Vada Magazine

Out at Work: Will Shillibier, PokerNews European Executive Editor

26 October, 2022Hadley Stewart

As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet the poker-playing journalist, Will Shillibier. He has been able to combine his passion for playing cards with international reporting.

Graphic designer supports LGBTQ+ charity with Pride phone cases

21 August, 2022Hadley Stewart

A Manchester-based graphic designer has launched a collection of Pride phone cases to raise funds for a charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness.

How Justin Myers was inspired by Adele’s divorce for his latest book

6 June, 20225 June, 2022Hadley Stewart

Author Justin Myers returns with his third novel, and sits down with Vada Magazine to talk about being in the closet, class, and working with Adam Kay.

Out at Work: Neil Sharp, Shopper Development Manager

22 September, 202121 September, 2021Hadley Stewart

As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet Neil Sharp from Red Bull. He shares his career path in the retail industry, how he landed his current role, and advice for fellow LGBTQ+ people hoping to come out at work.

Out at Work: Sam Mehmet, Content Manager

20 July, 2021Hadley Stewart

As part of Vada’s Out at Work series, we meet content manager, Sam Mehmet. He shares his career path to date, LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace, and the challenges of starting at a new company during a pandemic.

Film review: Yes, God, Yes

8 September, 20208 September, 2020Henry Tolley

A gentle coming of age drama steeped in early 00s nostalgia, Yes, God, Yes deals with progressive ideals in a trite but comfortable fashion.

Perhaps every day can be Coming Out Day

11 October, 2018Vada Voices

Steph Talliss-Foster, Director of Student Affairs at Birmingham City University, shares her views on National Coming Out Day, and explains how straight people can make it easier for their LGBT peers.