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The Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsBuilding a Trauma-Informed Workplace: Interview with Dr. Laura McGuire, Author, Sexologist, and Diversity & Inclusion ConsultantDr. 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. McGuire talks to us today about their work in sexual health education, and building a trauma-informed workplace -- both as a care expert, and a consultant for businesses and academic settings. We discuss what it means to be trauma-informed, and how businesses / organizations can benefit from becoming conscientious about navigating trauma and sexual identity. We also discuss Dr. McGuires books, covering topics like consent and s...2022-11-2226 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsHow to Build Empathy: Interview with Rob Volpe, CEO, Market Researcher, Empathy ExpertIn 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 empathy, and how we can approach empathy with intention. Not only in the workplace, but in our queer spaces as well. He is the author of Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time, in which he recounts his experiences in the field to illustrate his 5 Steps to Empathy, and teaches you how you can build your empathy muscle. Visit Rob's...2022-11-1029 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsPart 1: What is Web3? Creator's Intro Guide to Web3, Digital Ownership, and BlockchainWith 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 the basics. What is Web3, and how does it work? Let’s review these Web3 basics and learn how you can leverage its new digital tools. /// EPISODE GUIDE /// 0:34 - Intro 1:25 - What is Web3? 2:17 - What makes Web3 so special? 3:46 - What is the Web3 ecosystem made of? 4:22 - What are blockchain networks? 5:33 - What are block...2022-11-0117 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsWhat is Creative Commons (CC0)? NFT Projects Empowering Scalability and the Future of Digital MediaNFTs 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. Let's discuss what exactly is Creative Commons? And how are NFT projects using them? Additionally, what value does CC0 offer NFT collectors that's different from traditional media licenses? __ Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGayPro.com 2022-09-0215 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsNFTs and Fine Art: Bridging the Gap, Interview with Nathan Harding, Intuitive Abstract Artist on the BlockchainNathan 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 episode will give us an inside look at Nathan’s process, how he’s bridging the gap between fine art and NFTs, and the mistakes he’s made along the way. Follow Nathan Harding on Twitter @NathanHarding Purchase Nathan's art on his website at Nathan-Harding.com __ Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGay...2022-07-2922 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsQueer from the Start: How to Bring Queer Representation to Web3 thru LGBT Community on the BlockchainRather 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 to help bring more queer representation to the future of the internet. __ Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGayPro.com2022-02-1217 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsWhat is Ethereum Layer 2? A Simple Guide for Artists, Collectors and Gamers; Arbitrum vs OptimismLayer 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 lower gas fees, and much faster transaction times than mainnet Ethereum. Let's take a closer look at what Layer 2 is, why it matters, and what platforms you should be keeping an eye on. __ Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGayPro.com2022-01-2812 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsWeb3 Future: How Community Tokens Are Monetizing Online Communities & New Ways to Make Money OnlineWeb3 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 social capital and turn it into financial gain for members of online communities. What are community tokens? What are some examples, and how can we use them? Let's review and see how we can use community tokens to make money online. __ Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGayPro.com 2022-01-2114 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsThe Art of Making a Living: NFTs are Changing the Way Artists Make MoneyThere 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 dynamics of supply and demand. Let's talk about how artists are making a living with NFTs, and the benefits this new blockchain technology brings to digital content. Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGayPro.com2022-01-1411 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsWhat is Web3: Three Major Changes Web3 Will Make to How We Use the InternetYou 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 unprecedented changes like true digital ownership of online property such as content, imagery, and domains, but users will regain control of their own data, and see enhanced security online. Let's explore what exciting changes Web3 will bring! Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGayPro.com2022-01-0716 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsCommunity is the Future of Business: Different Types of Online Communities and Driving Value for Brands and CustomersMore 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 are the different types of communities out there? And what does a successful one look like? Let’s talk about that and explore the power of community. Follow Lex on Twitter! @OMRLXS Get more queer content at TheGayPro.com2021-11-0912 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsQueer Crypto: Three LGBT NFT Artists Disrupting the Fine Art World, and Shaping Queer Digital ArtThe 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 are just starting to build their own niche in NFTs, and it's on us to support them! Here are three LGBT NFT artists that are making incredible art and could use our support. FEWOCiOUS (aka Victor Langlois) Klara Vollstaedt Sarah Zucker __ Get more queer content on thegaypro.com2021-08-2710 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsProtect Trans Athletes! LGBT Olympians, Transgender Women in Sports, and Rejecting BioessentialismQueer 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 huge number of new, anti-trans bills seeking to ban trans-women from competing in women's sports. This is an issue affecting women all over the world and has no place in the world of sportsmanship. Let's talk about the Olympics, and some of the misinformation surrounding trans-women in sports, and why it is important to reject bioessentialist rhetoric that is masquerading as science. Referenced sources:2021-08-1610 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsHow COVID Has Impacted LGBT Nightlife & Entertainment, Financial Equity in Gay RelationshipsI 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 relationships. Additionally, whether it's an age gap or income gap, queer couples frequently defy norms; so how should they split the bill? Grab a glass of wine and let's chat about what financial equity should look like in gay relationships. __ Follow Lex on Twitter @omrlxs, and get more queer content at thegaypro.com 2021-08-1633 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsTake Pride: How to Build a Business You're Proud of, with Sales Coach Luis Baez, Silicon Valley ExpertThis 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 years of experience at some of the world's most distinguished companies like Google, LinkedIn, Tesla, and Uber, Luis is a seasoned expert in Sales and Marketing. He has taken these experiences to create the Sales Huddle -- a business program taking all of the secrets he learned in Silicon Valley to help you build your own business. Luis talks about what it was like being the only Hispanic...2021-06-2041 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsHappy Pride Month! Does Kink Belong at Pride? Gen-Z Wants to Straight-Wash LGBT Pride, Sexual LiberationI'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." Friendly to whose families? More so, is kink at Pride truly "predatory?" Let's talk about why Gen-Z has got it all wrong, and why sexual liberation BELONGS at pride! __ Get more queer content at thegaypro.com2021-06-0416 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsGay Guys Networking on Grindr? Professional Networking on the Grindr AppHey, it's Lex! Believe it or not, you CAN make friends on Grindr. You can even build valuable, professional relationships by networking on there, too. Many gay guys are already growing their Instagram followings and building personal brands by driving traffic from their Grindr and Tinder profiles, to their branded pages. ("I'm not on here a lot.. message me on IG." Oh look, his profile is private and he's got 25K followers. WHAT a coincidence.) Aside from traffic though, dating apps are unique social engagement tools that can connect you to people of all ages and backgrounds...2021-02-0508 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsGays Over COVID: What I Learned From My COVID-19 Scare and How COVID Shame is Damaging the LGBTQIA+ CommunityPages like @GaysOverCOVID on Instagram have come to the forefront of the conversation by exposing gay men for COVID unsafe behaviors like circuit parties, holiday gatherings, and hookups. While I do not endorse these behaviors I’ve got to say that I for one, am OVER @GaysOverCOVID. Let’s talk about the difference between SHAME and ACCOUNTABILITY, and how these public shaming pages are doing a lot more harm than good to our community. Referenced: Daddy Issues with Race Cooper & Matt Fuller in “Gays over COVID with Boomer Banks” __ Get more queer con...2021-01-2910 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsThe Impact COVID-19 Has on the Gay Community, from LGBT Marketing ExpertsThis podcast was originally broadcast on YouTube, recorded in April 2020. Hey, it's Lex! Our LGBTQIA+ workers, elders, and youths, must be supported in this crisis. With all of the talk about COVID-19 and its economic impact, it was refreshing to take part in a conversation about COMMUNITY SUPPORT with LGBT+ marketing experts at Target10, which is a queer marketing agency. Their founder and president, Matt Tumminello, reviewed consumer and market research to highlight the impacts COVID-19 has on the gay community, and what brands can do about it. Target10: http://target-10.com/ Alliance for In...2021-01-2213 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsHow to Overcome Job Rejection During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Increase Your Odds of Landing a JobWith 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 you to decide how you can dust yourself off, learn from it, and keep moving forward until you find the job that’s right for you. Find out what things you should be doing to not only overcome job rejection, but also to increase your chances of finding a job by optimizing your search process. __ Get more queer content at thegaypro.com2021-01-1509 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsGay Reads: Adam Eli's "The New Queer Conscience" & the Future of the LGBT+ CommunityAdam 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 intersectional minorities. His latest book, The New Queer Conscience, is a pocket-sized, 30-minute read, which outlines what he believes is our moral imperative as queer people to come together and advocate for each other anywhere in the world. He calls this the “Global Queer Conscience” and summarizes it in just one phrase: “Queer people anywhere are responsible for queer people everywhere." Check out Adam Eli on Instagram Grab Adam Eli's book today...2021-01-0811 min
Lay it all on the table15 - POWER BOTTOM: Sex and BusinessIn today's episode, join us as we sit down with the host from The Gay Pro Podcast: Omaralexis Ochoa and find out how pleasure and business come together. 2020-12-031h 17The Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsGetting Real with Britt East: Author of "A Gay Man's Guide to Life," Inspirational Speaker & Digital Expert - Let's Talk Mental Health & Queer CareersBritt 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, (now available on Amazon) and how Britt's unique experiences and advice can help gay & straight men alike get down to the business of improving their lives. Britt provides insight into the mind, body, and spirit, and has over 20 years of experience in personal growth and development modalities such as the 12 Steps, non-violent communication, yoga, and more. Britt East is also a seasoned expert in ecommerce and digital solutions and...2020-07-0740 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsBLACK LIVES MATTER: The LGBT Community Must Speak Up and Demand Justice for George FloydQueer people everywhere have a responsibility to denounce the horrific state of American law enforcement, and their unjust targeting and murdering of our Black and colored siblings. George Floyd was savagely murdered this past Monday by a white officer while three others stood by and watched. Unrest has triggered riots, and violent confrontations throughout the country, and Queer people must show up and act out in solidarity. DONATE to the Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate SIGN PETITIONS to block the officers involved from working in law enforcement: https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/justiceforfloyd...2020-05-2907 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsContemporary Queer #1: Landon Richie is a Transgender Teen Advancing LGBT+ Equality in the Deep South, GenderCool ChampionToday'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 spoken out at rallies and protests against anti-LGBT legislation, and has also been featured online by RollingStone as a leader changing the landscape for queers in the Deep South. Most notably, however, he is one of the GenderCool Project’s youth champions, advocating for the advancement of LGBT youths in sports, music, and the arts. __ Make sure to subscribe to this podcast, and leave a review! Al...2020-05-2409 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsWhat are gay guys so rich? Financial Success & Gay Men | LGBT Mental Health & Self-WorthIt’s a pretty typical stereotype: Hop on Instagram and you’ll be greeted with so many ultra-hot gay couple pages, posting updates about their latest trip to Mykonos, matching Teslas, and meal prepping with their Equinox trainers. But why are gay guys so rich? How did they get here? And why is EVERY GAY GUY and his father taking trips to Mykonos? Research published on Psychology Today may have the answer. Source: Psychology Today: "Why Do Young Gay Men Try to Be the Best?" __ Make sure to subscribe to this podcast, and...2020-05-1508 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business Professionals“Can’t we just work from home?” Overwork & Burnout for First-Time Remote Workers in Quarantine | COVID-19In this new, digital-first world, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are navigating uncharted territory by going fully remote and inadvertently causing overwork and burnout at your organization. Let's chat work from home guilt, business meeting optimization, and compassion for those in quarantine. __ Make sure to subscribe to this podcast, and leave a review! Also make sure to check out our website for more content. http://thegaypro.com/ Twitter: @TheGayProFM Facebook: @TheGayPro Instagram: @TheGayPro YouTube: The Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business Professionals 2020-05-0911 minThe Gay Pro: Empowering Gay Business ProfessionalsInterview with Rose Bates: London-based Singer, Songwriter, Paving the Way for Lesbian MusiciansRose 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 about empowering other queer women to find their voice. She has a new single "Young God" that you can now stream on Spotify. Check out her website: http://rosebatesofficial.com/ Follow her on Instagram: http://instagram.com/MissRoseBates Stream Rose Bates' music: http://linktr.ee/RoseBatesMusic __ Make sure to subscribe to this podcast, and leave a...2020-03-2932 min