Pride Month in June is more than a celebration — it’s an opportunity to deepen your organization’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and authentic allyship. As workplaces continue to evolve, creating spaces where LGBTQ2+ employees feel seen, valued, and supported isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s essential for innovation, retention, and organizational success.
Bringing in an expert speaker during Pride Month demonstrates meaningful action. The right voice can transform awareness into understanding, inspire genuine allyship, and equip your team with practical tools to build more inclusive cultures. From exploring the foundations of active allyship to navigating the intersection of diverse identities, to implementing systemic DEI change, these conversations spark the kind of reflection and growth that lasts well beyond June.
This Pride Month, invest in speakers who challenge, inspire, and empower your organization to move towards transformative action. Contact us today to find the perfect speaker for your Pride Month event.
Featured Speakers for Pride Month 2026
From celebrated activists and bestselling authors to award-winning entertainers and Fortune 100 consultants, here are five powerful voices to consider for your Pride Month programming.
Michael Bach
Strength in Numbers: How to be an Active Ally
Winston Churchill said, “There is at least one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them.” The 2sLGBTQI+ communities wouldn’t be where they are today without their allies.
Drawing from his bestselling book, Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work, Michael Bach explores active allyship in this keynote, including the difference between armchair and active allies, practical tips, and pitfalls to avoid.
Shane Feldman
PRIDE Passport: Building Leadership and Resilience Through Community
Named one of North America’s Top 40 Under 40 LGBTQ+ Leaders, Shane Feldman has researched community leadership in over 40 countries, uncovering universal strategies for authentic connection.
Shane takes audiences to remote African villages, bustling Asian cities, and quaint European towns to decode resilience and explore how having the courage to be ourselves unlocks our full capacity as community builders, allowing us to find deeper fulfillment and joy strong enough to rise above the noise.
Lilly Singh
LGBTQIA+ Pride and Authenticity
A leading force in pop culture, Lilly Singh shares poignant insights about expanding equity, representation, and opportunity for everyone.
Lilly is an award-winning entertainer, actress, producer, author, and gender equality advocate. Drawing on her multi-faceted career, she offers engaging, humorous insights on enhancing connection, leading with authenticity, building a gender-equal world, and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Spencer West
Diversability: Leveraging Disabled and LGBTQ2+ Talent
Spencer West‘s life has been marked by both obstacles and triumph. Losing both legs at age five and coming out as gay at 21, he entered a world that might have defeated him. Instead, he tackled each challenge, learning to navigate a world set against the queer community and those with disabilities.
From climbing the workforce ladder to Mount Kilimanjaro, Spencer shares how bringing talent with disabilities and the queer community can have a positive impact on your employees and clients.
Holly Ransom
Feet to the Fire: Getting DEI Right
Getting DEI right requires asking the right questions. Psychological safety underpins inclusion, innovation, and problem-solving, yet homogenized and hierarchical workplace cultures persist.
Holly Ransom has worked in gender equality and LGBTQ2+ inclusion for over a decade, from microfinance projects in Kenya to systemic change within Fortune 100s. Discover the leaders’ toolkit of DEI actions needed to embed diverse perspectives in our systems, structures, and mindsets.
Make Pride Month Meaningful
This June, go beyond celebration and create lasting change in your organization. Whether you’re looking to educate employees on active allyship, inspire authentic leadership, or implement meaningful DEI strategies, the right speaker can make all the difference.
Contact us today to book a Pride Month speaker who will leave a lasting impact.
