Celebrating Pride with LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazer Jayde Mcfarlane

This month and beyond, we are celebrating Pride with the theme 'Free to be' and highlighting LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazers who are living their lives authentically. One of these incredible creators is Jayde Mcfarlane (@jaydemcfarlane), a trans woman of color who has gained a large following with her comedy, beauty, and relationship content.

Pride, to Jayde, means fully accepting and loving oneself for who they are, without defining their entire life solely based on their sexuality or identity. As a trans woman of color, Jayde has faced the cruelty and hatred of the world, but she has used these experiences to become a stronger and better person.

Jayde celebrates and supports the LGBTQ+ community by actively participating in Pride events, both in-person and online. She also shows her support by engaging with and uplifting other LGBTQ+ creators on TikTok. Jayde keeps her DMs open for those seeking support and guidance.

The TikTok community has played a significant role in inspiring Jayde to be herself and embrace her true identity. It was through TikTok that she found the courage to come out as trans and live the life she was meant to live.

For the next generation of the LGBTQ+ community, Jayde advises prioritizing self-care and mental health before worrying about others' opinions or expectations. She encourages them to stay true to themselves and not let anyone define their identity.

To be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, Jayde believes education is crucial. Being knowledgeable about LGBTQ+ issues and respectful of people's pronouns and sexuality is essential in being a supportive ally.

Jayde recommends following and watching LGBTQ+ TikTok creators such as @wor6hip, @stelluhb, @rikkigabbi, @zayaperysian, and @allisonxbeck. She believes these creators deserve more love, respect, and recognition within the LGBTQ+ community, especially as trans women.