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.

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.

Ash Beckham is an energetic and dynamic public speaker. Her YouTube video, “I am SO GAY” has garnered over 400,000 views in two months. The video has been shown in classrooms and boardrooms around the globe increasing the number of actual views to well over 750,000. By blending honesty and humor, Ash delivers unforgettable talks about why we need to remove the word “gay” as a pejorative from our lexicon and other LGBTQ+ issues. Her Tedx Talk, “Coming Out of Your Closet” has reached over 6 million views. Through a personal connection with her audience, Ash inspires people to individually change and be part of a bigger societal shift toward conscious word choice and action.

Brandon believes impact-focused businesses make the world better. In 2006, he co-founded the Keller Williams Capital Properties real estate organization. In just over a decade, he and his business partners expanded their company into a regional network of 8 offices and $2 billion in annual sales in a little more than a decade. From his professional success and personal journey he brings a great deal of empathy, skill, and perspective to conversations about growing companies during a time of such rapid change and innovation.

Alex Williams is the founder and owner of Holistic Hyperbarics, a first of its kind hyperbaric oxygen therapy spa that offers a once exclusive procedure as an affordable, accessible treatment option for the general public. What makes Holistic Hyperbarics different is that it is a female-founded business purposely walking away from traditional sterile medical care and providing another option in a patient-first restorative spa environment. Here, treatment becomes approachable, accessible, and nurturing.

Scott is a reformed mortgage banker, who is now a 20+ year veteran in the inclusion and diversity consulting space and the CEO of inQUEST Consulting. He, and his team, work some of the world’s largest brands on their people strategies and as he says “helping adults to play nice.” He believes we need to challenge ourselves to do “D&I differently” and not rely on the same old solutions. Scott is also a civic leader. He is board chair for the Chicago Sinfonietta, the country’s most diverse orchestra and board member for Disability:IN, one of the largest disability inclusion organizations.

Friend of the show, Reverend Catharine Clarenbach, is the founder and creator of the Way of the River, a business that helps people more fully connect to their own deepest, wisest selves. Catharine offers spiritual accompaniment, coaching, preaching, and courses available through her website, Facebook community, and newsletter, Journey Through Wisdom. First joining us on episode 72, Catharine returns to discuss how her business continues to evolve by scaling and growing her team. Learn more about how you can change your mind in business and still work towards you long-term goals.

Doña Bumgarner is a life coach for frustrated moms who are exhausted living in a culture that doesn’t support them as mothers or as womxn. She helps them get in control of all the parts of their lives, so they can feel like great moms AND whole humans. Doña is also host of Nurturing Habit podcast, about the ways we nurture ourselves as whole womxn so we can live more complete and vibrant lives.

Liz Whitehead is the CEO of 12PointFive, a business development consultancy that helps diverse businesses get bigger clients and more of them. She is also the co-Founder of Diversity Masterminds, an online course for business owners ready to learn how to leverage their supplier diversity certification in order to increase visibility and grow their businesses. Be sure to listen to the full episode for a very generous gift for #OutBosses like you!