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Jeff Bender
@jeffreybender.bsky.social
Founder & Creative Director | Lion + Owl
Director | Payson Grey Foundation
Author | Advocate | Speaker

www.lionandowlapparel.com
www.paysongreyfoundation.org
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🚨 STOP SCROLLING! Your child's favorite outfit is just a click away! 🚨🌟 Lion+Owl is transforming kids' apparel w/ tag-less designs, flat-front leggings, fidget-friendly elements, & buttery-soft fabrics perfect for ALL kids—especially those with sensory needs. 💛 #SensoryFriendlyApparel #KidsApparel
January 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Let kids be kids. Whether it’s the toys they love, the clothes they choose, or the people who make them shine, every child deserves to feel confident and free to be themselves. The one thing we can always control is kindness—so let’s lead with love and celebrate their individuality. 🌈 #LetKidsBeKids
January 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Lion+Owl! ✨🎄

Wishing you and your family a day filled with warmth, joy, and love. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Here’s to more love, inclusivity, and cozy moments in the year ahead!
#MerryChristmas #LionAndOwl #HolidayJoy #InclusiveFashion #FamilyMoments
December 25, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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✨ Kindness Starts With You ✨

Today, let’s remember:
💛 Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to a friend.
💛 Celebrate your small wins.
💛 Give yourself grace on tough days.

Kindness isn’t just something we give—it’s something we deserve, too. 🌟

#KindnessMatters #PositiveVibes #LionAndOwl
December 23, 2024 at 5:48 PM
In this opinion piece, we examine the alarming rise of anti-trans legislation & rhetoric in politics, exposing the devastating impact on one of the nation's most vulnerable communities. #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransKids #TransVisibility #StopTransHate #EqualityForAll
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Jeff Bender on LinkedIn: Opinion: The Targeting of Transgender Individuals: A Shameful Chapter in…
In this powerful opinion piece, we examine the alarming rise of anti-transgender legislation and rhetoric in American politics, exposing the devastating impact…
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December 22, 2024 at 9:01 PM
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✨ Love Always Wins ✨

The holidays remind us of what truly matters: love, kindness, and connection.

This season, let’s be kind, be thoughtful, and look out for one another. Because at the end of the day, love always wins. 🎁❤️
#LoveAlwaysWins #HolidayKindness #SpreadLove #BeTheLight #LionAndOwl
December 22, 2024 at 8:13 PM
🌟 Hey, Superstar! 🌟 Did you know there’s no one else like YOU? 🦁✨ Your laugh, your kindness, your light—it’s all one of a kind! 💖 So keep shining, keep smiling, and never stop being your amazing self. The world is better with YOU in it! 🫶 #LionAndOwlKids #YouAreAwesome @lionandowl.bsky.social
December 21, 2024 at 6:06 PM
🎄 This Holiday Season, Shine as YOUR True Self! 🌟

As the world sparkles with lights and joy, remember: you are exactly who you’re supposed to be. 💖 The best gift you can give yourself and others is embracing your unique self & spreading that light everywhere you go.
#BeYourself #SpreadLove #BeBrave
December 20, 2024 at 2:36 PM
In today’s world, the noise of division, anger, & hate can feel deafening. Social media feeds, news headlines, and even everyday conversations are often dominated by negativity. But here’s the truth: kindness has the power to outshine hate—if we choose to amplify it.
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Why Kindness Must Be Louder Than Hate—Now More Than Ever
In today’s world, the noise of division, anger, and hate can feel deafening. Social media feeds, news headlines, and even everyday conversations are often dominated by negativity.
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December 13, 2024 at 8:07 PM
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🌀 Why you’ll love them:
✅ Ultra-soft fabrics for all-day comfort
✅ Bold and playful wave design
✅ Perfect for lounging or making a statement on the go

These sensory-friendly designs are made to help kids feel amazing in their clothes—because they deserve to look AND feel good. 💕
December 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM
🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉
Lion+Owl is a HEADLINING brand at Omaha Fashion Week!

🌟 Join us Feb 27-Mar 1 as we showcase our inclusive, sensory-friendly designs. Thank you, OFW, for this amazing honor! 💕✨ #OmahaFashionWeek #LionAndOwl
December 12, 2024 at 5:31 PM