TLQC 8 – Reeta Loi talks to Jamie Windust

Jamie Windust – LGBTQ+ author, presenter & model
Jamie Windust (they/them) is an award-winning LGBTQ+ author, presenter and model living and working in London. Their debut book In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life published to critical acclaim in October 2020, remaining in the top 10 of the trans charts to this day. As well as being an author, Windust was appointed Contributing Editor at Gay Times in June 2020, where there work continues to explore the nuances, brilliance and joy of the trans community.

As a presenter Jamie has hosted events such as TEDxLondon Womens‘ in 2021 live from Abbey Road Studios, as well as co-producing their debut series with Jameela Jamil and her platform IWeigh to celebrate the launch of their book. Jamie’s modelling work has seen them work with the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier, MAC, UGG, ASOS and Gucci.

Reeta Loi – Activist, Music Artist & Writer
Reeta Loi (she/they) is a Music Artist, Writer and Community Builder. Reeta is the Forbes 100 Woman Founder & CEO of Gaysians, the growing alliance of 24 organisations supporting the Asian LGBTQ+ community. As Contributing Editor at Gay Times Reeta has catapulted the topics of racial unity, queer history and mythology, representation in drag and women in music into uncharted territory. As a VICE Documentary Reporter Reeta uncovered a gay marriage scam in India. Reeta’s work continues to break down barriers and she speaks on the themes of healing, purpose, home, diaspora, love & sex to the worlds most influential minds.