Blake Newborn: On Creating a Platform to Empower Bullied Teens
In high school, Blake was severely bullied and harassed for being gay. So he created a platform to help bullied teens — LGBTQ and otherwise — feel empowered have a voice.
Author: Emily Starbuck Gerson
Emily Starbuck Gerson is a seasoned journalist and storyteller, with over a decade of professional writing and editing experience. She's also an out member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and she launched Profiles in Pride in November 2017 as a platform to share the inspiring and empowering journeys of others. She conducts every interview and writes every profile herself. By day, she's a full-time freelance writer/editor; learn more at EmilyStarbuck.com.
Daniel Kanter: On Breaking Gay Stereotypes as a Home Renovation Expert
Daniel, a popular home renovation blogger, thinks being gay is the least remarkable thing about him. This is his story of making a space for himself in an industry that so often doesn’t reflect him.
Buck Angel: On Being a Trans Activist, Entrepreneur, and the First Trans Man in Porn
Buck Angel found success as the first trans man in porn. He’s now using that visibility to make an impact as an LGBTQ activist, speaker, entrepreneur, and mentor. This is his story.
Ainsley Blattel: On Being a Queer, Nonbinary Wedding Planner for the LGBTQ Community
As a queer, nonbinary person, Ainsley brings a unique perspective to the heteronormative wedding industry. This is their story of coming out and becoming a wedding planner for the LGBTQ community.
Alexander Rodriguez: On Being a Host of the First LGBTQ Latinx Talk Show
Raised in a Catholic Latino family, Alexander struggled to come out as gay. Now he’s out and proud, and a co-host on the first LGBTQ Latinx talk show.
Announcing Our Coming Out Day Giveaway
Learn about our exciting giveaway for Coming Out Day, featuring over $200 in prizes from six LGBTQ-owned businesses we’ve had the pleasure of profiling.
Danielle Skidmore: On Being a Trans Woman and Transportation Engineer Running for Austin City Council
As a transportation engineer, trans woman, and special needs parent, Danielle Skidmore brings a unique blend of perspectives as she runs for Austin City Council this November.
Liz Baxter: On Creating Visibility and Representation as a Femme Lesbian
Once she came out as gay, Liz Baxter learned there are pros and cons to being a femme lesbian. People don’t assume you’re gay, but they also don’t always believe you. This is her story of learning to navigate the world as a lesbian and working to be visible.
Kelly Marshall: On Creating a Safe Wellness Space for the LGBTQ+ Community
Yoga and meditation are what helped Kelly Marshall come to terms with their gender identity. They now run a business offering yoga therapy, massage, mindfulness, Reiki, and other healing tools to the LGBTQ+ community — especially since many don’t feel welcome in traditional wellness spaces.
Ella Kweku: On Breaking Stereotypes by Portraying a Black Lesbian Juliet
Actress Ella Kweku loves breaking stereotypes, so she leapt at the chance to portray Juliet as a black lesbian vampire in the film “With a Kiss I Die,” a twist on “Romeo and Juliet.” Her love interest was written as a man, but when casting saw her chemistry with a female actress, they made it a lesbian love story.