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.

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.

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.

If you didn’t listen to episode 25, here’s a little background about Rick: He is a well-known culture disruptor (in a good way), “closet buster,” and bad ass bold move strategist. Tapping into his 25 years’ experience in hospitality, technology, branding, marketing, and personal development he’s created a no B.S. approach for success - live your truth with no apologies. As a result, individuals, teams, and organizations embrace his approach, busting out of their suffocating closets to make the bold moves!