When Rae Jenae moved to Miami from New York in 2017, she was looking for lesbian-centered events and came up empty. So, she created her own. What began as an Instagram directory quickly turned into a nightlife empire. Her first event at Sidebar in 2018 drew more than 700 people, and she’s been curating queer nightlife ever since. 

Mike Sanders is many things: a transmasculine, nonbinary former titleholder in the leather scene, a political activist, and a fierce believer in building a chosen family. As the organizer of American Brotherhood Weekend (ABW), a leather family and contest that’s been running for over 30 years, Sanders helps carry on a legacy of community, kink and care. Contestants compete in categories like speech, interviews, fantasy, and wear. 

His smile is bright, and his energy is boundless. You see him at city hall, all over Wilton Manors, and working to keep things rolling during major events. 

Danna Davis is a storyteller with a purpose. As Executive Producer and Co-Founder of Mary It’s Mary Productions, she specializes in crafting compelling narratives that illuminate diverse experiences — from the struggles of LGBTQ youth and the triumphs of queer artists to the challenges faced by transgender individuals.