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(she/her) Yasmin Yasmin, a British model, asexual activist, writer, and speaker, is a leading voice for the asexual community. After coming out publicly in 2017, she quickly gained recognition as the "unlikely face of asexuality" by Cosmopolitan Magazine . Yasmin founded the #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike movement to increase diverse asexual visibility and representation and co-founded International Asexuality Day on April 6. Her unconventional approach to activism has been covered by various British and international media outlets, including Vogue, MTV, Sky News, Paper Magazine, Attitude Magazine, and the BBC . In 2022, she collaborated with Stonewall to launch the Stonewall x Yasmin Benoit Ace Project , the UK's first asexual rights initiative. Yasmin's tireless work as an asexual activist earned her the 'Campaigner of the Year' award at the Rainbow Honours Awards . She is available to speak on topics such as asexuality, diversity and representation in media, and LGBTQ+ activism. Yasmin Benoit Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Christopher Christopher is the Chairman and Founder of Brand Advance Group and CEO (North America). As a top 100 company in Startups.co.uk for three years in a row, Christopher connects brands with diverse audiences globally, through Insights, Media and Creative. His company was awarded the title of "Campaign 2021 - Media Business of the Year" and " The DRUM - Diversity & Inclusion Company of the Year 2021." In addition to his work in media and advertising, Christopher is also a director at UK Conscious Advertising Network (CAN) and the US country lead for (CAN). As a mixed-race, out gay father, he is a strong advocate for diversity and representation within media and advertising. Christopher also serves on the advisory boards for ITV, WFA, TikTok, London MetPolice, a nd the V&A Museums. As a thought leader in his industry, Christopher can speak about various topics, including leadership, intersectionality, culture change, community building, activism, and parenting. Christopher Kenna Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Lotus Lotus is on a life long mission to create environments and systems where underrepresented groups can equally learn, grow and thrive. After graduating her M.Sc . in Business Psychology Lotus has leveraged her skills to do good by joining or founding the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Teams at the HeadQuarters of different Tech Companies in London, Barcelona. She is now CEO & Founder of The INK - DEI Agency, supporting companies globally to build a permanent inclusive and equitable workplace - like INK on paper. Lotus Smits Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Sevi Sevi Koppe is Community Director at We Create Space , as well as an international creative director and producer. She's worked for films and music festivals around the world, as a creative director, booking agent and a production manager. Her vision is queer and she's been curating international events since 2000 to promote LGBTQ+ visibility to mainstream audiences. Sevi works with venues around the world to coordinate exclusive events. Sevi studied queer media and spaces in Japan to understand what support is offered to minors inside and outside of the formal education system. Sevi Koppe Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Jo Jo is a writer and creator with over 8 years of experience in the non-profit, social work, and research sectors. They are interested in all things sex, sexuality, gender, and how different groups and people experience these concepts. Currently, Jo is a final year PhD candidate in Anthropology and Sociology at SOAS, University of London , and a Junior Fellow at the Center for Applied Transgender Studies . Their PhD project focuses on documentary films, sex work, and gentrification in South India, and aligns with the advocacy work they are involved in on the ground. They view research as one of the many ways they can contribute to the movements they are a part of. In addition, Jo runs two independent projects: Almaarii, which is a visual ethnography of the "closet" in South Asia, and Trans/form, a project focused on understanding anti-trans violence in India. Jo Krishnakumar Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Max Max is a dynamic public speaker, trainer, and creative practitioner who is dedicated to fostering inclusive environments. As a sign language interpreter, audio describer, and access consultant, they have a wealth of experience in improving accessibility and breaking down barriers. Max is an advocate for disability rights and is proudly queer and autistic. They are committed to promoting intersectional inclusion and dismantling all forms of discrimination, including LGBTQ+ discrimination. Max is a leader in workplace allyship and is an expert in language and terminology. They are also a powerful advocate for mental health and well-being, identity, and self-empowerment. In addition, Max is an experienced community builder and activist who is passionate about culture change and building a more equitable society for all. Max Marchewicz Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Ashley Ashley's research critiques how power, economics, and politics influence social change, while advocating for imagination and creativity as alternatives to neoliberal market logics. As a full-time professor of communications, Ashley is continuing to develop projects rooted in place-based pedagogy, urbanism, public intellectualism and equity. Her recent project, Home x Work, has been praised for its phenomenological originality. This project does not perceive the city as a blank campus upon which we can experiment, but rather, aims to use collaborative measures to dissect and render visible the various social and material flows that both (re)produce hegemonic power structures and dismantle them. Ashley Marshall Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Tash Tash is a leading Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who is driving the conversation forward. As a Black queer woman, Tash leverages her lived experience and identity to champion diversity and inclusion in both society and the workplace. She provides invaluable insight into dismantling barriers associated with diversity, ensuring that opportunities are accessible with equity, not just in the workplace, but also in our communities, both locally and globally. Tash is an expert on a variety of topics, including Anti-Racism, Language & Terminology, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ History, LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Identity, and Culture Change. She is passionate about sharing her expertise on these topics and empowering others to create meaningful change. Tash Koster-Thomas Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(no pronouns) Sakeema Sakeema is a model, activist and dancer. As a committed campaigner for Black Lives Matter and trans rights, Sakeema has participated in many campaigns for fashion and commercial clients seeking to stand by their work for improvement. Also, an inspirational dancer and part of the London Ballroom scene, Sakeema uses her platform as a model and performer to not only express them-self creatively but ensure the conversations they are passionate about are being heard. Sakeema Peng Crook Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Tolu Tolu is a Senior Manager at Deloitte UK with a strong passion for promoting diversity and inclusion. As a Black LGBTQ+ role model and intersectionality advocate, she has presented keynote speeches and guest lectures at numerous events both internally and externally to the workplace. Tolu's areas of expertise include discussing the Black experience in the UK, intersectional identities, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. She has been recognized for her advocacy work, including being named on the OUTstanding Future Leaders list in 2020 and 2021 for her efforts in championing inclusion. In addition, Tolu was recently recognized as the highly commended Inspirational Role Model of the Year 2022 DIVA Awards . Tolu's expertise includes topics such as anti-racism, workplace allyship, leadership, intersectionality, LGBTQ+ history, LGBTQ+ discrimination, identity, faith, self-empowerment, culture change, trauma, and healthcare inequities. Tolu Osinubi Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Denny Denny serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at IMAX . Prior to joining the Company, from 2011 to 2017, he was Head of Strategy, Brand & Creative at Sky . Denny is a long-time advocate of diversity & inclusion in the corporate world. In June 2016, he was recognized in the Financial Times inaugural "100 Leading Ethnic Minorities Power List". He also ranks #9 in The Telegraph ’s most recent Top 50 LGBT Executives List and #75 in The Guardian ’s Power Pride List. A dual UK & US citizen, he serves on the Board of Trustees of Ditch The Label , Global Patron for London-based human rights charity Camden Forum and Advisory Board Member for The Economist 's Pride & Prejudice Global Conference. He is now based in Los Angeles. Denny Tu Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Lucifer Lucifer is a genderqueer Italian director/actor. They believe in a future in which sexuality won't need any label, but they also understand the need of many diverse humans to feel represented, reassured and safe nowadays. Their stories narrates life outside the binary and the heteronormativity, in which both members of LGBTQA+ community and straight people can see and reveal themselves. Lucifer Benedetti Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Lo Lo Lo Lo is a trans-disciplinary artist, producer, curator, and drag performer based in Margate, with a career spanning over twenty years in the creative industries. Lo Lo has created costumes for iconic figures such as Lady GaGa and has contributed to creative activism work with Fashion Revolution, as well as organizing Pride festivals. Their vast lived experience includes their personal journey of transition and how their art practice and esoteric research helped them along the way. Lo Lo is passionate about community building, activism, and creating safe spaces for people to express themselves. They speak on a variety of topics including identity, addiction, trauma, curation, and the power of art in creating social change. With their extensive experience in various fields, Lo Lo brings a unique perspective and expertise to every conversation. Lo Lo No Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Mufseen Mufseen is a dedicated LGBT+ activist and accomplished Finance Director based in London. He is committed to promoting a more inclusive community for all and is particularly focused on raising awareness of issues that affect Queer People of Colour (QPOC), drawing from his own experiences as a second-generation South Asian Muslim. Along with being a co-founder and co-host of Queer Talk , a podcast that highlights positive news and celebrates diversity in the queer community, Mufseen is a vocal advocate for intersectionality and self-empowerment. He is also passionate about promoting sexual health and addressing the impact of trauma on marginalized communities. Mufseen Miah Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Betsy Betsy is a leadership mentor, sustainability advisor, campaigner, speaker, author, and host of The Discomfort Practice podcast. She was born and raised in Wyoming, established her career in the UK, and moved to Barcelona in 2016. Currently, she is spending 2023 as a digital nomad. For over 20 years, her work has focused on social and environmental issues, including running award-winning advocacy campaigns, influencing policy change, and working on five continents and most sectors. She is now an independent advisor and mentor to leaders and a Professor of Leadership at a university in Barcelona. All of her work champions connection, consciousness, and action to create a society on a planet where all beings can thrive. Betsy Reed Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Kari Kari is a Venezuelan vocalist that pursues dance floor liberation by performing vogue, reggaeton and rap through her organic vision. Kari was interested in music from a young age, participating in dance festivals in her native Venezuela and performing in Madrid's pride parade for 4 years consecutively. Her artistry seeks to establish a radical mark in a male-dominated genre. Kari can speak on topics including Language & Terminology, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, Body Positivity, Self-empowerment, Culture Change, Community Building and Activism. Kari Serrano Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/they) Luke Luke is a community organiser, writer, and performing-arts producer with a passion for raising voices. A trained actor based in Barcelona, he co-founded verbatim theatre company Snippet. He also works in a corporate tech environment, becoming EMEA Chair of their Global Pride ERG, focusing on HR changes and creating safe-spaces. As an autistic queer person with a chronic health condition, he saw the need for advocacy. Luke offers services rooted in his own experiences, addressing challenges and opportunities for neurodiversity, queerness and health conditions. He believes in driving change through empathy, art, and conversations: shifting understanding and perspectives. Luke Thomas Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/she/they) Andrea Andrea is an Italian singer-songwriter and pop musician based in London. Andrea has found solace and strength through their song-writing; mixing their music with an androgynous sense of style. They firmly believe that the clothes you wear should be an extension of your soul. Andrea Di Giovanni Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Sara Sara is a breathwork instructor that aims to teach people how to be the boss of their own breath and harness its power to improve physical and mental health. She teaches the foundations of functional and energetic breathwork in short courses, facilitates transformational breathwork sessions and offers workshops combining it with expressive arts and movement to unstuck yourself and move forward. Sara Táboas Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

they/them Jude Jude is a Trans, Non-binary Public Speaker, Consultant and Model. They use their platform to share trans joy, speaking very openly about their own journey, with the hope of inspiring the future generations of trans and non-binary youth so they may see themselves represented, empower themselves and celebrate who they are! Their public speaking career started while working for the Amy Winehouse Foundation in the charity's early days. Jude travelled to schools across the country as a part of their resilience programme, telling their life story and speaking about their struggles with substance misuse, peer pressure and how to build up resilience. Jude is now not only paving the way for trans and non-binary representation in the world of fashion and beauty but is also championing trans equality in schools and businesses across the UK and Europe. Jude Guaitamacchi Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Shimar Guyo. Post not marked as liked Our Top 10 Transgender Training Programmes. Post not marked as liked Woman to Woman: Lessons from a Lesbian Executive. Post not marked as liked Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us