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Conversations with proud members of the LGBTQ+ community. (Music used with licence - Mattijs Muller 'Nu Disco Groove' premiumbeats.com)

  1. 11/14/2023

    Emma Miller-McCaffrey (she/her), Head of Relationships at Diversity Role Models

    In this episode we speak to the Head of Relationships at the QSA's charity partner Diversity Role Models, Emma Miller McCaffrey (she/her). Emma shares more about growing up as a teenager during Section 28, her journey towards motherhood with her partner and the work of DRM. Find out more about Diversity Role Models and volunteer to become a role model at diversityrolemodels.org

    35 min
  2. Ash Scholz (they/them), QSA2023 Role Model of the Year: Education

    10/31/2023

    Ash Scholz (they/them), QSA2023 Role Model of the Year: Education

    In this episode we speak to the QSA2023 Role Model of the Year: Education, Ash Scholz (they/them).

    25 min
  3. Clay Nash (they/she), QSA2023 Activist of the Year

    10/24/2023

    Clay Nash (they/she), QSA2023 Activist of the Year

    In this episode we speak to the QSA2023 winner of Activist of the Year, Clay Nash.

    22 min

  4. 09/13/2023

    Jasper Hopkins (he/him ), QSA2023 Role Model of the Year: LGBTQ+ Youth

    In the latest episode of Proud To Be Queer we learn more about one of the QSA2023 Role Models of the Year, for the LGBTQ+ Youth category, Jasper Hopkins (he/him).

    31 min

  5. 07/11/2023

    Emma Prach (she/they), QSA2023 Influencer of the Year

    In the latest episode of Proud To Be Queer we learn more about the QSA2023 Influencer of the Year, Emma Prach (she/they). Emma was also awarded runner-up of the Queer of the Year and Role Model of the Year: LGBTQ+ Youth categories. Follow Emma's work at Project Sonrisa here Watch Emma's mental health documentary 'Our Minds' here Listen to Project Sonrisa's podcast 'It All Matters' here

    44 min

  6. 07/05/2023

    Taj Donville-Outerbridge (he/they), QSA2023 Queer of the Year

    In the latest episode of Proud To Be Queer we learn more about the QSA2023 Queer of the Year, Taj Donville-Outerbridge (he/they). Taj is also one of two winners of the QSA Role Model of the Year: LGBTQ+ Youth category. Read ‘#EmbraceEquity: an opportunity for solidarity’ written by Taj, which is discussed during the episode, here: https://www.royalgazette.com/opinion-writer/opinion/article/20230313/embraceequity-an-opportunity-for-solidarity/

    43 min

  7. 06/11/2023

    Miles Russell (he/him), Global Head of External Communications at WTW

    Miles has worked in the financial services sector for more than 30 years. He is currently WTW's global head of external communications, Executive Sponsor of the company's LGBT+ inclusion network and a member of the company's global I&D Council. Miles has been openly gay at work throughout his career and has seen tremendous change throughout this period. Now married to his Spanish partner of 28 years, Miles is concerned that the rights many in the LGBTQ+ community now take for granted, could easily reverse unless we maintain the fight against prejudice and discrimination. You can listen to Miles' queer anthem 'Wind Beneath My Wings' by Barbara Streisand on our YouTube playlist here.

    33 min

  8. 06/08/2023

    Justin Farrance (He/Him), Ambassador for DE&I at Allen & Overy

    Justin is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) changemaker and leader. His role as the first Global Ambassador for DE&I at one of the world's largest law firms enables him to lead and empower others to have a positive impact on people, workplace environments, culture and society.Having trained and qualified as an employment lawyer, he uses his past and current experience to help ensure A&O recognise people’s differences and understand the benefits and value people with diverse backgrounds, thinking and experience contribute to an organisation. This means challenging discrimination, dispelling stigmas and ensuring people are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.He is also the Founder and CEO of GROW Mentoring, a registered charity supporting more than 4000 underrepresented future lawyers, addressing intersectionality and providing mentoring for diverse aspiring lawyers. He has been recognised as the #1 Future Leader in the UK by The British LGBT Awards 2021 and is the recipient of the global McKinsey & Company Achievement Award. He received a Commonwealth Points of Light Award for social impact by the British Prime Minister and is listed on Attitude’s global 101 LGBTQ+ Trailblazers 2021. Justin was the first winner of 'QSA Rising Star' in the awards' inaugural year. Hs is a regular speaker, panellist and has given a TEDx talk.

    22 min
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Conversations with proud members of the LGBTQ+ community. (Music used with licence - Mattijs Muller 'Nu Disco Groove' premiumbeats.com)

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  • Creator
    Queer Student Awards
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Queer Student Awards
  • Show Website
    Proud To Be Queer