul> <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

#034. Flash Fridays: Finding 'Professional' Parents

Peers2Peers powered by Shopify is an eye-level conversation started by peers, for peers. Hosted by The Peers Project’s Michelle Akhidenor, this podcast invites some of the world’s most inspiring millennial thinkers to step away from their day-to-day and get real about the ups and downs of their biggest, boldest pursuits. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.