“I am a cisgender, bisexual+ woman. My husband is a cis male; his name is Crosby. I have been a nurse for about 8 years. My experience is in the Emergency Dept & Clinical Case Management.

My mission is to hold healthcare organizations accountable for their stated commitments, ensuring the delivery of exceptional & equitable care for all patient populations, while also crafting and distributing affirming creations, resources, and educational materials.

My goals are to foster equity & inclusion within my community, to advocate for equal rights & opportunities for all, to address & eliminate healthcare inequities for all patients, to collaborate with fellow professionals & LGBTQ+ resource/support groups and to expand & share valuable resources. I also want to rescue ALL the animals.”

Nikki is the first member of our team to expand our podcast network! She is the host of Smut, Did You Say? and is always thinking of ways to help the community in some way. To learn more about Nikki and why she joined Queerolina’s team, check out Vol 2 #1 of the Queer Vision Magazine.

Support Nikki and her business by following her instagram below!

Jemm Eubanks (they/she) and Adrian Williams (he/him) are the heart behind One Day at a Time NC, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQIA+ wellness, harm reduction, and recovery in rural North Carolina.

Jemm, a Reverend, Certified Peer Support Specialist, and Guardian ad Litem, founded ODDATNC from a belief that healing begins in community. Their work centers compassion, autonomy, and grace, helping people rediscover themselves one day at a time.

Adrian, a Public Health Leader, Strategic Advisor , brings lived experience, empathy, and much more to this duo and team. His work focuses on inclusion, and creating spaces where queer families feel supported and seen.

Together, they’re building something rare: a community where healing isn’t measured by perfection, but by connection. Whether through outreach events, peer support, or late-night talks by a bonfire, Jemm and Adrian remind folks that everyone deserves to be met with dignity, care, and hope.

Read more about them in Vol 2 #1 of the Queer Vision Mag

“My grandfather is the reason I picked up a camera. He photographed famous artists, government officials, military leaders, millionaires — and everyday people. Yet in every single image, the person was captured perfectly, as if he knew their entire life story and could share it in a single frame. I wanted to do that too.

So, when I started my own photography journey, I photographed everything: my life, my world— “Sienna’s Lens.” Along the way, people told me I couldn’t photograph graduates, couples, musicians, drag artists, weddings, cars, and everything in between while still capturing each person’s true essence. I was told to ‘pick a lane.’

Well… to those voices: you were wrong.

I did it. I’m still doing it. And that’s exactly how my tagline was born:

‘Through the lens, beyond the ordinary.’

My goal is always to capture the real you. And all of us are extraordinary in our own beautifully… beyond the ordinary way.

Social media shows only one curated angle, one version of a person. But we are all quirky, shy, bold, awkward, hilarious, sensitive, confident, fragile, and strong. I don’t just want to photograph the polished parts—I want to capture the whole human. I want you to look at your photos and say, ‘That’s me.’ Because it truly is.”

Past being an amazing photographer, Sienna is a wonderful, bright person who will do pretty much anything to support others. She is an irreplicable member of our team.

You can read more about her and her thoughts on Queerolina in Vol 2 #1 of the Queer Vision Mag. To support her, follow her instagram below!

“Hope for Teens is the areas only organization dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ youth. While we are based in Wake County, we advocate and support all of North Carolina.”

Listen to Episode 40 of the Queer Vision Podcast or read her article in Vol 1 #12 of the QV magazine to learn more about Holly, why she started Hope For Teens, and to learn about what they do for teens in our area.

Support Holly and Hope For Teens by following them on Instagram and seeing how you can get involved with upcoming events!

Mercedes is an eclectic therapist. She uses diverse modalities and holistic wellness and incorporates holistic wellness and coping skills into sessions to address the whole mind, body, and spirit.

We had the joy of sitting down with Mercedes in Episode 42 of the Queer Vision podcast (you can also find her article in Vol 1 #12 of the magazine). Listen to this episode so you can learn how to be more mindful and hear more about her practice.

To support Mercedes, check out her therapy website below.

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.

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!

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

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.

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!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.