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

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.

Jay is a speaker, executive coach and facilitator of corporate trainings and workshops around the world. They are a transgender and gender nonconforming advocate and educator for inclusivity and gender consciousness. They also serve as the co-host of Doing the Work with Jay and Becca, a weekly podcast devoted to awakening people to their own power to transform their lives. Jay is the author of the acclaimed book, Lean Inside: 7 Steps to Personal Power: A Practical Guide to Transformation for Women. Jay lives with their wife Jessica and their two children in Lawrence, Kansas.

Jay is a speaker, executive coach and facilitator of corporate trainings and workshops around the world. They are a transgender and gender nonconforming advocate and educator for inclusivity and gender consciousness. They also serve as the co-host of Doing the Work with Jay and Becca, a weekly podcast devoted to awakening people to their own power to transform their lives. Jay is the author of the acclaimed book, Lean Inside: 7 Steps to Personal Power: A Practical Guide to Transformation for Women. Jay lives with their wife Jessica and their two children in Lawrence, Kansas.

Weaving together 34 years of personal, business and spiritual development experience, Rich Oceguera, CEO of Rich Awakenings, shows you how to tubrbocharge your business by waking up to the power of your mindset. Rich is also an author, award-winning business leader, and co-founder and president emeritus of New York City's first-ever LGBTQ chamber of commerce, Rich loves to share his expertise on how to Be Connected with mindful professionals around the globe in his private coaching, online trainings, live events, and inspirational broadcasts.

Weaving together 34 years of personal, business and spiritual development experience, Rich Oceguera, CEO of Rich Awakenings, shows you how to tubrbocharge your business by waking up to the power of your mindset. Rich is also an author, award-winning business leader, and co-founder and president emeritus of New York City's first-ever LGBTQ chamber of commerce, Rich loves to share his expertise on how to Be Connected with mindful professionals around the globe in his private coaching, online trainings, live events, and inspirational broadcasts.

Hunter Sunrise is a serial entrepreneur having founded thirteen businesses over the past two decades. The business that started it all, Hot Diggity! Dog Walking + Pet Sitting, is the largest pet care company in Pacific Northwest, and it is the second largest employer of LGBTQ staff in the region. Learn how Hunter got started in business, how he continues to blend his passions with his businesses, and how you can transform your next great idea into a successful business enterprise.  

Hunter Sunrise is a serial entrepreneur having founded thirteen businesses over the past two decades. The business that started it all, Hot Diggity! Dog Walking + Pet Sitting, is the largest pet care company in Pacific Northwest, and it is the second largest employer of LGBTQ staff in the region. Learn how Hunter got started in business, how he continues to blend his passions with his businesses, and how you can transform your next great idea into a successful business enterprise.

Ingrid and Shannon recently graduated with their MBAs from Boston University and MIT. Now, they're putting their entrepreneurship education to the test with their new startup Levio, a diverse community of LGBTQ+ travelers who swap homes to feel welcomed and accepted, get relevant recommendations, and save money. Not only are they building a startup together, but they're also building a life together; they've been dating since 2014 and live in Boston's South End with their French Bulldog Stella.

Ingrid and Shannon recently graduated with their MBAs from Boston University and MIT. Now, they're putting their entrepreneurship education to the test with their new startup Levio, a diverse community of LGBTQ+ travelers who swap homes to feel welcomed and accepted, get relevant recommendations, and save money. Not only are they building a startup together, but they're also building a life together; they've been dating since 2014 and live in Boston's South End with their French Bulldog Stella.

Ellie Anne Dote is founder and owner of EllieGirl Creations, a marketing firm in Fresno, California that specializes in helping small business owners understand their identity as the basis for their entire marketing campaign. With over 25 years of experience in the graphic design industry and 10 years in the website design industry, Ellie uses her design expertise to create powerful user experiences for her clients and their prospective customers. She works with folks all over the country, and by the end of our conversation today, you can learn how to get in touch with her.