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Carrie Ritchie
Remy Drabkin: Mayor, Winemaker, Community Leader, and Advocate for LGBTQ+ Inclusion-Lesbian Culture Club

Remy Drabkin: Mayor, Winemaker, Community Leader, and Advocate for LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Mayor Remy Drabkin of McMinnville, Oregon, has dedicated over 16 years to public service, becoming the first woman and queer-identified person to serve as Mayor in her hometown. Alongside her role as Mayor, she is the owner of Remy Wines and co-founder of Wine Country Pride, which brings LGBTQI2S+ Pride celebrations to rural Oregon. Her visionary work in the wine industry has earned her a place on Wine Enthusiast’s ‘Future 40’ list, as well as recognition as one of Wine Industry Advisor’s ‘Most Inspiring People’ and a feature in Worth Magazine's 'Groundbreaking Women' list this year. Can you tell us...

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Carrie Ritchie
Food, Wine & Community: Our First Supper Club at Someday-Lesbian Culture Club

Food, Wine & Community: Our First Supper Club at Someday

We couldn’t have imagined a better way to kick off the very first Supper Club by the Lesbian Culture Club! Held at the beautifully intimate Someday bar in Southeast Portland, the evening was a perfect blend of locally-sourced cuisine, expertly paired wines by Yamile Abraham (@yamzzz), and most importantly—meaningful connections with our vibrant community.   From the moment guests arrived, it was clear that this evening would be about more than just a meal. The setting was warm and inviting, with conversations flowing as everyone gathered around the table. One of the night’s highlights was the “Someday I will…” prompt,...

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Carrie Ritchie
‘Personal Growth Officer’ Rachael Rapinoe: From Pro Soccer to Purpose-Driven Leadership-Lesbian Culture Club

‘Personal Growth Officer’ Rachael Rapinoe: From Pro Soccer to Purpose-Driven Leadership

Rachael Rapinoe is an entrepreneur, purpose-driven marketing strategist, and an unofficial, official Personal Growth Officer on a mission to inspire transformation. Originally from Redding, California (“You can take the girl out of the country, but not the country out of the girl.”), Rachael found her path in Portland, where she embraced individuality and self-discovery. Passionate about human connection, nature, and wellness, Rachael’s journey from professional soccer to building businesses and coaching fuels her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ and athletic communities. Through work at COMN Collective and creating inclusive spaces at Blue House Fitness, Rachael empowers others to live authentically and...

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Carrie Ritchie
Embodied Empowerment: The Journey of Pleasure Priestess Brittney King-Lesbian Culture Club

Embodied Empowerment: The Journey of Pleasure Priestess Brittney King

Brittney King is a transformative guide helping women rediscover joy and desires. As a certified NLP Practitioner and Prosperity Energy Healer, she uses body-led movement, sacred rituals, and nature's wisdom to guide women from numbness to full embodiment. A witchy, queer, free-spirited goddess, Brittney creates empowering spaces where women can explore pleasure and live authentically, embracing their most radiant selves.

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