Michaela Taylor

Two years ago I finished my first Oakley New York Mini 10k and became addicted to the adrenalin. I feels truly amazing to set a goal, focus on it, work hard and cheat often lol. This spring I took my running efforts to another level and I finished the MORE/FITNESS/SHAPE Women’s Half Marathon. watch me fly over that finish line.

If you ever lost an argument, been in a fight, failed an exam, or did not land your dream job, you will agree with me  - “I wish I would have said that …” gets you nowhere. Still, it feels real good to imagine yourself kicking ass and rolling. Well, this is my “I wish I would have said that.” 

Spending this year’s spring break addressing water/filtration challenges in Nicaragua!!! Check out why!

This Sunday, May 18, 2015, thousands of advocates and LGBT allies from around the world celebrated the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in an attempt to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBT people internationally. Rather than calling for a unified action, IDAHOT encourages people and organizations around the world, to join the campaign in their own way.

A year and a half ago I came to NYC without knowing a single person. Today, I had an interview in the most creative and forward looking agency in the town. Feels pretty amazing!!! Thanks Katies, Margaret, Nhat, and the whole Big Spaceship team for having me today!

#VoteWithUs to support Irish marriage equality

Despite the progress made towards LGBT workplace equality, millions of Americans today go to work fearing losing their jobs because of who they are or who they love. No current federal law protects LGBT workers from employment discrimination. According to surveys, more than 40% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and almost 90% of transgender people have experienced employment discrimination, harassment or mistreatment. This is not only bad for LGBT workers, it is also bad for business. Presented by Out Now, a new study LGBT 2020 – LGBT Diversity Show Me the Business Case, states that the US economy could save $9 billion annually if organizations were more effective at implementing diversity and inclusion policies for LGBT staff.

When I tell people I intern at GLAAD, the first think that comes up on their mind is why? Some of them directly ask, am I gay? The others walk around the topic ending up asking anyway, but being apparently uncomfortable. So let me say it clear here. No, I am not gay. I have never questioned my orientation and have always been interested in guys. So no, this is not some experiment or a journey to find my true self.  I intern at GLAAD because I believe that everybody has the right to be who they are.

Was anti-LGBT discrimination and intolerance always the case in Eastern and Central Europe? I found two major reasons and motivations behind the anti-gay tendencies swiping throughout the European continent.