As we commemorate Pride Month, we shine the spotlight on Sakshi Juneja in our latest episode of FoundHer. Sakshi is the fearless founder of Gaysi, a platform that's been instrumental in amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and stories. In an exclusive interview with us, she shared her journey, insights, and perspectives on building a community-driven space, navigating the complexities of identity, the power of unapologetic storytelling, venturing into politics, and more. Get ready to be inspired by her passion, conviction, and unwavering commitment to creating a more inclusive world.
Gaysi:A Platform Born Out of Necessity
In 2008, Sakshi Juneja, a pioneering journalist and activist, identified a glaring void in the digital landscape, a platform that truly represented the LGBTQ+ community and helped them connect. With a deep understanding of the struggles faced by queer individuals, having experienced the lack of such a platform herself, Sakshi embarked on a mission to create a space where stories could be shared, voices could be amplified, and identities could be celebrated. Thus, Gaysi was born, a platform that has since become synonymous with LGBTQ+ advocacy and representation.
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At the heart of Gaysi's success lies the power of storytelling. Sakshi believes that stories have the ability to break down barriers, challenge societal norms, and foster empathy.
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Sakshi also talked about the role of law in making the queer community feel safe in India and said that while law might not be so forthcoming, society at large is changing and becoming more welcoming by the day. The crucial thing is the conversation between queer groups and the government, without it, there might not be any change.
Sakshi On Entering Politics
Sakshi Juneja mentioned her aspirations to join politics soon which is something that she has been looking forward to for a long time with the aim to emphasise on queer visibility.
What Comes After Pride Month?
There is a lot of influx for queer artists, businesses, etc, during the pride month but what about after that? Well, Sakshi says that’s the whole point. “At Gaysi, we try to shed the spotlight on queer community outside of June and July,” she added.
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