Densil Porteous serves as the CEO of Pride Fund 1, which empowers a generation of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through venture capital. With a keen interest in the tech and startup, Densil has advised and worked with partners like The Varsity Group, RaiseMe, Rev1 Ventures, Juggle, and LEAP. Prior to working in the venture capital space, Densil had a notable career in higher education administration with roles at Kenyon College, Stanford University, and Ohio State University. He also has served on the boards of Advocates for Youth and the Human Rights Campaign.

James R. Nowlin is a millennial, a miraculous near-death drowning survivor, and first-generation college graduate. He has been humbled by triumph as well as tragedy. Today, James is the CEO of Excel Global Partners (EGP), a financial information technology and management consulting firm, which received national recognition in 2015 as NGLCC’s national business of the year. James dedicates a significant portion of his time to executive coaching, teaching wellness methods in the workplace, and leadership development.

Erika Flint is an award-winning hypnotist, three time best-selling author, speaker on hypnosis and the self-actualized mind, and a co-host of the popular podcast series Hypnosis, Etc. She is the founder of Cascade Hypnosis Center for Training & Services in Bellingham, Washington.

Charlena Smith is a #1 best-selling author and international keynote speaker who has shared stages with Tony Robbins, Marie Forleo, Sara Blakely, Michael Hyatt, and Hal Elrod. As the founder of Optio, she utilizes her signature framework, Guided Accountability™, to help corporations like NASA and The National Fire Fighters Association achieve an increase of 97% in goal-completion. Her powerful work has been featured in Forbes, The Oprah Magazine, Reader’s Digest, USA Today, Costco Connection & Better Homes and Gardens.

Joseph A. Federico is a seasoned marketing and branding professional, and a best-selling author. He has blended his expertise to startup Anchors to Dusk Media and its sister company, Anchors to Dusk Publishing. His businesses have assisted Fortune 500 companies, tech influencers, reality television stars, and start-up founders with their social media and branding strategy. During COVID-19, Joseph is committed to supporting disenfranchised entrepreneurs with marketing and branding services to keep their businesses strong during quarantine.

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. Her first book, Obsessed, will be published by Portfolio, a division of Penguin Randomhouse, on June 9, 2020.

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. 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 how they will impact the fate of LGBTQ+ workers.

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.

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.

Remy Blumenfeld 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.