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Milk + Cookies Festival: Where Music and Gastronomy Meet
Are you ready to indulge in a sensory extravaganza? Milk + Cookies Festival is partnering with RenderATL to create the ultimate summer party in Atlanta, GA. This dessert-themed music festival promises to tantalize your senses with curated music and delectable delights set against the captivating backdrop of the Historic Old Fourth Ward Park, nestled along…
Live Out Loud is a powerful phrase that encourages individuals to speak up and be heard. It’s a message that resonates deeply with the mission of DG Speaks. We bring together diverse perspectives and empower readers to live out loud! As a platform that strives to amplify marginalized voices, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live out loud.
Through our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in storytelling, we provide a safe space for women, the voiceless, and sidekicks to share their experiences and perspectives. Our talented writers cover a wide range of topics, from social justice to lifestyle, providing fresh perspectives and challenging preconceived notions.
DG Speaks: Celebrating Diversity and Empowering Unique Voices to Live Out Loud
At DG Speaks, we believe that living out loud is more than just speaking up. It’s about living authentically and embracing all aspects of our identities. We celebrate the unique qualities that make us who we are and encourage others to do the same.
Through storytelling, we have the power to create change and inspire others to live out loud. With our platform, readers can expect to find stories that inspire, challenge, and empower them to be their true selves.
In a world where many voices are silenced, DG Speaks is a rallying cry for those seeking to live out loud. Join us as we celebrate diversity, elevate marginalized voices, and create a world where everyone has the opportunity to be heard.
Live Out Loud By Enjoying Diversity Through Storytelling
At DG Speaks, we understand the power of storytelling and the importance of representation. We invite all individuals to share their stories and experiences authentically, and we hope to continue amplifying diverse voices and inspiring others to make a difference in their own way.
Welcome to DG Speaks! Join our community and start living your best life today. Live out loud with DG Speaks.
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Meet Mercedes
Living out loud and having my say!
Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes is the CEO and Founding Editor of DG Speaks. She is a global traveler working with women in developing countries and shares her unique perspective on life through writing. Her stories, a blend of personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and interesting experiences, inspire readers to break away from the norm and live life on their own terms.
Experience Life to the Fullest and Live Out Loud With Our Food, Travel, Tech, and Pop Culture Content
DG Speaks was founded by Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes in 2009 as a personal blog, showcasing the people she worked with and the places she visited. Today, it has grown into an online magazine with a team of writers covering a diverse range of topics.
Our focus is on equipping readers with the tools, knowledge, and resources to live life to the fullest. We provide inspiration and advice for those seeking to break away from the norm and live life on their own terms.
Don’t Forget The Podcast
Listen to DG Speaks on the Thoughts and Talks podcast, where we showcase women and people of color making a difference in society. A new way to get inspired to live out loud!