Businesses
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Chelsea Johnson, LMFT (she/her)
Chelsea is a queer-focused therapist who has amazing insight into what is happening in the world and how to live through it.
She runs Horizons Marriage and Family Therapy, does a lot of out-of-the-office advocacy for our community, and is a mom to 3 neurodivergent kiddos!
Listen to Queer Vision Episode 37 for an extremely insightful interview with a lot of amazing advice. You can also read a portion of the interview in Vol 1 #11 of the magazine.
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Bre (She/Her)
Bre is an amazing, creative soul. We had the pleasure of sitting down with her for Queer Vision Pod Ep 35 where we got to learn about Bre and her creative/business pursuits. You can also find some of her interview in Vol 1 # 11 of the magazine
Go check out Bre’s Tiny Print Shop and learn how to do more with your own creative endeavors!
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Kaylynn Bui (she/her/hers) with PCCSU
PCCSU (Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use) is here to bring about a community in which youth reject substance use, adults utilize low-risk choices regarding substance use, and then treatment services are available to those in need.
We got to sit down with Kaylynn and PCCSU to talk about the benefits of destigmatizing and stocking Narcan. To learn more about how Kaylynn got involved with PCCSU and more about Narcan’s benefits, you can listen to Queer Vision Podcast episode 31 or read a portion of the interview in Vol 1 #10 of the magazine
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Jule (she/her sometimes they)
Jule (pronounced Yula) is originally from Germany. She runs a business where she hand draws everything!!
You can learn about her experience, her skills, and what brought her to North Carolina in Queer Vision Pod episode 26 and see more pictures of her work in Vol 1 #8 of the magazine.
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Nurse Nikki (She/Her)
Nikki creates hand-crafted and/or creatively combined one-of-a-kind items designed to express and empower! She also works in healthcare and works to create a more inclusive experience for everyone.
You can learn more about her in Queer Vision Podcast Episode 25 and in Vol 1 #8 of the magazine.
She also has a podcast of her own coming soon under the Queerolina umbrella!!
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Whispering Lilac
Whispering Lilac is a woman veteran, LGBTQ+ owned small business that does events around VA/NC. Hannah (she/her) loves crafting and uses it as an escape from her anxiety. She works as a laboratory technician in a health center and is active duty Army. She mainly started this business as a way to self-express and to do something she loved, but then got roped into doing shows and events which she loves even more. “It’s so great to be able to find people who love to create just like me. I love having a community that is so supportive and caring, everyone I’ve vended with has been so kind and welcoming. I love what I do and I don’t see myself quitting my business anytime soon.”
We’ve featured pictures of her creations in Vol 1 #7 of the magazine.
You can find more about Whispering Lilac on Facebook and Instagram
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Fluffy Hat Lady
Tia is the Fluffy Hat Lady. She creates fluffy oversized hats that are perfect for protective hairstyles.
These adorable hats are super comfortable and squeeze your head just right. She does make custom orders, so head to her instagram to get yours now.
Tia’s interview is episode 3 of the podcast and is in Vol 1 #3 of the magazine.
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Inkvictus Studios
Inkvictus is more than a tattoo studio. They are a queer women-led, caring, team that creates an experience. They have cosmetic and traditional tattoos, piercings, lashes and brows, and have even added a flower shop, BlümHaus! They’re your one-stop-shop self-love station.
Natascha, the owner of Inkvictus is AMAZING. She was our first ever sponsor and we are forever thankful for her love and support.
Listen to Natascha’s interview in episode 11 of the podcast, and see her in Vol 1 #4 of the magazine.
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Mars Made Crochet
Bree is the creator of Mars Made Crochet. They make adorable hats and little stuffies. We were very happy to have them as a vendor at our Launch Party in January!
Bree’s interview was episode 8 of the podcast, and they’re in Vol 1#4 of the magazine.
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Dandelion Smiles LLC
Our Co-Founder Becca runs this Professional Organizing company called Dandelion Smiles. With it, she transforms chaos into calm by helping organize every portion of your life from pantries to interior design, unpacking to personal assistant. Whatever the need, she’s there to help.
To learn more about Becca, check out her About Me in Vol 1 #1. She is also the head of publications, so has articles in every issue of Queer Vision.
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Fan Favorite Fragrances
Ellen, one of the valuable members of our team, runs Fan Favorite Fragrances (beloved scents to tickle your nostrils). She has created scents based off of characters from popular fandoms!
If you’d like to learn more about Ellen, check out her About Me in Queer Vision Vol 1 #1. You should also check out every other issue of the magazine to see the articles, Cosmic Bullshit, and puzzles she’s created.