“In my journey, I have learned that obstacles are opportunities. Acknowledge the obstacles and don’t give them power.” — Vernice “Flygirl” Armour

Did you know that businesses that are more diverse and inclusive tend to have more engaged employees and increased market share? By understanding the opportunities of different perspectives, your business can build a better relationship with its customers and community.

If you’re looking to build a more inclusive business for employees and customers, BigSpeak Speakers Bureau works with some of the best LGBT keynote speakers. These speakers are experts in their respective fields as well as experts in business, inclusivity, and community. They can help your organization improve its culture and its market outreach.

1) Vernice “Flygirl” Armour

FlyGirl is a top inspirational speaker, America’s first African-American female combat pilot, and the author of Zero to Breakthrough. FlyGirl’s fresh, edgy style, high, contagious energy, and unique, gutsy essence jump off the stage, page, and screen and moves people to action.

2) Fredrik Eklund

Fredrik Eklund is a top sales keynote speaker, number one broker, star of Million Dollar Listing, and the bestselling author of The Sell. To date, Fredrik has closed over 5 billion dollars in real estate sales all over the world.

3) Dr. Vivienne Ming

Ming is a top theoretical neuroscientist, top entrepreneur speaker, and author. Ming is transgender and speaks frequently on issues of LGBT inclusion and gender in technology.

4) Jonathan Lovitz

Jonathan D. Lovitz is a nationally recognized business keynote speaker, advocate, and lobbyist focused on diversity, inclusion, equity, and opportunity. He currently serves as Senior Vice President at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)  and speaks about the economic strength of LGBT for business.

5) Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner is an Olympic gold medal winner and a Transgender Rights Advocate. Formerly known as Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn speaks about how audiences can live an authentic life.

6) Rick Welts

Rick Welts is one of the most respected executives in sports and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018. In May of 2011, Rick became the highest-ranking executive in men’s professional team sports to publicly acknowledge he is gay. He speaks to audiences about leadership and inclusion.

7) Brianna Scurry

Briana is a top diversity keynote speaker who pioneered the first paid professional women’s soccer league as a founding player in 2001. Briana speaks about concussion awareness, success, and LGBT issues.

8) Shane Feldman

Shane Feldman is an LGBTQ speaker and the founder and visionary behind the world’s largest millennial-led movement, Count Me In. Shane has been recognized by the White House and the United Nations for his achievements in helping leaders build better relationships and create engaged communities.

9) Maria Bello

Maria Bello is an award-winning actress, author, activist, and TED speaker. She speaks on women’s issues, LGBT, and human rights.

10) Karamo Brown

Karamo Brown is a top social justice speaker, television host, and culture expert on the Emmy-winning Netflix reboot of Queer Eye. Karamo Brown says that the key to his success is tapping into the many facets of his identity—and teaches others to do the same.

This article was originally published by BigSpeak June 9, 2023.