Stories of Pride

After the year that was 2020, we recognise this year’s Pride event may be the most important of all.

Pride has always been about holding space for all people to be seen and to be heard. In recognition of Pride 2021, we are amplifying voices from our LGBTQ2IA+ community; sharing stories on being Proud & Present.

When we are Proud, we embrace authenticity and we stand up for each other so that everyone is celebrated, seen and heard. When we are Present, we do the self-work so that our awareness and experiences are expanded beyond our own.

Tune in below to listen to leaders in our LGBTQ2IA+ community;

Khanh Ong
Chef, Author and Restaurant Owner

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In one sentence and in the context of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, what are you most proud of yourself for?  

I'm proud of myself for being able to raise over $40K to support Minus18, an organisation that helps LGBTQ2IA+ youth, an organisation that I needed when I was younger.  

When you are present, what does this feel like in 3 words?

Engaged, interested and myself.

 

“Be unapologetically who you are, because that is special. And, you are loved,” Khanh Ong. 

Jake Harrison
lululemon Ambassador

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In one sentence and in the context of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, what are you most proud of yourself for?  

I'm proud of myself for my courage to be who I am and hope that it gives others the strength to join me!  

When you are present, what does this feel like in 3 words?

Alive, unstoppable, fearless.

 

“You are you, so go ahead and express you,” Jake Harrison. 

Trevor Holland
lululemon Australia & New Zealand Area Director

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In one sentence and in the context of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, what are you most proud of yourself for?  

I'm most proud of having the courage to be fully self expressed and live the life that I want to live.   

When you are present, what does this feel like in 3 words?

Connected, focused and grounded.

 

“Relationships are not about people's sexuality; they're about the love and commitment between two people,” Trevor Holland. 

Inez Bye 
lululemon Ambassador

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In one sentence and in the context of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, what are you most proud of yourself for?  

I'm most proud of myself for choosing to live truthfully.  

When you are present, what does this feel like in 3 words?

When I am present I feel unapologetic, inspired and content. 

 

“Never settle for any less than your whole truth,” Inez Bye. 

Rian Difuntorum - Aysha Buffet
Performer

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In one sentence and in the context of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, what are you most proud of yourself for?  

I'm most proud of being able to take up space in places that don't usually see POC trans women.  

When you are present, what does this feel like in 3 words?

Bold, empowered and real. 

 

“Be 100% of your true self, 100% of the time,” Rian Difuntorum.