Two authors, two fearless books. Nikita Goossens wrote *Time to Bloom* about aromanticism and sisterhood, while Ype Driessen makes his debut with the novel *Vanilla*.

Fleur Pierets on activism, fear, and hope, and why being fearless today starts with listening without judgment. She is involved with Pride in Town.

Marlies Verschueren started doing stand-up comedy to learn how to use her voice. Today, she shares her story as a trans woman on stage, with humor and empathy.

Liam's first time in drag ended in an embarrassing moment at school. Six years later, at a staff party, he rediscovered why he does it.

Three psychologists discuss anxiety in the LGBTQ+ community and how we can cope with it. A conversation about courage, self-confidence, and hope during Antwerp Pride 2026.

Antwerp’s city poet, Esohe Weyden, writes and performs a poem during Pride in Town. A conversation about language, intersectionality, and being fearless.

Ten years ago, Selm Merel Wenselaers spoke openly about her transition. Now she explains how the conversation has changed—and why she continues to speak out.

Hendrik Vos, an expert on Europe, discusses far-right lobbies, the pressure on our hard-won rights, and why Europe can reach a compromise on everything except diversity.