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The Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business Professionals

The Gay Pro amplifies the voices of queer leaders to advance their success. Join Omaralexis Ochoa every week as he explores the incredible business research, trends, and stories that are impacting LGBTQIA+ professionals most.

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Behind the Scenes: Exploring LGBT Cinema with Kyle Turner, author of The Queer Film Guide from 2023-05-27T04:27

Kyle Turner a distinguished freelance writer and editor from Brooklyn, NY. Known for his unique insights on queer film, his work has been featured in publications like Slate, NPR, GQ, and the Ne...

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Building a Trauma-Informed Workplace: Interview with Dr. Laura McGuire, Author, Sexologist, and Diversity&Inclusion Consultant from 2022-11-22T15:00

Dr. Laura McGuire (they/them) is an expert in sexual health education, and an author, who is paving the way for organizations to build safer, and more inclusive environments for everyone. Dr. Mc...

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How to Build Empathy: Interview with Rob Volpe, CEO, Market Researcher, Empathy Expert from 2022-11-10T18:22

In this episode, we meet Rob Volpe -- CEO of Ignite360 -- a market research firm focused on insights, strategy, and creative storytelling. We talk about how to build empat...

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Part 1: What is Web3? Creator's Intro Guide to Web3, Digital Ownership, and Blockchain from 2022-11-01T22:14

With all of the newly coined buzzwords and business models surrounding Web3, NFTs, and more, it’s clear that the only way to successfully navigate this new digital world is by getting back to th...

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What is Creative Commons (CC0)? NFT Projects Empowering Scalability and the Future of Digital Media from 2022-09-02T14:00:22

NFTs ignited a revolution in the way we think about digital ownership, and projects employing Creative Commons (CC0) public domain are poised to change the game once again.

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NFTs and Fine Art: Bridging the Gap, Interview with Nathan Harding, Intuitive Abstract Artist on the Blockchain from 2022-07-29T14:00

Nathan Harding is an intuitive abstract artist known for his vibrant abstract paintings, which draw inspiration from his life experience. He has been working to make NFTs a part of his art. This...

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Queer from the Start: How to Bring Queer Representation to Web3 thru LGBT Community on the Blockchain from 2022-02-12T04:21:11

Rather than copy/paste the shortcomings of the Web 2.0 internet we know today, why not build a more inclusive, and more queer digital world. This is Web3. Here are four things you can do TODAY t...

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What is Ethereum Layer 2? A Simple Guide for Artists, Collectors and Gamers; Arbitrum vs Optimism from 2022-01-28T18:36:35

Layer 2 (L2) is an emerging solution for scaling the Ethereum blockchain that is quickly gaining popularity among artists, collectors, and gamers. It is efficient at getting YOU significantly lo...

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Web3 Future: How Community Tokens Are Monetizing Online Communities&New Ways to Make Money Online from 2022-01-21T17:02:37

Web3 community tokens are changing the way you make money online. Whether it's playing a video game, trying out new platforms, or supporting community initiatives, tokens harness the power of so...

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The Art of Making a Living: NFTs are Changing the Way Artists Make Money from 2022-01-14T15:00

There is a new wave of artists making money in the art world, and they are doing so by selling their artwork as NFTs. Not only is digital art now much easier to sell, but NFTs are rethinking the...

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What is Web3: Three Major Changes Web3 Will Make to How We Use the Internet from 2022-01-07T15:00

You may have heard that the internet is "getting an upgrade." Well, it's true! Web3 is the next generation of the internet, and it's going to change the way you use it. Not only will we see unpr...

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Community is the Future of Business: Different Types of Online Communities and Driving Value for Brands and Customers from 2021-11-09T15:30:56

More and more brands are starting to realize the power of community to build loyalty, expand word-of-mouth, and ultimately drive sales with customers. But what ar...

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Queer Crypto: Three LGBT NFT Artists Disrupting the Fine Art World and Shaping Queer Digital Art from 2021-08-27T01:53:37

The Summer of NFTs is in full swing and exploding. Artists are making more money than they ever thought possible, and many are trying to cash in on this modern Wild West gold rush. Queer artists...

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Protect Trans Athletes! LGBT Olympians, Transgender Women in Sports, and Rejecting Bioessentialism from 2021-08-16T02:04:31

Queer Olympians have seen unprecedented representation at this year's Tokyo Olympic Games, but there is still a TON of hate and discrimination making its way into legislation. There have been a ...

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How COVID Has Impacted LGBT Nightlife&Entertainment, Financial Equity in Gay Relationships from 2021-08-16T00:19:03

I got to sit down with my good friend Derek, an entertainment professional here in LA, and talk to him about how COVID has impacted nightlife, the entertainment industry, and social relationship...

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Take Pride: How to Build a Business You're Proud of, with Sales Coach Luis Baez, Silicon Valley Expert from 2021-06-20T01:43:34

This June, take pride in more than just your queer identity. Luis Baez is an expert in helping QBIPOC entrepreneurs build businesses they can be proud of. With over 14 ...

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Happy Pride Month! Does Kink Belong at Pride? Gen-Z Wants to Straight-Wash LGBT Pride, Sexual Liberation from 2021-06-04T04:23:52

I've seen a lot of buzz on queer Twitter and TikTok lately from some vocal Gen-Zers talking about straight-washing pride. Specifically, talking about how Pride "should be family-friendly." Frien...

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Gay Guys Networking on Grindr? LGBT Professional Networking on the Grindr App from 2021-02-05T15:00

Hey, it's Lex! Believe it or not, you CAN make friends on Grindr. You can even build valuable, professional relationships by networking o...

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The Impact COVID-19 Has on the Gay Community, from LGBT Marketing Experts from 2021-01-22T15:00

This podcast was originally broadcast on YouTube, recorded in Apr...

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How to Overcome Job Rejection During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Increase Your Odds of Landing a Job from 2021-01-15T15:00

With any kind of job search whether it’s a part-time job or a full-time career, there is going to be a LOT of rejection. But ultimately, it’s up to Listen

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Gay Reads: Adam Eli's "The New Queer Conscience"&the Future of the LGBT+ Community from 2021-01-08T15:00

Adam Eli is a writer and community organizer based in New York City. He identifies as queer, and is of Jewish heritage, advocating for the empowerment of intersec...

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Getting Real with Britt East: Author of "A Gay Man's Guide to Life," Inspirational Speaker&Digital Expert - Let's Talk Mental Health&Queer Careers from 2020-07-07T15:00

Britt East is a Seattle-based inspirational speaker and the author of A Gay Man's Guide to Life. In this episode, Britt & Lex sit down to talk about his latest book, Listen

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BLACK LIVES MATTER: The LGBT Community Must Speak Up and Demand Justice for George Floyd from 2020-05-29T17:46:18

Queer people everywhere have a responsibility to denounce the horrific state of American law enforcement, and their unjust targeting and murdering of our Black an...

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Contemporary Queer #1: Landon Richie is a Transgender Teen Advancing LGBT+ Equality in the Deep South, GenderCool Champion from 2020-05-23T22:54:03

Today's Contemporary Queer is Landon Richie; a transgender boy from Texas, only 17 years old, and already making waves in the Southern queer community in the United States. He has spoke...

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Why are gay guys so rich? Financial Success&Gay Men | LGBT Mental Health&Self-Worth from 2020-05-15T15:55:22

It’s a pretty typical stereotype: Hop on Instagram and you’ll be greeted with so many Listen

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“Can’t we just work from home?” Overwork&Burnout for First-Time Remote Workers in Quarantine | COVID-19 from 2020-05-09T01:26:46

In this new, digital-first world, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are navigating uncharted territory by going fully remote and inadvertently causi...

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Interview with Rose Bates: London-based Singer, Songwriter, Paving the Way for Lesbian Musicians from 2020-03-29T12:30

Rose Bates is a lesbian woman in the music industry, paving the way for queer artists in the United Kingdom. Her music has been featured on radio stations across the UK, and she is passionate ab...

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Interview with Maebe A. Girl: First Drag Queen Elected to Public Office in the US, Running for Congress from 2020-02-29T21:40:50

Election Day is March 3rd! Maebe A. Girl is the VERY FIRST drag queen to be elected to public office in the US, and is serving a...

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Interview with Sean the Star Emperor: Dance Music Artist&Performer Who is Shattering Heteronormativity Through Song and Dance from 2020-02-23T21:11:24

Sean the Star Emperor is an anomaly in the music industry that is sending shockwaves across space and time. He is the embodiment of what happens when you take the sta...

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Interview with Deon Griffin: Los Angeles Based Actor, Writer,&Model for Clean&Clear, Hollister from 2020-02-17T03:08:23

Join me as I chat with Deon Griffin, a Los Angeles based actor, model, writer, director, model -- you name it! Deon has worked on a several commercials, auditioned for TV programs, and written m...

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More than a Resume: Why Organizations Need to Prioritize Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to Stay Relevant and Retain Talent from 2020-02-09T19:04:14

Many organizations have strong commitments to building diverse and dynamic workplaces, but fail in the execution by falling into old habits, and old ways of think...

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Interview with Edafe Okporo: Author of BED26, Media Entrepreneur,&LGBT+ Refugee Rights Advocate from 2020-01-26T14:00

Edafe Okporo is an incredible leader and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, but also for the rights of refugees in the United States. A businessman, writer,...

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CHASE YOUR BAG! Marriage Equality&New Workplace Benefits for LGBTQIA+ Professionals from 2019-11-18T13:30

Despite marriage equality being achieved in 2015 here in United States, as many as 50% of affected LGBTQ workers are unaware! There are TONS of workplace benefits now available to you and your f...

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Grindr’s Screwing You! (and not very well!) Cybersecurity on the World’s Raunchiest Dating App, and the Future of LGBTQIA+ Online Dating from 2019-10-21T04:09:24

Not only is Grindr app quickly becoming a national security concern, but there are also talks of emerging competitors like Facebook Dating, and where exactly an application like Grindr will fit ...

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Nivea is Seeing Anti-LGBT Backlash this Wrath Month. Let's talk Big Brands, Executive Leadership, and Earning LGBTQIA+ Support from 2019-07-14T20:38:21

Nivea is the latest brand seeing backlash after some anti-LGBT allegations -- even losing partnership with FCB, the brand's marketing agency for over 100 years. Listen

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Profits or Pride? Can big companies REALLY be LGBT+ allies? from 2019-06-27T14:26:33

Big businesses at Pride. Good or bad? I think it's a great idea, but maybe you disagree. Let's discuss! There are even some tools out there like the Listen

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The Gays have closed the wage gap... and exceeded it! But how? from 2019-06-27T01:20:36

I stumbled upon an article by an incredible LGBTQIA+ business thinker, Kitt Carpenter, who is a professor of economics at ...

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Introduction to The Gay Pro&Your Host Omaralexis Ochoa from 2019-06-25T13:00

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