Everywhere is Queer, with social entrepreneur Charlie Sprinkman

Ever been in a new town or city and wondered where all the queers are? Charlie Sprinkman is here to help us with that!

On this episode of the Adventure Calls podcast, we talk to the founder of the world's first interactive map that catalogs LGBTQ+ owned businesses around the world - 12,500 are listed so far, and counting! 

 Learn how Charlie Sprinkman’s job visiting 47 out of 50 states in 2019 kicked off this sneaking suspicion that there are queer folks and queer-owned businesses to be found everywhere, and how his move to Oregon allowed him to create the popular Everywhere Is Queer website and app, whose exponential growth has brought on over 12,500 listings around the world on the site. Charlie has filled such a need that we didn’t know we could have. App downloads hit over 75,000 in the first nine weeks with $0 spent in marketing.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Community Growth and Sustainability: Charlie Sprinkman discusses the impressive growth of the Everywhere Queer app, which had 75,000 downloads in just 9 weeks, and his goal to build a sustainable job while preventing burnout by 2024.
• Income Generation and Future Plans: The app generates revenue through premium listings and Instagram partnerships. Charlie is exploring funding, donations, and merchandise sales to support the venture.
• Supporting Queer-Owned Businesses: The Everywhere is Queer platform now has over 12,000 listings globally, with specific categories for nonprofits and local community groups, supporting the visibility and viability of queer-owned businesses worldwide.
• Personal and Professional Journey: Charlie Sprinkman shares his personal experience of coming out in a conservative small town environment and his professional background, which includes extensive travel and a passion for connecting with queer communities.
• Empowering the Queer Community Abroad: Jess and Charlie discuss how the platform helps queer individuals and their families find community and safe spaces when relocating, reinforcing the essential role of community support in thriving abroad.

For all of you looking to find queer community in your move abroad, this resource is becoming a priceless tool for you.

Find Charlie Sprinkman:

Website: everywhereisqueer.com
Shop: everywhereisqueer.com/shop
TikTok: @everywhereisqueer 
Instagram: @everywhereisqueer

Brought to you by Rainbow Relocation Strategies
The Adventure Calls podcast is brought to you by Rainbow Relocation Strategies, the first and only LGBTQ+ centered company focused on creating your international relocation strategy for when you're ready to move abroad. 

Website: www.rainbowrelo.com
Instagram: @rainbowrelo

The Adventure Calls podcast host, Jessica Drucker, can be found online at:

Website: Jessicadrucker.com
Book: How To Move Abroad
Guide: Global Relocation Guide