Jonathan D. Lovitz is a LGBT Advocate and national spokesperson, working with big brands and non-profit organizations.  He started in acting and entertainment and made a decision to be out and live authentically, which drew many brands to ask him to represent them.  This kickstarted his journey and helped him learn about himself and how to make the most of his career.

We first met at the NGLCC Convention in 2013 and have been meaning to collaborate ever since.  I’m so glad we had the opportunity to connect.  In our conversation, we discuss:

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• His involvement with countless organizations and influential people in the LGBT community who are making a difference
  
• What he discusses with students across the country in middle schools, high schools, and colleges
  
• How he will be raising the profile of StartOut, focused on LGBT entrepreneurship, as its new Communications Manager
  
• What he enjoys most about the work he does and ideas about where he will take his career (including politics)
  
• Who he looks up to - David Mixner, Executive Directors of nonprofits
  
• Celebrities that have advised him in his career, including Judith Light and Wilson Cruz
  
• Best advice: “Just say yes. the most incredible things that have happened in the course of my career all happened because i closed my  eyes, took a breathe and did the thing that absolutely terrified me.”
  

You can click “play” above to hear the entire interview!

Follow Jonathan on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jdlovitz or visit his website at www.jonathandlovitz.com