We are Ellin and Hannah, the mother/daughter team behind Because I'm Proud Studio. We are passionate about creating beautiful jewelry, pins, and accessories that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, allow you to express who you are, and serve as a reminder that you are loved.
with lots of love,
Hannah (she/her) and Ellin (she/her)
The Blog- One Mom's Journey to Become the Best Damn Ally She Can Be
To the Festival! (Pride, that is)
Pride festivals are much like other festivals, except for one thing. There is sooo much joy! I don't remember any other type of festival with so much positive energy. Yes, there are one or two grouchy grumps, and the protestors who are drowned out by choruses of "love is love", but for the most part, the Pride Festivals I've been to are filled with excitement, love, and hope.
It's almost Pride Month!
Tomorrow kicks off the month of Pride. While I am excited about celebrating my friends and family in the LGBTQIA+ community, I am also sad and angry that the reason for this month still exists, here, in 2023. So much misunderstanding, fear, and hate. Something has to shift.
Wonderfully Unique- thoughts on the Kinsey Scale and the Klein Grid
I am constantly amazed by what I don't know. This is one example. It makes total sense that one can be more or less Bi, right? I mean, people are all sorts of things on a continuum. I also love the idea that sexuality can be fluid and that we can "evolve and change over time". Give it a read and see what you think.