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 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.com

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Community is the Future of Business: Different Types of Online Communities and Driving Value for Brands and Customers

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 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.com

Queer Crypto: Three LGBT NFT Artists Disrupting the Fine Art World and Shaping Queer Digital Art

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 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: Them : LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Already Making History at the 2020 Olympics New York Times : How Some States Are Moving to Restrict Transgender Women in Sports British Journal of Sports Medicine : Effect of gender affirming hormones on athletic performance   NBC Sports : The real threat to women’s sports? It’s not trans women UCLA : How Many Adults Identify as Transgender in the United States? BBC News : Namibian teens vow to fight Olympics testosterone ban Washington Times : Canadian soccer star Quinn wins Olympic gold, makes transgender history without uproar __ Get more queer content by following Lex on Twitter @omrlxs, or by checking out our website at thegaypro.com

Protect Trans Athletes! LGBT Olympians, Transgender Women in Sports, and Rejecting Bioessentialism

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 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  

How COVID Has Impacted LGBT Nightlife & Entertainment, Financial Equity in Gay Relationships

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 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, LGBTQIA+ person in the room in these tech board meetings, and how he navigated a corporate world that didn't always value his experiences. Check out The Sales Huddle at http://luisbaez.com/huddle Follow Luis on Instagram at http://instagram.com/itsluisbaez  __ Get more queer content at thegaypro.com 

Take Pride: How to Build a Business You're Proud of, with Sales Coach Luis Baez, Silicon Valley Expert

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." 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.com

Happy Pride Month! Does Kink Belong at Pride? Gen-Z Wants to Straight-Wash LGBT Pride, Sexual Liberation

Hey, 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. It's worth learning something, especially from members of our elder gay community who have decades of experience in a variety of fields. Check out all the different functionalities that apps like Grindr have to help you network and build valuable relationships that can teach you about business, finance, entertainment, or even land you a job!  __ Get more queer content at thegaypro.com

Gay Guys Networking on Grindr? LGBT Professional Networking on the Grindr App

Pages 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 content at thegaypro.com 

Gays Over COVID: What I Learned From My COVID-19 Scare and How COVID Shame is Damaging the LGBTQIA+ Community

This 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 Inclusive & Multicultural Marketing (AIMM): https://www.anaaimm.net/​ Out in Tech: http://outintech.com/​ __ Get more queer content at thegaypro.com

The Impact COVID-19 Has on the Gay Community, from LGBT Marketing Experts

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 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.com

How to Overcome Job Rejection During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Increase Your Odds of Landing a Job

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 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! __ Remember to subscribe! For more queer content, check out our website! http://thegaypro.com/

Gay Reads: Adam Eli's "The New Queer Conscience" & the Future of the LGBT+ Community

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