Frequently Asked Questions

Proud Academy™ is a monthly digital marketing training platform designed specifically for LGBTQ+ agencies, inclusive mental health centers, and LGBTQ+ businesses. It provides comprehensive courses, live training sessions, expert guidance, and exclusive resources tailored to help you navigate and excel in digital marketing with a focus on inclusivity.

Great question! We know times are tough, and our mission at PEBS is to help inclusive businesses thrive through digital marketing. We hear time and time again that businesses want to work with us but struggle with budget constraints. This is our way of giving back—helping you grow while staying within reach. Honestly, we hope that once you see how much we can support your journey, you’ll eventually want us to take the reins and help you even more!

Proud Academy™ is perfect for:

• Inclusive Businesses
• Social Justice centers and nonprofits
• Mental health agencies & therapists
• Businesses aiming to become fully inclusive
• Organizations without dedicated marketing professionals
• Staff members and directors balancing digital marketing tasks alongside their primary roles

• Digital Marketing Demystified Course – A straightforward, easy-to-follow course covering SEO, email marketing, funnels, social media, websites, and how they all work together to elevate your brand. ($199 value)
• Monthly Live Training Sessions + Interactive Worksheets – Led by our Chief Magic Maker, followed by an interactive Q&A to dive deeper into each topic. ($200 value)
• Evergreen Training Library + Exclusive Freebies – Unlimited access to all past trainings, plus monthly resources like worksheets, guides, and checklists aligned with that month’s training. ($200 value)
• The Sparkle Seat – A monthly live group coaching session where we workshop your digital marketing challenges in real time.
• Weekly Coworking Sessions & Open Office Hours – Stay accountable, get feedback, and work alongside a supportive community.

Everything you need to level up your marketing—at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time team!

Absolutely! The Sparkle Seat ✨ is our monthly live group coaching session designed to give you real-time guidance on digital marketing challenges. Participants submit their questions ahead of time to reserve a spot (it fills up fast!), and during the session, we workshop issues live via screenshare, providing expert feedback on copy, graphics, strategy, and more. If you can’t attend live, no worries—sessions are recorded and added to our evergreen training library for easy access. It’s the perfect way to get hands-on support at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time marketing team!

We believe in making digital marketing accessible to all, which is why we've reduced the Proud Academy™ membership to just $9 per month. That’s a fraction of the cost for over $500 in value each month, giving you access to a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to elevate your digital marketing efforts.

Yes! Inclusive nonprofits can access Proud Academy™ for FREE for as long as you need. Simply reach out to us at social@proudempowerment.com, and we’ll add you and any team members at no cost.

No prior experience is necessary! Proud Academy™ is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, offering step-by-step guides and practical insights that make it easy for anyone to learn and apply digital marketing strategies effectively.

Proud Academy™ places a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ sensitivity and inclusivity. Our training covers the use of gender-neutral and affirming language, navigating call-out culture with care, and ensuring that your digital marketing aligns with the needs and values of the LGBTQ+ community.

Yes, you can cancel your Proud Academy™ membership at any time. However, by staying enrolled, you maintain access to all courses, live sessions, resources, and expert guidance that continue to evolve and grow with your needs.

In addition to the courses and resources, Proud Academy™ offers ongoing support through live training sessions, "office hours," and AMA sessions where you can get personalized feedback and answers to your specific challenges from our team of LGBTQ+ branding and marketing experts. You also have available to you discounted consultation & coaching with our Chief Magic Maker, Mandi!

It’s easy! Simply enroll through our website, and you’ll gain immediate access to all the courses, live sessions, and resources. If you’re an inclusive and/or LGBTQ+ nonprofit, be sure to reach out to us to inquire at to be enrolled for free social@proudempowerment.com.

Absolutely! We recommend you watch our FREE Elementary Digital Marketing course as a sneak peek into everything covered in our Digital Marketing Demystified™ training. This will give you a glimpse of the core elements we train on and the value Proud Academy™ can bring to your organization.