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 […]
The Future of DEI in Corporate America
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 […]
How To Podcast Like A Pro
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 […]
When Entrepreneurship Meets Activism
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 […]
From Idea to Exit: A Founder’s Journey to Success
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 […]
Can We Fix Capitalism?
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, […]
Employment Law and Off Duty Misconduct
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 […]
LinkedIn Tips for a Strong 2025
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 […]
ColdStart: Your New Explosive Marketing Strategy
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with the Co-Founder and CEO of ColdStart, Brandon Teller. ColdStart is an AI program designed to automate your marketing channels and decrease your marketing spend using SEO tactics. The results of ColdStart since launch have been astounding to say the least with customers […]
The Power of Networking & How To Do It
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with the Founder and CEO of IntroStars, Mike Adams. After 28 years of experience in tech sales & marketing including time at Zoom, Apple, and HP, Mike has become the king of networking and calls himself a super-connector. He’s also a startup investor, mentor, and […]
Generational Wealth and the LGBTQ+ Community
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with financial coach, Marcus Brown. For over 20 years, Marcus has been involved in growing and sustaining many successful small businesses and increasing wealth for his clients. He’s an experienced financial coach specialising in financial advising, financial management, wealth building, strategic planning and fiscal responsibility. Watch […]
Canadian Entrepreneurship & Saving Democracy
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with the Founder & CEO CITIZN, Murray Simser. Murray is a serial tech entrepreneur whose software has been used by millions of people. His latest venture is the AI company CITIZN and its flagship products HumanityGPT & DemocracyGPT powered by a global societally-owned […]
Out in Finance
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Eric Krull. Eric currently serves as the Director of Programming for Out In Finance, an LGBTQ+ nonprofit founded in Chicago in 2019 which brings together LGBTQ+ finance professionals and their allies to network professionally and work towards making the financial services industry […]
So.Gay’s Superpower of Intersectionality
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Founder and CEO of So.Gay, Alex Hughes. Alex is an award-winning and innovative media executive who has 13+ years of experience at some of the world’s most prominent internet businesses, including Yahoo, AOL, and more. His work has driven tens of billions […]
Worldwide Access to FTNSS
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Jordan Robinson, the CEO and Founder of FTNSS. Jordan is a 2x startup founder originally from Detroit who now calls Toronto home. His previous roles included positions at Apple, Warner Bros Music and Automobile Magazine but now Jordan is focused on growing FTNSS. […]
The Importance of Efficiencies in Business
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with business growth strategist, Marc Smith. Marc has over 40 years of diverse experience in driving growth and innovation across multiple industries. Most recently as a fractional COO of a multi-location cafe, Marc successfully overhauled operations, introduced modern HR policies, implemented strategic marketing initiatives, and boosted […]
Join The Queer Business Famm
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with entrepreneur, Cat Perez. Cat and partner Marianna Di Regolo – Cat’s wife – co-founded Famm together, a platform that makes it easy to discover and support hundreds of LGBTQ+ owned brands and service providers. Cat is the CEO of Famm and has […]
SEO and Podcasting
Normally I’m the one doing the interview, but this week we’re flipping it and reversing it and I’m the one being interviewed. Back in June, I was on the Making Good Podcast throwing down some mad knowledge about SEO and business. It was so well received by listeners that I asked host Lauren Tilden if […]
The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with entrepreneur, Ryder Damen. Ryder is a creative technologist, content creator, and the CTO of Cache, a brand new Toronto startup in the fashion resale space. Ryder is bullish about taking big risks and reaching for delusional goals. Watch on YouTube — ► Today’s […]
Solving the World’s Energy Crisis
In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with CEO of Grengine Inc, Connie Stacey. Connie is both the founder and owner of Grengine Inc, an award-winning battery manufacturer located in Edmonton, Alberta. She founded Grengine in 2014 with a desire to replace diesel generators with a clean energy alternative which […]