In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Idara Effiom and Eli Kriv from Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, also known as the CGLCC. Every year the CGLCC runs its “OUT for Business” mentorship program for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. Since 2017, they’ve been empowering 2SLGBTQI+ business owners with mentorship from local […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with entrepreneur and founder of the app “Drag Me,” Ailsa Blair. Ailsa is a neuro-diverse trans-non-binary queer, who grew up in Liverpool, England. At heart, they’re a product design leader, having spent over a decade in the field. Ailsa was part of the […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Renée Yoxon. Renée is a gender-affirming voice teacher with a passion for voice education, creativity, and vocal curiosity. Since 2010, they have taught thousands of students how to love their voice. Their strength as a teacher is explaining complicated concepts in plain […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with HR Consultant & DEI Specialist, Clea Arrieta. Clea is a big sister, first-generation Canadian, and queer woman of colour. She’s had the deep privilege of working with incredible teams within the tech, non-profit, and civic organizing spaces that are focused on creating […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Founder and Managing Partner at Misfit Ventures, Mandy Potter. Mandy has always danced to the beat of her own drum and is now on a mission to invest in others who do the same. With over 15 years of experience building and […]

In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with Managing Director & Wealth Management Advisor with Warrioress Wealth, Sarah Tinkler. Sarah is the first financial planning business within Northwestern Mutual history to be NGLCC LGBTBE certified, & she & her fiancée Renata are the only 2 openly LGBTQ+ directors within Northwestern […]

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.