New Executive Podcast The Q Suite Surpasses 130,000 Views in First 60 Days, Highlighting Virtual Mentorship for LGBTQ+ Business Leaders

As corporate America navigates mounting political pressure around DEI initiatives and performative diversity efforts fade, a new media platform is proving that diverse talent is demanding tactical, unvarnished business mentorship over platitudes. The Q Suite, an executive video podcast and virtual mentoring network dedicated to early- to mid-career LGBTQ+ professionals, today announced that it has surpassed 130,000 total cross-platform video views in its first 60 days of operation.

Premiering on June 29, 2026, the series has rapidly scaled an engaged audience across platforms, capturing over 53,000 views and 1,500+ watch hours on YouTube alongside 77,000 views on TikTok. The platform’s early momentum highlights an urgent demand among rising diverse talent, Chief Diversity Officers, HR strategists, and executive recruiters for practical blueprints on executive advancement and sustainable talent retention.

Founded on the principle of “a business podcast for gay people, not a gay podcast for business people,” The Q Suite democratizes access to closed-door C-suite mentorship. Co-hosted by 30-year marketing and technology executive Ken Kundis and commercial life sciences leader James Gunselman, the show delivers candid, peer-level insights into P&L execution, corporate governance, stakeholder politics, and navigating workplace authenticity.

Key 60-Day Milestones

• 130,000+ Cross-Platform Views: Scaled an integrated distribution model blending long-form masterclasses with short-form tactical clips.
• Deep Long-Form Retention: Generated more than 1,500 watch hours and 53,000+ views on YouTube, maintaining an average view duration exceeding 8 to 10 minutes on full-length corporate interviews.
• Viral Short-Form Acquisition: Attracted 77,000 views, 2,600+ likes, and 111 shares on TikTok, sparking high-engagement debates around unwritten corporate rules, executive presence, and career agility.

Premier Executive Guest Roster:

Released five foundational masterclasses featuring trailblazing out leaders across technology, retail, global hospitality, and corporate law:

• Anne Levine, Chief Data Officer, US Government (The Data of Reinvention)
• Paul De Sousa, Former Vice President, Ulta Beauty (Authenticity in Beauty)
• Reginald Charlot, Managing Director, NYC Tourism + Conventions (The Heart of New York Hospitality)
• Doug Figueredo, Senior Managing Director, Marketing, Webster Bank (Every Office Is a Stage)
• Nancy Del Pizzo, Partner & IP Litigation Co-Chair, Rivkin Radler LLP (Identity as Intellectual Property)

“Early- and mid-career LGBTQ+ professionals frequently climb corporate ladders without access to senior sponsors who can candidly teach them how to navigate boardroom politics, manage balance sheets, or overcome covering taxes,” said Ken Kundis, co-host of The Q Suite. “Our rapid growth confirms that rising talent and forward-thinking enterprise leaders are tired of superficial checkbox initiatives. They want actionable, high-altitude career intelligence.”

“Mentorship cannot remain theoretical or confined to annual panel discussions,” added James Gunselman, co-host. “Achieving 1,500+ watch hours in our first eight weeks validates that professionals are actively investing their time in long-form business education. We are building a scalable talent advisory ecosystem where the next generation of executives can acquire the strategic tools required to lead Fortune 500 enterprises.”

Full video episodes of The Q Suite air bi-weekly on YouTube, with audio masterclasses available across Spotify and Apple Podcasts.