Proudly in Conversation podcast
Proudly in Conversation celebrates LGBTQ+ voices and the conversations shaping our community. Honest, thoughtful and sometimes challenging, this is a space for the things that matter.
Proudly in Conversation brings people together to talk openly about LGBTQ+ life
We bring together influential guests – advocates, policymakers, activists and industry leaders – to share stories, insights and perspectives. We'll consider how far we’ve come and where we still need to go, as well as why their stories matter now more than ever.
These conversations aren’t always easy and perspectives won’t always align. That’s the point. By hearing different voices, we create space for meaningful exchange and real understanding.
New episodes dropping every Wednesday. Subscribe to Stonewall channels, so you dont miss out.
Nobody left behind: Simon Blake reflects on two years as Stonewall CEO
To mark his two year anniversary of being Stonewall CEO, Simon Blake sits down to reflect on Stonewall's history, the lessons learned from previous movements, and how they shape our advocacy today.
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Dame Kelly Holmes: living authentically
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Our first guest is none other than Dame Kelly Holmes. Double Olympic champion, British Army veteran, and one of Britain’s most decorated middle distance runners. A sporting icon whose career made history at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, and whose influence transcends the track.
Ginger Johnson: Drag legend on identity, community & the future of queer spaces
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In this episode, we’re joined by drag legend Ginger Johnson for an open and honest conversation about identity, belonging, mental health, and what it really means to create and sustain, inclusive queer spaces today.
Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind : Mental health, inequality of access and intersecting identities
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Sarah Hughes. As CEO of Mind, she leads national efforts to improve services, influence policy and amplify the voices of people with lived experience.
She originally trained as a social worker and went on to manage mental health services across community settings, residential care and even HM Prison Holloway. Today she’s a regular voice in the media and a trusted advisor to governments and organisations around the world.
Marc Thompson: Founder of PrEPster on activism & collective action
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In this episode, we’re joined by Marc Thompson. Marc has a very impressive past, he was a co-founder of PrEPster, a pivotal organisation that advocated for the life-changing drug PrEP. Marc has also worked for the NHS, Terrence Higgins Trust, Gay Men Fighting AIDS, Big Up, and Positively UK
Daniel Foxx: Comedy & connection in a complicated digital world
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In this episode, we’re joined by comedian Dan Foxx for a thoughtful and sharply funny conversation about identity, humour and the complexities of queer visibility. From using comedy as both a defense and a tool for connection, to why villains often make the most compelling characters, Dan reflects on how storytelling shapes the way we understand ourselves and others.
Charlie Craggs: activist, author and comedy clapback queen
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In this episode, we're joined by activist, author, broadcaster and comedy "clapback queen" Charlie Craggs. Charlie reflects on the intense media focus on trans people in the UK and how trans lives are often reduced to headlines, debates and culture war talking points.
Josh Babarinde: Liberal Democrat MP, campaigner and humanitarian
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In this episode, we’re joined by Josh Babarinde OBE, a campaigner and Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne. Raised on a council estate, he founded the award winning social enterprise Cracked It, supporting young people at risk and ex‑offenders into work. This earnt him a Shackleton Award, a Churchill Fellowship, Forbes 30 Under 30, and an OBE at 26.
Podcasts Simon has appeared on
Ezra asks
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Belonging vs Backlash: What's the Real Cost of Getting Inclusion Right?
River Effra
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White-water Leadership: Why resilience is vital for charity leaders
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