A new dynamic duo is taking over the world!
Adorable husbands George Coritsidis and Leeor Arshadnia are living their best lives both personally and professionally. The power couple is dominating the real estate scene and raising a modern family that's inspiring future generations of queer parents.
Together, the hubbies have combined their immaculate skill sets in construction and luxury interior design to build an impressive empire. Besides their success, the husbands recently had their first child and plan to have more children in the future.
As gay men of color, both Coritsidis and Arshadnia had to overcome intense insecurity and self-doubt to pursue their passions and eventually create a family that beautifully resembles who they are. Now, the two are ready to give back and help the next generation of queer youth.
"Once you make a decision, everything is easy. Every decision you make after that feeds into the ultimate goal. Be confident, especially being gay in construction, that's not an easy thing. I've been doing this since I was a teenager. I was young and gay, so they really didn't think I knew what I was doing. Leave the imposter syndrome behind," Coritsidis tells Out.
Arshadnia grew up in immense fear that his family wouldn't accept him as he started embracing his queerness. However, he eventually came out and received a warm embrace from all members of his family. Now, the unconditional love has spread through his entire bloodline as he raises his own kids with Coritsidis by his side.
"Being Persian and Jewish, having a child while being gay... maybe there's only one other person I know in our community who's done it. I thought, 'Is my own family going to accept this child?' Thankfully, I had their support. They knew how badly I wanted to have a child. They're all obsessed with him and obsessed with us," Arshadnia says.
Thankfully, Coritsidis and Arshadnia's love story has inspired more than just their immediate family members. Many friends and followers have shared touching messages with the couple as their navigate their own complex coming-out journeys.
"We get messages from people in my community [that say,] 'We look up to you. We didn't think this was possible, but seeing you with your son and your husband gives us hope.' That's one of the biggest blessings that I could ask for by being to help the younger generation of my community. I didn't have that help! I never had anyone to look up to," Arshadnia says.
George Coritsidis & Leeor ArshadniaDexter Brown Photography
Representation in every industry is proving to be more crucial for struggling queer youth. Both Coritsidis and Arshadnia hope to see everyone in the LGBTQ+ community thrive as they become more comfortable with their identities.
"Don't be intimidated to enter spaces that you may think that aren't gay or aren't friendly. Once you enter and you know what you're talking about, there's no one that can say anything to you. As long as you're doing the work, it really doesn't matter what anybody else has to say," Coritsidis says.
Fans can follow George Coritsidis and Leeor Arshadnia on their respective Instagram pages.
