Let’s face it: remote work can be lonely, especially if you don’t have any colleagues in your area to meet up with. It can be even harder for freelancers, who don’t have a go-to Slack channel or Discord server to have a running chat with co-workers.

And for LGBTQ+ creators and remote workers, it can be an extra challenge to find digital spaces that are inclusive and queer-friendly, while still connecting us with straight colleagues and allies in our industry.

With that in mind, here are seven queer-friendly communities run by LGBTQ+ people and/or allies, where you can find support, inspiration, and accountability on your journey as a remote worker or solopreneur:

For multipotentialites: The Puttyverse

The homepage of “Puttylike,” which features a TED talked called “Why some of us don’t have one true calling” and the definition of “multipotentialite: a person with many interests and creative pursuits.”

The Puttyverse is an online community for multipotentialites — or people who have “many interests and creative pursuits.” It was created by Emilie Wapnick (they/them), who wrote a book called “How to Be Everything” and delivered a popular TED Talk called “Why some of us don’t have one true calling.”

I met Emilie in Portland, OR, over a decade ago, and joined the Puttyverse when I was first getting started as a freelance writer. It’s full of people with a diverse set of interests — art, science, music, languages, and more. In addition to a forum, you can participate in virtual co-working sessions and workshops to help you design your own online business or advance your creative pursuits.

Most importantly, it’s incredibly welcoming to queer people, neurodiverse people, and anyone who doesn’t fit in to mainstream career expectations. The doors only open once per month, so get on the waitlist now!

Cost: $29/month or $252/year

For service providers: The Playhouse

Homepage of The Playhouse, with the tagline “More Joy, More Clients, Less Work.” The background is an image of a brick wall with four-multicolored doors.

The Playhouse is an online community run by Deanna Seymour (she/her) that’s designed for service providers: think coaches, brand strategists, web designers, and other freelancers and content creators who fit under that umbrella.

It’s member-driven, which means you can host your own events and share your expertise with other members, expanding your networking and connecting with other digital solopreneurs and small business owners. Learn how to grow your email list, land speaking gigs and guest posts, or book more clients.

At the moment, Deanna says that the community is “mostly women-identifying,” but is open to people of any gender and is LGBTQ-friendly.

Start by attending the Summer Summit, a “free audio summit with short, punchy episodes from brilliant business owners,” starting on June 2nd, 2025.

Cost: $27/month or $297/year

For journalist creators: Project C

A screenshot of “Project C,” with the tagline “Reinventing Journalism for the Creator Age.” Four multi-colored circles on an orange background.

Lex Roman (they/them) is the creator of Journalists Pay Themselves, a newsletter for journalists running a paid subscription business. Liz Kelly Nelson (she/her) is part of the team behind Project C, a community that “empowers journalists and independent creators to build sustainable, credible media ventures.”

If you’re a queer journalist trying to make sense of the new media landscape (and make a living in it!), join Project C and get access to a private Slack community, invite-only live sessions, and Lex’s Paid Subscriber Playbook.

Don’t be intimidated if you don’t have traditional journalism experience: this is a community for people who “combine elements of journalism with content creation techniques,” with a special focus on Gen Z/Alpha audiences.

I’ve been part of the Slack community for the past month, and was pleased to see how many other LGBTQ+ writers were there. I’ve made some great connections (both online and off!) and look forward to attending more workshops!

Cost: $15/month or $150/year

For virtual assistants: Rainbow Remote

Homepage for “Rainbow Remote: a community for LGBTQIA+ remote workers, entrepreneurs & digital nomads”.

Hannah Dixon (she/her) is the founder of Digital Nomad Kit — an online resource for anyone who wants to get started as a remote worker or virtual assistant (VA). Hannah also runs Rainbow Remote, a community for LGBTQ+ remote workers and digital nomads that offers professional support and collaboration.

According to Hannah, “I am openly queer, have ADHD superpowers, and never shy away from having conversations that most leave untouched in the online space.” You’ll also find Hannah at in-person events and conferences, such as Nomad World Rio and Nomad Island Fest.

It’s free to take the 5 Day VA Challenge, while the Virtual Excellence Academy is a premium course for those ready to take the next step into freelancing.

Cost: Free to $1,500

For digital nomads: Remote Queer

Homepage for “Remote Queer” with images of people and places depicting Work, Travel, Culture, and Finance.

Remote Queer (that’s us!) is a community for LGBTQ+ expats and digital nomads. It’s run by Saul (he/they), a freelance writer and content creator originally from the U.S., and Matt (they/them), an IT professional from Australia.

We run a job board, forum, and newsletter aimed at helping LGBTQ+ people live and work abroad. From understanding digital nomad visas, to navigating student loans and international taxation, we help queer people explore their options and make an informed plan to travel or move overseas.

We also host in-person workshops at places like Nomad Week Cape Town, where we delivered a presentation on making work and travel programs more inclusive for LGBTQ+ digital nomads (and more ethical overall!).

Although the forum and newsletter is free, you can schedule a video call to get personalized work and travel advice for your situation.

Cost: Free - $100

For small businesses: Everywhere is Queer

Everywhere is Queer is an incredible map-based resource featuring thousands of queer-owned businesses all over the world. Whether you want to support queer businesses in your hometown, or find LGBTQ-friendly spaces while traveling abroad, just download the Android or iOS app to access EIQ on the go.

EIQ was founded by Charlie (he/they), who came up with the idea after traveling around the U.S. and struggling to easily locate queer-owned businesses.

It’s free to add your own business to the EIQ map, or you can become a Founding Supporter (starting at $29 per month) and get access to a private Discord server where you can connect with other queer business owners.

You can also promote your business in their twice-weekly newsletter, on a sliding scale of $20-50 per ad. I did this and got a bunch of new subscribers overnight!

Cost: Free - $49/month

For rock climbers: Queer Climber’s Network

Screenshot of “Queer Climber’s Network” with a picture of three people cuddling on a rock and smiling. Text reads: “Connect with other LGBTQ+ Climbers”

Looking for a way to connect with other queer people after you log off? If you like getting active, bouldering is an incredibly queer-friendly sport, and many indoor climbing gyms have discounts and exclusive events for queer people.

The Queer Climber’s Network was founded by Cat Runner (he/him) to help queer people connect with their local climbing community and find people to climb with. You can use the community directory to locate a climbing group near you, or find a queer-friendly coach or climbing guide to help you get started.

They even have resources for starting your own club, and a list of photographers and filmmakers who can take action shot for your social media accounts!

Many climbing groups have online communities too. For example, in Australia, members of Climbing QTs get access to a private Discord chat room, as well as discounts at local bouldering gyms and outdoor climbing events.

Cost: Free - $30

Know of any other queer-friendly communities that should be on this list? Just hit reply to this email or reach out to us on Bluesky! For more ways to meet people, check out our list of the 6 Best Queer Speed Dating Events Around the World.