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(she/her) Brandi Brandi Andrews is a Black-Latinx female identifying lesbian who co-parents with her gay male best friend and loving wife. She brings over 23 years of experience, awards, and recognition in the beauty industry. Brandi also sits as Executive Director of the non-profit UNITE which is focused on providing mental health resources to underrepresented communities. She has provided top-tier services and education in the LA area where specializing in pigmentation disorders and skin conditions for people of color will have her 3rd state license in medicine in 2024, and has created her own skincare line YouthDealer, A science backed and melanin focused natural products that focus on safe products for people with melanated skin. Brandi Andrews Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Louise Lou is the co-CEO of Pride Outside CIC, an award winning social enterprise founded with her partner Ellis. Pride Outside’s mission is to create a world where all LGBTQ+ people are safe and well and they do this through their Learning and Wellbeing programmes. Pride Outside works with organisations internationally to provide specialist LGBTQ+ Inclusion training and consultancy and use their profits to fund their wellbeing programme, which has now helped over 2,000 LGBTQ+ people in Scotland. Lou is passionate about the power of community and nature for collective healing, after her own mental health recovery journey. Louise Beardsmore Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Tanvir Tanvir is a Technical SEO Lead at Merkle, leveraging an academic background in Marketing B.Sc . with first-class honours from Aston University. Born to first-generation immigrant parents in Tower Hamlets, he called it home until 2008. Since then, he's found roots in Leicester, where he resides with his family. Beyond his professional endeavours, Tanvir is a passionate self-taught Python enthusiast, with a particular focus on data science applications. He's also on a musical journey, currently mastering the art of playing the piano. A dedicated gym-goer, he views exercise as a crucial aspect of maintaining his mental well-being. In 2021, Tanvir took on the role of caring for his younger brothers alongside his sister, a responsibility they've embraced since their mother's passing from Ovarian Cancer. Tanvir Ali Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Dan Dan is an educator, performer and film presenter recognised as 'Activist of the Year,' ‘campaigning role model’ and 'BBC Greater Londoner' for founding ‘Queer Tours of London’. His book(s) ‘United Queerdom’ won Observer book of the week and is now touring ‘Queer Footprints’. Dedicating his life to transformational leadership influenced by his Grandparents stories surviving the Nazi Holocaust, Dan is now on the international committee of Training for Transformation and an artist with ‘In Place of War’, catalysing empowerment programmes in Uganda, Poland and beyond. Dan recently founded Queer/Trans Muay Thai & Self Defence movement Bender Defenders. Dan Glass Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Michael Mike is a Scientist and Engineer in the European energy sector. As a gay man, he faced personal struggles reconciling his religious upbringing with his sexual orientation in his younger years. However, he found strength and inspiration through his involvement in LGBTQ+ activism while studying at University. Today, as an executive and senior leader in his organization, Mike is passionate about championing diversity and promoting LGBTQ+ rights. He is committed to fostering a more inclusive workplace culture that empowers all employees to be their authentic selves. Mike is an expert in leadership and workplace allyship, and can speak to the importance of community building and driving organizational change. Mike Rahilly Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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 Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Maylis Maylis is the Programming Director at We Create Space . By profession, she's a transformational coach and consultant who has worked at the intersection of creative and mental health industries for over a decade; curating international events and strategic partnerships to promote wellbeing in the workplace as competitive advantage. Her lived experience and previous struggles with addiction have inspired an ongoing journey in service of marginalised communities. Through empathy and openness, Maylis uses a person-centred approach to facilitate and allow space for others to see themselves as whole, complete, and capable to bring their vision to life. Maylis Djikalou Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Marie-Helene Diversity & Inclusion have been at the heart of Marie-Helene’s career since the start. As an out, gay woman, inclusion, visibility and acceptance have been constant drivers in her career. Today she is Global Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Business Partner at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty , where she leads DEI initiatives globally. In addition to this, Marie-Helene has been involved in the Pride Employee Resource Group in the Allianz Group since 2018 – and has been the Chair since January 2022. In this role she sets the strategy for LGBTQ+ inclusion for the Allianz Group worldwide. She is very vocal and active on social media on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Her engagement and dedication was recognised last year by her receiving an award in France of Role Model LGBT Leader by L’Autre Cercle . Marie-Helene Tyack Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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 Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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/he) Max Max is the Director of Trans& and a content creator. After spending years in partnerships and marketing, Max began sharing his own story of gender transition on social media and as a public speaker, aiming to cut through the misinformation and misunderstandings around Trans and LGBTQ+ people. Today he speaks and consults for organisations all over the world to help them better understand, support and celebrate LGBTQ+ team members and customers. As well as discussing the importance of recognising and supporting the growing number of LGBTQ+ people in the workforce today, Max also covers the real business value of inclusion both internally and externally. As well as LGBTQ+ topics, Max also speaks and consults on neurodiversity, content creation, sobriety and online abuse. Max Siegel Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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/they Emily Emily is a writer, speaker and the founder of the inclusive communication consultancy More Diverse Voices . She helps create and deliver anti-oppressive and inclusive communication strategies that build trust, educate and empower. As a PR and communication specialist, Emily has helped charities, think tanks, policymakers, investors, and fast-growth tech companies find their voice. During her time as a financial journalist at Dow Jones, her reporting focused on diversity and inclusion. Emily Horton Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Jade Jade is an accomplished executive leader, trusted advisor, and operational strategist, with a wealth of specialist experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). They have an impressive track record of designing and delivering group DEI strategies for leading global organizations, including Natura & Co , Aesop , The Body Shop , and Avon , across 73 countries. As the DEI Director at We Create Space , Jade now provides thought leadership and subject matter expertise to a diverse range of partners, organizations, and clients, delivering keynote speeches, executive development, and leading DEI centers of excellence. Jade is a passionate binary-disrupting changemaker who uses personal courage to ensure each act is a form of resistance. Leveraging their privilege, they aim to create meaningful change and fight against systems of oppression. They are a powerful advocate for anti-racism, workplace allyship, intersectionality, mental health, and wellbeing. In addition, they are committed to speaking about identity, disability, neurodiversity, self-empowerment, culture change, community building, activism, and trauma, and can provide valuable insights on these topics to organizations and individuals seeking to create a more equitable and inclusive world. Jade Fraser Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Andrew Andrew is a queer script writer, facilitator, and informal educator who has honed his craft by facilitating Street Theatre in Northern Peru. With over 20 years of experience in executive and leadership positions in corporate, non-profit, health, and education sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his work. Andrew's expertise lies in helping individuals, organizations, and teams to discover and reshape their stories, blending organizational leadership development with the tools of scriptwriting and dramaturgy. He draws from his own lived experiences to create a unique and transformational experience that unlocks the exceptional potential of individuals, teams, and organizations. He is a dynamic speaker and can speak on a range of topics including leadership, trauma, well-being, faith, community building, and culture change. Andrew Seedall Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) River River is a Brighton-based non-binary, neurodivergent creative working on projects as a songwriter, photographer, model and creative director. They use their own lived experience with mental health struggles and self-discovery to create music and media with a message. Their song ‘Paranoia’ , an original piece about gender-based violence, was featured in the UN Women UK 'A Safe Space' Virtual Exhibition. As a Youth Consultant for Mind, they work on a freelance basis, developing a trauma-informed care programme for young women, girls and non-binary people as well as delivering presentations and workshops on the relationship between mental health and physical activity. River Solace Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Josephine Josephine is a BACP Accredited Counsellor. Her career has centred around helping parents cope with change and supporting people in difficult circumstances such as baby loss, involuntary childlessness and domestic abuse. Since two of Josephine's children came out as transgender in 2015, Josephine has been learning first hand what it is like to face an unexpected change in family circumstances. Her podcast, Gloriously Unready, about her experience was shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards and reviewed by The Guardian. Josephine Hughes Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Nadu Nadu is the founder of The Zoo XYZ, which is a black-owned, female-owned, global events agency based in the UK. Nadu represents the LGBTQ+ community with over 16 years of experience in the industry. The Zoo XYZ is an extension and a culmination of Nadu’s passion for curating memorable experiences built on expertise and community. Nadu is committed to making an everlasting impact on the event industry where diversity and representation are key. She achieves this by providing opportunities, training and empowering individuals to explore the event industry. Nadu is always sure to bring a team of talented industry experts along the journey. Nadu Placca Rodriguez Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Izazkun Iza is a meditation teacher, a lifestyle coach and the founder of Sarana Wellness Center. Her passion lies in guiding individuals to their authentic selves, facilitating transformative journeys through the practices of self-love and positive habits. Join Iza on a path of self-discovery, where meditation, journaling and self love become the powerful tools for creating the life you dream of. Izazkun Pinson Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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 Asha Asha is a public speaker, writer and founder of Indigo Inclusion an anti-racist diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy. They combine strategic thinking, intersectional expertise and a human-based approach to create sustainable change within workplaces so that employees and businesses can thrive and grow. Asha is also a committee member for the London Bisexual Network and volunteer for Outvertising . She loves to speak about the intersections between queer and South Asian culture, mental health and all things DEI. Asha Harkness Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Amanda Amanda manages technology projects at JP Morgan Chase, and is the founder of the firm’s Global Gender Identity and Expression Council, responsible for championing inclusion of transgender and non-binary employees. The group provides advocacy, employee education, recruiter training, transition support, parental support, and career events as well as driving health benefits and gender-inclusive technology. The GGIEC is partnered with several charities and has presented its Model for Empowering Transgender Voices in the Workplace at conferences. Amanda Walker Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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) Natasha Natasha is a queer, Latinx woman with hidden mental health disabilities and a love for humans. She is based out of Boston, MA. By profession, she is in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on disrupting systems that do not serve underserved communities. With a background in marketing and content creation, she shifted from one industry to the other with a mission to bring the two together; maximising impact and change. When she isn't working, Natasha loves to spend time dancing, gardening, traveling and with her fiancé or dog Kody. Natasha Getler-Porizkova Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Women In Business Meet Up 24.04.24 Post not marked as liked Creating Space for Queer Women. Post not marked as liked Lesbian Visibility: Inclusion for Families Like Ours. 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