Interviews
Here at Nonchalant Magazine, we aim to empower and inspire queer women. As part of our goal of providing a platform for queer women to have a voice, we created #NonchalantRoleModels.
This section is where you’ll find interviews with the most inspiring and courageous lesbian, gay, queer & bisexual women out there.
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Club Night For Butches & Beyond: An Exclusive Interview With Founder Of Butch, Please!
Reviving the Butch scene in London, Tabs Benjamin speaks on her events for queer women and non-binary people: Butch, Please!… Read Article
Meg From IKAG Chats Tattoos, Fuel Girls, Pyrotechnics, and Dating
We catch up with Meg, star of BBC's IKAG and fire-dancing sensation, as she talks Fuel Girls, tattoos, dating, and pyrotechnics in our latest … Read Article
Dr. Tara, a Relationship and Sex Expert, Answers All of Your Questions
We went in hard on the questions for Dr. Tara. She covers tips on dating apps, parenthood, polyamory, and tackling Lesbian Bed Death.… Read Article
Hanni And Clara of ARXX Chat To Us About Their Recent Music, Touring With Fletcher, And What’s Next
In our latest Spotlight episode, we headed to Lafayette London to catch up with the incredibly talented and endearing Hanni and Clara of ARXX. … Read Article
Interview with Mariah Hanson – The Dinah Founder
We caught up with OG Mariah Hanson, founder of The Dinah. The Dinah Weekend, also recognised as 'The Dinah Shore,' is an annual … Read Article
We chat to DJ Bekefi on all things QueerEast, DJ’ing and what she’s up to next
We chat to DJ Bekefi, resident DJ for East London's newest queer club night, Queer East. Hear all about her coming out story, how … Read Article
Interview with Shannon Beveridge – Now This Is Living
We've only gone and interviewed the outrageously popular Shannon Beveridge (otherwise known as NowthisIsLiving on YouTube) haven't we girls.… Read Article
Caroline Kingsbury: The Queer 80s Indie Pop Queen You Need to Know
Bringing larger-than-life ballads, 80s synths, Kate Bush-esque vocals and a shimmering aesthetic, Nonchalant Magazine speaks with indie-pop queen Caroline Kingsbury on Chappell Roan, the … Read Article
Interview with Rapper Whitney Peyton
We caught up with Whitney Peyton to ask what inspired her to get into rapping, what she enjoys doing when she isn't rapping, her … Read Article
Interview with artist Zula Rabikowska
We chat to visual artist Zula Rabikowska on her latest projects exploring gender identity, queerness, migration and Eastern Europe. Watch her live performance where … Read Article
Interview with Comedian Jane Postlethwaite on her Edinburgh Fringe Show
We caught up with queer comedian, writer and podcaster, Jane Postlethwaite, who will be playing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe this year.… Read Article
Interview: Getting Deep with Drag King Daisy Doris May
We catch-up with multi-talented Drag King Daisy Doris May to chat drag, gender identity and why pigeons have more rizz than any other bird … Read Article
Interview with Sara Fregosi – The Housekeeper from I Kissed A Girl
We caught up with Sara Fregosi who you may know from I Kissed a Girl as the 'Housekeeper.' She told us who she … Read Article
Interview: Model Actress Jessica Clark
We interview lesbian model, actress and producer Jessica Clark and hear all about new lesbian tv show Coming out for Love and what she's … Read Article
Interview with Musical Artist and Writer – Showrelle
We caught up with Sherrelle Holmes, professionally known as Showrelle, to ask her about what inspires her as both a writer and musical artist.&… Read Article
Interview with Dance DJ and Producer ESSEL
With ESSEL's new single Straight Up being Radio 1s tune of the week we caught up with her on how she became a successful … Read Article
Interview with Teddy Edwardes the Founder of LICK
Teddy Edwardes, is the founder of a queer women's club LICK, in London. We speak to Teddy on her coming out story and how … Read Article
Interview With Rising Star Fabiola Reyna on Her Band, Reyna Tropical
With the new album from Reyna Tropical now out. We interviewed Fabiola Reyna from the band she talks to us about what inspired her … Read Article
We chat to Capital Dance Radio’s DJ Charlie Powell
We chat to Capital breakfast babe, Charlie Powell. Hear all about how she got her big break in DJing, her coming out story, and … Read Article
Interview with DJ Boogshe
We chat to DJ Boogshe, hear all about her music career, what she's up to next and of course, her coming out story.… Read Article
INTRODUCING: Maisie Johnson, lead singer of Queen Cult.
Read our interview with the lead singer of Queen Cult Maisie Johnson, the queer front woman of a rock band striving to connect with … Read Article
Interview with singer-songwriter Charlotte Carpenter
We interviewed singer-songwriter Charlotte Carpenter about her first-ever album ‘A Modern Rage', out everywhere now! Read our interview to find out more.… Read Article
Interview with EJ, Founder of Queer East
Earlier this month we caught up with EJ Nutbrown, Founder of That's The Ticket and a new club night Queer East.… Read Article
XANA, The Queer Artist Making Heartbreak Cool Again.
With ease, Canadian based Queer musician, Xana proves false that visceral, intimate songwriting is a hindrance to virality.… Read Article
Interview with Actress Victoria Broom
We catch up with the talented actress Victoria Broom. Victoria Broom is renowned for her notable portrayals in various television series. She gained significant … Read Article
Interview with Carter and Kelsey
Carter and Kelsey recently went viral when Carter proposed to Kelsey at Atlanta Dreams stadium. Read about their story in our interview.… Read Article
Interview with Singer-Songwriter TOMI
We were lucky enough to chat with the exciting talent Pam Autouri who writes and records as TOMI. For Pam, music has been a … Read Article
Interview with Minnie Stephenson
We’ve had the absolute pleasure of catching up with Minnie Stephenson, ITN 5 News broadcaster and one of our gay national treasures – we’re … Read Article
Michelle Manetti Chats with Us About Her 20 Years of DJing in the London Queer Scene
We chat with Michelle Manetti, the powerhouse DJ and promoter redefining London’s queer scene, about her 20-year journey and her new queer event, … Read Article
Want a New Girlfriend? Lauren Sanderson’s New Tour is the Answer
We had the pleasure of sitting down with super impressive Lauren Sanderson last week to catch up with her on her new music and … Read Article
Sitting Down With Adriana Pierce – Founder Of Queer The Ballet
Queer The Ballet is made up of an amazing group of people, who work to make mainstream visibility for all LGBTQ+ artists a priority … Read Article
Lauren Sanderson on What Inspires Her, How to Be Authentic, and Her New Music
While our team was in LA, catching up with Lauren Sanderson was a must! Just days before kicking off her Girl on the Internet … Read Article
Amber Whittington on Sports, Politics, and Queer Fashion
We talk with Amber Whittington of Amber's Closet on fashion, politics, and queer empowerment in this inspiring interview from The Dinah, Palm Springs.… Read Article
Interview with Jenna & Zoe from MAFS
We catch up with extra cute couple Zoe and Jenna from the reality TV Show Married at First Sight. As the first lesbian couple … Read Article
Spotlight: Angie McMahon on Her Bisexuality, Performing at Glastonbury, and Collaborating With Fred Again
We chat to Australian singer-songwriter Angie McMahon on her bisexuality, performing at Glasto and with Fred Again in our latest Spotlight. … Read Article
Pixie Lott on her New Album and Her Allyship to The Queer Community
Pixie Lott catches up with us on her new album, being a new mum, and supporting the LGBTQ community as an ally. Watch our … Read Article
Meg and Lailah from IKAG go Head-to-Head
Cute couple Meg and Lailah from BBC Three's I Kissed a Girl Season 1, go head to head and play mrs and mrs with us. … Read Article
Interview with Rachel Shelley, AKA the infamous Helena Peabody
We catch up with the one and only Rachel Shelley who played the fabulous Helena Peabody in The L Word. We hear all about … Read Article
Actress and Filmmaker Louisa Connolly-Burnham Chats to Us About her New Queer Film Sister Wives
Louisa Connolly-Burnham, an award-winning director & screenwriter, sits down for a chat with us about her new queer short Sister Wives.… Read Article
Georgia from IKAG Talks to us About Life After the Show
We chat to Georgia in an emotional interview after the reunion. From tears to laughter, Georgia talks to us all about life after IKAG, … Read Article
Interview with Singer-Songwriter LAKY
We're excited to launch our brand new interview with extremely talented singer-songwriter LAKY, as part of our Nonchalant Role Models campaign to spotlight amazing … Read Article
IKAG’s Lailah & Meg Chat to us About Life After the Show
Watch our latest interview with I Kissed a Girl's Meg & Lailah. They tell us what was in that very first DM slide from Meg … Read Article
Interview: Megan Barton-Hanson
Love Island’s lesbian legend Megan Barton-Hanson tells us all about her sexuality after coming out publicly as bisexual on All4's Celebs Go … Read Article
Interview: Chelcee Grimes
From playing football for Fulham Ladies to songwriting for Kylie Minogue. What can't this girl do!? We catch up with the lovely Chelcee Grimes … Read Article
Interview: Heather Peace
We catch up with Musician, Eastenders actress, Lip Service OG and LGBTQ+ icon, Heather Peace. … Read Article
Interview with Maddie Zahm
We chat to incredibly talented singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm about her debut album, coming out as queer and more in our latest #NonchalantRoleModels interview.… Read Article
Hannah from IKAG sits in the Hot Seat
We chat to IKAG late arrival contestant Hannah from season one as she sits in the Nonchalant Magazine Hot Seat. Hear who she truly … Read Article
Thea from IKAG sits in the Hot Seat
We chat to IKAG late arrival contestant Thea from season one as they sit in the Nonchalant Magazine Hot Seat. Thea tells us how … Read Article
Beth from I Kissed a Girl Sits in the Hot Seat
We chat to late arrival contestant Beth from I Kissed a Girl Season One as she sits in the Nonchalant Magazine Hot Seat. She … Read Article
Demi from I Kissed a Girl Sits in the Hot Seat
Demi from I Kissed a Girl Season One sits in the hot seat with Nonchalant Magazine! Demi talk about who's slid in to her … Read Article
Abbie from I Kissed a Girl Sits in the Hot Seat
Abbie from I Kissed a Girl Season One sits in the hot seat with Nonchalant Magazine! Ever wondered if the contestants rehearsed that iconic … Read Article
Naee from I Kissed a Girl Sits in the Hot Seat
Naee from I Kissed a Girl Season One sits in the hot seat with Nonchalant Magazine! Watch how Naee practiced for the first kiss, … Read Article
Amy from I Kissed a Girl Sits in the Hot Seat
Amy from I Kissed a Girl Season One sits in the hot seat with Nonchalant Magazine! Amy talk about who's slid in to her … Read Article
We chat to IKAG’s Demi, Amy, Abbie and Naee
We hear from Demi, Amy, Abbie and Naee about their first kiss on I Kissed a Girl. Watch our latest interview. … Read Article
Meet Leila Davis, AKA Cutie Whippingham
As part of our brand new "Spotlight" series, we'd like to introduce Leila Davis to you. AKA Cutie Whippingham, a pro pole dancer from … Read Article
Interview: British Comedian Zoe Lyons
We catch up with incredibly successful stand-up comedian Zoe Lyons. Since becoming popular on the stand-up seen in 2004 Lyons has carried out international tours, … Read Article
In conversation with comedian and writer Soph Galustian
Meet Soph Galustian: born-and-bred Mancunian, talented queer comedian, actor, writer, and author. And most recently – Tiktok Lesbian impressionista!… Read Article
Interview with Brenna Nation, author of The Shattered Lands
We had the chance to read The Shattered Lands and interview the wonderful author Brenna Nation. If you want to learn more about the … Read Article
Interview: Philippa Dawson on her new show Character Flaw debuting this summer in London and Edinburgh Fringe Festival
We catch up with actor and theatre-maker Philippa Dawson about her upcoming one-woman show, Character Flaw, which deals with her experience of ADHD as … Read Article
Interview with Power Couple and Creators of Feel Good Club
We caught up with power couple Kiera and Aimie, the creators of Feel Good Club. Feel Good Club is a coffee shop and bar … Read Article
Interview with Moonlight Experiences Founder Aisha Shaibu
Nonchalant chats in a Q&A with Aisha Shaibu, founder of LGBTQ travel company Moonlight Experiences, about preserving queer nightlife.… Read Article
Interview: Ky Hoyle, Founder of Sex Shop Sh!
"Everything was dick shaped, because all women's pleasure is at the end of a dick." says Hoyle, on visiting a male-aimed sex shop, conjuring … Read Article
Interview: Olivia & Amanda Tampa Baes
We catch up with the Olivia and Amanda of Tampa Baes. The TV program Tampa Baes aired their first episode of eight on November 5, 2021, … Read Article
Killin’ It on Insta: edenxjay
For this instalment of Killin' It on Insta we had a chat with Eden and Jay otherwise known as @edenxjay.… Read Article
Interview with author Beth Lewis
We interviewed author Beth Lewis and were able to get a cheeky pre-read of her newest book Children of the Sun. Read on to … Read Article
Interview with Singer and Songwriter Dakota Jones
With Dakota Jones' new single Scared released last month, we wanted to catch up and find out a bit more about the talented singer … Read Article
Interview with Artist Renée Jacobs
This month we caught up with photographer Renée Jacobs, if you don't know her you should. … Read Article
Interview with Antonia Georgieva
We chat to theatre producer Antonia Georgieva and get to hear about what it takes to work as a producer. Plus read about the … Read Article
Interview with Director Elizabeth Benbow
We catch up with theatre Director Elizabeth Benbow and hear all about her work alongside Elisabeth Lewerenz and Antonia Georgieva to create new bisexual … Read Article
Aimee Victoria- Queer Short Film Review and Interview
Remember lockdown? Did you bake banana bread? Did you….make a short film? We catch up with Mikail Chowdhury, one of the writers of … Read Article
Interview with Velvet Ibiza Founder Carine De Mesmaeker
Have you heard of Velvet Ibiza? Velvet Ibiza is an all-inclusive 5-day/5-night party for queer women in Ibiza! We've had the absolute pleasure … Read Article
Interview with Out & Wild Co-Founder Polly Shute
We interview Co-Founder of Out & Wild festival Polly Shute and find out what it takes to run an epic lesbian festival. Hear all about … Read Article
Interview with Writer Elisabeth Lewerenz
We catch up with talented play writer Elisabeth Lewerenz, and discuss her new lesbian play "How We Begin" that's due to showcase at The … Read Article
Killin’ It on Insta: @onairplanemode__
For this instalment of Killin’ It on Insta we had a chat with Kirstie and Christine otherwise known as @onairplanemode__.… Read Article
Interview: Film Director Nicole Conn
We interview film director Nicole Conn, and get the gossip on new lesbian tv show - coming out for love, her career, and what … Read Article
Interview: Bec Sandridge
Read all about Bec Sandridge's new EP Lost Dog, how she met her girlfriend, and where she is performing next, in our latest interview. &… Read Article
Interview: Iman Qureshi
Interview with award-winning lesbian writer Iman Qureshi. Iman's new play, 'The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs' is premiering at Soho Theatre this May.… Read Article
Interview: Jenna Brown
This month we caught up with the American reality TV star Jenna Brown who is known best for her appearance on the MTV show, … Read Article
Interview: Videographer Corinne Walder
For anyone that doesn't know Corinne Walder is a bloody brilliant photographer and videographer, we managed to catch up with her to ask her … Read Article
Interview: Award-Winning Comedian Elf Lyons
We caught up with Elf Lyons the comedian on her current award-winning comedy horror show Raven, what advice she has for those trying to … Read Article
Interview: Queer Comedy Group Clandestina
We catch up with Victoria and Jessie from Clandestina which is an inclusive comedy night run by queers for queers, trans and GNC peeps.&… Read Article
Interview: Shiva of Tampa Baes
We catch up with the ever-charming Shiva Pishdad of Tampa Baes. The TV program Tampa Baes aired their first episode of eight on November 5, 2021, … Read Article
Interview: Lucy Spraggan
We chat with the one and only Lucy Spraggan. Check out our interview below to hear all about her new album "choices", her coming … Read Article
Interview With Illustrator Jenifer Prince
Nonchalant talks all things Happiest Season, coming out, girlfriends and gay longing in this Q&A with Brazilian lesbian illustrator Jenifer Prince… Read Article
Interview: TikTok Famous, The Lee Sisters
The Lee Sisters are Maihua Lee and Gaonha. Maihua Lee is a rising Lesbian TikTok star hitting over 2m followers. With her sister, Gaonha … Read Article
Interview: Singer, Songwriter MIRI
With MIRI's recent release of her raw, stripped-down version of Cyndi Lauper's single 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun,' we got the chance … Read Article
Killin’ It on Insta: @kiapantazis
For this instalment of Killin' It on Insta we catch up with the very talented dancer Kia Pantazis on her dancing career and a … Read Article
Interview: Hannie
With an impressive fanbase of 350,000 collective followers on instagram and over 30,000 monthly listeners on Spotify we had to catch up with Annie and Hannah … Read Article
Interview: Flo Perry
This month we caught up with the uber-talented author, writer, illustrator and sexpert Flo Perry. Her first book, How to Have Feminist Sex: A … Read Article
Interview: Monica Gaga
Monica Gaga caught up with us to discuss improv, diversity, her coming out story, and the show she's producing for the Omnibus Theatre: HELL … Read Article
Interview: CATBEAR
Last month we had the pleasure of catching up with Sarah Smith and Zoe Konez from CATBEAR, having just released their single 'Love and … Read Article
Killin’ It on Insta: @amywaldamy
For this instalment of Killin' It on Insta we caught up with the talented and extremely cool @amywaldamy a singer, songwriter and guitar player. &… Read Article
Interview: Foxgluvv
With the release of Foxgluvvs new single 'Don't Text Back' on Friday 5th June we caught up with her to ask her what her … Read Article
Interview: DOLCHE
Despite still being in lockdown, we were lucky enough to catch up with the incredibly talented DOLCHE. She gave us such a wonderful insight … Read Article
Interview: Toya Delazy
We interviewed Toya Delazy and found out what it is like to be a gay woman in Africa and learnt all about what inspires … Read Article
Nonchalant Magazines Inspiring Queer Women
It's International Women's Day on March the 8th (as if you didn't know!) We at Nonchalant Magazine have rounded up some of the interviews … Read Article
Interview: Hannah Hauer-King
We got to catch up with the Founder and Director of Damsel Productions - Hannah Hauer-King. We discussed the ins and outs of her … Read Article
Interview: Producer and Songwriter Jay Brown
We catch up with producer and songwriter Jay Brown on her latest project – Amaroun. Songs about coming out, moving up and not being … Read Article
Interview: Drummer Jamie Scoles
We catch up with Jamie Scoles, one of Instagrams most followed female drummers. Hear what she has to say about her career and more … Read Article
Interview: Hair Stylist Katherine De Rozario
We catch up with Katherine De Rozario one of London's most successful female hair stylists. Read all about her journey, including some career advice.&… Read Article
Interview with DJ Alpha
We caught up with DJ Alpha who is one of the best-known house DJs on the LGBTQ scene on, find out where you. can … Read Article
Interview with July Jones
After attending July Jones's EP launch night in Hoxton back in November we caught up with her on what inspires her, her love life … Read Article
Interview: Grace Savage
So we only went and caught up with 2 x UK Beatbox Champion Grace Savage, didn’t we? Grace has not only won the title … Read Article
Interview: g.irlevents
We caught up with Terri Hartshorn, Katie Mellor and Erris Burke, the organisers of new queer event night, g.irlevents.… Read Article
Lex: The App Queering Up … Everything.
Lex draws past and future together, curating a now in which we are wholly connected, to the elders before us, to the babes rising.&… Read Article
Podcast: What We Coulda Been, with Chelcee Grimes
What better way to get you through the pandemic, then to get stuck into an awesome new podcast? That's exactly what we've been doing … Read Article
Interview: Actor and writer Izzy Tennyson
Read all about what inspired Izzy Tennyson to write Grotty, her love life, and advice on how to get into acting and writing below.&… Read Article
Interview: Elise Gatschene
This month we caught up with the funny, talented and absolute stunner, model Elise Gatschene and found out what her number 1 beauty tip is (… Read Article
Beauty Vlogger – Alexandra Walsh Interview
This week we’ve had the pleasure of speaking to Instagram Makeup Artist slash Youtube Vlogger Alexandra Walsh. Born and raised in … Read Article
Interview: Kate & Nicole of Ryot Tattoo Co
We catch up with the gorgeous couple Kate & Nicole of Ryot Tattoo and understand how to get a perfect relationship like them.… Read Article
