Vada Magazine • 12th August 2024

Phillipa Armstrong: “The engineering industry is working hard to change attitudes.”

The Train System Engineer and Chair of Alstom’s LGBTQ+ staff network transports Vada into the world of train manufacturing and explains how the industry is becoming more inclusive.

Vada Magazine • 11th July 2024

Daniel Harding: "Inclusive sex education should have come a lot earlier."

The author and journalist tells Vada how he is using his own experiences of sex and relationships to support the student-led sex education charity Sexpression UK on its mission to empower young people.

Vada Magazine • 26th June 2024

Josh Smith: “I know what it’s like not to be able to use your voice.”

The journalist and podcast host sits down with Hadley Stewart ahead of the publication of his book Great Chat where he shares his journey of finding his voice and how he now wants to empower others to find theirs.

Vada Magazine • 7th June 2024

David Levesley: “There’s so much evil happening in the world, yet it’s never been easier to find yourself in a darkroom.”

The playwright sits down with Hadley Stewart to discuss his latest play Too Much Pills And Liquor, which is set to hold the mirror up to the capital’s queer male community.

Vada Magazine • 25th April 2024

Christie O'Connell: "The lack of legal aid is a bad financial decision, because people don't have access to sensible advice."

The family law barrister takes Vada behind the scenes of the legal world of divorce.

Vada Magazine • 2nd April 2024

Alex Feis-Bryce: “Diversity Role Models resonates with me on a personal level.”

The recently appointed CEO of Diversity Role Models sits down with Vada to discuss how the LGBTQ+ charity hopes to make schools across the country more inclusive.

18th March 2024

Hadley Stewart | Positive Role Model Award

Hadley Stewart has been nominated for a National Diversity Award

Vada Magazine • 8th February 2024

Dan Vo: "LGBT History Month is about connecting with the queer community"

The queer historian sits down with Vada to discuss how LGBT History Month allowed him to connect with the queer community, and the need for spaces that spotlight our history.

Vada Magazine • 28th January 2024

Vada in Paris: an editor's highlights from the Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture shows

Our features editor shares his highlights from the Spring-Summer 2024 Haute Couture runway shows in Paris.

LGBT HERO • 18th January 2024

LGBT HERO Future Leaders | Hadley

Hadley Stewart (he/him) is a journalist and activist who is Features Editor at Vada Magazine and regular contributor to FS Magazine.

Vada Magazine • 29th November 2023

Matthew Hodson: shamelessly HIV-positive

The HIV activist sits down with Hadley Stewart to reflect on decades spent advocating for people living with HIV and the work that is still to be done.

Vada Magazine • 16th October 2023

Nathaniel J Hall: "Sometimes survival means knowing when to leave"

The theatre-maker and actor speaks to Hadley Stewart about his latest play ‘Toxic’ and queer shame.

Vada Magazine • 2nd October 2023

Councillor Carl Cashman: Liverpool's Lib Dem secret weapon and LGBTQ+ ally

The councillor talks to Hadley Stewart about the government’s treatment of trans people, LGBTQ+ allyship and how he’s on a mission to serve his local constituents in Liverpool.

Vada Magazine • 18th September 2023

Vaneet Mehta on why bisexual people are still fighting for a seat at the table

Speaking to Hadley Stewart for Bisexual Awareness Week, Vaneet Mehta shares his experiences of biphobia, racism and bisexual invisibility.

Stylist • 20th July 2023

Icks, instant sparks and major red flags: 28 people tell us about their last first date

Contributed to Stylist's cover feature about first dates

Vada Magazine • 17th July 2023

Brad Johnson: saving lives at sea

The RNLI lifeboat volunteer tells Vada how he balances saving lives at sea with a day job, and what it’s being LGBTQ+ in a small seaside town.

Vada Magazine • 10th July 2023

Vada in Paris: an editor's view from the Haute Couture shows

Our features editor returns to the French capital for another season of Haute Couture fashion shows.

Vada Magazine • 15th May 2023

Harry Nicholas walks into a gay bar

The author sat down with Hadley Stewart to discuss male privilege, writing about sex and how he wants to use his experiences to start new conversations.

Vada Magazine • 2nd May 2023

Chief Inspector Lee Broadstock on how policing is becoming more inclusive

One of the most senior police officers serving in the Greater Manchester Police speaks with Hadley Stewart about what it’s really like to be gay in the police today.

Vada Magazine • 14th March 2023

Simon James Green: writing a book about a boy like him

The author sits down with Hadley Stewart to discuss the impact of Section 28 on queer young people, and the ongoing hidden censorship that continues in schools today.