Kirstie Nicole is an award-winning creator, community builder, and media founder.
Kirstie Nicole is the founder of She Comes With Baggage Media and The Collective, a digital neighborhood for LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, and the host of the She Comes With Baggage podcast amplifying queer voices and culture.
She has built a community of over 700,000 on her social media channels where she creates content that celebrates and empowers people to live authentically.
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Kirstie Nicole’s work centers on LGBTQ+ visibility, digital community building, culture, and authentic storytelling in media.
As a public speaker and host, she has led live events, moderated conversations, and built spaces that foster belonging and meaningful dialogue. As a creator and founder, she has collaborated with brands including National Geographic, Google, Sony, Virgin Atlantic, and more.
Book her to speak, host, collaborate, or build intentional community experiences with your school, organization, or company.
Featured Press
Kirstie Nicole’s feature in Bold Journey shares her personal stories, lessons, and insights on finding purpose, resilience, and connection through her creative work and lived experiences.
The piece illustrates how her journey from storytelling and community-building to intentional creativity reflects a deeper commitment to helping others find meaning and belonging through their own paths.
In this episode of Inner Voice, Kirstie Nicole, creator of She Comes With Baggage, shares her journey of choosing boundaries with family as an act of self-care, exploring how queerness can complicate familial relationships.
They discuss grief, joy, and the freedom that comes from recognizing that distance doesn’t have to mean estrangement, it can be alignment.
In her VoyageLA interview, Kirstie Nicole shares the journey that shaped her creative path highlighting how travel, personal challenges, and lifelong curiosity have influenced her work as a storyteller and community-builder. The piece illustrates her commitment to uplifting authentic experiences, embracing vulnerability, and creating spaces where connection and belonging can truly flourish.
Download the “The Collective” app to find friends around the world, join clubs, virtual hangouts, and more!
Kirstie Nicole’s The Collective is a queer-centered digital neighborhood designed to build authentic friendships, meaningful connection, and community-building for LGBTQ+ and non-binary people.
Join the app to meet new neighbors, explore clubs and events, and participate in a supportive space where belonging comes first. Sign up for a free trial, cancel anytime, and start building real connections today.
