Sober Dating in the LGBTQIA+ Community: Jordan Hurt’s Journey and the Birth of Queerity

Want to know what’s in store for the Out and About AF Retreat?Join our upcoming Retreat Info Session on Zoom to get all the details, ask questions, and receive an exclusive discount for attending.🔗 Sign up for the Zoom Info Session HERE🔗 Sign up for the Retreat HERESpots are limited and this retreat is designed for LGBTQIA+ individuals who are navigating life alcohol free and craving real connection, community, and growth.In this episode of Out and About AF, I sit down with Jordan Hurt, real estate professional and founder of the upcoming sober dating app Queeredy, to talk about what it really looks like to build connection without alcohol in the LGBTQIA+ community.Jordan shares his story growing up in Ohio in a conservative religious household where alcohol was normalized but his identity was not. From grabbing beers for his grandfather at three years old to drinking under the bleachers as a teenager, he walks us through how substance use became tied to belonging, confidence, and survival.We talk about:• Family rejection after coming out• Being sent to live in a highly conservative environment• Moving to New York City for freedom and self-discovery• Getting a DUI and still believing drinking was not a problem• The reality of dating sober• Why he created QueerityQueerity officially launches February 19th and is designed to help LGBTQIA+ individuals build meaningful sober connections without the pressure of alcohol culture.This episode is honest, layered, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating sobriety, identity, and dating.Connect with JordanInstagram: @jordvnhurtQueerity App: @queerityapp (Launching February 19)Connect with Out and About AFInstagram: @outandaboutafWebsite: outandabout.comIf this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share with someone who needs to hear that connection is possible without alcohol.