LGBTQ Speakers

LGBTQ speakers are individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other non-heteronormative sexual orientation or gender identity, and they use their voices to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and acceptance.

These speakers often share their personal stories and experiences to raise awareness about the challenges and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and to promote diversity and equality.

LGBTQ speakers play a crucial role in inspiring change, fostering understanding, and creating a more inclusive and accepting society for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Their talks and presentations aim to educate, challenge stereotypes, and empower others to be allies and champions for LGBTQ+ rights.

Kate Fagan - Image 05 (February 2, 2026)
      Sports journalist and keynote speaker Kate Fagan delivers powerful insights on athlete mental health, inclusion, and performance through lived experience, investigative storytelling, and actionable advocacy.
      Kristen Ziman - Image 05 (April 29, 2026)

          She helps leaders navigate crisis with clarity and integrity.

          • Former Police Chief
          Richard Fowler
              Seasoned media host, Fox News contributor, and millennial messaging strategist transforming how generations communicate.
              • Generational Speaker
              Tammy Bruce
                  • Talk Show Host
                  Kudzi Chikumbu
                      Digital innovation and creator marketing leader Kudzi Chikumbu empowers global brands and creators to build authentic influence through storytelling, community engagement, and inclusive, data-informed strategy.
                      • Lifestyle Influencer
                      Rebecca Walker
                          Author and cultural thought leader Rebecca Walker empowers audiences with transformative insights on identity, diversity, LGBTQ advocacy, and the power of storytelling to drive meaningful social change.
                          • Diversity Speaker
                          Chelsea Miller - Image 04 (February 2, 2026)

                              She drives racial equity through accountability, education, and systemic change.

                              • Racial Justice
                              Sarah Schauer
                                  Comedian and digital creator Sarah Schauer delivers sharp, unfiltered commentary on internet culture, authenticity, and modern absurdity, captivating audiences with fearless humor and a distinct comedic voice.
                                  • Social Influencer
                                  Katie Sowers
                                      • Sporting Legend
                                      Diana Nyad - Image 05 (April 24, 2026)

                                          Inspires perseverance and resilience through extraordinary endurance achievements.

                                          • Inspirational Speaker
                                          Janelle Monáe - Image 02 (May 7, 2026)

                                              She inspires bold creativity, leadership, and authentic self-expression

                                              • Celebrity Artist
                                              Butterscotch Clinton - Image 03 (January 29, 2026)
                                                  Empowerment speaker and vocal percussionist Butterscotch Clinton inspires audiences through genre-defying music, resilience, and identity-driven storytelling that challenges norms and elevates human connection.
                                                  • Empowerment Speaker
                                                  Alisha De Lorenzo - Image 01 (February 17, 2026)

                                                      She helps organizations uncover internal solutions driving culture and performance.

                                                      • Culture Speaker
                                                      Stephanie Battaglino - Image 04 (January 20, 2026)

                                                          She helps organizations create inclusive, respectful, belonging-centered workplace cultures.

                                                          • Inclusivity Speaker
                                                          Dr. Paula Stone Williams - Image 07 (January 19, 2026)
                                                              Dr. Paula Stone Williams is a global keynote speaker and gender equity advocate whose lived experience and leadership background illuminate systemic bias and inspire meaningful organizational and social change.
                                                              • Gender Equity
                                                              Susan Feniger - Image 05 (May 7, 2026)

                                                                  She inspires creativity, entrepreneurship, and bold culinary innovation.

                                                                  • Culinary Chef
                                                                  Fredrik Eklund
                                                                      Fredrik Eklund delivers high-energy keynotes on elite sales performance, negotiation mastery, and personal branding, drawing from his record-breaking career in global luxury real estate.
                                                                      • Sales Speaker
                                                                      Erin O’Flaherty - Image 02 (May 14, 2026)

                                                                          She inspires audiences to lead with empathy, inclusion, and authentic connection.

                                                                          • Inspiring LGBTQ
                                                                          Cover Image - Shane Feldman
                                                                          • (4 reviews)
                                                                            Shane Feldman helps organizations strengthen leadership, boost team engagement, and build connected, high-performing cultures in an increasingly digital and dispersed world.
                                                                            • Leadership Speaker
                                                                            Lindsay Boccardo
                                                                                Generational keynote speaker Lindsay Boccardo helps leaders build collaborative, high-performing multi-generational teams through data-driven insights, practical communication tools, and engaging workforce strategies.
                                                                                • Generational Speaker
                                                                                Alencia Johnson - Image 06 (January 27, 2026)

                                                                                    She helps organizations turn values into authentic and lasting social impact.

                                                                                    • Social Justice
                                                                                    Vernice Armour - Image 03 (April 20, 2026)

                                                                                        Bold leadership lessons that inspire confidence and breakthrough performance.

                                                                                        • FlyGirl Motivational
                                                                                        Arlan Hamilton - Image 06 (March 10, 2026)
                                                                                            Arlan Hamilton is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and founder of Backstage Capital who champions investment in underestimated startup founders.
                                                                                            • Inspiring Innovation
                                                                                            Greg R. Baird - Image 26 (April 21, 2026)
                                                                                            • (7 reviews)

                                                                                              He inspires inclusion, acceptance, and community through powerful storytelling.

                                                                                              • LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, Allyship.

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