From Struggle to Strength and Why I Became an LGBTQ+ Life Coach

Written By Moe Akel

For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, life doesn’t come with a roadmap. We navigate rejection, isolation, and the pressure to prove ourselves in spaces that were never designed with us in mind. I know this deeply because I’ve lived it.

My journey started in the Middle East, where being open about my identity meant facing rejection and even danger. Later, as I built a life in Canada, I carried those scars with me. For years, I searched for belonging, purpose, and confidence. I didn’t just want to survive, I wanted to thrive.

And that’s what led me to coaching.

Today, I’m an Executive and Life Coach with a mission: to create spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, feel safe, seen, and supported. My work isn’t about “fixing” anyone. It’s about unlocking what’s already inside of you: resilience, leadership, authenticity, and power.

Why Coaching Matters

Coaching isn’t therapy. It’s about the future. It’s about clarity, action, and transformation. In my sessions, we focus on:

  • Building confidence and self-acceptance.

  • Navigating career and leadership challenges.

  • Healing from rejection while stepping into your true power.

  • Creating a vision for the life you deserve.

A Note to You

If you’re reading this, maybe you’re searching for support. Maybe you’ve been told you’re “too much” or “not enough.” I want you to know: your story is powerful, your voice is valid, and your dreams are worth pursuing.

This blog will be a space for inspiration, tools, and stories of resilience. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live authentically and lead unapologetically.

Your journey matters, and you don’t have to walk it alone.

With pride and purpose,
Moe Akel - He/Him

Moe Akel