Open the Door
Open the Door is an intergenerational series of monthly discussions focused on exploring the intersections of identity, healing, and community within BIPOC and LGBTQ+ experiences. Each session invites participants to engage in meaningful conversations around themes such as personal healing as resistance, navigating cultural-based spirituality, overcoming adversity, and understanding the interplay between racial and queer trauma. Each session is open to everyone.
Jan 29: Intersections Within Our BIPOC/LGBTQ+ Communities
An intergenerational discussion about our existence, post-election. Who are we and where are we now? What do we need and want regarding our communities? How do we move forward? What does our future hold and how do we get there? What are our levels of engagement (political, personal, community, etc)?
Series Lineup
January 29: Intersections Within Our BIPOC/LGBTQ+ Communities
February 19: Self-Care and Personal Healing as Resistance
March 19: Overcoming Adversity: What Does it Mean to Be Yourself in This Time?
April 16: How Do We Talk About Intersections Between Racial and Queer Trauma?
May 21: Navigating Cultural-Based Spirituality
June 18: Introduction to Ifa/Orisha Traditions: From West Africa to the World
✨About Phoenixfyre Coaching ✨
Rosanna L. Hudgins (She/Her/Hers) is the founder of Phoenixfyre Coaching and has been a dedicated advocate and leader in the LGBTQ+ community since moving to Minneapolis in 1985. An Army veteran with a background as a medic and in administration, Rosanna has a wealth of experience across federal, state, county, academic, corporate, and military sectors, particularly in medical, administrative, social service, and community-focused roles.
Rosanna’s impactful career includes serving as the Statewide Program Coordinator for the Same-Sex Domestic Violence Program at the Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council (GLCAC), now known as OUTFRONT. She also worked as the Statewide Community of Color Program Coordinator for the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) and facilitated peer support groups at Chrysalis, A Center for Women. As Executive Director of a domestic violence shelter in Atlanta, GA, she further demonstrated her commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.
Her leadership roles extend to serving on the Lesbian Advisory Council and the VAWA Board for the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women, as well as numerous other boards and community councils. She holds degrees and graduate-level studies in Biological and Social Sciences, Social Work/Psychology, Health and Human Services Administration, and Life/Health Coaching.
Rosanna’s passion lies in uplifting BIPOC and LGBTQI+ communities. Through her work and her love of music, she strives to create joy and foster positive energy for all.