The Out Entrepreneur | Bringing Our Whole Selves to Work | Conversations with Leading LGBTQ Bosses

Ron is a funding strategist, specializing in helping startups, early stage firms, and businesses of every size build strong foundations for growth and funding success. He is passionate about supporting LGBTQ business owners, and those aspiring to take the entrepreneurial leap. I was fortunate to connect with Ron through StartOut, a vibrant network of dedicated LGBTQ entrepreneurs and supporters. During this conversation, Ron offers sage advice about how to build a thriving business without compromising your values or covering aspects your authentic self. Give it a listen, and consider connecting with Ron if you are in the early stages of building your own business.

Ron is a funding strategist, specializing in helping startups, early stage firms, and businesses of every size build strong foundations for growth and funding success. He is passionate about supporting LGBTQ business owners, and those aspiring to take the entrepreneurial leap. I was fortunate to connect with Ron through StartOut, a vibrant network of dedicated LGBTQ entrepreneurs and supporters. During this conversation, Ron offers sage advice about how to build a thriving business without compromising your values or covering aspects your authentic self. Give it a listen, and consider connecting with Ron if you are in the early stages of building your own business.

Joel Brown is the Chief Visionary Officer of Pneumos, a consulting firm that specializes in organizational sustainability, leadership development, conflict resolution, executive coaching, and cultural intelligence. I had the pleasure of meeting Joel at the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Conference last year in Palm Springs, and learned first hand how his work is redefining the diversity & inclusion field. In this episode, Joel shares what it takes to be an authentic boss, role modeling how to create an inclusive workplace culture for his clients, and for those that work with him in his business. He also touches on how brining your whole self to work can also inspire fellow LGBTQ colleagues to stand up and be leaders in the workplace.

Joel Brown is the Chief Visionary Officer of Pneumos, a consulting firm that specializes in organizational sustainability, leadership development, conflict resolution, executive coaching, and cultural intelligence. I had the pleasure of meeting Joel at the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Conference last year in Palm Springs, and learned first hand how his work is redefining the diversity & inclusion field. In this episode, Joel shares what it takes to be an authentic boss, role modeling how to create an inclusive workplace culture for his clients, and for those that work with him in his business. He also touches on how brining your whole self to work can also inspire fellow LGBTQ colleagues to stand up and be leaders in the workplace.

Matthew is the managing director of Rocket Lift, a company providing custom web development and digital marketing services to purpose driven organizations. I had the pleasure of meeting Matthew at the Bigfoot Podcasting Unconference in Portland, OR last year, and learned first hand how his business and his podcast, Hard Refresh, support people and communities trying to solve the most complex internet challenges. In this episode, Matthew shares why he is so committed to working with purpose driven organizations and leaders. He also touches on how his own coming out journey as an LGBTQ boss has impacted his business and his life. For those with tech woes, check-out the detailed show notes for a very special offer!

Matthew is the managing director of Rocket Lift, a company providing custom web development and digital marketing services to purpose driven organizations. I had the pleasure of meeting Matthew at the Bigfoot Podcasting Unconference in Portland, OR last year, and learned first hand how his business and his podcast, Hard Refresh, support people and communities trying to solve the most complex internet challenges. In this episode, Matthew shares why he is so committed to working with purpose driven organizations and leaders. He also touches on how his own coming out journey as an LGBTQ boss has impacted his business and his life. For those with tech woes, check-out the detailed show notes for a very special offer!

Christian Wasinger is a speaker, author, coach, and expert on the mind and how it generates the behavior patterns that lead to either success or failure. I had the pleasure of meeting Christian at the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s conference in Palm Springs last August, and learned first hand how his business supports individuals, entrepreneurs, and other professionals in-and-around San Diego, California. In this episode, Christian shares the power of finding your “no” to make more room for your dream clients. He also touches on how being out of the closet in your business will lead to greater happiness and more rewarding work.

Christian Wasinger is a speaker, author, coach, and expert on the mind and how it generates the behavior patterns that lead to either success or failure. I had the pleasure of meeting Christian at the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s conference in Palm Springs last August, and learned first hand how his business supports individuals, entrepreneurs, and other professionals in-and-around San Diego, California. In this episode, Christian shares the power of finding your “no” to make more room for your dream clients. He also touches on how being out of the closet in your business will lead to greater happiness and more rewarding work.

Danny is a passionate social justice advocate, and has over 20 years of citizen volunteer engagement with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, advocating for the fair treatment of transgender and gender diverse people. In this episode, Danny shares the secrets of how to create a business model that communicates both capability and personality. She also touches on her own personal gender odyssey that has evolved over the past three decades, and offers advice on how to build powerful relationships with unlikely LGBTQ allies.

Danny is a passionate social justice advocate, and has over 20 years of citizen volunteer engagement with law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, advocating for the fair treatment of transgender and gender diverse people. In this episode, Danny shares the secrets of how to create a business model that communicates both capability and personality. She also touches on her own personal gender odyssey that has evolved over the past three decades, and offers advice on how to build powerful relationships with unlikely LGBTQ allies.