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

Davis founded Davis Law Office in 2010 after nearly a decade of practicing in the corporate department of a larger law firm. Armed with this experience and knowledge of legal solutions used by large entities, Davis set out to bring the same level of service to smaller organizations and individuals. The mission was three-fold: provide top-notch legal work, charge fair prices for it, and never stop evolving to meet the changing needs of clients. Over seven years and more than 900 clients later, Davis is proud of the assistance DLO provides for companies large and small, and the expanding service they now offer for individuals and families.

Gina Pecoraro is the creator of the LGBTQ clothing line, Seven Even Clothing. Her company provides LGBTQ merchandise that differs from items that typically marketed to the rainbow family. And to be clear, Seven Even Clothing is not about rainbows – instead, it's about representing our LGBTQ Pride through the logo, 7E. Gina Resides in the Big Apple, and we are thrilled to welcome this creative entrepreneur to the show. Check out the show notes, and enjoy a generous 25% discount on your next purchase of Seven Even Clothing.

Gina Pecoraro is the creator of the LGBTQ clothing line, Seven Even Clothing. Her company provides LGBTQ merchandise that differs from items that typically marketed to the rainbow family. And to be clear, Seven Even Clothing is not about rainbows – instead, it's about representing our LGBTQ Pride through the logo, 7E. Gina Resides in the Big Apple, and we are thrilled to welcome this creative entrepreneur to the show. Check out the show notes, and enjoy a generous 25% discount on your next purchase of Seven Even Clothing.

Kedma Ough serves as the Director of Innovation for Small Business Development Centers across the state of Oregon. In her role, she supports inventors from vision setting and execution all the way to achievement and success. Kedma regularly contributes to Entrepreneur Magazine, and has received many distinguished recognitions including the SBA’s Women Champion of the Year, Small Business State Champion Award, and National Small Business Influencer Leadership Award. Kedma definitely is a true powerhouse and someone you want in your corner as a proven champion to out entrepreneurs just like us.

Kedma Ough serves as the Director of Innovation for Small Business Development Centers across the state of Oregon. In her role, she supports inventors from vision setting and execution all the way to achievement and success. Kedma regularly contributes to Entrepreneur Magazine, and has received many distinguished recognitions including the SBA's Women Champion of the Year, Small Business State Champion Award, and National Small Business Influencer Leadership Award. Kedma definitely is a true powerhouse and someone you want in your corner as a proven champion to out entrepreneurs just like us.

Davide Di Giorgio is a longtime theater producer, creator, director, educator and audacious entrepreneur. His unapologetic approach that shatters the mold of following blueprints, formulas, and systems has quickly made him the go-to creative expert for on purpose coaches, entrepreneurs, and speakers who want to deliver their message unforgettably so they can transform their audiences forever! Simply put, Davide produces unique signature talks, keynotes, TED talks, and audience experiences that make speakers UNFORGETTABLE!

Davide Di Giorgio is a longtime theater producer, creator, director, educator and audacious entrepreneur. His unapologetic approach that shatters the mold of following blueprints, formulas, and systems has quickly made him the go-to creative expert for on purpose coaches, entrepreneurs, and speakers who want to deliver their message unforgettably so they can transform their audiences forever! Simply put, Davide produces unique signature talks, keynotes, TED talks, and audience experiences that make speakers UNFORGETTABLE!

Heather Vickery is a Success Coach & Event Planner with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur. Heather helps her clients build better business strategies and identify boundaries that together help elevate their lives and businesses to new levels of success. She runs a series of workshops and is a public speaker where she trains other entrepreneur’s on getting to the empowering side of fear, creating balance, time management, as well as countless systems, strategies, and boundaries. Working with Heather inspires people to say, “So what, do it scared” and take real action towards their dreams.

Heather Vickery is a Success Coach & Event Planner with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur. Heather helps her clients build better business strategies and identify boundaries that together help elevate their lives and businesses to new levels of success. She runs a series of workshops and is a public speaker where she trains other entrepreneur's on getting to the empowering side of fear, creating balance, time management, as well as countless systems, strategies, and boundaries. Working with Heather inspires people to say, "So what, do it scared" and take real action towards their dreams.

When not working his day job as a regional director of project management for a tech services company, Jeff authors books in the m/m romance genre as well as LGBTQ+ young adult fiction. Jeff lives in rural Northern California with his husband of twenty years, Will. Along with Will, Jeff hosts the weekly show, Jeff & Will’s Big Gay Fiction Podcast. Since 2016, Jeff’s treated the writing as a business rather than a hobby with the goal to have it be the primary source of income by 2020. If you are seeking a pathway to transform you side hustle into a full-time business enterprise, this is the episode for you!