Unleashed LGBTQ+ 2025 — the annual queer business conference and festival founded by Wesley Smoot that brings to Dallas an array of thought leaders, industry experts and celebrity talent to talk about all things LGBTQ+ in business, culture and entertainment — was held Sept. 19-21 at various venues in the heart of the Oak Lawn Gayborhood. Here’s a look at the Unleashed LGBTQ+ award winners
(Photos courtesy of Wesley Smoot, Unleashed LGBTQ+)






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Legendary Filmmaker John Waters, right: Lifetime Achievement award

Professor Naomi Green, right.
Jenny Block at Unleashed LGBTQ+
Author and Dallas Voice columnist Jenny Block was a presenter at Unleashed LGBTQ+ this year, and she sent us a few photos of her experience at the conference.
(Photos courtesy of author and speaker Jenny Block)





