Mickey Chong: “There’s something about that unfiltered, pure enjoyment of singing.”
The NHS doctor and House Gospel Choir singer talks to Hadley Stewart about pursuing a creative outlet alongside his career in medicine.
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Sexual health service SH:24: “It’s time to end the silence of sexual health testing.”
The sexual health organisation speaks with Hadley Stewart about their new campaign that sees social media influencers ending the culture of silence that surrounds sexual health testing.
Harun Tulunay: “It’s time for us to see the bigger picture when it comes to Mpox.”
Having contracted Mpox in 2022, sexual health advocate Harun Tulunay says now is the time for collective action from governments across the world to stop the spread of the virus.
Restaurant review: Zia Lucia, Chelsea – London
We head to the new location for pizzeria Zia Lucia in Fulham Broadway to check out what the latest neighbourhood venue offers.
Phillipa Armstrong: “The engineering industry is working hard to change attitudes.”
The Train System Engineer and Chair of Alstom’s LGBTQ+ staff network transports Vada into the world of train manufacturing and explains how the industry is becoming more inclusive.
Daniel Harding: “Inclusive sex education should have come a lot earlier.”
The author and journalist tells Vada how he is using his own experiences of sex and relationships to support the student-led sex education charity Sexpression UK on its mission to empower young people.
Josh Smith: “I know what it’s like not to be able to use your voice.”
The journalist and podcast host sits down with Hadley Stewart ahead of the publication of his book Great Chat where he shares his journey of finding his voice and how he now wants to empower others to find theirs.
David Levesley: “There’s so much evil happening in the world, yet it’s never been easier to find yourself in a darkroom.”
The playwright sits down with Hadley Stewart to discuss his latest play Too Much Pills And Liquor, which is set to hold the mirror up to the capital’s queer male community.
Christie O’Connell: “The lack of legal aid is a bad financial decision, because people don’t have access to sensible advice.”
The family law barrister takes Vada behind the scenes of the legal world of divorce, and how she feels the lack of legal aid in this country means many people don’t always have access to sensible legal advice.
Alex Feis-Bryce: “Diversity Role Models resonates with me on a personal level.”
The recently appointed CEO of Diversity Role Models sits down with Vada to discuss how the LGBTQ+ charity hopes to make schools across the country more inclusive, and the personal experiences that make him right for the job.