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🎙️ What’s This Episode About?
Lizzy Maginness joins John from the top floor of Gaydio Towers (really the Manchester One buildings, but Gaydio Towers sounds so much better!), looking out across Manchester… and reflecting on a career that’s taken her from rural Lincolnshire to the heart of the UK’s media and LGBTQ+ landscape.
Now Commercial Manager at Gaydio, Lizzy shares her journey through some of the country’s biggest radio brands, from early marketing roles to leading major campaigns, live events, and national partnerships. She talks about helping bring Pride into the mainstream spotlight, including her role in building one of the first major media partnerships with Manchester Pride, and what it meant to broadcast those celebrations to audiences across the UK.
But this conversation goes far beyond career highlights.
Lizzy opens up about coming out later in life, the experience of growing up without visible queer representation, and how moving to Manchester helped shape her understanding of identity. From “Lesbian TikTok” moments to meeting her now wife just weeks after coming out, her story is honest, funny, and quietly powerful.
Together, John and Lizzy explore the balance between grassroots and large-scale Pride, the importance of authentic representation in marketing, and what it really means to connect with LGBTQ+ audiences in a way that goes beyond surface-level visibility.
It’s a conversation about timing, identity, and finding your place… even if it takes a little longer than expected.
🗣️ Why Listen?
If you’re seeking genuine conversations that reflect the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, Proudly Said offers a platform for those narratives.
📣 Connect with Us – ProudlySaid.co.uk
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Support: Join The Front Row for less than ÂŁ3 a month, supporting a local queer creator, or buy us a bespoke coffee or three! :)
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By John Hyland🎙️ What’s This Episode About?
Lizzy Maginness joins John from the top floor of Gaydio Towers (really the Manchester One buildings, but Gaydio Towers sounds so much better!), looking out across Manchester… and reflecting on a career that’s taken her from rural Lincolnshire to the heart of the UK’s media and LGBTQ+ landscape.
Now Commercial Manager at Gaydio, Lizzy shares her journey through some of the country’s biggest radio brands, from early marketing roles to leading major campaigns, live events, and national partnerships. She talks about helping bring Pride into the mainstream spotlight, including her role in building one of the first major media partnerships with Manchester Pride, and what it meant to broadcast those celebrations to audiences across the UK.
But this conversation goes far beyond career highlights.
Lizzy opens up about coming out later in life, the experience of growing up without visible queer representation, and how moving to Manchester helped shape her understanding of identity. From “Lesbian TikTok” moments to meeting her now wife just weeks after coming out, her story is honest, funny, and quietly powerful.
Together, John and Lizzy explore the balance between grassroots and large-scale Pride, the importance of authentic representation in marketing, and what it really means to connect with LGBTQ+ audiences in a way that goes beyond surface-level visibility.
It’s a conversation about timing, identity, and finding your place… even if it takes a little longer than expected.
🗣️ Why Listen?
If you’re seeking genuine conversations that reflect the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, Proudly Said offers a platform for those narratives.
📣 Connect with Us – ProudlySaid.co.uk
Subscribe: Stay updated with new episodes.
Share: If this resonates with you, share it with others who might find it meaningful.
Feedback: We value your thoughts. Reach out with comments or suggestions.
Support: Join The Front Row for less than ÂŁ3 a month, supporting a local queer creator, or buy us a bespoke coffee or three! :)