Business Curious
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Business Curious, a podcast by GoDaddy and hosted by Scott Shigeoka, features stories of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across the country who defy traditions, get creative and thrive — no matter what.
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Empowering the Trans Community in the World of Tech
June 29, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWith a big dream ahead and an expensive degree required to achieve it, Angelica Ross decided to enlist in the Navy to access the GI Bill that would help make her dream possible. Having to hide her true identity as a trans woman in boot camp, Angelica struggled with the reality that the country's freedom she was willing to fight for wasn't willing to fight for her own. But she was tired of hiding and having to prove her worth to a world that didn’t value her authentic self, so Angelica set ou...
Creating A Space for Queerness, Neon Lights and Freedom
June 22, 2021 15:20 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBSoon after a serendipitous meeting in 2009, Maggie Lea and Tamra Hoover became partners not only in life, but also in business. Maggie teamed up with Tamra to transform her food truck turned brick-and-mortar bar, Cheer Up Charlie’s, into one of Austin’s favorite queer hangouts. It became a place where LGBTQ folks could be unapologetically themselves, enjoy a few drinks and listen to good music. On any given night, there was an almost palpable sense of joy and togetherness buzzing in the atmo...
Building a Transition Roadmap for the Trans Community
June 17, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBRobbi knows all too well the pain of having her gender incorrectly identified, and the overwhelming sense of joy when it’s (finally) corrected. But getting it corrected is no easy process, and opened Robbi’s eyes up to the overwhelming amount of hurdles faced in the transition process. As she navigated her own transition journey, Robbi realized there wasn’t much guidance for how to do it. Using her own experiences and to-do lists, she set out to create a resource for the trans community— an ...
How a Trans Business Owner is Impacting Future Generations
June 15, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBSome of the smartest minds are locked behind a wall — and through his personal experiences, Sean Coleman says those are the folks who will find their purpose and come back stronger than ever. Despite the loss of his influential grandmother and being turned away by his family, Sean found a new community who welcomed him as his authentic self. Wanting to help others who have walked through the same hardships, he began getting involved in nonprofit organizations that supported the trans communi...
Creating an Empire for Bees & the LGBTQ Community
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBDespite having a fear of insects growing up, Noah Wilson-Rich discovered his calling after finding out bees were totally vanishing in 2006 — so he changed his entire education and career trajectory to become a beekeeper. After unexpectedly winning a business competition at the nearby university, he received enough funds to take the first step in launching his beekeeping business: The Best Bees Company. Several years later, Best Bees became a multi-million dollar company that has grown beyond...
Nina West: Becoming a Drag Queen Icon in the LGBTQ Community
June 08, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWhile pursuing acting during college, Andrew Levitt visited his first gay bar and became introduced to the art of drag — and he never looked back. Despite the lack of drag queen tutorials and exposure at the time, Andrew quickly found the support he needed within the drag community that helped turn his labor of love into an entrepreneurial opportunity. Through the stage name Nina West, she has performed countless shows ranging from fundraisers to simple comedic relief — always bringing a smi...
Trailer: Get Curious with GoDaddy’s Podcast for LBGTQ+ Business Owners
August 18, 2020 22:20 - 52 seconds - 809 KBIf you could define a small business owner, it’d be someone with a big dream that pours their heart into the daily grind of growing their business for long-term success. It’s their resiliency and innovation that makes them one of the most impactful citizens in our communities and economy. But running a successful small business can be one of the toughest things in the world to accomplish — and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are no exception. Hear inspiring stories from queer entrepreneurs about overco...
Trailer: Get Curious with GoDaddy’s Podcast for LGBTQ+ Business Owners
August 18, 2020 22:20 - 52 seconds - 809 KBIf you could define a small business owner, it’d be someone with a big dream that pours their heart into the daily grind of growing their business for long-term success. It’s their resiliency and innovation that makes them one of the most impactful citizens in our communities and economy. But running a successful small business can be one of the toughest things in the world to accomplish — and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are no exception. Hear inspiring stories from queer entrepreneurs about overco...
Boldly Stepping into the Fashion Industry with Gender Neutral Footwear
August 18, 2020 22:15 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBBeing an immigrant from Hong Kong to New York as a child, NiK Kacy knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with fitting in and finding a sense of belonging. Despite growing up in a family full of fashionistas, NiK hated shopping since it only forced them to mold to a girly stereotype and not getting to wear what they liked — including men’s clothes and shoes that didn’t come in their size. As an adult, that experience led them to launch a gender neutral shoeline: NiK Kacy Footwear. Turnin...
Finding Home Sweet Home for Homeless Trans Folks
August 18, 2020 22:10 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBAva Pipitone’s story began on a farm in rural Maryland. Although growing up in the avatar of a male body and thriving in boyhood, Ava always felt disconnected. After graduating college and going out into the world to experience how different cultures treated gender, Ava realized America offered no space for trans folks (including themselves) to thrive, contribute or even exist. They searched for the trans community and found it while working at Red Emma’s, a local Baltimore coffee shop where...
Bringing Gender Neutral Fragrances for the LGBTQ+ Community
August 18, 2020 22:05 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBWith the influence of his parents running a Black-owned business in small town Kentucky, Nick Yeast was destined for his own entrepreneurial journey. As an adult in the travel industry, he decided to take a fragrance making class while visiting South Korea and curated his unique scent that poured in the compliments. This spark of confidence moved him to not only launch Nick Ricardo Collection (a gender neutral fragrance line), but also to shake up the fragrance industry by filling an empty g...
Bringing Gender Neutral Fragrances for the LGBTQ Community
August 18, 2020 22:05 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBWith the influence of his parents running a Black-owned business in small town Kentucky, Nick Yeast was destined for his own entrepreneurial journey. As an adult in the travel industry, he decided to take a fragrance making class while visiting South Korea and curated his unique scent that poured in the compliments. This spark of confidence moved him to not only launch Nick Ricardo Collection (a gender neutral fragrance line), but also to shake up the fragrance industry by filling a...
Moon Mother Apothecary Brings the Healing Power of Plants to the Medical World
August 18, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBAfter witnessing a loved one suffer with a lack of relief from traditional medicine, Suhaly knew there had to be a better way. She began exploring herbalism and plant-based medicine to find a natural alternative to the synthetic pharmaceuticals of the Western world. Being raised by a mother who believed in the healing power of natural medicine, Suhaly decided to embrace her roots and answer the call to formally study herbalism. She apprenticed under queer Black master herbalist Karen Rose fr...
Get Curious with GoDaddy’s Podcast for LBGTQ+ Business Owners
August 10, 2020 22:36 - 52 seconds - 809 KBIf you could define a small business owner, it’d be someone with a big dream that pours their heart into the daily grind of growing their business for long-term success. It’s their resiliency and innovation that makes them one of the most impactful citizens in our communities and economy. But running a successful small business can be one of the toughest things in the world to accomplish — and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are no exception. Hear inspiring stories from queer entrepreneurs abo...