Talk: Inclusivity in Business

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Join LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and advocates Kelly Laczko, Adriana Mendoza, Kareem Queeman, and Anissa “Donny” Truitt for a conversation on inclusivity in business. Together with moderator Monica Alford, they’ll discuss creating authentic spaces that amplify queer voices, and how they use technology to scale their impact. A Made for Business session in support of Pride. Sign language supported.

For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request.

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Monica AlfordFounder & CEO, Wild Side Media

Monica Alford is a journalist, events curator, and the founder and CEO of Wild Side Media. After leading two D.C.-based magazines, she launched Wild Side to amplify local voices through celebratory journalism.

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Kelly LaczkoOwner, Her Diner

Kelly Laczko and her wife Kethida are the owners of Her Diner — a queer restaurant, diner, and safe neighborhood space serving casual American fare. Kelly previously ran D.C.’s popular Duplex Diner.

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Adriana MendozaCo-Owner, Femme Fatale

Adriana Mendoza is the co-owner and creative director of Femme Fatale DC. She creates platforms where women and their ideas can thrive, fusing art with impact and community experiences.

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Kareem QueemanOwner, Mr. Bake Sweets

Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman is a TV chef, James Beard Award semifinalist, and owner of dessert brand Mr. Bake Sweets. After losing his mother in 2017, he became a national advocate for Black and queer bakers.

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Anissa “Donny” TruittFounder, 17th & Granville

Anissa “Donny” Truitt is the founder and owner of the gender-neutral and size-inclusive clothing brand 17th & Granville. They are nonbinary and passionate about amplifying BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ voices.

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