Dr. Steve Yacovelli A.K.A. “THE GAY LEADERSHIP DUDE™” is an author and the Owner/Principal of Top Dog Learning Group, a learning and development, change management, diversity, and inclusion consulting firm. They work with fortune 500 companies and large not-for-profit folks.

In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin chats with Steve about how his vision of Top Dog came to be. And Steve shares his special insight and perspective on succeeding in business and leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• The difference between a 1099 and an employee
• How to scale or expand your business without having to do it all
• How to remain a visionary in your business
• How to not compromise your own values and integrity with difficult clients

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.TopDogLearning.Biz
  
• www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
• www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
• www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

James Nowlin is a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and CEO of Excel Global Partners, a corporate strategy and financial IT consulting firm. They help CEO’s of mid-market to fortune companies navigate change., restructuring, or realignments.

In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin chats with James Nowlin about how to truly listen and be present in your conversations and they discuss the positive impact this can have on your personal and professional relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• The top things James discusses with CEO’s to help with their personal and professional wellness.
• Why breathing is so important in business and in life.
• James #1 tip for being present and really listening.
• How to honor the time and effort that others put into something.
• James thoughts on how we can each support community, inclusion, and growth.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.JamesNowlin.com/
  
• www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
• www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
• www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

As an award-winning marketing strategist, speaker, author and consultant, Kathleen Gage has spent 25 years working with solopreneurs, authors, consultants, manufacturers and companies within the plant-based, vegan, and wellness industries. She loves consulting with those who take full responsibility for making the world a better place… no matter how big or small their world is. She lives in a small town of Oregon with her wife of 30 years. They were one of the first legally married couples when gay marriage became legal.

In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin chats with her long-time friend Kathleen Gage about her personal story. Kathleen opens up about her journey coming to terms with who she is, and the years she spent avoiding the truth about herself with drugs and alcohol. And she shares what it was that inspired her to make positive changes in her life.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• How Kathleen was able to be vulnerable and ask for what she needed.
• How consistency helps create the success you want in your life and business.
• What inspired Kathleen to start her own business.
• Why comfortable is the worst place you can be.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.PowerUpForProfits.com/
  
• www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
• www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
• www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

Gabrielle Claiborne has been an out and active trans woman since 2010. Prior to her transition, she owned and operated successful businesses in the construction industry, overseeing multi-million dollar projects nationwide. Almost 5 years ago, she co-founded Transformation Journeys Worldwide, an inclusion training and consulting firm with a transgender focus. They help organizations create trans-inclusive cultures.

In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin invites guest Gabrielle Claiborne to share her incredible story. You’ll be mesmerized as you listen to her talk about how she really discovered herself for the first time, discusses her coming-out experience, and how she found her new calling in life.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• How we meet people where they are.
• How to create an opportunity in a non-threatening way for others to learn.
• Why taking personal offenses are divisive.
• True inclusivity means getting courageous, having difficult conversations, and not taking things personally.
• How a pentecostal preacher’s kid is now a proud trans woman.
• It’s not just about the destination, it’s also about the journey.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.TransformationJourneysWW.com/
• Facebook: @GabrielleClaiborne
• Twitter: @g_claiborne
• Instagram: @gabrielle.claiborne
• LinkedIn: @gabrielle-claiborne
  
• www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
• www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
• www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author. As the successful founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, headquartered in New York City, Jennifer is responsible for designing workplace strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world. She has harnessed more than 14 years of experience as a world-renowned diversity and inclusion expert through consulting work, keynoting and thought leadership.

In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast, host Diane Conklin and guest expert Jennifer Brown discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion. They explore how to be better advocates within our communities and how to proactively make a difference in our own personal networks.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• How we bring more diversity and inclusion into our own communities.
• How companies can address diversity in the workplace instead of just expecting it to go away.
• The true definitions of diversity and inclusion.
• How to move from being an ally to being an advocate.
• Things entrepreneurs and small companies can do to be advocates of the LGBTQ community.
• Why changing is going to take all of us.
• How to stand up and break stereotypes.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.JenniferBrownSpeaks.com
• www.JenniferBrownConsulting.com
• Jennifer’s Book: Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change
• Jennifer’s Book & Assessment: How to Be an Inclusive Leader
• Twitter: @jenniferbrown
• Instagram: @jenniferbrownspeaks
• LinkedIn: Jennifer Brown Consulting
  
• www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
• www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
• www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

Jack Kinley is the CEO and Founder of The Collabo Group – an HR consulting company committed to helping companies recruit, develop and promote a more diverse workforce. His core keynote and workshop sessions focus on best practices for creating a more inclusive experience for tomorrow’s increasingly diverse workforce.

On this episode of the Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin and guest Jack Kinley explore how we can use our privilege to bring more inclusion and benefits to the queer community. They discuss Jack’s first professional work experience in a company with several out gay coworkers. And they have a candid discussion about what they envision for the future of the queer community.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• How self-awareness comes from community.
• Barriers that can stand in the way of our success or progress.
• How to not be afraid to use your voice for those who don’t have the same platform.
• The #1 thing that Jack has done that has brought him the most growth.

CONNECT WITH JACK:

www.TheCollaboGroup.com/

CONNECT WITH DIANE:

www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker, and award-winning author. Guided by the mantra, “Change happens in business,” Jenn believes social change happens first in the workplace before spilling over into mainstream society. She has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC.

Passionate about helping people share their stories of adversity, Jenn is the Founder of Publish Your Purpose Press, a publishing company that includes the PYP Academy, with programs that teach aspiring authors how to publish their books. In addition to publishing 60+ books that share the stories of others, Jenn has written six.

In this episode of the Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin and guest Jenn Grace discuss how she has made it her purpose to be the voice for marginalized voices. Jenn shares her experience coming out professionally and her experience as a gay woman in the corporate environment. And they discuss the important topic of how to bring more inclusion and diversity inside the queer community.

A FEW THINGS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• How we can all be the voice of marginalized voices
• Jenn’s tips for someone who is thinking of writing a book.
• Why having clarity on your purpose is so important for your marketing.
• What to do if your book isn’t selling as you expected.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Jenn:
Getting Started for Authors: Text “publish” to 345345
PublishYourPurposePress.com
JennTGrace.com 

Connect with Diane:
www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

Welcome to the very first episode of the Queer Profits Podcast™. In this episode, host Diane Conklin previews what is coming up on the Queer Profits Podcast™. She shares the 3 pillars that will make the foundation of this podcast: Inclusion. Community. Growth.

This is the place for you if you are a queer business owner and are looking to increase your profits, but it won’t all be about business. I will be interviewing guests and sharing about topics that support inclusion, community, and growth.

You will hear from a diverse group of individuals from the LGBTQ community.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• What to expect from the Queer Profits Podcast™.
• How often we will be sharing new episodes.
• What types of guests we’ll be having on the show.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.CompleteMarketingSystems.com
• www.QueerProfitsPodcast.com
• www.QueerProfits.com 

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

Do you like what you hear? Show us some love!