Hello, I'm

Christopher

Rhodes

entrepreneur, advocate, ​creative, and public speaker

Who i am

You can call me ​Chris

I am a serial creative with a background in design. I have ​been a small business owner for the last decade, but most ​importantly, I have been sharing my story with the world ​since 2015. My lived experience as a transgender man ​provides me a unique perspective, creating a dialogue ​centering LGBTQIA+ issues where they intersect everyday ​life, business, and more. I have spoken on dozens of panels ​and at even more events, rallies, and interviews.

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Selected Works

FL​AVNT Streetwear

LGBTQIA+ Clothing line

founded in 2014

Ab​laze

Poetry collection published in

March of 2024

Co​ntent Creation

Brands I have worked with and ​services I offer a​s a content creator

Bi​g Brother Chris

YouTube Resource Channel

for trans​ folks ​

Queer For It Podcast​

A podcast covering LGBTQIA+ topics ​in​ a casual and fun manner

De​sign Website

Professional website for my creative ​of​ferings as a freelancer

Professional Work ​Experience

content CREATOR, ‘​19 - now

se​ethestarsablaze

As the content creator and strategist for my personal brand, I develop ​concepts, pitch those ideas to brands, coordinate and execute ​photoshoots, edit photos and vidoes, write copy, engage with an ​audience, and analyze analytics. Through this I have partnered with ​name brands like Starbucks, Whataburger, Michelob Ultra, Orbitz and ​beyond, which means having to adhere to strict brand guidelines, echo ​brand voices and meet deadlines while staying true to my brand and ​audience.


Co-founder, ‘14 - now

FL​AVNT Streetwear

Established by my twin sister and I, FLAVNT is an LGBTQIA+ clothing ​line. At FLAVNT I oversee brand strategy, product design, customer ​service, social media management, fulfillment, and everything in ​between. Over the last 10 years we have raised over $50,000 for ​gender-affirming surgeries and other community relevant causes ​through fundraising initiatives. Additionally we have grown our social ​media reach by 75k+ followers, have been covered by dozens of ​media outlets, and were featured in Target’s 2023 Pride Collection.

freelancer, ‘13 - now

graphic design + social​ media

I have worked with brands big and small (from law offices to sports ​teams, start-ups to documentary filmmakers) helping develop brand ​identities, marketing collateral, advertising campaigns, and more. As a ​social media specialist I have overseen account growth, organized ​photoshoots, created content, developed brand strategy, and written ​blogs for a multitude of clients.

Available for:

  • Speaking Engagements
  • Corporate DEI Initiatives
  • Pride Event + Hosting
  • Community or University Classes
  • Networking Events
  • Panel Discussions
  • Webinars
  • Q&A Events
  • Industry Round Table Events
  • Podcast Appearances
  • Interviews

Client Testimonials

“We had Chris come speak for a TDOV ​event for our Pride group at PMG and it ​was awesome. He was very approachable ​and answered everyone’s questions after ​presenting his story and resources. Would ​have him back for a chat anytime!”

Ka​tie Sharp

pmg atx community coordinator

“Chris was so wonderful to have on our ​SXSW panel in 2019. Discussing the ​intricacies of social media and ​marginalization, he was a great ​additional to our group of speakers.”

Ch​elsea Francis

Culture trip p​anel host

Connect with me

chris@seethestarsablaze.com

210-438-2185



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