230: Jim Fielding – Living a All Pride, No Ego Life

Many gay men, navigate the inevitable question of "How do I show up
at work, and as a leader, while still being true to myself as a gay
man?" The answer, "Your way, on your terms!" Jim Fielding, author
of ALL PRIDE, NO EGO: A Queer Executive’s Journey to Living and
Leading Authentically, shares his dynamic career journey that has
spanned senior leadership roles at top global brands including
Disney, DreamWorks, and Twentieth Century Fox.  He recounts
his journey from conservative Midwestern roots and a lovingly
imperfect family to higher education, travel, advocacy, and
ultimately owning his truth -- seeing the world through a
distinctly different lens. About Jim

Jim Fielding is an acclaimed retail and media industry veteran
whose expertise combines storytelling, product innovation,
merchandising, and consumer experiences. He is a partner at
independent media company Archer Gray, and president of its
Co-Lab Division. Having led consumer products groups at the
world’s largest media companies, Jim served as president of
Disney Stores Worldwide, and transformed global consumer
experiences at DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, and more. 
His early career experience has included top global brands, from
The Gap to Lands’ End, where he mastered vertical specialty
retail, product design, store operations, visual merchandising,
and supply chain management. Jim later served as CEO of Claire’s
Stores, Inc., a leading jewelry and accessories retailer.


An active community leader and philanthropist, Jim is a founder
of the Queer Philanthropy Circle, the nation’s premier
fundraising and advocacy group for the queer community. He also
participates in the Women’s Philanthropic Leadership Circle and
the Black Philanthropy Circle.  Jim serves on the board of
directors for the Indiana University Foundation, and has served
as an executive-in-residence for IU’s Office of Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion, and as a board member for GLSEN,
Make-A-Wish International, and American Red Cross.  He lives
in Atlanta with his partner, Joseph.
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