Welcome back to Amplifying Authenticity. In this episode, I am honored to sit down with someone whose leadership and heart for community I deeply admire, Kevin Heard, Founder and Executive Director of the Detroit LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Kevin’s story is a powerful reminder that transformation often begins with a single moment of awareness and the courage to respond. From an unexpected phone call after moving back to Detroit to building an organization that creates access, opportunity, and connection, Kevin shares what it truly means to lead with intention and integrity while carrying the responsibility of representing a community.

In our conversation, we explore what authentic leadership looks like in real life. We talk about identity and how it shapes the way we show up, the importance of creating spaces where people feel safe to ask questions and grow, and why getting things wrong is not failure but part of learning. Kevin also shares how Detroit’s grit, resilience, and hustle influence his work and why economic opportunity and belonging must go hand in hand.

You will hear reflections on leadership as a practice of listening, adapting, and staying curious, along with insights on mentorship, business growth, and building systems that allow people to thrive without compromising who they are.

This episode is for anyone navigating leadership, building something meaningful, or searching for ways to live and lead more fully as themselves.

If this conversation resonates with you, I invite you to subscribe, share the episode, and stay connected. Together, we can continue creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, welcomed, and valued.

Learn more about Kevin and the Detroit LGBT Chamber of Commerce:
Detroit LGBT Chamber of Commerce: https://www.detroitchamber.com

Thank you for being here and for amplifying authenticity with me.