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

Diane Conklin is the President and Founder of Complete Marketing Systems. For more than 25 years, she has helped business owners take their companies to six, and seven figures and beyond. She also leads, Queer Profits, a company that specializes in helping LGBTQ business owners intentionally grow and scale their businesses. Based in Atlanta, GA, Diane is a member of her city’s LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and the Human Rights Campaign.

Diane Conklin is the President and Founder of Complete Marketing Systems. For more than 25 years, she has helped business owners take their companies to six, and seven figures and beyond. She also leads, Queer Profits, a company that specializes in helping LGBTQ business owners intentionally grow and scale their businesses. Based in Atlanta, GA, Diane is a member of her city's LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and the Human Rights Campaign.

Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country. 

Elena Joy Thurston is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation. She grew up in a turbulent home, joined a conservative church as a teenager, put herself through college, married and birthed 4 beautiful children, and then....life 2.0 brought a divorce, leaving/getting kicked out of her church, a beautiful love story and a successful new career! Her viral TEDx talk has paved the way for speaking engagements around the country.

Remy Bloomenfeld coaches leaders to play the game of life with purpose, grace and ease. He specializes in sectors fueled by innovation and creativity. This includes Arts and Culture, media, television, film, fashion and advertising. His clients include directors of national arts organizations, worldwide ad agencies and a wide range of entrepreneurs. He has worked intensely with three of the world’s pre-eminent leadership coaches and has twice been ranked in the top twenty most influential gay people in the UK by the Independent on Sunday.

Remy Bloomenfeld coaches leaders to play the game of life with purpose, grace and ease. He specializes in sectors fueled by innovation and creativity. This includes Arts and Culture, media, television, film, fashion and advertising. His clients include directors of national arts organizations, worldwide ad agencies and a wide range of entrepreneurs. He has worked intensely with three of the world's pre-eminent leadership coaches and has twice been ranked in the top twenty most influential gay people in the UK by the Independent on Sunday.

Vicky Garcia is among the most respected women in travel. Serving as the COO & Co-Owner of Cruise Planners, Garcia was appointed Godmother of Viking Cruises European long ship - Viking Magni - and named Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her contagious spirit and commitment to charity work helped CP Cares–Cruise Planners’ non-profit organization raise and donate more than $2 million to local, national and international charities. She is also a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ travel serving as a board member for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association.

Vicky Garcia is among the most respected women in travel. Serving as the COO & Co-Owner of Cruise Planners, Garcia was appointed Godmother of Viking Cruises European long ship - Viking Magni - and named Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her contagious spirit and commitment to charity work helped CP Cares–Cruise Planners' non-profit organization raise and donate more than $2 million to local, national and international charities. She is also a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ travel serving as a board member for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association.

Jamie Crump is a nationally recognized thought leader and speaker in the supply chain and supplier diversity spaces. She is President of the consulting company, The Richwell Group and author of Backstage Pass: Pulling the Curtain Back on the Business of Supplier Diversity. On this week’s episode of the show, we discuss how the business of supplier diversity can help take your business to the next level. Tune in and then grab a free sneak peek of Jamie’s book by texting “Backstage” to 33777 for a special, pre-sale offer.

Jamie Crump is a nationally recognized thought leader and speaker in the supply chain and supplier diversity spaces. She is President of the consulting company, The Richwell Group and author of Backstage Pass: Pulling the Curtain Back on the Business of Supplier Diversity. On this week's episode of the show, we discuss how the business of supplier diversity can help take your business to the next level. Tune in and then grab a free sneak peek of Jamie's book by texting "Backstage" to 33777 for a special, pre-sale offer.