An inspiring interview with Motivo Scar Care founder Jadis Montijo, sharing how his top surgery recovery led to creating innovative scar care products and building a brand rooted in authenticity, resilience, and community impact.

Sam Avery is a trans photographer and designer using self-portraiture, editorial photography, and bold accessories like trucker hats and apparel to celebrate trans visibility and storytelling through art.

The Quilted Queer is a NYC-based brand transforming vintage quilts and textiles into one-of-a-kind, size-inclusive heirloom garments, blending timeless craftsmanship with modern accessibility.

Handmade by Honey is a queer-owned fiber arts brand creating eco-friendly, one-of-a-kind pieces using recycled and upcycled materials—blending sustainability, function, and style through handcrafted bags, decor, and more.

Rock Solid Smells is a queer-owned brand creating eco-friendly, handmade ceramic diffusers and natural scents designed to elevate spaces, enhance wellness, and nurture the soul.

SteffenMarkkus is a San Pedro–based specialty coffee and cacao roaster known for small-batch, made-to-order roasts that highlight organic, fair-trade beans and deliver bold, complex flavor in every cup.

RUBIES creates comfortable, form-fitting swimwear and underwear for trans girls, designed to provide confidence and support during everyday activities like swimming, dancing, and sports.

Team Manticore is the creative duo behind quirky horror, heartwarming comics, and original stories—now brought to life on apparel and accessories—featuring works like Oh Hell, Donna!, Deddrie: The Cornsbrook Killer, and House Frightdorable by Rowyn Golde and Rob Silver.

Robiwanders is the art project of Rochester-based QTPOC artist robiwan, known for bold, color-driven jewelry and visual art that transforms sound, energy, and emotion into vibrant, wearable stories.

​Ojaswe is a queer-founded, climate-conscious food brand offering vegan, gluten-free chickpea chilla pancake mixes inspired by South Asian flavors and made with regeneratively grown ingredients from North American farms. ​

​SunShield+ is a California-based organic sunscreen brand founded by Skyler Brady, offering reef-safe, non-GMO, tinted mineral sunscreens made with just nine natural ingredients and packaged in recyclable aluminum tubes—combining daily sun protection with eco-conscious skincare. ​

​The Crafty Queer, founded by trans and nonbinary artist Alister Rubenstein, offers affirming handmade jewelry, trauma-informed tattoos, and queer-positive art designed to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, resilience, and community. ​

​Yarnies by Mikey is a Chicago-based queer art brand founded by artist and art therapist Mikey Anderson, blending handmade plush toys, fiber art, and community-driven therapy to celebrate queer identity and activism through soft, participatory creations.​

Emily Jeffords Studio blends serene, nature-inspired fine art with empowering education, guiding creatives to build sustainable, joy-filled lives through beauty and community.​

ALITY Designs creates gender-free, low-key luxury clothing that seamlessly blends style, comfort, and sustainability for every part of your day.

Aztech Mountain blends high-performance sportswear with refined style, inspired by Aspen’s ski culture and trusted by elite athletes.

GoodDay Co. creates inclusive, handcrafted jewelry that blends Indigenous heritage with modern design, making beauty accessible to all.

AbstractbyRabrams creates bold, practical art with a unique touch, offering niche designs like subtle pride art and greeting cards from your dog—all while supporting queer youth and prioritizing sustainability.

Moonstone Craft Studio transforms discarded glass bottles into elegant, eco-friendly home decor, blending art and sustainability.