LGBTQ+ Topics

"Our diverse lineup of LGBTQ+ speakers are made up of passionate individuals who are able to communicate the importance of recognition, love and allyship while still energizing and entertaining an audience. Covering topics such as pride, identity and representation, mental health, and so much more, our LGBTQ+ speakers and keynotes are the perfect choice to demonstrate inclusivity and acceptance within your organization.

If you would like assistance choosing the right speaker for your event, please contact us. We’re happy to help!"

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Sir John

  • Acclaimed Global Makeup Artist Known for his Work with Beyoncé, Zendaya and Serena Williams; Former and Longest Standing Creative Director of L'Oréal Paris
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Jeff Davis

  • Showrunner, Writer, and Director for the 17-Season CBS Series 'Criminal Minds' and MTV's 'Teen Wolf'
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Rori Harmon

  • Award-Winning Texas Longhorn Women's Basketball Point Guard, Gatorade Player of the Year, and AP All-American Honorable Mention
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Eddie Ndopu

  • Disability Rights Advocate; UN Sustainability Advocate; Author of 'Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw'
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Jenna Wortham

  • NYT Culture Columnist; Co-Host of 'Still Processing' Podcast; Editor of 'Black Futures'
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Kate Schatz

  • Co-Founder & Organizer, Solidarity Sundays; NYT Bestselling Author, 'Rad American Women A-Z', 'Do the Work!', & More
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Ronan Farrow

  • Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter; Fmr. State Department Diplomat; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Catch & Kill
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Paola Ramos

  • Journalist, Former Deputy Director of Hispanic Media for Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign, and Author of 'Finding Latin-X' and 'Defectors'
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Raymond Braun

  • Acclaimed Media Personality, Journalist, Social Influencer, and Entrepreneur
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Phillip Picardi

  • Award-Winning Journalist and Editor of Teen Vogue, them, and Allure; Podcaster, and Advocate for Corporate Ethics and Social Change
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Wanda Sykes

  • Award-Winning Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, and Author
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Christian Siriano

  • Award-Winning CFDA Fashion Designer; Mentor, 'Project Runway'
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Melissa King

  • Winner and Fan-Favorite on 'Top Chef: All Stars', Trailblazing Restaurateur, and Asian American and LGBTQ Advocate
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Megan Rapinoe

  • Co-Captain and Star of the United States Women's National Soccer Team, 2x World Cup Champion 
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Suzanne Malveaux

  • Award-Winning Journalist, CEO and President of Malveaux Global Media
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Chris Appleton

  • World-Renowned Hairstylist; Contributor, 'The TODAY Show' & Lifestyle Contributor, 'The Drew Barrymore Show'
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Randy Rainbow

  • 4x Emmy & Grammy-Nominated Comedian & Entertainer and NYT & WSJ Bestselling Author of 'Playing With Myself'
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Abby Wambach

  • World Champion Soccer Player; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Wolfpack' on Teamwork/Leadership
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Punkie Johnson

  • Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Cast Member on 'Saturday Night Live'
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Tyler Oakley

  • LGBTQ+ YouTube Vlogger & Influencer; Digital Consultant to the President; Philanthropist & Advocate
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Janelle Monáe

  • Musician & Actor; Founder, Wondaland Pictures & Wondaland Records; NYT Bestselling Author, 'The Memory Librarian'
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Richie Jackson

  • Award-Winning Broadway, Television, and Film Producer, Author, Columnist, and LGBTQ Activist
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Bobby Berk

  • Interior Design Expert, Author, and Emmy-Nominated TV Host of Netflix's 'Queer Eye'
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Glennon Doyle

  • Activist; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Untamed' & more; Podcast Host; 'We Can Do Hard Things'
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Charles Blow

  • NYT Op-Ed Columnist & MSNBC Analyst; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones' & 'The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto'
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Sue Bird

  • WNBA All-Time Assists Leader, 4x WNBA Champion, 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x NCAA Champion, 13x WNBA All-Star
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Margaret Cho

  • Comedian, Musician, Advocate, Entrepreneur, and Artist
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Brandon Kyle Goodman

  • Writer and Actor, Netflix's 'Big Mouth' and 'Human Resources', Podcaster and Host, "Tell Me Something Messy", "RE!CAP", Author, "You Gotta Be You", "Messy Mondays" on Substack, Advocate for Mental Health Awareness, Relationship Health, Identity, and Sexual Wellness
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Simon Doonan

  • Author, Cultural Commentator, and TV Personality
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Nate Berkus

  • Award-Winning Interior Designer, Entrepreneur, & Media Personality
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Ash Perez

  • Creator, Writer, Director, Producer, and Author of 'Read This for Inspiration'
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Alexis Coe

  • Historian and NYT Bestselling Author of 'You Never Forget Your First', Podcaster, and Contributing Writer to The New York Times, Paris Review, and More
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Lena Waithe

  • Award-Winning Actor, Writer, Creator, & Producer; Founder of Hillman Grad Productions; Partner, Rising Voices Initiative
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Christopher Wylie

  • Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower, Data Scientist and Social Researcher, and Bestselling Author
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Billie Jean King

  • Sports Icon, Equality Pioneer, and New York Times Bestselling Author
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Kate McKinnon

  • Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Actress, and 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Member
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Brian Kelly

  • Founder of The Points Guy, Viral Travel and Lifestyle Influencer, Advocate for Travel as a Force of Global Good
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Stacy London

  • Style Expert, Former Host of 'What Not to Wear', NYT Bestselling Author, and CEO of State Of Menopause
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Beanie Feldstein

  • Acclaimed Actress on TV, Film, and Broadway
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Eugene Lee Yang

  • Viral Digital Content Creator, Member of Buzzfeed's 'The Try Guys', and New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of 'The Hidden Power of F*cking Up'
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Ilene Chaiken

  • Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Creator of 'The L Word', Founder of Little Chicken Productions, and Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion

Brandon Wolf

  • Gun Safety and LGBTQ Civil Rights Activist, Press Secretary for Equality Florida, and Author

Michael R. Jackson

  • Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright of Hit Broadway Musical, 'A Strange Loop'

Brian Mosteller

  • Director of Oval Office Operations (2009-2017)

Kelly Rippon

  • Author, Inspiring Change-Maker, and Olympian Parent

Clinton Kelly

  • Emmy Award-Winning Television Personality, Style Expert, and Bestselling Author

Vernice Armour

  • America's First African-American Female Combat Pilot; Former Marine & Cop; Author 'Zero To Breakthrough'

Gus Kenworthy

  • Freestyle Skier and Olympic Silver Medalist, Actor, and LGBTQ Advocate

Evan Wolfson

  • Marriage Equality Advocate

Sandy Yawn

  • Superyacht Captain and Series Lead on Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean

Eric Kuhn

  • Tony-Winning Producer, Social Media Virtuoso, Media Innovator, and Entrepreneur

Dr. Darien Sutton

  • ABC News Medical Correspondent, Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician

Jason Collins

  • Former NBA Player

Carl Nassib

  • 7yr NFL Veteran & Fmr. Captain of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Tech Founder; LGBTQ+ Activist

Chella Man

  • Model, Artist & Activist