In this inspirational conversation, X González will share their personal journey and invites audiences into a deep discussion of intersectionality and the issues that come with it, such as queer rights, racial justice, socioeconomic inequality and gender discussions. They are passionate about the subject of how our differences from each should be celebrated and learned from, and how inequality challenges us to recognize our own biases and privileges.

In a new survey by KFF and The Washington Post, 25% of transgender adults have been physically attacked. It increases to 31% among trans people of color. Add to that the statistically higher prevalence of mental health issues, the lack of access to housing and one-third of the country passing laws that criminalize and ban access to gender-affirming care, and it is easy to see why so many people are struggling. In this conversation, drawing on their own personal experiences and activism, X González will dive into these pressing issues, the triumphs of the community and how we can all help.

If there is only one message X González would like the whole world to hear it’s this: Never underestimate the power of your voice. It’s what they used, along with fellow students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, to start a movement against gun violence that continues to this day. In this powerful and inspiring talk, X shares their own personal journey through the Gun Violence Prevention movement and all the lessons they learned in activism and life because of it. They also share tips on speech writing and rhetoric, as well as help with public speaking.

In this conversation, activist X González explores the nebulous nature of gender and gender identity, despite the very real-world consequences of accepting or denying gender roles. They talk about how feminism and female empowerment have changed in meaning for them now that they identify as non-binary, as well as how these ideas have changed in the eyes and minds of society. After all, where would feminism be without queer and trans women? This conversation is sure to spark even deeper discussions and positive change in the ongoing fight for everyone to be treated well.

It should not come as a surprise that activist X González cares deeply about the Earth and everything that occupies it. Studies have shown that Gen Z—the activist generation—is deeply committed to solving the world’s problems and is known to be incredibly pragmatic and collaborative. In this conversation, X shares their own journey from advocating for LGBTQ+ rights to the activist’s March for Our Lives story to creating a more equitable and climate-friendly world to addressing and dealing with racism and racial injustice. X will dive deeply into the key issues that we are facing and how you can leverage social media and technology to help amplify your voice. This conversation can be customized for specific audiences.

Here’s something you may not know about X González: the activist unabashedly loves movies. Growing up, X watched movies with their family almost every night and was quickly taken with the joy of analyzing them for their themes, significance and iconography. X ended up writing their Undergraduate Thesis on how 51 popular children's films impacted their generation. In this fun conversation, X delves into the films that have helped guide Gen Z into the incredible political force we see today.