Inclusivity for Minority Business Owners

Izell Marketing Group was founded by Kate Izell, a member of the LGBTQ community. Kate and her wife, Kelly, had to travel from their home state of Tennessee to Washington, DC in order to get married almost exactly one year before the Supreme Court ruled that any state’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Unfortunately, our nation’s sociopolitical climate does affect our professional lives. Any minority business owner is aware of the possibility that a potential business contact might discriminate against them. Reasons for discrimination include race, religion, body size, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, or a number of other characteristics.

We seek to work with business owners who possess the following qualities:

1. A passion for their work
2. An understanding of their business
3. A collaborative spirit
4. A hope that we can all bring positive change to the world