Polly Shute is the founder of Out & Wild Festival and Events and a recognised global speaker on LGBTQ+, gender and allyship.
Post a successful corporate career, she has been active in the LGBTQ+ space for over 12 years, including 4 years on the Board of Pride in London. She has grown Out & Wild to be the UK's biggest Festival for LGBTQ+ women, now extending into retreats and day events and attracting attendees from over 20 countries.
Polly was part of the team that set up the first ever Lesbian Visibility Week. And has a real drive and passion around ensuring that queer women and those who are non-binary are better represented in business, music, the arts and sport. She is also an advocate for wellbeing, having founded Pride Swims and Pride in Wellness.
Out & Wild won the most inclusive organisation at the Trans in the City Awards 2025, and is shortlisted for best event by Gaydio in their 2026 Awards. Polly is shortlisted for Inspirational Role Model in the DIVA Awards 2026. She has been on the Pride Power and Outstanding Lists and recognised by the European Sponsorship Association for her work. Recent speaking engagements include Spotify, Pret, Paramount, EasyJet, OVO Energy, ITV, National Rail, Brentford Football Club, Great Ormond Street, Comic Relief and Gowling WLG.
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