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The Q Suite is a podcast that explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and business leadership. Each week, hosts sit down with executives, investors, founders, and operators to discuss the conversations that often don't happen in boardrooms. The show aims to provide a roadmap for the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders, focusing on building companies, careers, and legacies. It offers real, no-fluff discussions that move the needle.

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Value Chain of Belonging - Episode 08 Oct 5, 2026 00:47:00 There is no finish line when coming out at work.In corporate America, the common assumption is that disclosure is a singular milestone—an epiphany after which the work is done. The lived reality for out professionals is entirely different: coming out is a continuous, career-long process negotiated across every new team, boardroom, and client engagement.In this episode of The Q Suite, co-hosts Ken

Superpowers and Safety - Episode 07 Sep 21, 2026 00:38:33 What if the vigilance you developed just to survive as an out professional is actually your sharpest executive asset?In this episode of The Q Suite, hosts Ken Kundis and James Gunselman sit down with veteran communications executive Allison Kahn, who has executed global internal communications for some of the world’s biggest and most trusted companies, reaching hundreds of thousands of employees a

The Chemistry of Inclusion - Episode 6 Sep 8, 2026 00:42:13 “What are we gonna do about Morrey?” “What do you mean? He’s gay.” “What do you mean, what do we do about him? I’ve got his back.”Early in his corporate career, Morrey Atkinson (Chief Technical Operations Officer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals) faced the moment every LGBTQ+ professional dreads: having your identity questioned behind closed boardroom doors. What could have been a career roadblock turned i

Identity As Intellectual Property - Episode 05 Aug 24, 2026 00:39:17 In this episode of The Q Suite, co-hosts Ken Kundis and James Gunselman sit down with Nancy Del Pizzo, Partner and Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group at Rivkin Radler LLP. Nancy takes us behind the scenes of her multifaceted career—from her early roots as a writer and consultant navigating the covert norms of New York publishing, to rising through the ranks of high-stakes corporate law as

The Q Suite Origin Story: Episode 0 Aug 17, 2026 00:22:10 In this special episode of the Q Suite, co-hosts James Gunselman and Ken Kundis introduce the concept behind the Q Suite and share their own powerful mentoring moments. Tune in to this episode to see how it all started!

The Heart of New York Hospitality - Episode 04 Aug 9, 2026 00:34:06 A moment of inspired networking gave Reginald Charlot the door into his dream job: helping to shape the New York visitors' experience. Join us for a conversation about what it means to lead with heart in one of the world's most dynamic industries.

Authenticity in Beauty - Episode 03 Jul 27, 2026 00:32:14 Long-time retail executive and former VP at Ulta Beauty, Paul DeSousa has navigated a career as an out executive by focusing on authenticity. This has informed his management style and his life experiences. Listen to Paul DeSousa on episode 3 of The Q Suite.

The Data of Reinvention - Episode 02 Jul 13, 2026 00:31:08 In this episode, our Global Data Power Woman, Anne Levine, talks about her journey through the halls of government, through personal evolution, and landing her in her new role as consultant. We cover themes of data governance and it's impact on our daily lives, how to architect a career and personal pivot, and who has inspired her along the way.

Every Office Is A Stage - Episode 01 Jun 29, 2026 00:35:30 The Financial Services industry can be a massively competitive place. Sometimes, you have to perform a little. Fortunately for Douglas Figueredo, he had been training to do just that since childhood.

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