Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI - Part 1
2025-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, 37W777 IL-38, St. Charles, IL, IL, 60175, United States
Nancy Mullen, MSW, will present to the Kane County State’s Attorney office on July 8th at 3 pm. This is a 2 hour version of Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI split over two days. August 12th is when the second half will be presented.

OUTSpoken at Skeleton Key
2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 LEMONT RD. #300, Woodridge, IL, 60517, United States
Nancy Mullen, MSW, will be a storyteller for the suburban OUTSpoken at Skeleton Key in Woodridge

Battle Creek Candlelight Pride Vigil
2025-07-20 19:00 - 19:30 | Battle Creek Pride Center, 104 Calhoun St, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Hear Nancy Mullen, MSW, speak as this year’s Keynote speaker

Battle Creek Pride - Meet the Author
2025-07-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Battle Creek Pride Center, 104 Calhoun St, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Meet Nancy Mullen, MSW, author of “Urban Tidepool” and come by the vendor table for merch, books and chats!

OUTSpoken - Storytelling
2025-08-05 19:00 - 19:30 | OUTSpoken@Sidetrack, 3349 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Listen to Nancy Mullen, MSW, as they relate stories from their book “Urban Tidepool”

Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI - Part 2
2025-08-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, 37W777 IL-38, St. Charles, IL, IL, 60175, United States
Nancy Mullen, MSW will present to the Kane County State’s Attorney office on July 8th at 3 pm. This is a 2 hour version of Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI.

The Suicide Prevention Summit
2025-09-19 10:30 - 17:00 | Oak Brook, IL TBD, Oak Brook, IL
Holding Space and Reducing Risk: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Traumatic Environments

SSB Brews & Books Event
2025-11-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S Shumway, Batavia, IL, 60510, United States
Come see/hear us at Sturdy Shelter Brewing “Brew & Books” Event where we will showcase the Urban Tidepool book, as well as connect with other authors. Join us and and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the fair, while enjoying a brew!

Hinsdale PFLAG Author Reading
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W Maple, Hinsdale, IL, 60521, United States
Come join us for Nancy Mullen reading, followed by discussion. More information to come!

Joliet Pride Network Book Club
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | IL
Join us for a reading and discussion of Nancy Mullen’s “Urban Tidepool”.
Nancy will be Tabling and selling books, including their book, Urban Tidepool...Come see/talk with us!

Downers Grove Pride
2026-06-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Fishel Park, 1036 Grove St, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of community, inclusion, and pride. PrideFest 2026 will be a vibrant day featuring local organizations and businesses, delicious food vendors, music, a colorful costume parade, interactive games, and activities for all ages.
Nancy will be Tabling and selling books, including their book, Urban Tidepool...Come join us!

Elmhurst Pride Fest
2026-06-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL, 60162, United States
Join us at Elmhurst Family Pride Fest…a fun, family-friendly, queer-centered celebration of LGBTQ+ people of all ages and an opportunity to spotlight LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and allies who provide support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
Nancy will be Tabling and selling books, including their book, Urban Tidepool...Come join us!

Slay the Lake Chicago Pride Book Fest
2026-06-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Soundgrowler Brewing Co, 8201 183rd St Suite P, TINLEY PARK, IL, 60487, United States
This is an all ages, all genre event. LGBTQIA+ authors of all genres, zine makers, crafters, vendors and artists will be exhibited. Non profits supporting the queer community will also be available. Join us for a great day!
Nancy will be Tabling and selling books, including their book, Urban Tidepool...Come see/talk with us!

OUTSpoken at Sidetrack - August 4, 2026
2026-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | OUTSpoken@Sidetrack, 3349 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Join us for Nancy Mullen, MSW, sharing their OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, at the monthly storytelling event celebrating uniquely personal stories from a cross-section of the Chicago LGBTQ+ community.
Doors to MainBar open at 6pmStories from 7-9pm

Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI
2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Join Nancy Mullen for Breathing & Blinking, an informative and insightful look at the interconnection between trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) — told through the lens of someone who lives with all three. Deeply personal while covering the latest theories, research, and treatments, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the subject matter and inspired by Nancy’s journey.
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OUTSpoken at Skeleton Key - July 14, 2026
2026-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 LEMONT RD. #300, Woodridge, IL, 60517, United States
Outspoken returns to SKB for an evening of personal stories from the LGBTQ+ community!
Nancy Mullen, MSW, will be a storyteller for the suburban OUTSpoken at Skeleton Key in Woodridge.
Doors open at 5pm & stories start at 730pm!
As always, Outspoken is free to attend (for 21+) and a portion of our sales for the evening will be donated to Youth Outlook to help support LGBTQ+ youth.

Out of Darkness Walk (Suicide Prevention)
2026-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Hopkins Park, Dekalb, Dekalb, IL, United States
Join us continuing to raise awareness, encourage conversations, and remind people they are never alone. Every sponsorship supports education, advocacy, research, and local programs through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP Illinois Chapter).

Breathing and Blinking: An Intersection of PTSD and TBI
2026-10-09 08:00 - 10:00 | DeKalb High School, 501 Dresser Rd, DerKalb, IL, 60115, United States

DeKalb Countywide Institute Day
2026-10-09 08:00 - 13:00 | DeKalb High School, 501 Dresser Rd, DerKalb, IL, 60115, United States

PFLAG Council of Northern IL Conference
2026-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Roycemore School in Evanston, 1200 Davis St, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for the PFLAG Council of Northern IL Conference, where there will be the presentation of – Beyond Self-Care: The Architecture of Community Care with co-presenter Executive Coach
Sarah Powers, at Roycemore School in Evanston.

The She Said Conference - Champaign, IL
2026-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Copper Creek Church, 2202 Curtis Rd, Champaign, IL, 61822
Join us for the The She Said Conference, in Champaign, IL, where Nancy Mullen will be in attendance.

Joliet Pride Network Queer Book Fair
2026-10-26 12:00 - 17:00 | TBA
Join us for day of books from a plethora of LQBTQIA authors!
Nancy will be tabling and selling books, including their book, Urban Tidepool...Come see/talk with us!

4th Annual Coliseum Museum Book Fair
2026-11-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Coliseum Museum of Art, 124 N. 4th St., Oregon, IL, 61001
Mark your calendar and join Nancy for the 4th annual Coliseum Museum book fair. Meet Nancy and other authors offering books on: Mystery, Romance, Children, History, Young Adult, & more.

Joliet Pride Network Book Fest
2026-11-21 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Nancy will be vending at Joliet Pride Network Book Fest …more info to come
