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Joined on February 17, 2023
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Description: At The Styled Domicile, Jess Harrell designs interiors that are fun, functional, and most importantly, feel like you. As a Northern Virginia interior designer, Jess specializes in creating unique, eclectic spaces for women—and anyone who embraces individuality and loves to live outside the lines. The Styled Domicile's approach is all about celebrating personality and ensuring your home is a reflection of who you are—fun, funky, and full of life.
General Survey
Question: How many of your employees or volunteers are members of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: 0%
Question: Are your leadership, human resources, employees, or volunteers provided or required to utilize LGBTQ-specific training or educational content each year?
Answer: Yes. As an interior designer whose work centers women (including LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary individuals who resonate with my brand), I ensure that my business is a welcoming and inclusive space for all, including LGBTQ+ women and families. Each year, I engage in LGBTQ+-specific training, such as Safe Space & Allyship programs and gender-inclusive language workshops. This commitment helps ensure that my clients feel seen, respected, and celebrated in the spaces I design.
Question: How often do you believe your leadership, human resources, employees, or volunteers utilize LGBTQ-specific training or educational content each year?
Answer: As the owner and lead designer of my business, I make it a priority to engage with LGBTQ+-specific training and educational content at least once per year. This includes formal trainings like Safe Space & Allyship workshops, as well as ongoing education through industry resources, webinars, and advocacy organizations. By staying informed, I ensure that my business remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all clients.
Question: Do you feel that your policies and procedures cover LGBTQ-specific needs for all of your employees, staff, and volunteers?
Answer: Yes. As a small business owner, I don’t have employees or volunteers, but I ensure that my business practices align with LGBTQ+ inclusivity. If I expans my team in the future, I will write clear policies to support LGBTQ+ individuals, including using inclusive language, respecting pronouns, and ensuring a discrimination-free workplace. When I collaborate with vendors, contractors, and clients, I prioritize working with those who share these values. I see my commitment to inclusivity as an ongoing process, and I will continue to educate myself to ensure my business is a welcoming and affirming space.
Question: Do you feel that your policies and procedures cover LGBTQ-specific needs for your those who rely on your service?
Answer: Yes. The Styled Domicile is designed to serve women, including LGBTQ+ women, in a way that makes them feel seen, respected, and celebrated. It's important to me that my language, design approach, and client experience are inclusive and I strive to avoid heteronormative assumptions, respect pronouns, and create spaces that reflect each client's unique personality and identity. My goal is for every client—regardless of their background, family structure, or identity—to feel at home in the spaces I design.
Question: How well do you feel that you and your staff are doing at creating an accepting and affirming presence for the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: As a small business owner, I am proud to create an accepting and affirming presence for all of my clients, including LGBTQ+ women. My language, design approach, and interactions are inclusive and welcoming. I think I’mdoing well in fostering a space where all women feel seen and respected, but I also know that inclusivity is an ongoing commitment. I will continue to educate myself through LGBTQ+ resources, training, and conversations to ensure my business remains a place where every client feels truly at home.
Industry Survey
Question: Is your business currently affiliated with any LGBTQ+ organizations? If so, which ones?
Answer: Not yet—joining Equality Loudoun is my first step! I'm excited to deepen my commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity and look forward to finding more ways to support and engage with the community.
Question: Has your business ever donated to or partnered with any organization(s)? If so, which ones?
Answer: Yes, I have donated to Shelter House.
Question: Would you be interested in participating in LGBTQ+ training provided by Equality Loudoun in the future?
Answer: Yes!
Question: How do you make sure you are employing a diverse group of people that are qualified for the job?
Answer: As a small business, I don’t have any staff at this time, but I prioritize working with a diverse range of professionals, including contractors, vendors, and collaborators, who bring different perspectives and experiences to my projects. Diversity is important to me and I believe in diversity and make sure the people I work with share my values of inclusivity and respect. When I hire in the future, I’ll look for people who are qualified and who share my commitment to making all clients feel welcome and respected.
Question: What are you doing to make your business a safe space in the community for LGBTQ+ people?
Answer: I’m committed to making my business a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people. I use inclusive and respectful language, avoid assumptions about relationships, and keep learning about LGBTQ+ issues to better serve my clients. I’m also excited to get involved with groups like Equality Loudoun to continue supporting the community.
Question: Do you provide all-gendered/non-gendered/unisex restrooms or have a trans-inclusive bathroom policy at your place of business?
Answer: I don’t currently have a public business location as I work with clients virtually or in their homes. However, if I did, I would absolutely ensure that my business has all-gender, non-gendered, or unisex restrooms, along with a trans-inclusive bathroom policy. Creating a space that is welcoming and respectful of all gender identities would be a top priority.
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