She Comes With Baggage

Editor’s Notes: What stood out to me most about Camp Pride is how deeply important spaces like this feel right now. We spend so much of our lives online that I think people are craving real in-person connection more than ever, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. There’s something powerful about being surrounded by people who understand you without explanation and getting to experience joy collectively instead of through a screen. Camp Pride feels bigger than an event to m

Tracy E. Gilchrist, LGBTQ+ journalist and host, shares her journey in queer media, storytelling, and the power of holding space for authentic voices | She Comes With Baggage Media

Girls in Wonderland returns to Orlando as a leading sapphic festival celebrating queer women through music, nightlife, and community. Featuring a special partnership with The Amistara founder Kirstie Nicole, the event continues to create powerful spaces of connection, belonging, and joy | She Comes With Baggage Media

Editor's Notes: What has always stood out to me about Sion is how intentional he is when it comes to safety and honesty. He isn’t just showing destinations, he’s creating real transparency around what it actually feels like to exist in those spaces as an LGBTQ+ traveler. That kind of honesty matters, especially for a community that hasn’t always had access to clear or reliable information when it comes to navigating the world. He’s not selling a version of travel, he’s giving

Melissa Lee shares her life as part of a queer family, creating visibility, representation, and connection for LGBTQ+ families online | She Comes With Baggage Media

Editor's Notes: Every conversation I have had with Jordyn comes back to a shared love for storytelling through a cinematic lens and emotional resonance. What I admire most about Jordyn is his eye for detail and the way he translates feeling into something relatble. You can tell it's not just about capturing moments, but about making people feel them. There’s a sincerity in the way he creates that really stays with you. Jordyn’s heart is what ultimately defines his work, and i

Wes Smoot, founder of Unleashed LGBTQ+, is building queer community spaces in Texas focused on LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusion, and authentic connection | She Comes With Baggage Media

Discover what to expect at OUTLOUD Music Festival 2026 at WeHo Pride, featuring top queer artists, live performances, and community connection.

We can all relate to that moment of trying on a piece of clothing that feels unfamiliar to us and instantly feeling a sense of discomfort, immediately knowing it just isn’t meant for us. Unity Cove speaks directly to that feeling. It’s not just about swimwear, but about removing that friction entirely and creating something that allows people to feel at ease in their bodies.

Discover how Jeff Consoletti is building live experiences that bring queer community, connection, and belonging to life on and off the stage.

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

LGBTQ owned candle brand Nose Best Candles in Brooklyn, New York

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 deep

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