LGBTQ Speakers

Successful fashion designer Tan France is renowned as the witty wardrobe wiz leading the charge in the fashion department on the Emmy-winning makeover hit and Netflix re-boot, Queer Eye. Ready to make America fabulous again, one makeover at a time, France showcases how the experience is so much more than just new clothes; it’s about […]

AJ Sarcione is a dynamic keynote speaker, a recognized leader in motivation and emotional intelligence, and a driving force in helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential. With a career spanning industries and continents, AJ has earned a reputation for his innovative approach to fostering positivity, unlocking creativity, and sparking sustainable change. His unique […]

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+ […]

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 […]

Soccer legend, TV host and podcaster, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Abby Wambach inspires audiences with her message that there is a leader inside all of us, and we each have the power to make change. Abby is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of […]

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 […]

Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known as the “Little Folksinger,” her music has embraced punk, funk, hip hop, jazz, soul, electronica and even more distant sounds. […]

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 […]

Sharing the story of her accelerated rise up the corporate ladder, from her start working as a hostess to leading some of the world’s best-known food brands, Kat Cole provides insight and perspective on what it takes to create and lead successful teams, drive innovation and growth, lead with heart and sustain excellence. Kat Cole […]

Jennifer Grey is best known for her iconic portrayal of Baby opposite Patrick Swayze in the beloved classic Dirty Dancing , which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best actress. Currently she is featured in the Lifetime Original Movie, Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation. She also starred in the critically acclaimed Amazon series Red Oaks. She won season eleven […]

Born and raised in Lima, Peru as a child Silvia Vasquez-Lavado endured a period of sexual violence that would haunt her for much of her adult life. Nearly 30 years later, while attending a meditation retreat in Peru, she had a vision of reconnecting to her inner child and the two of them walking in […]

Damian Pelliccione, recognized as one of Business Insider’s “Top 16 Power Player Execs in AD Video Streaming Space”, is a visionary leader in the ever-evolving landscape of digital media. As the driving force behind finance, business development, and advertising sales/operations at Revry, Damian embodies innovation and strategic acumen. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, […]

Stylish and sophisticated interior designer, Bobby Berk has carved an award-winning career from his passion for refining space. The diversity advocate has not only made an impression on the industry through his entrepreneurial ventures but shot to international acclaim when he joined the cast of Netflix’s Queer Eye. Determined to use his prominence to raise […]

Samantha Bitty is a sexual health and consent educator, speaker, certified Emotional Intelligence coach and social change entrepreneur. With humour, empathy and liberation as central to her work, she uses games, drag, and media to push the boundaries of propriety and facilitate entry points into challenging conversations. samantha prioritizes art, aesthetics and accessibility to teach […]

Alex Newell is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his recurring role as Wade “Unique” Adams on Fox’s musical comedy-drama Glee, and as being a first season runner-up on Oxygen’s The Glee Project. Newell was born in Lynn, Massachusetts. His father died of cancer when he was six years old, at which point […]

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 […]