LGBTQ+

Greg R. Baird is an engaging speaker with heart, humor, and a passion for everyone to live their best life. His background is in higher education and has spent most of his career speaking on LGBTQ+ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with topics on allyship, anti-hate/bullying, community, acceptance, and discovering your legacy. Greg R. Baird has […]

Hermien Elago storytelling will motivate, inspire, and inject lasting change into the culture of your organisation. She has shown herself to be a woman of drive and dedication. Ever striving, ever-changing, ever-growing. For more than seven years she has used the power of story and the vehicle that is fitness to overcome limiting beliefs through […]

Caster Semenya is a winner. The 29-year-old South African is the two-time women’s 800m Olympic champion, a three-time 800m world champion and a double Commonwealth Games middle distance gold medallist. To wrap those figures in further context, when Semenya won the Doha Diamond League 800m in May 2019, it was her 30th consecutive victory over […]

Cat Cora has been changing the way people think about how to attain a better quality of life around food. Cat is not just fun in the kitchen and bursting personality but also a savvy and successful business women and entrepreneur. Coming from a background of poverty, Cat now has created several successful businesses that […]

A personal crusader on a mission to empower through the power of positive thinking, Brent Lindeque has achieved global recognition for this forward thinking approach, and has inspired a nation. Brent Lindeque | Motivational Speaker Brent unwittingly started a social media revolution through his positive spin on #neknominations. The Random Acts of Kindness Nominations (raknominations) […]

Kirsten Landman is a professional offroad and hard-enduro rider from Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She has been riding since the age of 8 and launched her professional career at the age of 22. Kirsten Landman | Inspiring Adventurer What started as just fun with her family, turned into Kirsten making history and a name for […]

Melinda Briana Epler has over 25 years of experience developing business innovation and inclusion strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Change Catalyst, Melinda currently works with the tech industry to solve diversity and inclusion together. Using her background in storytelling and large-scale culture change, She is a strategic advisor for […]

Alencia Johnson leads at the intersection of social justice and culture change, cultivating over a decade of experience marrying cultural cornerstones such as activism, politics, corporate and entertainment together to achieve justice. As Founder and Chief Impact Officer of 1063 West Broad a social impact agency specializing in the intersection of culture, impact and purpose […]

Brea Baker is an activist and writer working to build a world where joy, safety, and community are accessible to all Black people. She has a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University where she held internships with the U.S. Department of State in Botswana, Public Defender Service D.C., Co-Director of AIDS Walk New Haven, […]

Named one of Business Insider’s “Top 16 Power Player Execs in AD Video Streaming Space”, Damian Pelliccione (they/them/theirs) leads the finance, business development, and advertising sales / operations departments at Revry. Revry is now the world’s largest Queer TV Network, reaching over 280 million households and devices. Revry was also featured on the cover of The […]

Ivelyse Andino is an Afro-Latina health equity innovator born and raised in The Bronx. She is the founder and CEO of Radical Health and a Commissioner on the New York City Commission on Gender Equity. In 2015 she founded the first Latina owned Public Benefit Corp in New York State Ivelyse enjoyed a fledgling career in health […]

Road Trip and National Parks expert Mikah Meyer has been named a “Social Media Warrior” by MTV, honored by Late Night with Seth Meyers, and featured by NPR, The Guardian, Upworthy, and The Today Show among thousands of media outlets globally for his Travel beyond convention. Called a “professional road tripper” by REI, Mikah Meyer […]

As her fans know, Sarah Schauer keeps it real and honest 100% of the time. A self-described “Youtuber when I feel like it, Ex-Viner, and all around piece of sh*t,” The YouTube comedian uploads videos on an assortment of topics from “famous TikTokers steal my vines and I make fun of them” to “How to […]

Sam Cushing is an adventurer, businessman, fitness & mental health fanatic, and pianist. After two unfulfilling years as a consultant in Manhattan, Sam made a life change, choosing to shed the expectations society had projected onto him and pursue the goals on his bucket list. Packing only a suitcase, some workout gear, his music, and […]

Layshia Clarendon is a guard currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. They are known for being the first openly non-binary and transgender WNBA player, serving as an inspiration to many. A San Bernardino native, Clarendon attended the University of California, Berkeley, where they spent the whole four years playing for the Golden […]

Nigel Owens is a professional rugby union referee who made history by coming out as gay in 2007. One of the most recognisable figures in the game, Nigel is the world’s first openly gay referee and has overseen some of the sport’s biggest matches. Away from the pitch, he has become an established LGBT speaker who can […]

World record-breaking hurdler, Colin Jackson, enjoyed one of the most successful athletics careers in British history. Unbeatable on the track, Colin transitioned into punditry and presenting after retiring, becoming an equally prominent media personality, thanks to his recognisability and down to earth nature. However, despite such an impressive career, Colin suppressed the secret of his […]

Paris Lees is a highly inspirational transgender woman, who has continually raised awareness and empowered acceptance of the LGBT+ community. The first transgender woman to appear in British Vogue and become a columnist in the publication, Paris has also written in the likes of The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian expressing her concerns […]

Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian and podcast host, currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. She’s been a digital correspondent for MTV, HBO, Fusion, Comedy Central and more. A Sundance Labs and USC MacArthur Foundation Civic Media Fellow, Razorbill (an imprint of Penguin Random House) published a collection of her personal essays titled Obviously: Stories from […]

Blair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans the subjects of intersectionality, gender studies, race and racism, sociology, and United States history.  The New York Times praises Blair Imani’s unique ability to create “progressive lessons with vibrant visuals and a perky, quirky delivery.” She is the author of Read […]

Erin O’Flaherty embodies a legacy of advocacy, resilience, and empowerment. As the proud bearer of the Miss Missouri crown, Erin shatters stereotypes and challenges societal norms with her unwavering dedication to suicide prevention and LGBTQ+ pride. Her journey is not just about pageantry; it’s a testament to the power of authenticity and the impact of […]

One of the heroes of England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup squad, Ben Cohen helped the nation to a historic first-ever win in the tournament. He played a key role in the momentous victory over Australia in the final, and off-the-pitch he’s also made an impact. In 2011, he set up the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, […]

Alistair Appleton has been a British media favourite for over two decades. Having fronted some of the BBC’s most popular daytime and primetime series, Alistair is an instantly recognisable face in the industry. A trained psychotherapist and meditation instructor, Alistair is known for his promotion of mental wellbeing through mindfulness. Having been openly gay throughout […]

Michelle Visage has forged a successful career as a singer, television host and media personality. Currently featuring as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Michelle is a passionate LGBT+ ally and promotes the inclusion of all. Now regularly booked as an LGBT speaker, Michelle Visage increases awareness and acceptance of the community, fighting for LGBT+ […]