Calan Breckon EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2024

About Calan Breckon

Like many others, the pandemic turned my world upside down. I decided then and there that I was going to become an entrepreneur. There are no guarantees in life so I decided to finally bet on myself, and things have turned out pretty alright.

Since starting in 2020...

- I've worked with many brands and companies including: Northwestern Mutual, The CGLCC, IWSCC, CoHere, ColdStart, Canada Life, Misfit Ventures, and many more.
- I was nominated for the CanadianSME National Business Awards 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Excellence Award both in 2023 and 2024.
- I helped create and produce the internationally recognized Gay Men Going Deeper podcast which has been nominated for multiple People's Choice Podcast Awards.
- I Successfully exited out of my first business startup.
- I've been invited to host multiple workshops on SEO and help small businesses succeed online.
- Launched my own podcast, The Business Gay, and hosted multiple live podcast recordings and interviewed many notable guests including successful entrepreneur and top podcaster Amy Porterfield.

Calan Breckon certified CGLCC business

I’m a proud Certified LGBT+ Business Enterprise

Certification by the Canadian LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and recognized nationally

I work hard to create an inclusive space with my business and to help support other LGBTQ+ owned and operated businesses.

IWSCC Logo

I'm also a Proud IWSCC Certified Supplier

Certification by the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada

Canada's official diverse supplier certifying body for disabled and veteran owned businesses.

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