Meet Jameel—a dad, podcaster, author, and all-around powerhouse. He and his husband Nicholas have been together for 22 years, and eight years ago, they began their foster-to-adopt journey, welcoming their now 12-year-old son into their lives.

In our chat, Jameel opens up about the raw vulnerability of navigating the foster care system in Arizona, and what it really meant to open their hearts and home.

But that’s not all—Jameel also hosts the podcast Fathernetics, where he dives into modern Queer fatherhood, and he's written two books: one is a moving memoir of their family-building experience, and the other is a sci-fi adventure with a Queer protagonist at its heart.

Follow him on Instagram @fathernetics and learn more about his work at jameelmayers.com

✨ Chances are Rowan Jette Knox + Dani Gaede have already touched your Queer life — through their words, their work, or their fierce advocacy.

I had the honour of sitting down with them to talk life, love, family, and the BIG dreams they’re cooking up next.

Between the two of them, they’ve written powerful books, driven DEI initiatives, slayed in marketing, and fought for equity across so many spaces. And now? They’re onto something brand new: a cozy, community-rooted café + wine bar in the heart of Toronto’s Queer Village.

📍 Church + Wellesley
📲 Follow their journey: @understorytoronto
🌐 Check out their site: understorycafe.com

Honestly… is there anything these two can’t do? 💫

✨ What happens when you’re both an adoptee and an adoptive parent?
You gain a powerful perspective — one that can challenge, reshape, and rewrite the narratives we’ve all been told about adoption.

Today I’m sitting down with Allison Olsen, who never set out to become an author. But when she couldn’t find children’s books that told the adoption story with honesty, compassion, and balance… she wrote them herself. 📚💡

Now, Allison is on a mission to shift the way adoption is talked about — for adoptive parents, adoptees, and birth parents alike. Her work is opening hearts, changing conversations, and giving kids (and adults) words that truly honour their experiences.

✨ Learn more about Allison’s inspiring journey:
📲 Follow her on IG: @kidsbooksbyallisonolson
🌐 Visit: ouradoptionbooks.com

✨ Life has a way of sparking the most wonderful things. ✨

Take Kirsty Loehr for example 👇
A chance to study creative writing abroad inspired her first book, A Short History of Queer Women — a brilliant tribute to the Queer women who came before us and walk alongside us today. 🌈📚

Then, choosing to grow her family with her (now) ex-wife opened up even more questions: How exactly do Queer women navigate parenting?
That journey gave birth (pun intended 😉) to her newest book: A Short History of Queer Parenting, out October 2, 2025 with One World Publications. 👶🏻✨

Today, we’re diving into Kirsty’s story of becoming a mother — and how she weaves Queer history + lived experience into powerful, true tales that remind us: our families have always been here. 💜

📖 Follow Kirsty on IG: @kirsty_loehr
🌍 Explore her work via One World Publications: https://oneworld-publications.com/work/a-short-history-of-queer-women/

What Queer parenting stories do you wish were told more often? Drop them below ⬇️

✨ The journey to parenthood is rarely simple — and for single/solo parents by choice, it’s often a whole other level of complex. While there are beautiful overlaps with Queer family-building, solo parenting comes with its own unique set of emotional, financial, and logistical challenges. 🍼💸💪

Carrying, birthing, and raising a child on your own? That’s no small feat. And then come the big questions from our kids: “Where did I come from?” “Why is our family different?” 😅

That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Sharon Leya, the brilliant mind behind the “My Donor Story” book series. 📚💖

These beautifully written and illustrated books help parents explain solo and Queer family creation in ways that are gentle, honest, and kid-friendly. ✨

Want to learn more? Give Sharon a follow over at @mydonorstory and check out this incredible resource for families like ours. 🌈👶🏽🌟

https://www.sharonleya.com

✨ Today I’m so excited to share the brilliance of editor Gail Schwarz and two of her powerful contributors, Lalita and Katherine — just a few of the many voices behind the groundbreaking new book, “Boyhood Reimagined.” 📖💫

Co-edited by Gail and Ada Malone, this collection brings together stories and reflections from Queer parents — cis, trans, and non-binary mothers — who are raising sons in a world that doesn’t always reflect our families back to us. 🌈👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏾

Together, we dive into what it means to parent boys as queer-identifying women: the beauty, the complexity, the resistance, and the reimagining. 💭💖

This conversation is bold, honest, and filled with wisdom for anyone thinking about gender, parenting, and what it means to raise thoughtful, compassionate humans.

Want to learn more? Keep an eye out for “Boyhood Reimagined” and follow the journey of this incredible collective. 🌟

Visit: https://www.gailmarleneschwartzauthor.com

🌍✈️ If you love Queer joy, globe-trotting adventures, and heartwarming family vibes — you need to follow @loveislovearoundtheworld 💕✨

Cristina & Adriana have known each other for over 20 years (most of that time as a couple!), but it’s only been in the past decade that they’ve finally shared the same city, the same home — and now, the same passport stamps. 🌎💌

These two fierce mamas are now travelling the world with their beautiful baby girl, proving that Queer family love truly knows no borders. 🧳👩‍👩‍👧💫

Today we chat about the ups and downs of building their family, the hurdles they’ve faced, and how they’re soaking up every magical moment together. 🥹💖

Hit that follow on @loveislovearoundtheworld for major inspo, adorable family content, and your daily dose of love without limits. 🌈

Becoming a gay parent can feel incredibly isolating.
How do you find other gay dads?
Where’s the sense of community?
And why does it often feel like nothing in the parenting world was designed with you in mind?

That’s where David Morgenstern comes in. A gay dad to a 4-year-old with a background in marketing, David set out to build something more than just a brand—he built a movement.

Gaddies is fun, stylish, and community-driven. What started as a line of apparel meant to make a statement has grown into a hub of connection and resources for gay dads everywhere. From t-shirts to tote bags to tools for navigating parenthood, Gaddies is helping dads feel seen, supported, and proud.

Check it out at heygaddies.com and follow along on Instagram @heygaddies.