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.

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
      Piers Kowalski
          Keynote speaker and corporate inclusivity advocate Piers Kowalski empowers leaders to advance LGBTQ equity, strengthen allyship, and build workplace cultures rooted in authenticity and belonging.
          • Transgender Storyteller
          Farrah Khan - Image 05 (April 14, 2026)
              Keynote speaker, psychological safety expert, and gender equity advocate Farrah Khan helps organizations build inclusive cultures, strengthen emotional intelligence, and create safer, more resilient workplaces.
              • Workplace Wellness
              Janelle Monáe - Image 09 (March 17, 2026)
                  Championing artistry, identity, activism, empowerment, and Afrofuturist vision through music, performance, and creative leadership that challenges and inspires.
                  • Celebrity Artist
                  Tammy Bruce
                      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
                          Chelsea Miller - Image 04 (February 2, 2026)

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

                              • Racial Justice
                              Diana Nyad - Image 05 (April 24, 2026)

                                  Inspires perseverance and resilience through extraordinary endurance achievements.

                                  • Inspirational Speaker
                                  Greg R. Baird - Image 26 (April 21, 2026)
                                  • (7 reviews)

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

                                    • LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, Allyship.
                                    Alencia Johnson - Image 06 (January 27, 2026)
                                        Social justice keynote speaker and culture change strategist Alencia Johnson helps organizations align values with action, lead inclusively, and drive measurable social impact.
                                        • Social Justice
                                        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
                                            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
                                                Katie Sowers
                                                    Risha Grant
                                                        • Diversity 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
                                                            Noramay Cadena - Image 02 (April 23, 2026)

                                                                She helps leaders innovate across food, culture, and emerging technologies.

                                                                • Hispanic Inspiration
                                                                Kristen Ziman - Hollow Bunny Leadership Podcast
                                                                    Leadership expert and former Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman equips organizations with actionable strategies for crisis management, resilience, and ethical leadership that drive cultural transformation and performance.
                                                                    • Former Police Chief
                                                                    Alisha De Lorenzo - Image 01 (February 17, 2026)
                                                                        Corporate culture keynote speaker Alisha De Lorenzo helps organizations solve complex challenges through Positive Deviance, unlocking hidden innovation, engagement, and high-performance leadership.
                                                                        • Culture Speaker
                                                                        Maja Kazazic
                                                                        • (3 reviews)
                                                                          Maja Kazazic, Bosnian genocide survivor and tech entrepreneur, empowers leaders with Scale Up Blueprint™ strategies to thrive in times of crisis and transformation.
                                                                          • Genocide Survivor
                                                                          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
                                                                              Erin O'Flaherty - Erin O Flaherty
                                                                                  Erin O’Flaherty delivers powerful keynotes on LGBTQ+ representation, suicide prevention, and authentic leadership, inspiring audiences to embrace equality, resilience, and meaningful human connection.
                                                                                  • Inspiring LGBTQ
                                                                                  Stephanie Battaglino - Image 04 (January 20, 2026)
                                                                                      Workplace DEI speaker and transgender leadership expert Stephanie Battaglino helps organizations build inclusive, high-performing cultures through lived experience, strategic insight, and transformative LGBTQ+ workplace education.
                                                                                      • Inclusivity Speaker
                                                                                      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.
                                                                                          • ESPN 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

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