Tanya Compas is a youth worker, writer, and activist from London. She uses her platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, advocate for social justice, and share resources related to mental health, sexuality, and relationships. Tanya is a founding member of Exist Loudly, a grassroots organization that supports Black LGBTQ+ youth in the UK. She is also a regular speaker at conferences, workshops, and events on issues affecting young people and LGBTQ+ communities.
Ollie Drennan is a micro influencer and self-proclaimed “gaymer.” He frequently posts about his favorite video games, including Pokémon and Final Fantasy. Whether making a comedic skit about a beloved character or showing off his latest cosplay, he’s connecting with his followers over their combined love of gaming.
Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova are drag queens perhaps best known for their stints on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Together, the queens record their podcast, The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo, create hilarious videos, and share their unfiltered thoughts with the world.
Molly Sydnor is a multidisciplinary artist who strives for innovation and creativity. Based in Dallas, Texas, Molly creates interactive works of art, and she frequently explores gender, race, and sexuality in her pieces. She’s been featured in D Magazine, the Dallas Observer, and PAPER magazine.
You can learn more about Molly on TikTok and her website.
Taylor Michele
Taylor Michele is a ray of sunshine and talks about her sexuality in order to provide representation as a Latinx woman and member of the LGBTQ+ community. She also posts a lot of skits, satire, and comedy covering topics like buying a house in California, adulting, and being single.
You can also find Taylor on Instagram.
Transgender (trans) influencers to follow
Dylan Mulvaney
Dylan Mulvaney is a trans woman and mega influencer who loves to spread happiness. She regularly updates her fans with a series of posts that begin with “day X of being a girl,” and she brings a lot of joy to her followers’ feeds. In the past, they’ve partnered with brands like Ulta and OkCupid.
In an interview with Elle, Dylan said, “With my ‘Days of Girlhood’ series, I’m working on picking up all the pieces that were left behind in my childhood, and I think there are cis women watching my videos trying to do the same. We’ve all been programmed to look at our femininity as a weakness, and we have to flip the narrative.”
You can also find Dylan on Instagram.
Layla Jade
Layla Jade is a micro influencer and trans woman who makes content about being trans, her life journey, and her boyfriend. She never misses a chance to lip-sync to a TikTok sound, and she does a lot of throwbacks with pics of herself as a kid.
Jaimie Wilson
Jaimie Wilson is a macro influencer, musician, and New Jersey-based tattoo artist. In his posts, he shares comedic takes on life, talks about his experience tattooing, takes on LGQBTQ+ topics, latest songs, and more.
You can also find Jaimie on Instagram, YouTube, and his website.
Pansexual (pan) influencers to follow
@nico1eodeon
Nicole is a mega influencer who loves to showcase her sense of style, cosplays, #GRWM process, and sense of humor in her videos. If you’re looking for fashion inspo, Nicole is here to help.
You can also find Nicole on Instagram.
JellyBean
JellyBean is a mega influencer and gamer who loves to post about Roblox, Splatoon, and Minecraft. They bring a sense of humor to everything they do, and they always embrace the positive.
You can also find JellyBean on TikTok, Twitter, Twitch, Discord, and Instagram.
Asexual (ace) and asexual spectrum (a-spec) influencers to follow
Cody Webb
Cody Webb is a comedian and macro influencer who shares clips from his comedy shows, funny skits about being ace, and general musings on life. If you’re looking for a laugh, Cody is the person to turn to.
You can also find Cody on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Discord, and Instagram.
@unkownplanet.pdf
@unknownplanet.pdf is an aromantic micro creator who shares content about a-spec identities and advocates for the acceptance of all. A lot of the comments on their videos are about how people “finally feel seen” or realize they’re “not alone” in their feelings.
Jackie Simpson
Jackie Simpson, perhaps better known as @lesbianplantdad, is a lesbian, demisexual macro influencer who creates funny and entertaining skits and content about the LGBTQ+ community. She never shies away from sharing her thoughts, and she can be a great source of reassurance for people who are new to the community.
You can also find Jackie on Instagram and Snapchat.
Intersex influencers to follow
@sydneykidneybean
Sydney is an intersex, nonbinary creator studying finance and marketing and creates a lot of content around financial health. They never shy away from answering questions and being open with their followers.
You can also follow Sydney on Instagram.
@genderfenderbender
Mari is an educator and advocate, and they create content to build awareness around intersex individuals. They cover everything from intersex history to bodily autonomy and more. They also go around the country to teach “Intersex 101” workshops at conferences, universities, and organizations.
You can also find Mari on Instagram.
Nonbinary and genderqueer influencers to follow
@august_skyz
August is a micro creator and aspiring actor. They post comedic videos about living life as a genderfluid person and entertaining lip-syncs.
You can also find August on Instagram.
Honey Rose
Honey Rose is an agender macro creator, tarot reader, and avid participant in #WitchTok. When they’re not posting content about being agender, they share details about their partner, their love for spiritual practices, and videos about trending topics.
You can also find Honey Rose on Instagram and Twitter.
Kaylee Herring
Kaylee Herring is a nonbinary mega influencer who frequently posts lip-syncs and skits about the LGBTQ+ community. They enjoy showing off their masc and femme outfits and flipping their style in their posts.
Two-spirit influencers to follow
Kairyn Potts
@ohkairyn Coming out can be one of the most difficult and scary times in a queer person’s life. Everyone’s experience is different and valid though – here’s some things that I did that worked, and some that I would change if I could go back.
Remember that your safety is of the utmost importance and to always surround yourself with people that you trust.
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Kairyn Potts is Nakota Sioux, a Twitch streamer, a writer, an actor, a host, a model, and a macro influencer on TikTok. Kairyn focuses on educating people about indigenous culture and history, as well as two-spirit identities.
You can also find Kairyn on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Twitch, and Discord.
Geo Soctomah Neptune
Geo Soctomah Neptune is a United States Artists 2021 Fellow, member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, master basketmaker, and drag artist. Geo has been featured in a number of interviews, including with Vogue on their earring collection and the show Getting Curious on Netflix.
You can also find Geo on Twitter and Facebook.
Key takeaway: Partnering with LGBTQIA+ influencers is essential year-round, not just during Pride.
The creator economy is incredibly diverse, giving brands unparalleled access to partners representing all gender identities and sexual orientations. Now, it’s up to today’s businesses to work with them to create content that resonates with viewers, showcases diversity in an equitable and inclusive way, and recognizes the beauty of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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