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(he/him) Marc Marc is a renowned creative activist, health promotion specialist, and podcaster with a wealth of experience in HIV activism and education. His own diagnosis in 1986 spurred him to create and develop various movements, groups, and interventions for Black, queer, and HIV communities over the past 30 years. With an unwavering commitment to the cause, Marc currently serves as the co-director of The Love Tank , a not-for-profit organization that strives to promote the health and wellbeing of underserved communities through campaigning, education, advocacy, and research. Marc Thompson 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 Freelance Art Director. He was the co-founder and design director of DESALU Creative , a multi-racial, cross-cultural, and queer-owned purposeful design studio. He has honed his skills in crafting impactful branding and design work that blends creativity, empathy, and storytelling with 15 years of experience in various industries from government and healthcare, media, non-profit, and fashion. Luke is also a passionate speaker, and he has spoken at various events about topics like anti-racism, self-empowerment, and community building. His lived experiences with queerness, intersectionality, mental health, and well-being are integrated into this work. His goal is to be a leader for all equity-seeking groups, enabling them to bring their authentic selves to both work and life, where they can be celebrated and succeed. Luke Lopez 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

(he/him) Dr Sunni Sunni is the founder of Dish Dash Deets – a company and platform focused on health coaching, education, and food with a mission to support everyone's holistic wellbeing journey. He has held several senior corporate roles in global corporations and led ED&I and Wellness initiatives across organisations. He holds a PhD and is currently a gut health influencer, Level 3 certified PT and Fitness Instructor as well as a culinary medicine coach. He has a weekly health segment on BBC Radio Stoke and has been featured by the BBC , ITV and other leading press outlets. Dr Sunni Patel 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) Kevin Kevin is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design leader. He’s been a serial startup founder, product designer, and is a seasoned instructor at GrowthTribe, General Assembly, and Georgetown University for UX and Data Visualization. He is a gay, Liberian-American with 15 years of experience building communities and launching products. He also does interior design. Previously, he’s been lucky to work for companies such as Booking.com , PwC, EY, Gap Inc, and more. At the start of his career, he was a self-taught front-end developer and then a design contractor for small businesses and science NGOs in Washington, DC. He transitioned into user research and user experience management as he worked with national clients with high accessibility requirements. He now resides in Barcelona, Spain. In his free time, he travels the world (52 countries, 46 U.S. states) to learn from how others dance, cook, and solve problems from different perspectives. Kevin Hawkins 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) Shawn Shawn is the Founder and Executive Director of Dem Bois Inc ., an organization that advocates for access to gender-affirming care and surgeries for trans men of color, irrespective of their economic status. Shawn is dedicated to addressing intersectionality in relation to gender identity and promoting access to non-biased healthcare. As someone who has experienced the importance of transition-related care firsthand, Shawn is committed to advocating for others who are seeking similar care. He identifies as trans masculine. Shawn Aaron 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) Doug Doug is an accomplished activist, speaker, and researcher on LGBTQI+ and human rights issues, hails from Caracas, Venezuela. As a human geographer, Doug offers critical analysis of sociopolitical phenomena through an intersectional feminist and decolonial lens. They have collaborated with multilateral and international organizations such as IGLYO , ILGA World , and the Equal Rights Coalition , in addition to local and community groups across Europe, North and South America. Doug's unwavering commitment to undoing harmful and unjust systems of power that marginalize, disenfranchise, and dehumanize individuals and communities across the world is evident through their work and actions. They are a passionate advocate for reimagining futures of hope and mutual care, with a focus on topics such as LGBTQ+ history, anti-racism, intersectionality, and culture change. Doug Graffeo 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) Manuel Manuel is an award-winning Queer Therapist & Coach, bestselling author, and founder of HeyManuel.com . He helps LGBTQ+ professionals worldwide to authentically be themselves without years of struggles using mediation, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, neuroscience, NLP, CBT, parts therapy, Gestalt psychology, and transformational coaching. Manuel also consults organizations on Mental Health, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging, HR & Leadership. He can speak on topics such as Workplace Allyship, LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Mental Health, Well-being, Addiction, Self-empowerment, Culture Change, Community Building, Trauma, and Human Resources. Outside of work, Manuel enjoys brunch, Iced Decaf Americanos in the sun, and exploring the Queer nightlife and theatre scene. Manuel Schlothauer 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 Lisa Marie Lisa, a queer Wellbeing Coordinator and Personal Development Coach, has spent over 25 years working as a Production Designer in film and TV, designing shows for domestic and international streaming services and filming all around the world. Combining her professional management and leadership experience with a passion for better supporting the humans at the heart of teamwork, Lisa transitioned her career into the field of wellbeing and mental health, advocating for Nonviolent Communication. She can speak about language and terminology, leadership, mental health, wellbeing, and self-empowerment. Lisa Marie Hall 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) Liam Originally from Trinidad and Tobago but based in London, Liam currently works in Diversity and Inclusion for EY. A early champion of LGBT+ inclusivity, he was previously the global co-chair of HyPride , Hyatt 's LGBT+ Employee Resource Group, for several years leading on strategies and campaigns to engage internal and external LGBT+ and ally communities. Ranking fourth in the 2019 Top 50 Outstanding & Yahoo Finance LGBT+ Future Leaders list, he’s also spoken at the House of Commons on the impact of anti-LGBT+ laws across the Commonwealth. Additionally, in 2018 Liam co-founded Checking-IN , an industry network for LGBT+ professionals and allies working in the hospitality industry. Liam Rezende 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) Felix Felix is an activist, performer and writer signed with The Queerhouse London . He co-founded ‘Transcend Theatre’ , where he writes and acts in plays about authentic stories within the transgender community. He is an organiser for Trans Pride Liverpool , Transgender Day of Remembrance and is the Trans Rep for Socalist LGBT+ Network . Felix Mufti-Wright 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) Suresh Suresh is an ‘out and proud’ brown gay man in India with over 15 years of experience in Customer Support, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. His LGBTQ+ advocacy led him to become a member of Rainbow Toastmasters Club , supporting individuals with public speaking and leadership skills in a safe space. Suresh is also the winner of Mr. Gay India 2019 and has been ranked 25th on the OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Future Leaders list. He is also passionate about Trans inclusion in the Corporate Space and spreading awareness about mental health, HIV and drug abuse issues in the LGBTQ+ community. Suresh Ramdas 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

(any pronouns) Yassine Yassine is a Programme Manager at We Create Space . She acts as a DEI consultant, writer, facilitator, mentor, speaker, sensitivity coach, podcaster and occasional 'accidental' model with expertise in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, building community spaces and creating anti-racist workplaces. As a queer, black, African, immigrant gender non-conforming woman with a mixed bag of mental health challenges; her passion for equality, equity and inclusion stems from the core of her very existence. She believes that we all have the power to create the change we want to see in the world, through self-reflection, accountability and action. Yassine Senghor 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) Keri Keri is the founder of Human First, which works to help businesses create safe and inclusive spaces. As part of this they offer professional education and business tools that advocate, respect, and support the well-being of everybody through a human first approach. Keri has experienced a lifetime of discrimination and is now on a mission to help companies and individuals who are committed to making a more conscious effort to practice gender awareness and inclusivity. Keri Blue 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) MK MK, a marketing executive and public speaker, is dedicated to bringing authenticity and empathy into organizations around the world. With over a decade of experience in building and leading organizations, they empower others to realize their full potential. MK is also a strong advocate for intersectionality and neurodiversity, and is passionate about raising awareness about addiction. When they're not working, MK can be found enjoying beachside adventures with their wife and two dogs. MK Getler-Porizkova 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) Geffrye Geff is the Founder and CEO, also known as the 'Chief Empathy Officer', of The Inclusion Imperative . The company is a best-practice consultancy that specializes in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) and helps commercial organizations utilize the power of inclusion as a key strategy for wellbeing, organizational learning, and superior business outcomes. Geff is a thought leader and a driving force behind positive change in the DEIB space. Although he specializes in LGBTQ+ inclusion, he also heavily focuses on its intersectionality with other marginalized characteristics to promote a holistic approach to inclusion. By challenging received wisdoms and practices, he facilitates culture shift, and encourages business learning through leadership, authenticity, empathy, psychological safety, intersectionality, allyship, conscious inclusion, bias management, and imposter syndrome in the workplace. Geffrye Parsons 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) Jasmine Jaz is a mixed-Pakistani, non-binary, bisexual mental health expert, public speaker, and journalist. They're particularly focused on how intersecting areas of inequality can impact people's access to mental well-being and how queerness collides with South Asian culture. Currently, Jaz is a lecturer in Gender & Sexuality as well as Diversity in Creative Industries at Bimm University in Birmingham, and they hold the position of Editor-In-Chief for a local creative media outlet called Birmingham Review. Jaz creates and facilitates tailored mental health talks and workshops, which are informed by their practical and personal experience of mental health and mental illness, as well as their MSc which covered the philosophy of mental health and cognitive neuroscience. They are passionate about advocating for anti-racism and intersectionality and have extensive knowledge of LGBTQ+ history and discrimination. Jaz also advocates for sexual health and self-empowerment and believes in promoting mental well-being in all aspects of life. Jasmine Khan 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) Piotr Piotr is the founder of MiFit Mindful Fitness and takes his transformative Body/Mind/Energy programs worldwide. A dynamic public speaker, he guides men to embrace emotions, vulnerability, and authenticity. As a health and wellbeing advocate, Piotr shares his cancer and chemotherapy journey, compelling us to prioritize physical and mental health now. Piotr Ciepiel 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) David David is a queer, neurodivergent, PTSD survivor free spirit who was born in India and loves to challenge conservative traditonalism. They are passionate about mental health advocacy and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Through sharing their story, getting involved in ERG groups and reframing company policies they hope to create a more inclusive, equitable and diverse environment. David is available to speak on topics including Anti-Racism, Leadership, Workplace Allyship, Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Identity, Neurodiversity, Body Positivity, Self-empowerment, Trauma and Sexual Health. David Nath 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) Kathryn Kathryn is an anthropologist, writer, trainer/facilitator and researcher, who has taught and conducted fieldwork in India, Spain, Italy, the UK and Brazil. She is a gender and LGBTQ equality trainer, with expertise in bystander intervention to prevent sexual and anti-LGBTQ harassment; affirmative action policy; the use of language; and creating safe, LGBTQ affirmative spaces in the workplace and in schools/universities. Kathryn is a feminist activist, passionate about combatting period poverty and helping queer refugees integrate into society. She is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and English. Kathryn Lum 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