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A Queer Photog
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Creative & Media

A Queer Photog

Seattle, WA

I'm Holly Stevens, the queer photographer behind A Queer Photog, a Seattle-based portrait, wedding, and elopement studio working entirely on film. I make heirloom-quality photographs of families, lovers, and friends, and I especially endeavor to document and elevate the lived experience of the queer community, along with other communities that too often face marginalization and erasure. I believe every person should get to feel worthy of being photographed, exactly as they are. I picked up a camera as a pre-teen, and after my first official portrait shoot at fifteen I was hooked on the thrill of photographing people and helping them feel truly seen. That feeling still drives the work. Coming from a background of religious trauma and gender conformity, I am deeply committed to a lifelong healing process, and I bring that same care to the way I hold space for my clients. Sessions with me are unhurried and pressure-free. My imagery is intimate and joyful, exploring anti-perfectionism and radical presence while emphasizing our connection to the land, to each other, and to ourselves. My services include portrait sessions, wedding and elopement coverage, and film photography mentorship for people who want to learn the craft. Whether you are a couple planning an intimate elopement, a growing queer family, or someone who simply wants to be photographed with tenderness and honesty, I would love to make images with you. Accessibility matters to me beyond the frame. I offer payment plans, trades, and solidarity discounts so that cost is less of a barrier for marginalized folks who want to work with me. I want the people I most want to serve to actually be able to reach me. I live and work in Seattle on the unceded traditional lands of the Duwamish people, and I pay monthly reparations through Real Rent Duwamish as one small ongoing act of accountability. As a queer parent, an interdisciplinary artist, and a deeply inquisitive person, I bring my whole self to every shoot, and I invite you to bring yours. If you are looking for a photographer who will treat your story with reverence and never ask you to be anyone but yourself, reach out through my site and let's create something lasting together.

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Charlie's Queer Books
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Retail & Shops

Charlie's Queer Books

Seattle, WA

Welcome to Charlie's Queer Books, Seattle's home for queer books. From our little purple Victorian house in Fremont, we sell books written by LGBTQ+ authors and books that put queer characters, lives, and love front and center. That is the whole shop. Every shelf, from literary fiction and memoir to poetry, graphic novels, sci-fi, and a growing romance section organized by pride flag, is here so you can walk in and find yourself on the page. We started as a mobile book cart in the summer of 2023 before opening our brick-and-mortar doors that November. Our founder, Charlie Hunts, is a man of trans experience who came to bookselling from a background in publishing and brand marketing, and he built this place around a simple idea: queer people deserve a third space that does not revolve around a bar. Somewhere you can browse, sit down, and stay a while. So we made it that kind of room. The walls are pink, the shelves are full, and there is an upstairs reading nook with comfortable chairs when you want to slow down with a book. Banners on the wall say what we mean: you belong here, and being gay is so fun. Alongside the books you will find gifts, stickers, tote bags, zines, jewelry, and apparel, plus a kids and young-reader corner so the youngest readers have shelves of their own. Charlie's is also a gathering place. We host book clubs, author talks, craft nights, and community events, and our meeting room is available to book for groups who need a welcoming space of their own. Over the years these rooms have held everything from a queer silent book club to weddings, and we love that our shop gets to be part of those days. Whether you are hunting for the queer story that finally makes you feel seen, shopping for a gag-worthy gift, or just looking for somewhere that feels like home, we would love to have you. Come find us at 465 N 36th St in Seattle, say hi, and let us match you with your next favorite read.

LGBTQ-ownedTrans-owned
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Golden Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
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Health & Wellness

Golden Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

St. Louis, MO

Golden Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine is a small, welcoming clinic in the Dogtown / Clayton-Tamm neighborhood of St. Louis, led by Dr. Kade Stotler, DACM, MSOM, L.Ac. (they/them). We offer acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine rooted in thousands of years of clinical tradition and paired with modern medical research. Our philosophy is simple: Root, Revive, and Thrive. We look for the root of what is out of balance, help your body revive its own capacity to heal, and support you in thriving long after treatment ends. Dr. Stotler trained at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder and the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, completing well over three thousand hours of hands-on clinical education and passing the national NCCAOM board examinations. That training shows up in careful, individualized care. Every visit begins with listening, because your history, your goals, and your daily life all inform the treatment plan we build together. We treat a wide range of concerns, including sports injuries and chronic pain, digestive complaints, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, fertility challenges, insomnia, stress and emotional health, fatigue, and the lingering effects of long COVID. Adult acupuncture visits run sixty to ninety minutes and may include needling, bodywork, and dietary and lifestyle guidance. For children and needle-sensitive patients, we offer gentle, needle-free pediatric treatments. Herbal consultations are available on their own or alongside acupuncture, with custom formulas tailored to your constitution. We believe good medicine should be accessible. Alongside private sessions, we offer community-style acupuncture on a sliding scale, so that regular care fits more budgets. New patients are welcome to start with a free fifteen-minute consultation to ask questions and see whether we are the right fit before booking. Our treatment room is quiet and unhurried, designed to help you settle, exhale, and let your nervous system downshift. Whether you are managing a stubborn injury, navigating a hormonal transition, or simply looking to feel more like yourself, we would be honored to walk that path with you. To schedule a visit or your free consultation, reach out by phone or email, or book online anytime.

LGBTQ-ownedTrans-owned
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Jennivee's Bakery
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Restaurants & Food

Jennivee's Bakery

Chicago, IL

At Jennivee's Bakery, we believe everyone deserves good cake. What started as one woman's lifelong love of baking has grown into one of Chicago's most welcoming sweet spots, tucked into the Lakeview neighborhood and open to absolutely everyone. Our founder, Jennivee, is a proud transgender Filipina baker who opened these doors in 2017 to share her confections and to build a space where the LGBTQ community and its allies always feel at home. We are proudly trans-owned, and that spirit of inclusion is baked into everything we do, from the people we welcome at the counter to the care we put into every order. Step inside and you will find cases full of temptations. We are known for our cakes and cupcakes, with more flavors than you can count, alongside brownies, bars, sweet rolls, cheesecakes, cookies, and fresh breakfast pastries. Filipino-inspired favorites like ube, mango, and tres leches sit right beside classic chocolate and vanilla, so there is something for every craving and every celebration. Need a custom cake for a birthday, wedding, or just because? We love turning your ideas into edible art. We are also one of the few bakeries in the city that keeps the lights on late. On weekends you can satisfy a midnight sweet tooth with us, because a good dessert should never have to wait until morning. Grab a cupcake and a coffee, settle in with friends, and enjoy the easy, friendly vibe our regulars rave about. Over the years we have been honored to share our story on television and to see neighbors, first-timers, and out-of-towners become part of our extended family. Every slice we serve carries the same message: you are welcome here, exactly as you are. So whether you are picking up a dozen cupcakes, ordering a showstopping custom cake, or simply popping in for a late-night treat, come indulge responsibly with us. We cannot wait to send you home a little sweeter than you arrived.

Asian-ownedTrans-ownedWomen-ownedLGBTQ-owned
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Modern Mind Labs
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Education & Training

Modern Mind Labs

Seattle, WA

Modern Mind Labs is a Seattle-founded, globally minded practice built on one belief: emotional intelligence is a skill, and skills can be learned. Co-founded by business and life partners Tay & Val, queer immigrant women originally from Singapore, the studio brings a genuinely intersectional lens to the way people work, lead, and connect. Having lived as part of an ethnic majority in one country and as a minority in another, they understand belonging from the inside out, and they bring that perspective to every room they facilitate. We help companies create workplaces where people can be centered, self-aware, and honest with one another. Our work spans three core areas. For teams and B/ERGs, we design custom programs that deepen trust, strengthen feedback culture, and give groups practical language for collaboration. For executives and emerging leaders, we offer one-on-one emotional intelligence coaching that builds empathy and steadiness under pressure. And through consulting and workshops, we partner with organizations navigating change, growth, and culture-building. Along the way we share simple, memorable tools our participants actually use, from taking three deep breaths to reset, to "Flush Your Bubble" for letting go of stress before it spills onto the people around you. As certified teachers of the globally recognized Search Inside Yourself program for mindfulness-based emotional intelligence and leadership, we ground everything we do in research and lived practice rather than buzzwords. Our approach is wellness-based, DEIB-informed, and culture-coherent, meaning we tailor each engagement to who a team really is, not a one-size-fits-all template. To date, more than 100,000 people across diverse communities have experienced our work, and we have partnered with organizations including Amazon, Booking.com, and VMLY&R across the USA, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Modern Mind Labs is a certified LGBTBE (NGLCC), Minority Business Enterprise (NMSDC), and Washington State OMWBE business, and we are proud of what those credentials represent: a company that reflects the range of people it serves. Whether we are working with a small leadership team or a global enterprise, our aim is the same, to close the gap between the person you are and the leader, colleague, and human you want to be. If you are looking to build a workplace that feels more emotionally intelligent, more inclusive, and more human, we would love to help.

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