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.

Alisha De Lorenzo - Image 01 (February 17, 2026)
    • Featured
    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
    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
        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
            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
                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
                    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
                        Noramay Cadena
                            Noramay Cadena empowers organizations with insights on inclusive venture strategy, food-tech disruption and transformative leadership shaped by her engineering, VC and community-impact expertise.
                            • Hispanic Inspiration
                            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
                                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
                                    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
                                        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
                                            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
                                              Diana Nyad
                                                  Endurance athlete and inspirational keynote speaker Diana Nyad empowers audiences with powerful lessons on resilience, grit, and the relentless pursuit of seemingly impossible goals.
                                                  • Inspirational Speaker
                                                  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
                                                      Vivienne Ming
                                                          Computational neuroscientist who applies data-driven insights to learning, performance, and scalable human systems to boost outcomes across teams and education.
                                                          • Mad Scientist
                                                          Katie Sowers
                                                              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
                                                                  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
                                                                      Vernice Armour - Image 03 (April 20, 2026)

                                                                          Bold leadership lessons that inspire confidence and breakthrough performance.

                                                                          • FlyGirl Motivational
                                                                          Wade Davis
                                                                              Wade Davis is a former NFL player, global inclusion strategist and leadership coach who helps organizations advance gender, race and orientation equity through transformative, human centered culture change.
                                                                              • Former NFL Player
                                                                              Susan Feniger
                                                                                  Chelsea Miller - Image 04 (February 2, 2026)
                                                                                      Racial justice keynote speaker Chelsea Miller equips organizations to confront systemic inequity through historically grounded insight, lived experience, and actionable equity frameworks that drive sustainable change.
                                                                                      • Racial Justice
                                                                                      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
                                                                                          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

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