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Meet the 2026 Power Couples

The competition is officially on. Meet the 2026 Power Couples, six dynamic teams stepping into the spotlight and turning up the heat. Each duo is bringing bold talent, fierce style, and serious fundraising energy, all in support of life-changing LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. 

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Team JP & Joel

JP & Joel are an Austin-based power couple blending creativity, community, and pure joyful energy. From producing unforgettable events to building inclusive LGBTQ+ spaces, they’re all about bringing people together and showing up with heart.

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Team Shri & Eman

Shri & Eman are Austin’s favorite dance-floor power couple—bringing joy, community, and unapologetic queer energy everywhere they go. Together they help lead Queer Dance Austin, perform with KhushATX, and keep Bollywood beats, storytelling, and connection at the center of it all.

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Team Todd & Juli

Todd & Juli are an Austin power couple united by a love of arts, culture, and community impact. Whether championing LGBTQ+ businesses, elevating local artists, or building meaningful connections through music and storytelling, they bring heart, leadership, and creative energy to everything they do.

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Team Justin & Cutter

Justin & Cutter are an Austin power couple fueled by community, creativity, and queer joy. From building inclusive spaces through books, advocacy, and conversation to championing stronger communities across Texas, they bring heart, curiosity, and connection everywhere they go

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Team Chase & Caleb

Chase & Caleb are Austin’s dynamic duo of queer community-building, creativity, and grassroots magic. Best friends turned powerhouse collaborators, they’ve spent over a decade creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people can connect, celebrate, and truly belong.

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Team Angie & Audrey

Angie & Audrey are a powerhouse duo bringing rhythm, artistry, and community leadership to Austin’s dance scene. Together, they blend decades of experience in performance, education, and advocacy to create spaces where culture, movement, and connection thrive.

IMPACT

Every Dollar Makes a Difference

Your contribution directly impacts the LGBTQIA+ nonprofits that are on the front lines in Austin. Every team is fighting for a cause, and every dollar you donate brings us closer to a future of equality and support for our beneficiaries.

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