LGBTQ Pride Month is officially underway. We’re sharing words of wisdom from successful entrepreneurs in this 1.4 million-strong community.
LGBTQ
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.
The White House Appoints First Black, LGBTQ Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre is a longtime aide of Joe Biden’s.
She’d Be the First Black, Gay Woman in New York’s State Senate. But That’s Not the Point
Kaegan Mays-Williams isn’t running to make history. She just wants a seat at the damn table.
Meet the Record Holder for Longest-Running Woman Winner on “Jeopardy!”
Since her debut during the game show’s Trans Awareness Week, contestant Amy Schneider has been leaving competitors in the dust. And she’s not done yet.
4 Ways to Actually Support LGBTQ Workers
Pride-themed merchandise isn’t necessarily a bad start – but truly lifting up the LGBTQ community is a year-round, intentional action.
5 Projected Election 2020 Wins That Give Us Hope for the Future
From nonbinary candidates to feisty environmentalists, these Election Day 2020 victors are welcome signs of progress.
This Business Accelerator’s Mission: Get Marginalized Entrepreneurs Funded
Leslie Feinzaig, CEO of the Female Founders Alliance, wants to help women and nonbinary business owners rake in cash by teaching them how to pitch to investors.
Barriers Remain, But LGBT Business Owners See New Opportunities
As more cities and states enact legislation to ensure contracting opportunities for LGBT business owners, advocates rejoice – and set their sights on federal-level policy shifts.
Speaking to Transgender Customers
A growing number of companies are working to effectively, respectfully engage transgender consumers through ad campaigns and inclusive company policies. Experts explain why — and what it takes to get it right.
A Gainful New World
We don’t yet know the true size and impact of LGBT entrepreneurs, in part because many don’t disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity. What would happen if that changed?
‘I’ve Just Loved Every Second’
Carla McKay, founder of wine app and website Crushed.com, toasts to her new, empowering life as an out-and-proud entrepreneur.
‘I’m Going to Live a New Life’
Serial entrepreneur Vivienne Ming wants people — herself included — to realize their full potential.
‘Once You Go Through It, Then You Blossom’
Vosmap founder and photographer Maureen Erokwu believes in inspiration through visualization, especially for women in tech.
‘Either a Genius or a Cockroach’
LGBT business owner and publisher Deb Di Gregorio explains her resilience over decades of entrepreneurial ups and downs.
On Being an LGBT Female Entrepreneur
With this series, we’re carving out a space to discuss the challenges and successes of women business owners across the sexual orientation and gender identity spectrums.