Think you know all about people who have a heterosexual marriage and then come out as queer? Maybe not... Michael Testa has literally written the book about this. And he lived it...and his story and experience might just surprise you. This happens more than you might think. Life isn't the same for all queer people and where you live might have a bi…

How often do you talk about, think about or meet about Optimizing Your Business? What's working? What would you like to see working better? What should you stop doing? Optimizing your business is fun...and profitable! It's one of the constant and consistent things in your business. Join Diane for this week's Queer Profits Podcast™. And discover how…

Leverage... ...getting more done in the same amount of time and with the same amount of effort. In this episode of QPP, Diane talks about 3 easy ways to leverage. And some subsets of each way. And, if you listen to the end of this episode, Diane also reveals a key to scaling your business that's critical...and related to leverage too! Check out the…

Implementation...the key to completing things. How do you Get Stuff Done Fast? Focus is one of the keys and Diane gives you several other ways in today's episode of QPP. Productivity and Profits usually go hand-in-hand! Discover how you can get more done, faster with some of Diane's tips.By Diane Conklin

Do you have a plan or do you just throw mud on the wall and see what sticks? That's messy, leaves a lot of clean up work to do and isn't really profitable in the long run. Using a MAP (Marketing Action Plan) will ensure your increased success in everything you do. Not a big complicated Business Plan... YOUR Marketing Action Plan (MAP)! It's like a …

Join Diane as she takes a deep dive into how to use strategy to grow your business. Too many business owners just throw mud on the wall instead of having a plan and working the plan. A plan based on where you're going, your goals and what you want! This isn't about cookie-cutter solutions. It's about your business framework... your strategy... solu…

Do you have enough clients in your business? More importantly, do you know how to strategically go get new clients when you need them...in a way that doesn't cost you a ton of money. Jacob Ratliff does and he's going to show you a variety of ways to do just that in this episode of the Queer Profits Podcast™. If you think this is just the same old, …

How does a caterer survive and thrive during a pandemic when so many others in the food industry were going out of business and closing their doors? Carlton Brown did just that...and more. He developed 2 brand new companies, in 60 days, and made them profitable. Now, he has the chance to be featured on the shelves of the world's largest retailer. B…

Challenges affect us all. The question is how do you deal with them? Do you let them stop you or do you use them to catapult you to be better? Don Woodring was the CEO of a major company at the age of 39. He had a wife and 2 children. AND, he was in the closet. Dealing with the stress of what society says, family, and his religious upbringing would…

In this episode of the Queer Profits™ Podcast, Diane and Matt Skallerud have an in-depth conversation about social media with a unique yet practical perspective and tips on how to successfully make your mark in the digital world. Matt discusses how marketing to the LGBTQ+ community has evolved over the time he’s been in the industry. And he talks a…

In this episode of the Queer Profits™ Podcast, Diane and Sammie Baker discuss health and fitness for your life… and they talk about way more than just the physical aspect of health and wellness. Discover tips on how you can easily incorporate health and wellness into your everyday life without spending hours at the gym or following some crazy or st…

In this episode of the Queer Profits™ Podcast, Galit Tsadik, known as the FINancial Sharktress, discusses two very misunderstood topics: money and sharks. Despite stereotypes that the LGBTQ+ community is wealthy or has a lot of money, there are a lot of people in our community who are not financially secure. And, many of the financial cultures out …

In this episode of the Queer Profits™ Podcast, Chris Lugo shares his unique perspective on how Queer Business Owners can challenge themselves to actively support inclusion in our community as well as in the world in general, while advocating for each other. Chris Lugo is first Executive Director of the OUT Georgia Business Alliance (formerly the At…

Giving back is an important part of life...and it's critical in business! In this episode of the Queer Profits™ Podcast, Josh Driver shows you exactly how tech and philanthropy can easily be used together for positive change. Josh is the co-founder and CEO of Selflessly, a unique company designed to help the world become a better place. Josh helps …

Sometimes the best lessons in life are the hardest ones. Listen to this episode of the Queer Profits™ Podcast, as Dr. Cheryl A Luther intimately shares how she learned some hard lessons in the early days of her career. And how she's found success as an entrepreneur, in both the corporate world, and as a consultant. She shares some amazing and usefu…

Attention All Single Lesbians!! This episode of Queer Profits Podcast™ is for YOU! Do you find dating and all the expectations of it confusing and difficult? (And, let's be REAL...who doesn't?). Listen and get some usable answers as Ruth Schwartz talks about lesbian dating, relationship and sexuality skills. Discover what a conscious girlfriend is …

Have you heard the phrase "step outside your comfort zone"? What does that really mean? And what impact can this have on your life...and your business? On this episode of the Queer Profits Podcast, Danielle Wolter Nolan shares how outdoor adventures and experiences can do just that...and more! Need more confidence? Looking to expand your life? You'…

On today’s episode of the Queer Profits Podcast, Lisa Koenecke takes us in-depth about how we, as a community, can encourage inclusion...both inside and outside the queer community. Want to know the difference between open curiosity and judgment? Make sure to listen and see how Lisa talks about it - you'll find some amazing insights. So many of us …

Let’s talk about faith and being queer. A lot of people tend to have an “aversion” to faith due to past experiences. So where does the LGBT community fit into "the church" today? On today’s episode of the Queer Profits Podcast, Marcia Ledford shares a different perspective of faith and the separation of church and state. And we explore the importan…

On today’s edition of the Queer Profits Podcast, Amanda O’Brien discusses astrology and how you can “lean in” and find a greater understanding of self through your birth chart. And, she talks about how she makes astrology accessible and inclusive to marginalized communities. Amanda is an Astrologer with 10 years of experience and has a passion for …

On today's edition of the Queer Profits Podcast, Mari Selby discusses how to make PR & Publicity work for you - especially in these changing times. Mari shares how her wife has supported her in her business and dreams. Mari Selby founded Selby, Inc., in 1998 after working for a small publisher where she was successful in improving their sales from …

Today's edition of the Queer Profits Podcast, features Julia Landis who discusses 3 mindset keys you need to succeed...in business and life. And Julia and Diane also get into a very interesting discussion about inclusion and the effects some recent changes have had on our community. Check out the full show notes: https://queerprofitspodcast.com/epi…

If you are looking to get involved and do something that matters, this episode is a great place to start. Today, on the Queer Profits Podcast, Emily Levy discusses how social activism has changed over time and how we can get involved and make a difference in the world and our communities. Emily Levy has been a social activist for over 50 years. She…

Ever feel like you don’t belong? We probably all have felt that way at one point or another – at work or in social settings. Today, on the Queer Profits Podcast, Rhodes Perry discusses how to create a sense of belonging at work and cultivate a more inclusive organization. Rhodes Perry shares his amazing story and you can’t help but be moved by his …

If you strive to be true to yourself in your life and your message, you want to check out this incredible conversation! Pauline Longdon has a way with words, quite literally. She's a copywriter and marketing strategist who discovered her passion when needing to market her own business. In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast, Pauline shares he…

Author, podcaster, speaker, new mom, and pinball champion, Nicolle Merrill excels in professional reinvention. In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast, discover how Nicolle's obsession with emerging careers and the skills needed to thrive in a new world of work can help you in your business. You want to tune in to hear all about how you can cr…

If you have a family or are thinking about starting a family, you want to stop what you're doing right now or block off 53 minutes on your schedule as soon as possible. On this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, Diane Conklin talks with Gena Shingle Jaffe about fertility, the complexities of starting and growing families as queer people, and mo…

On this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin talks with Robert Jerome Pagan about how to overcome elitism in the queer community, how to have a voice and be heard, and how to bring actionable change...and that's just the tip of the iceberg of the conversation. Robert is an artist-activist and President/Artistic Director for the…

Eduardo Placer is a speaker, global community builder, story doula, and the CEO & Founder of Fearless Communicators. He works with thought leaders on what to say and how to say it. In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin has a captivating conversation with Eduardo about how to become a fearless communicator and move into y…

After spending years in the field of technology and software, Diane Haymes recently made the switch to pursue her passion, photography. Diane has been an avid photographer since high school. She has logged 4 million miles traveling the world as a corporate executive while finding time to pursue her passion, photography. She is available for portrai…

Dr. Steve Yacovelli A.K.A. "THE GAY LEADERSHIP DUDE™" is an author and the Owner/Principal of Top Dog Learning Group, a learning and development, change management, diversity, and inclusion consulting firm. They work with fortune 500 companies and large not-for-profit folks. In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin chats wi…

James Nowlin is a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, and CEO of Excel Global Partners, a corporate strategy and financial IT consulting firm. They help CEO's of mid-market to fortune companies navigate change., restructuring, or realignments. In this episode of The Queer Profits Podcast™, host Diane Conklin chats with James Nowlin about how to truly…

As an award-winning marketing strategist, speaker, author and consultant, Kathleen Gage has spent 25 years working with solopreneurs, authors, consultants, manufacturers and companies within the plant-based, vegan, and wellness industries. She loves consulting with those who take full responsibility for making the world a better place… no matter ho…

Gabrielle Claiborne has been an out and active trans woman since 2010. Prior to her transition, she owned and operated successful businesses in the construction industry, overseeing multi-million dollar projects nationwide. Almost 5 years ago, she co-founded Transformation Journeys Worldwide, an inclusion training and consulting firm with a transge…

Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author. As the successful founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, headquartered in New York City, Jennifer is responsible for designing workplace strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world. …

Jack Kinley is the CEO and Founder of The Collabo Group – an HR consulting company committed to helping companies recruit, develop and promote a more diverse workforce. His core keynote and workshop sessions focus on best practices for creating a more inclusive experience for tomorrow's increasingly diverse workforce. On this episode of The Queer P…

Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker, and award-winning author. Guided by the mantra, “Change happens in business,” Jenn believes social change happens first in the workplace before spilling over into mainstream society. She has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. Passion…

Welcome to the very first episode of the Queer Profits Podcast. In this episode, host Diane Conklin previews what is coming up on the Queer Profits Podcast. She shares the 3 pillars that will make the foundation of this podcast: Inclusion. Community. Growth. This is the place for you if you are a business owner and are looking to increase your prof…