{"id":1129,"date":"2021-06-29T04:15:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T04:15:28","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-09-05T00:10:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T16:10:43","slug":"celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.circledna.com\/celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in 2021 with 6 CircleDNA Changemakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"6-inspiring-circledna-changemakers-celebrate-pride-month-by-sharing-their-stories-learn-how-you-can-understand-yourself-better-and-embrace-your-uniqueness-\">6 inspiring CircleDNA Changemakers celebrate Pride Month by sharing their stories. Learn how you can understand yourself better and embrace your uniqueness.<\/h2>\n<p>There is so much more than the glitz and glamour when we celebrate Pride Month. In fact, Pride Month had a turbulent start. This month, over 50 years ago, a police raid in the gay communities caused spontaneous demonstrations and created a movement that we now know as the Gay Pride Movement.<\/p>\n<p>In this day and age, Gay Pride is more commonly accepted in society. However, it isn\u2019t always seen in a positive light, which is why it\u2019s important to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community to show support and encourage them to embrace and love their true selves.<\/p>\n<p>As Pride Month 2021 comes to a close, we\u2019ve gathered inspiring stories from 6 CircleDNA Changemakers on how they celebrated <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href="\&quot;https:\/\/circledna.com\/blog\/eat-the-rainbow-pride-month\/\&quot;" rel=\"noopener\">Pride Month this year.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-m-celebrating-this-pride-month-by-becoming-the-best-version-of-myself\"><strong>I\u2019m Celebrating This Pride Month by Becoming the Best Version of Myself<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"kunch-content-creator-kunch0715\"><strong>Kunch<\/strong>, Content Creator @kunch0715<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPvniLJlclK\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPvniLJlclK\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" rel=\"noopener\">Kunch<\/a> is a marketing communication personnel and travel, food, and lifestyle content creator. He has all sorts of content including Instagram pictures, YouTube videos, and podcasts. His curious and creative mind loves exploring and learning, which got him thinking about DNA\u2026<\/p>\n<p>When you hear the term \u2018DNA\u2019, what do you think of? For Kunch, DNA has always been a big mystery. He wondered, \u201cIf everyone has a unique code, will I be able to understand my body better once I read my own?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To put that to the test, he decided to take a <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA test<\/a>. In addition to that, he also wants to find out if he is of mixed heritage if being fussy with food can be in his genes, and if his body is more prone to obesity.<\/p>\n<p>Since the <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/en-us\/premium\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA Premium Kit<\/a> provides more than 500 reports, he is well on his way to finding the best diet, nutrition, and exercise program for his body.,<\/p>\n<p>Kunch found the sampling process to be fun, quick, and easy. It took him just five minutes to download the app, follow the instructions and put his saliva sample in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-m-celebrating-this-pride-month-by-looking-after-my-loved-ones\"><strong>I\u2019m Celebrating This Pride Month by Looking after My Loved Ones<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"daniel-content-creator-ddanielchen\"><strong>Daniel<\/strong>, Content Creator @ddanielchen<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPusIHWMVCu\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p>This Pride Month, <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPusIHWMVCu\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel<\/a> is spreading the love by taking care of his sister\u2019s well-being. She has many allergies and his family is always on the lookout for helpful tips and possible solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Through the <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA test<\/a>, his sister will be able to find out what foods she should avoid and what she should eat more of, the most suitable exercise for her body, the best diet for her body, and get a recommended daily routine.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already done a DNA test for yourself, Daniel suggests getting additional tests for your loved ones so that they too can learn more about themselves and keep diseases away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-m-celebrating-this-pride-month-by-taking-care-of-my-health-and-body\"><strong>I\u2019m Celebrating This Pride Month by Taking Care of My Health and Body<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"alex-content-creator-alexwuzizi\"><strong>Alex<\/strong>, Content Creator @alexwuzizi<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPx6wzKsJ43\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPx6wzKsJ43\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex<\/a> has been fit for as long as he can remember. Have a scroll through his physique pictures on Instagram and we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll agree!<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s active and regularly enjoys badminton, jogging, and surfing, but he\u2019s never done a full physical examination before. The last time he had a checkup was during a simple physical examination he had before joining the army.<\/p>\n<p>Alex thinks that the <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/en-us\/premium\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA Premium Kit<\/a> is suitable for him as it provides a wide range of reports including the risk of diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Although he doesn\u2019t think that he has any health problems now, he would like to find out if he has any underlying health conditions so he can take preventative measures.<\/p>\n<p>He loves how simple and straightforward the test is and recommends it to his followers. He describes the test to be cheaper than a ten thousand dollar hospital visit. Plus, it\u2019s easy to do at home during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-m-celebrating-this-pride-month-by-diving-into-self-exploration\"><strong>I\u2019m Celebrating This Pride Month by Diving into Self-exploration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"simon-dancer-and-content-creator-saisaichun\"><strong>Simon<\/strong>, Dancer and Content Creator @saisaichun<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPmpNyoMW4z\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPmpNyoMW4z\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" rel=\"noopener\">Simon<\/a> isn\u2019t shy about sharing yoga, dancing, dessert, and LGBTQ+ on Instagram. You will be impressed by his smooth dance moves and drool-worthy food pictures.<\/p>\n<p>Even though he loves all the delicious food out there, he is prone to inflammation since he was a child. He has always been curious to see exactly what is going on in his body.<\/p>\n<p>As someone who prioritises health, Simon is looking forward to discovering optimised nutrition and exercise regime for his DNA. Furthermore, the test will give him information on health risks to enable him to lead a healthier life.<\/p>\n<p>He recommends <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA\u2019s<\/a> comprehensive test to improve your life and avoid potential health hazards. And, to Simon, the DNA test can fast track your self-exploration journey and let you understand yourself better.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-m-celebrating-this-pride-month-by-learning-more-about-myself\"><strong>I\u2019m Celebrating This Pride Month by Learning More about Myself<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"jemn-beauty-and-lifestyle-blogger-jemooong\"><strong>Jemn<\/strong>, Beauty and Lifestyle Blogger @jemooong<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPfr2gfF0YH\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p>You may know<a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPfr2gfF0YH\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jemn<\/a> from his aesthetically pleasing Instagram feed or from his beauty videos on YouTube. He\u2019s best known for his transformation videos that offer makeup tips and encourage viewers to experiment.<\/p>\n<p>As an advocate of stepping outside your comfort zone and breaking societal beauty standards, Jemn is all about self-love and self-discovery.<\/p>\n<p>He knows himself pretty well on the outside, but he\u2019s interested to learn more about himself from the inside.<\/p>\n<p>His <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/en-us\/premium\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA Premium Kit<\/a> will tell him more about his cancer and disease risk, suitable diet plan, health risks, family planning, drug response, stress and sleep patterns, and countless more reports!<\/p>\n<p>He will be able to put his mind at ease and learn more about his current health condition. Besides that, he\u2019ll also be able to find out what supplements his body and skin needs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-m-celebrating-this-pride-month-by-embracing-how-i-was-bornthisway\"><strong>I\u2019m Celebrating This Pride Month by Embracing How I Was #bornthisway<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"red-brand-manager-redseo\"><strong>Red<\/strong>, Brand Manager @redseo<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" id=\"instagram-embed-0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"968\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 658px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 0px 0px 12px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPflTtOnM0t\/embed\/captioned\/\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<p>As a content creator and brand manager of established brands like Martell, Mumm, and Perrier-Jouet, <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPflTtOnM0t\/?utm_medium=copy_link\" rel=\"noopener\">Red<\/a> is well-known on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Through his Instagram posts, you\u2019ll often see him promote creativity and self-love. Red is sure of himself, loves nature, and supports LGBTQIA communities. However, he\u2019s on a continuous journey to deepening his self-understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Red decided to take a <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA test<\/a> to learn more about himself. Now, he can learn more about his heritage, genetics, health, and all the likes to find out what makes him who he is today!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"celebrate-pride-with-circledna\">Celebrate Pride with CircleDNA<\/h2>\n<p>Genes tell a story, and genetic tests serve as a cheat sheet to help you find out more about yourself. 6 of our CircleDNA Changemakers share their heartwarming stories on how genetic tests help them learn more about themselves and spurred them to embrace their uniqueness on Pride Month. With a quick swab, find out your best diet, workout, and health risks based on your genes.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more? Head over to <a target=\"_new0.20867091809275645\" href=\"https:\/\/circledna.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=celebrate-pride-month&amp;utm_campaign=celebrate-lgbtq-circledna-changemakers-pride-month-2021\" rel=\"noopener\">CircleDNA<\/a> to find out more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6 inspiring CircleDNA Changemakers celebrate Pride Month by sharing their stories. Learn how you can understand yourself better and embrace your uniqueness. 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