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

Sheilah Sable is the owner and founder of Call Sheilah! Your Personal Concierge, where she oversees the delivery of concierge services, senior move management operations and support for legislative advocacy and education organizations in Albany, NY. Sheilah means business. She started her business after years of advocacy, organizing, and hustling for various non-profits in the Capital District. Her business serves busy professionals and people who need extra support and staffing in their lives and businesses.

Sharon Love, M.Ed. (Psychology) is CEO of SpeakInspire.com. Known as the "kid who can't even talk" because of painful shyness in high school, Sharon Love, M.Ed. researched psychological secrets of the world's greatest speakers and leaders. By using the secrets she discovered, she went on to raise $6,000,000 with a single presentation. She also inspired millions of people with inspirational speaking and online programs in English, French and Spanish, and helped her clients attract over $14,000,000.

Sharon Love, M.Ed. (Psychology) is CEO of SpeakInspire.com. Known as the "kid who can't even talk" because of painful shyness in high school, Sharon Love, M.Ed. researched psychological secrets of the world's greatest speakers and leaders. By using the secrets she discovered, she went on to raise $6,000,000 with a single presentation. She also inspired millions of people with inspirational speaking and online programs in English, French and Spanish, and helped her clients attract over $14,000,000.

Sandy Eichel is a financial advisor, writer and professional speaker about authenticity, diversity and inclusion. As an openly gay woman in a very white straight conservative male industry, she has forged a way to be her authentic self and to help create more inclusion in her industry and others across the country. She started a nonprofit initiative in 2016 to help underprivileged kids in Madison called Joyful Futures Through Music.

Sandy Eichel is a financial advisor, writer and professional speaker about authenticity, diversity and inclusion. As an openly gay woman in a very white straight conservative male industry, she has forged a way to be her authentic self and to help create more inclusion in her industry and others across the country. She started a nonprofit initiative in 2016 to help underprivileged kids in Madison called Joyful Futures Through Music.

Rebecca is the Founder & CEO of ProsperCity, a business born from her imagination in response to growing evidence that pay discrimination and disparity still exit in most workplaces. Having endured adversity, trauma and significant stress during her childhood and young adult years, Rebecca funneled these early learning opportunities into her work as an advocate, activist, teacher, manager, director and eventual social entrepreneur. She believes that resilience is the secret ingredient that increases the surface area of one’s heart.

Rebecca is the Founder & CEO of ProsperCity, a business born from her imagination in response to growing evidence that pay discrimination and disparity still exit in most workplaces. Having endured adversity, trauma and significant stress during her childhood and young adult years, Rebecca funneled these early learning opportunities into her work as an advocate, activist, teacher, manager, director and eventual social entrepreneur. She believes that resilience is the secret ingredient that increases the surface area of one's heart.

As the Founder, Big Thinker, and Creative Strategist at Big Bold Brand Inc. and having built three successful businesses, Karley Cunningham knows what it takes to start, build and lead a company that delivers results. She takes businesses from crowded, commoditized, and competitive spaces out into blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand-out and thrive. Companies that want to differentiate themselves retain Karley to sharpen their value proposition so it cuts through the noise. Clients then experience greater ability to attract ideal clients and top talent, raise funds, win strategic partnerships and boost profits.

As the Founder, Big Thinker, and Creative Strategist at Big Bold Brand Inc. and having built three successful businesses, Karley Cunningham knows what it takes to start, build and lead a company that delivers results. She takes businesses from crowded, commoditized, and competitive spaces out into blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand-out and thrive. Companies that want to differentiate themselves retain Karley to sharpen their value proposition so it cuts through the noise. Clients then experience greater ability to attract ideal clients and top talent, raise funds, win strategic partnerships and boost profits.

Frank Macri is the President and Founder of Namasgay, an organization that offers events connecting spiritually-minded LGBTQ+ leaders. Namasgay is most known for its 3-day summit designed for those wanting to understand who they are and what they have to offer to the world. Frank is also the Founder of Speak More, Make More, a business that offers resources for coaches, counselors and entrepreneurs who want to leverage their business through speaking. Frank has spoken internationally to thousands of high-performing entrepreneurs, an Emmy award winner, and some of the world's most successful leaders.