Changemakers · Arts + Culture
Jasmine Rice LaBeija Is Rewriting the Rules of Opera
Drag, glamour and operatic power come together in the work of an artist expanding what modern opera can look and feel like.
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Changemakers · Family + Identity
Melissa Lee Is Showing What’s Possible for Queer Families
Visibility becomes possibility when queer families are allowed to be seen in the fullness of their everyday lives.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 5 min read
Changemakers · Film + Storytelling
Jordyn Pollack Is Creating Stories of Identity and Possibility
The trans filmmaker is making room for characters and stories that refuse to flatten identity.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 7 min read
Changemakers · Love + Community
Let Love Live: The Story Behind Karl & Erry
Karl and Erry share what it means to build a visible queer love story rooted in tenderness, confidence and community.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 4 min read
Changemakers · Representation + Identity
Carter Nelson on What Happens When You Stop Dimming Your Light
Actor Carter Nelson discusses self-discovery, trans representation in film and television and what happens when you stop dimming your light.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 6 min read
Changemakers · Media + Storytelling
How Tracy Gilchrist Is Shaping the Future of LGBTQ+ Storytelling
Journalist and host Tracy E. Gilchrist discusses queer media, LGBTQ+ storytelling, holding space and creating room for authentic voices.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 6 min read
Changemakers · Travel + Belonging
Sion Walton-Guest Is Helping LGBTQ+ Travelers See the World With Confidence
Sion Walton-Guest helps LGBTQ+ travelers explore the world with more confidence, honesty and care.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 6 min read
Changemakers · Events + Culture
Jeff Consoletti on Producing Today’s Biggest Pride Experiences
Jeff Consoletti is building live LGBTQ+ experiences that turn music, visibility and community into belonging.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 6 min read
Changemakers · Media + Community
Kirstie Nicole Is Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices Through Community Building
Founder and CEO of SCWB Media, Kirstie Nicole is building a storytelling platform that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices through media, podcasting and community.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 6 min read
Changemakers · Music + Identity
Connor Wren on Turning Rejection Into His Most Honest Music Yet
Connor Wren turns rejection, self-discovery and rebuilding into cinematic pop that gives queer listeners something honest to hold onto.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 6 min read
Changemakers · Music + Joy
Mariah Counts Unwraps Her Christmas EP
Mariah Counts brings queer joy, warmth and honesty into holiday music with Christmas Time to Me.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 5 min read
Local Legends · Journalism + Community
Andy Lalwani: The Journalist Who Shows Up for the Stories That Matter
Queer Indian journalist Andy Lalwani on human-centered interviews, representation and launching Culture Shock Podcast.
By SCWB Media · August 2026 · 6 min read