In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Ricardo Gattas-Moras. Ricardo is a dynamic marketing strategist, award-winning corporate leader, and founder of Poppy Marketing and Consulting. With over 17 years in Fortune 500 tech under his belt, Ricardo now focuses on empowering small businesses, particularly Latino and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, to build bold, authentic […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with the co-founder of Techies of Tomorrow, Ramin Shadmehr. Techies of Tomorrow is an AI tech platform working to make assisted AI secure and helpful for everyone. They specialize in helping businesses manage rapidly evolving tech, particularly focusing on AI integration, cloud applications, and digital […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Jamie Engelhardt. Jamie is a coach, strategist, and the founder of Wild&, where she helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs build brands that feel like home. Her approach blends emotional depth with practical insight, grounded in the belief that the most impactful businesses are built […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder and CEO of Kinnect, Omar Alvaresz. Kinnect is a platform dedicated to preserving memories and relationships through digital and physical experiences. With a background in major global brands and a personal drive to combat loneliness, Omar’s focus is on building meaningful […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder of Halyard Consulting, Jonathan Goodman. Halyard Consulting is an LGBTQ+ AI consultancy that helps small businesses automate their workflows using chatbots, voice assistants, and custom tools. With over 30 years of experience in digital strategy and advanced AI, Jonathan specializes in making automation […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Financial Advisor and Educator, Parisa Pajooh. Parisa is a seasoned queer financial advisor and educator dedicated to making financial literacy and planning accessible, inclusive, and personalized. With a focus on trust, transparency, and understanding each client’s unique circumstances, Parisa offers a supportive, […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with CEO of Endless Energy, Matt Kidd. Endless Energy is a Massachusetts-based company specializing in sustainable heating and cooling solutions. Matt joined the company in 2021, shortly after serving as Executive Director of Reaching Out MBA, the global association for LGBTQ+ business students. […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder of Origami Customs, Rae Hill. Origami Customs is a trans and gender-diverse clothing brand and community program based in Montreal. The program operates with a network of over 100 other organizations and provides life-changing items to people facing intersectional oppressions and […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Co-Founder and COO of Trusti, Ella Farlinger. Trusti is a company that provides discreet, efficient, and convenient at-home rapid STI testing kits in Canada, offering users a way to test in the comfort of their own homes with subtle packaging and a […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Anmol Nagpal. Anmol is a neuroscientist-turned-entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in academia, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, with research published in top journals like Nature Medicine and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences also known as PNAS. Since March 2023, he has been […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with email marketing genius, Sebastian Dziuk. Sebastian is a professional speaker, U.S. Army Veteran, and founder of Dziuk Studios LLC, an email marketing agency helping LGBTQ+ and Allied professional speakers expand their businesses through email. He’s a contributing author to two books, Thriving […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder and CEO of Gaddies, David Morgenstern. Gaddies is the brand doing fatherhood the gay way. Inspired by his own experiences as a dad, Gaddies’ mission is to build community and celebrate gay dads through physical products and digital storytelling. Before launching […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with founder and principal at Elle Community Strategies, Erica Charron. With more than a decade working in the nonprofit community development sector, Erica founded Elle Community Strategies as a response to the evolving landscape of nonprofit/corporate partnerships and the drive for collaborative social […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Jim Fielding. Jim is a respected leader and C-Suite veteran in brand strategy, consumer products and experiences, and storytelling. He has worked at some of the world’s largest media and retail companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and 20th Century Fox. He is a […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Podcast Growth Strategist and Marketing Expert, Kylee Chandler. Kylee has scaled top podcasts, including The Amy Porterfield Show which she helped grow over 234%. Kylee has also led audience growth for Cathy Heller and Bossbabe to name a few. She has worked […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Michael Venturiello. Michael is a historian, writer, educator, and New York City tour guide. He is the founder of Christopher Street Tours, an LGBTQ+-owned and -operated walking tour company with a mission to increase access to LGBTQ+ history by sharing stories and […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with serial entrepreneur Sean Ramsay. Sean is responsible for pioneering and innovating immersive technology development in VR, AR, XR and 360 degree image and video deployments for Google StreetView and YouTube 360. Through his patented camera and software invention of the Bublcam and Bubl […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Robin Shaban. Robin is a consultant and Canadian public policy expert. They help advocates, businesses, and non-profits create government policy change by empowering them with in-depth economic and policy research and insights. They’re the Co-Founder and Chair of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with principal lawyer at Zubas Flett Liberatore Law LLP, Ted Flett. Ted represents both employers and employees in all matters of employment law. He is committed to delivering collaborative legal solutions for his clients and combines his passion for the law and problem […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with the Co-Founder of designACE, Andrew Charles Edwards. designACE is your partner for a fun, impactful, and growth-focused LinkedIn journey. Andrew is a Futures Innovation Partner at OCAD University Co, which is Canada’s oldest and largest art, design and media university in North […]