Vijat Mohindra
Innovators
Kaeden Kalaqtic
Meet some of the artists, disruptors, educators, groundbreakers, innovators, and storytellers who all helped make the world a better place for LGBTQ+ people.
Fashion designer Kaeden Kalaqtic describes his work as “a blend of modern minimalism and space-age design.” The gay 24-year-old, who made his debut at New York Fashion Week in 2023, counts completing his Space Ring bag as another recent accomplishment.
Kalaqtic entered the fashion industry after gaining a following on YouTube in his teens, becoming only the second out LGBTQ+ Asian man to create and entertain online in Washington State. His designs, under the label Kalaqtic, have been worn by Machine Gun Kelly, Katy Perry, Megan Thee Stallion, Heidi Klum, and more. Next up, he plans to host the first fashion show at the Seattle Space Needle, paying homage to his hometown. And he knows the power of culture to shape hearts and minds.
“LGBTQ+ equality is not just about legal rights; it’s about creating a world where everyone is free to be their true selves, loved and respected for who they are. Our diversity is our strength, and by standing together, we can build a future where love and acceptance triumph over hate and prejudice.” @kaeden
inKind
Daniel ReynoldsDaniel Reynolds is the editor-in-chief of Out and an award-winning journalist who focuses on the intersection between entertainment and politics. This Jersey boy has now lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade.
Daniel Reynolds is the editor-in-chief of Out and an award-winning journalist who focuses on the intersection between entertainment and politics. This Jersey boy has now lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade.
Daniel Reynolds is the editor-in-chief of Out and an award-winning journalist who focuses on the intersection between entertainment and politics. This Jersey boy has now lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade.
Johann Moonesinghe
Meet some of the artists, disruptors, educators, groundbreakers, innovators, and storytellers who all helped make the world a better place for LGBTQ+ people.
inKind
Johann Moonesinghe is the CEO and founder of inKind, an ingenious app that rewards diners with credit for supporting their favorite restaurants (inKind gives businesses funding in exchange for food and beverage credits for users).
The app has marked a milestone year, exceeding 1 million users — 1.4 million at the time of this reporting. Moonesinghe, a foodie, personally owns and operates restaurants in order to improve his business model. One establishment, the Guest House, is currently the top-rated restaurant in the company’s base city of Austin. The entrepreneur and angel investor (Uber, Allbirds) grew up in a working-class family with parents who emigrated from Sri Lanka. Today, he is a successful, proudly gay man with a loving husband. But he knows the fight for LGBTQ+ equality in the U.S. and abroad is far from over.
“We’ve come a long way, but we’re still far from the finish line. I encourage our community and our allies not to take anything for granted, but also to recognize and celebrate the progress being made every day — whether big or small.” @johannmoon