Jamie Windust

Jamie Windust is an award-winning LGBTQ+ writer, author and broadcaster who transforms how organisations approach their diversity and inclusion initiatives. Their unique perspective combines fashion expertise with authentic storytelling to create meaningful change and improve accessibility in marketing campaigns. As the former Contributing Editor at GAY TIMES, writer for publications such as The Independent, Metro UK, I News, and author of In Their Shoes: Navigating Non-Binary Life, Jamie has established themselves as a respected voice in LGBTQ+ representation. Today, Jamie helps organisations navigate the complexities of inclusive marketing by bridging authentic storytelling with brand strategy, underpinned by their first-class honours degree from the University for the Creative Arts in Fashion Management and Marketing. Their consultancy work with Urban Outfitters, ASOS, and Oliver Bonas demonstrates how businesses can meaningfully incorporate gender diversity, bring new faces and stories into product collections, and reach new audiences. Notably, Jamie curated H&M’s Global Pride Campaign, where they were asked to bring their chosen family together to celebrate Pride 2022. As a Global Ambassador for the Graduate Fashion Foundation, Jamie helps to nurture emerging talent in the industry, as well as speaking on behalf of the foundation to raise awareness of the benefits of supporting emerging talent in fashion. Audiences leave Jamie's talks with practical strategies for implementing inclusive practices, a deeper understanding of how authentic representation drives brand loyalty, and actionable frameworks for bringing social causes into marketing with integrity. Jamie's blend of fashion industry expertise and lived experience provides unique insights into creating genuinely inclusive campaigns. Book Jamie to give your team the tools they need to transform diversity initiatives from obligation to opportunity and create activations that resonate with today's conscious consumers.