Changemakers Season 2
Role: Co-Director
“Changemakers,” presented by Ally and produced by NEONxGLAAD, is a four-episode spotlighting the powerful work of bold founders and CEOs of Black trans and nonbinary-owned businesses who are reshaping their communities and disrupting their industries.
Season 2 includes WNBA Star Layshia Clarendon, “Shark Tank’s” Braxton Flemming (Stealth Bros & Co), House of Tulip Executive Director Mariah Moore, and Head Developer of ValiDate Dani Lalonders
Episode 1: House of Tulip
The season 2 premiere features the House of Tulip Executive Director, Mariah Moore (she/her). Moore is a Black trans woman who leads the New Orleans-based nonprofit organization House of Tulip. House of Tulip provides zero-barrier housing, case management, linkage to care, and community programming to trans and gender-nonconforming people in need of a safe place to stay while growing the supply of affordable housing in the area.
Episode 2: Stealth Bros & Co
Episode 2 features Stealth Bros & Co Founder/CEO, Braxton Fleming (he/him). Stealth Bros & Co is a luxury Dopp kit supply company that provides travel and at-home personal storage for medical/personal necessities. Fleming was recently featured on "Sharktank" where he secured a deal for Stealth Bros & Co.
Episode 3: ValiDate
Episode 3 features “ValiDate” Lead Developer, Dani LaLonders (they/them). ValiDate is a visual novel/game about 13 struggling singles navigating the harsh realities of love and life.
Episode 4: Layshia Clarendon Foundation
Episode 4 features Layshia Clarendon (he/they/she). Layshia is the first openly trans/non-binary WNBA player, and the first active WNBA player to have top surgery. They are also the founder of the Layshia Clarendon Foundation.
