Bjorn Ryan-Gorman, a professional snowskater, stand-up comedian, and LGBTQ+ advocate, shares his compelling journey of coming out in the competitive snowboarding world. He candidly discusses the mixed reactions from his family and the challenges of navigating identity and safety in rural spaces. Bjorn explores masculinity, playing with the concept of masculine drag in the bear community, and the need for broader LGBTQ+ representation. He also emphasizes treating coming out as a celebration, not a spectacle, and uses comedy to connect and reflect.
