She Comes With Baggage

Some people enter a room and immediately make you feel like you belong there. Andy Lalwani is one of those people. As a queer, Indian journalist who has covered everything from the GLAAD Media Awards to Coachella, Andy has spent his career doing something quietly revolutionary...making sure the stories that don't always get the spotlight, get it anyway. In a media landscape that can feel fast-paced and overstimulating, Andy is a reminder that the most powerful thing a storyte

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Discover Kelly Balch’s journey as a nonbinary, queer creator navigating identity, mental health, spirituality, and self-love. Watch the full She Comes With Baggage podcast episode.

Kirstie Nicole is a creator, storyteller, and LGBTQ+ advocate whose work centers on authenticity, community, and amplifying underrepresented voices. Born and raised in Tennessee, Kirstie grew up in a place where LGBTQ+ representation was scarce, and it wasn’t until after college that she fully understood what it meant to be queer.  She later moved to San Francisco to pursue art at the Academy of Art became a pivotal period of personal growth. From an early age, she had a dee

Jasmine Rice LaBeija performing in full glam drag and operatic costume, proving opera still captivates modern audiences despite Timothée Chalamet’s recent comments.

Connor Wren, independent producer and songwriter, opens up about losing his record deal, facing rejection, and rebuilding his career. He shares the stories behind his new album Second Adolescence, a deeply personal project exploring heartbreak, growth, and joy through his music.

Join us as Noa Taieb shares his journey of embracing queer identity, reconnecting with his Algerian and Tunisian roots, and finding joy through self-expression and pride. Watch the full conversation here: [Insert Link]

Discover Jessica Lehr’s Surf Joose, a California surf-inspired art collection capturing the movement and beauty of the ocean.

Dive into identity, polyamory, kink, creativity, and self-growth with Marth Hensen. Learn how curiosity, communication, and self-love can transform relationships and personal fulfillment.

Editor's Thoughts: There are stories that remind us why visibility matters…why sharing our truths, even the most painful ones, can become a lifeline for someone else. SC Nealy’s journey is one of those stories. SC Nealy’s story is a powerful reminder of how resilience and gentleness can coexist. Growing up in an evangelical cult, losing their family after coming out, and now facing ongoing threats for providing gender-affirming care, SC has turned every hardship into unwaveri

Editor's Thoughts:  As a certified Christmas lover, I was so excited when I saw that Mariah Counts dropped her six-song holiday EP Christmas Time to Me  this year, and I’ve already been jamming to it nonstop. In this Queer Artist Spotlight, we celebrate how the EP is fun, cozy, and exactly the vibe I want this season. What makes it even more special is seeing more queer representation in holiday music, which feels so needed and long overdue. Mariah pours so much passion into

Drip & Dolce, the best coffee shop and queer-owned café in West Hollywood, with signature lattes and couture croissants

Morgan Salmans: The Visionary Behind WeHo’s Queer-Owned Café Drip & Dolce and Founder of Trifecta Hospitality Group