191: Learn How To Do Queer Radio Right with Anna DeShawn, Founder of E3 Radio

Written By Rhodes Perry

Anna DeShawn is a seasoned media professional and the founder of E3 Radio, a 24/7, 365 day media production company that amplifies the stories and music of Black, Brown, and Queer folks. When Anna isn’t busy building her business, she dedicates her time to serving her communities. Currently she serves as Board President for Affinity Community Services, a social justice organization serving the needs of Black LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago with a particular focus on Black women. She also serves on the communication team for the Church within a Church Movement.

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Questions Answered in this Episode

·      What was Anna’s entrepreneurial origin story?

·      Why did Anna set out to start a media company?

·      What are Anna’s thoughts about the next era of media?

·      How does Anna’s LGBTQ+ lived experiences allow her to stand out?

·      What advice does Anna have for the next generation of Out Bosses?

Resources Shared in this Episode

·      Visit the E3 Radio Website  

·      Follow E3 Radio on Instagram

·      Connect with E3 Radio by Email

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Rhodes Perry

Rhodes Perry, MPA is an award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and keynote speaker. He helps leaders build belonging at work to achieve industry breakthroughs. His firm offers transformative leadership development, change management, and capacity building solutions for senior executives focused on advancing their organizations’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments. Nationally recognized as a LGBTQ+ thought leader, he has two decades of government and nonprofit experience having worked at the White House, PFLAG National, and the City of New York. Media outlets like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press have featured his powerful work as a (DEI) influencer.

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