In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Founder and CEO of Virtual Gurus, Bobbie Racette. Bobbie is a Cree-Metis 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneur with an unmatched ability to drive change and empower historically underrepresented communities through equitable remote work opportunities. Her passion has created a community of diverse talents where “no” […]
The Corporate Cost of Exclusion: Over $1T (with a T)
The true cost of corporate exclusion is an estimated $1.05 trillion in the US. DEI isn’t just a woke movement, it’s a corporate life preserver in the current tsunami of generational change being demanded by workers.
Birth Control Made Easy with the Reya Health App
Birth control and access to contraceptives should be a human right. It should also be easy to navigate your specific needs. Introducing Reya Health, your birth control pills app that is changing the reproductive journey from founder and CEO Dallas Barnes.
EqualityMD: Improving Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community
The LGBTQ+ community has always faced discrimination, which can make finding safe and reliable healthcare difficult. EqualityMD is working to change that and improve the quality of care the LGBTQ+ community receives.
Organizational Leadership and The Future of Work
The way we work and do business is changing and Organizational Leaders who don’t evolve with the changes are going to be left behind, and the same goes for workers. But there’s a secret that can help you do it, and it’s all in today’s podcast episode.
Creating Positive Social Impact Faster with OrgMatch
Nonprofits need money to a create positive social impact, but where do they find it? Corporates have the money to give, but where do they spend it? That’s where OrgMatch comes in – connecting corporate sponsors with underserved NGO’s that get lost in the noise of larger nonprofits.
Legal, Tax, and Financial Shiz for Your Small Biz
Starting a business and not sure what you need to do legally to cover yourself? Or how to take care of your financials and taxes? Then today’s episode with Braden Drake is perfect for you.
The Wrongs and Rights of Inclusivity
Andrew Gurza speaks about bringing access to businesses in a truly inclusive way and what you can do at your company to make it even just a little bit more accessible and inclusive
How Small Businesses Should Approach Marketing
Struggling with your marketing as a small business or solopreneur? Then this is the episode for you with tips on what to priorities and how to do it when it comes to your marketing approach.
The Current State of Real Estate
Things in Real Estate are always changing, and in 2024 it’s no different. Are we on the verge of a crash? Is it safe to buy? Should you invest? We dive into it with guest Jason Muth.
Canadian LGBTQ+ Accelerators and Venture Capital
Why haven’t LGBTQ+ people had access to venture capital until now? How can folks access programs and funding? All that and more in today’s episode with Sam Naylor, including the recent QueerTech & Gradient Spaces partnership.
Meet Kelly: Your AI Student Advisor
Being a student and trying to figure out your future path can be daunting. There are so many options and not enough advisors to go around. Meet Kelly, your new AI student advisor here to help answer your pressing questions about university and further education.
Working with Romantic Partners
They say your business partnership is like a marriage, but what happens if your business partner is also your romantic partner? That’s what we dive into today with co-founders of Level Studio, Vinh Le and Luca Campacci.
VC and Angel Investing for Startups
Thinking of doing a startup but not sure how VC and angel investing work? Then today’s podcast episode with entrepreneur Swish Goswami from Surf is exactly what you need to listen to.
From $0 to $2.5M in Monthly Recurring Revenue
Starting a business is tough work, getting it to $2.5M in MRR in 3 years is even harder. From bootstrapping to VC’s, find out what Armando’s advice is and why he thinks a down economy is actually great for startups.
SEO Made Simple: A Live Workshop
SEO Specialist Calan Breckon teaches in this live “SEO Made Simple” workshop about why SEO is important for small business and what you can do to improve yours with practical tips and actionable advice.
Strategic Marketing Through Storytelling
Being able to connect with your audience through video can be a powerful tool for your marketing strategy if you do it right. Good thing I have Nik Varlamov and Benjamin Gibson from Toronto Creatives to share their wisdom on the topic.
LGBTQ+ Founders Create 36% More Jobs
A study done by StartOut found that LGBTQ+ founders created 36% more jobs, 114% more patents, and 44% more exits, despite raising 16% less funding compared to the average cis founder. Today we speak with StartOut CEO, Brian Richardson, about how StartOut is supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and building an ecosystem for success in the community.
LGBTQ+ Marketing: Do The WeRQ
LGBTQ+ Marketing can be a fickle space to navigate. One thing is clear though, we’re done with the pinkwashing. Good thing we have Kate Wolff and Graham Nolan from Do The WeRQ here to help guide us on how to do it right.
Lead Generation: You’re Doing It Wrong
Lead generation can make or break a business. Good thing we have marketing specialist Yousuf Allidina to walk us through it today. He answers questions like “What is the difference between demand generation and demand capture?” and what happens if a business fails to recognize that it’s time to shift to a demand creation model.