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.

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.