The LGBTQ+ community has experienced its unfair share of criticism and stigma over the years, especially in workplace environments. According to the Boston Consulting Group, 40% of interviewed LGBTQ employees are closeted at work, with 75% experiencing negative day-to-day workplace interactions over their identity.
Businesses run by the members of LBGTQ+ communities and their allies have done their utmost to create more welcoming, inclusive, and friendly environments. Here are only some of the amazing businesses you should keep an eye out for in 2022, whether you’re in the LGBTQ+ community or consider yourself an ally.
Below we have given some of the amazing businesses you should keep an eye out for in 2022, whether you’re in the LGBTQ+ community or consider yourself an ally check out this LGBTQ flag store. But before stepping ahead, must check this site to learn about all lgbtq flags.
- Bokksu
We all love snacking, and Bokksu is a business built around a loot box system of Japanese snacks and candies delivered straight to your doorstep. Bokksu is founded by Danny Taing who is a vocal and active member of the LGBTQ+ community. His goal was to give the Asian community some well-earned respect and publicity in the US through his snack delivery business. Bokksu features a plethora of authentic, high-quality merch straight from Japan which is imported and shipped directly to you. You can either buy seasonal and thematic boxes of Bokksu goodies or purchase individual items from Japan if you’re looking for something more specific.
- Stuzo Clothing
Stuzo Clothing is one of the most exemplary gay clothing brands because they market themselves as gender-free. Owners Uzo Ejikeme and Stoney Michelli are steadfast in their goals to create an environment where people are empowered to be themselves. While the business began as a T-Shirt company, it quickly outgrew its base model and became a fully-fledged apparel lineup brand. Stuzo Clothing features “gender-free” clothing which allows people from the LGBTQ+ community to express themselves in whichever way they feel comfortable. This clothing brand doesn’t judge or discriminate, not in its design, or its mission statements. As such, Stuzo Clothing is truly an amazing example of an LGBTQ+ business built by people who understand the struggle and want to help others.
- Taimi
Online dating is often tricky for LGBTQ+ people because it’s not easy to find a dating platform built around LGBTQ+ dating specifically. Taimi is one such platform and it is a business built for LGBTQ+ communities around the world. Taimi is both a social and a dating app. You can easily look for a soulmate or simply someone to talk to through Taimi’s safe and discreet chat functions. It has all the hallmarks of a social media platform such as post sharing and live streaming in addition to video calls and an influencer program. Make sure to check out the Taimi app for yourself and see what an amazing platform it is for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Equator Coffees
With over twenty years of experience in the market, Equator Coffees is a prime example of how an LGBTQ-founded business can thrive in the West. Founded by Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell, Equator Coffees is a coffee shop situated in San Francisco. The shop’s primary mission is to create a healthier, more positive impact on its local society and its communities. The store features both coffees and accessories related to it, such as mugs and coffee brewing gadgets. If you ever find yourself in the heart of San Francisco looking for a warm cup of coffee, check out Equator Coffees and say hi to its owners.
- Roverlund
Roverlund is one of the queer-owned businesses which feature items not meant for people but for their pets instead. This pet carrier brand launched in 2019 and has provided pet owners worldwide with amazing quality carriers and bags. These bags are flight-friendly and offer a lot of comfort and safety for fluffy friends. The owner of Roverlund, Jamie Knowles, is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and has made it his goal to build a sustainable, pet-friendly business with his bags. If you have gay clothing brands you rely on for your personal fashion, you can also rely on Roverlund to provide you with matching items and accessories for your pets.
Wrapping Up
Whether we talk about queer-owned businesses, trans-owned businesses, or any business with strong support for LGBTQ+ people, these businesses are worth the attention beyond that. They are competent, progressive, diverse, and ground-breaking businesses with clever ideas, energetic staff, and are worth the support you can give them.
Whenever you’re out and about looking for a new clothing store or an accessory shop, look for LGBTQ businesses to support in your local area. There are bound to be at least a few LGBTQ stores that you can visit and simply express how glad you are that they’re around. As allies, as well as members of LGBTQ+, that’s all any of us can do to create a more welcoming and inclusive world for everyone.
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