Why Now
The future is undeniably queer. Currently, more than half of LGBTQ+ adults identify as bisexual and projections show that LGBTQ+ individuals will soon surpass 10% of the U.S. population. Younger generations are refusing to stay in binary buckets of gender and sexuality, reflected in the 28% of Gen Z identifying as LGBTQ+. The need for friendly ‘edu-tainment’ to answer questions about gender and sexuality has never been more urgent.
“OUT with Fiona” responds to this call by sharing uplifting stories of kindness and courage from diverse voices across the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum. In a time of cultural division, Emmy®-nominated filmmaker, Fiona Dawson, builds empathy and fosters unity, proving that personal narratives can bridge divides and inspire change. The time for “OUT with Fiona” is now—as this show has the power to heal and bring us all together.
Why Fiona
Fiona builds empathy.
An Emmy®-nominated, award-winning filmmaker, author, and storyteller, Fiona Dawson has spent more than two decades using the power of personal stories to educate, entertain, and inspire.
As a bisexual, cisgender immigrant woman living with a non-apparent disability, Fiona brings her own experiences of identity, visibility, triumph, and adversity to every conversation. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, she's called Texas home for more than 26 years.
Her work has earned international recognition, including a White House Champion of Change honor, an OUT100 award, and an SXSW Audience Award for her documentary TransMilitary.
But Fiona's greatest talent isn't simply telling stories. It's helping other people share theirs.
With natural curiosity, warmth, and humor, Fiona has a gift for connecting with people, asking thoughtful questions, and creating an environment where even the most complex or sensitive subjects can be explored with joy and ease.
She's not afraid to ask the questions others might hesitate to voice. And she knows that sometimes laughter, kindness, and a little curiosity can open doors that arguments never will.
Think of her as a bisexual, female version of Mister Rogers, with a dash of British cheekiness and a whole lot of heart!
Through OUT with Fiona, she invites audiences to celebrate differences, challenge assumptions, discover common ground, and experience positive stories of kindness and courage from LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
Because Fiona believes that when we know each other, we can create a kinder, safer world for everybody.
And that's what OUT with Fiona is all about.