TikTok Names Visionary Voices & Industry Disruptors for Pride Month

June 11, 2024
ALEXANDER

TikTok Names Visionary Voices & Industry Disruptors for Pride Month

Earlier this month we shared everything TikTok is doing for Pride and what hashtags to use this month. The platform has also named their Visionary Voices for Pride, spotlighting LGBTQIA+ creators and industry disruptors. These content creators are representing our community in innovative ways to inspire, educate, and activate. Which one of these creators are you following?

@kissyduerre [she/her] (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

Kissy is a multi-platform digital creator who started creating content on TikTok to educate others on how sexism, racism, and transphobia intersect and affect her as a Black trans woman. She creates self-love, motivational, and lifestyle content through fashion, beauty, humor, and advocating for trans and queer youth. Kissy sprinkles a little bit of love, kindness, and humor in the content she shares with audiences around the world, hoping that one person might feel inspired, happy, a sense of freedom, or not so alone.

@kissyduerre Even the same tea tastes calm and peaceful As someone who’s always lived with roommates and at home, living along and having my own space hits different. Little moments like this im so grateful for ❤️ #chichat #morningboost #gratitude #thelittlethings #goodvibesonly ♬ original sound - Kissy Duerré

@kissyduerre Happy Pride y’all!! Not sure if my dog is judging me or happy for me But anways the colour palette for this look is inspired by some Pride colours. Life, passion, serenity, prosperity and trans joy! #pridemonth️‍ #grwm #prideoutfit #transisbeautiful #beyou ♬ original sound - Kissy Duerré

@thedarcymichael [he/him] (British Columbia, Canada)

Darcy and Jer are married comedians, creating content that celebrates hilarious conversations around relationships, mental health, and getting by in this wild world. After five years of creating content, Darcy and Jer embarked on a 50-city North American stand-up tour, "No Refunds," that has now expanded to Europe. The two also recently filmed their new comedy special, coming out this fall worldwide. Married for 20 years, these two creators are also dads to their daughter, Grace, and their equally famous dog, @YumaDog.

@thedarcymichaelOh looks like I wont have time? ‍♂️♬ Boogie Shoes - KC & The Sunshine Band

@yumadog I have no idea what I just agreed to @Darcy & Jer #handsin #dog #rockdog #darcyandjer ♬ original sound - Joanne

@theeglamnaija [she/her] (San Diego, CA)

Nai-Jelee is a 26-year-old beauty influencer, known for her high-energy GRWMs and #storytimes. She is a pillar of confidence, composure, and class for the underrepresented communities she supports in every post.

@theeglamnaija Another GRWM + Dating Update ✨ YA GIRL IS OFFICIALLY A MF GIRLFRIEND AND I WONT BE SHUTTING UP ABOUT IT ANYTIME SOON ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #grwm #getreadywithme #grwmroutine #grwmmakeup #fyp #wlw #lesbiansoftiktok #lgbt ♬ Pretty girls here - Jaz

@theeglamnaija Grwm for my next first date going up in a few hours ✨ Oh to be a queer girl in the dating pool #grwm #lgbttiktok #wlw #fyp #getreadywithme #rant #makeuptiktok ♬ Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono - moshimo sound design

@thelipsticklesbians [she/her] (Brooklyn, NY)

Alexis Androulakis and Dr. Christina Basias Androulakis, known as "The Lipstick Lesbians," stumbled into content creation on a fateful trip to Sephora. Using their platform to educate about beauty products and empowerment, they have built a thriving online beauty community. Alexis, with over 17 years of experience in the beauty industry, brings expertise in product development, sales, and education, having worked with high-profile brands and celebrities. Christina, an award-winning educator with a Ph.D. in Education and Technology, has transitioned from teaching to leading strategy and is also the key videographer behind the platform (aka camera wifey). Together, they are elevating beauty literacy with a collective mission to foster a community where beauty serves as a tool for empowerment and self-expression.

@thelipsticklesbians Replying to @anseltrejo Fun fact about a lot of newer-style stick products like @Fenty Beauty’s Eaze Drop Stick or @Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s new Color Fuse Stick Blushes: they have a lot more product than you might think! A lot of times, folks will twist until they see what they think is the 'cup' and then assume that that’s where the product stops. But in reality, we’ve seen a newer style, waste-free package come into play where you actually can keep twisting and get about an inch or so more of product than you would with a classic stick component, like Mario’s here for example. Pretty neat! Next time you buy a stick, see if she has a more traditional cup or this more waste free package which is also more consumer friendly. The more you know #thelipsticklesbians #beautytok #makeuphack #beautypackaging #productdevelopment ♬ original sound - The Lipstick Lesbians

@thelipsticklesbians I don't know how many of you know this story but @TikTok changed our lives. For REAL. #TikTok_Partner After years trying to build awareness with our own beauty brand, we didn't know that the knowledge and education we possess was what people wanted all along. After iterating on TikTok and posting short form videos, we discovered our niche after one accidental viral video of Christina asking me to guess where something was made. But the truth is that simply posting videos isn't enough - Making longer videos is essential for us because it allows us to dive deeper into topics, providing thorough education, evaluations and valuable insights to our audience. With longform 1 minute+ content, we can cover SO much more than we could've in a 15-30 second video, fostering a more meaningful connection. So thank you beauty queens for being a part of this amazing journey with us! And thank you to TikTok for always giving us a plattorm to use our extensive experience for good by pushing the beauty industry forward, and ultimately believing in ourselves ❤️#longformgoodform ♬ original sound - The Lipstick Lesbians

@elliemedhurst [she/her] (Birmingham, UK)

Eleanor Medhurst is an independent fashion historian and the author of “Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion” (2024). After completing her master's degree at the University of Brighton and working on the exhibitions “Queer Looks” and “Queer the Pier” at Brighton Museum, she launched her lesbian fashion history blog, dressingdykes.com. She continues to share queer histories online through her platform on TikTok.

@elliemedhurst who wants to host a sailor party to celebrate #lesbianvisibilityweek ? #lesbianvisibilityweek2024 #lesbianhistory #queerhistory #lesbiansoftiktok #lgbthistory ♬ original sound - Eleanor

@sashacolby [she/her] (Los Angeles, CA) - As a proud trans-Hawaiian woman, Sasha is a staple in the American drag industry. She’s been hailed “A LEGEND” by castmates of Drag Race past and present and is a former Miss Continental 2012 (one of the most, if not the most, prestigious titles in the drag community). She has been an influential figure of personal empowerment for the drag and trans community for over a decade. Sasha is also the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, marking a monumental moment in Drag Race history as the first Hawaiian and trans contestant to be crowned.

@sashacolby @Them Becoming Sasha Colby pt 1 ✨ watch the full video, link in my bio! Hair: @SalonX ♬ original sound - Sasha Colby

@theebillyporter [he/him, she/her, they/them] (Los Angeles, CA) - Billy Porter is an award-winning actor, singer, and director known for his Emmy-winning role in the drama "Pose." He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has starred in films like "Our Son," "80 For Brady," and "Cinderella." He made his directorial debut with "Anything’s Possible" on Prime Video in 2022 and directed an episode of Fox’s "Accused" in 2023. In 2021, he released his memoir "Unprotected" and as a recording artist, Porter most recently released his latest album "Black Mona Lisa" under Island Records and Republic Records. Upcoming, Porter will co-write and star in a James Baldwin biopic.

@theebillyporter Fabulous and serious do co-exist! #fabulous #serious ♬ original sound - Billy Porter

@underthedesknews [she/they] (Rochester, NY)

V Spehar is a Webby Award-winning digital journalist and activist. Dubbed the “Walter Cronkite of Gen Z” by the New York Times, Under The Desk News™ started out as a series expanding on news events in a nutshell and quickly became Gen Z and Millenials go-to source for news. V has mastered the art of short-form digests, giving audiences brief recaps of notable headlines daily. Internationally, they were recognized for outstanding journalism by Mozilla FireFox as part of the inaugural Rise25.

@underthedesknews #news #greenscreen ♬ original sound - UnderTheDeskNews

@unlearn16 [she/her] (Ajax, Ontario, Canada)

Joanna Johnson is an educator with a solid sense of sarcasm and an even stronger sense of justice. With a quick 'hun' or 'my dude,' they are able to disarm bigotry and prejudice through education and awareness.