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Angelic is the Founder and CEO of MyUmbrella: an online platform that serves as a creative outlet for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Unlike other platforms, MyUmbrella amplifies powerful stories of our rainbow family that building meaningful connections that transcend geographical barriers. The platform’s purpose aims to disrupt the feelings of loneliness. Prior to founding her company, Angelic was an architectural designer helping develop affordable and workforce housing projects in the Bay Area and New York City.

Angelic is the Founder and CEO of MyUmbrella: an online platform that serves as a creative outlet for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Unlike other platforms, MyUmbrella amplifies powerful stories of our rainbow family that building meaningful connections that transcend geographical barriers. The platform's purpose aims to disrupt the feelings of loneliness. Prior to founding her company, Angelic was an architectural designer helping develop affordable and workforce housing projects in the Bay Area and New York City.

Emily Heyward is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Red Antler, the leading brand company for startups and new ventures. Emily works closely with founders to develop purposeful, strategic visions for their startups and has led branding efforts for top companies such as Casper, Allbirds, Betterment, and Prose. In 2018, Red Antler made Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies in Marketing and Advertising AND Emily was recognized as one of Entrepreneur’s Most Powerful Women of 2019.

Emily Heyward is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer at Red Antler, the leading brand company for startups and new ventures. Emily works closely with founders to develop purposeful, strategic visions for their startups and has led branding efforts for top companies such as Casper, Allbirds, Betterment, and Prose. In 2018, Red Antler made Fast Company's list of Most Innovative Companies in Marketing and Advertising AND Emily was recognized as one of Entrepreneur's Most Powerful Women of 2019.

Simma Lieberman is internationally known as “The Inclusionist,” because she creates inclusive workplaces where employees love to do their best work, and customers love to do business. She works with leaders of organizations who understand that while training in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is important, sustainable change only occurs when DEI is integrated into the business strategy, and are part of the organization’s cultural DNA. Simma is also the author of 110 Ways to Champion Diversity and Build Inclusion and Stress Management for the Motivated, A Workbook For You.

Simma Lieberman is internationally known as "The Inclusionist," because she creates inclusive workplaces where employees love to do their best work, and customers love to do business. She works with leaders of organizations who understand that while training in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is important, sustainable change only occurs when DEI is integrated into the business strategy, and are part of the organization's cultural DNA. Simma is also the author of 110 Ways to Champion Diversity and Build Inclusion and Stress Management for the Motivated, A Workbook For You.

Any day now, the United States Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ workers are protected from employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Currently, 29 states lack such protections, which may explain part of the story as to why 47% of LGBTQ+ employees remain closeted on the job.

Regardless of how SCOTUS rules, what more could businesses committed to building fully inclusive organizations - businesses like yours - do to underscore their LGBTQ+ inclusion values during this historic moment? 

If this question sparks your curiosity, then consider tuning into this dynamic panel discussion, and gain a better understanding of the cases under review, the implications of the Court’s decision, and how it may impact your business along with those you do business with located in other parts of the country.

Any day now, the United States Supreme Court will decide if LGBTQ+ workers are protected from employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Currently, 29 states lack such protections, which may explain part of the story as to why 47% of LGBTQ+ employees remain closeted on the job.

Regardless of how SCOTUS rules, what more could businesses committed to building fully inclusive organizations - businesses like yours - do to underscore their LGBTQ+ inclusion values during this historic moment?

If this question sparks your curiosity, then consider tuning into this dynamic panel discussion, and gain a better understanding of the cases under review, the implications of the Court's decision, and how it may impact your business along with those you do business with located in other parts of the country.

John Volturo is an internationally recognized speaker and coach that focuses on LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace and the importance of having a diverse leadership to increase the bottom line. John has served as a C-Level executive in many recognizable companies and was responsible for building Tony Robbins’ brand and empire. John is married with his husband and lives in LA with their two daughters.

John Volturo is an internationally recognized speaker and coach that focuses on LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace and the importance of having a diverse leadership to increase the bottom line. John has served as a C-Level executive in many recognizable companies and was responsible for building Tony Robbins' brand and empire. John is married with his husband and lives in LA with their two daughters.