She Comes With Baggage

Editor's Note: She Comes With Baggage Media was founded on the belief that stories matter. We spend our days highlighting the people, communities, and conversations that make our world more connected, more compassionate, and more human. As we learned more about Laura Dunn, we were struck not only by her advocacy, but by her understanding of what representation truly means. As a queer woman, civil rights attorney, and community advocate, Laura brings lived experience to the is

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.