This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Alex to learn more about her experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since June is Pride Month, we’re recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Derrick to learn more about his experience as an LGBTQIA+ independent worker.

This is part of a series of stories we’re sharing about independent workers. Since May is Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month, we’re recognizing members of the AANHPI community and bringing to light the unique stories and challenges they face. We spoke with Kristie to learn more about her experience as an Asian American independent worker.

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Bree, from Milwaukee. Bree does editing, proofreading, and writing and advises other LGTBQIA+ independent workers to not “…let the hatred of the world discourage you.”

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Jennifer, from South Carolina. Jennifer is a delivery driver for Instacart and Doordash and shares both the challenges and advantages she has experienced as an LBGTQIA+ independent worker.

Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, we'd like to highlight one of our inspiring members, Zack, from Virginia. Zack drives for Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Postmates, and Roadie and his biggest piece of advice is to “Kill them with kindness, professionalism, and a FABULOUS smile.”

On this day and every day, let us celebrate the unique and admirable strength of women across the world. Today, we'd like to take time to highlight and honor some of the incredible women we're lucky enough to call Stride members.

Get to know one of our Stride members, Chanelle, who has grown her career in real estate, beginning as a property manager and working her way up to a real estate broker. Her passion for the industry is very evident when you look at her side hustle: running VenChi Life, a real estate and lifestyle blog.