Personal Branding For The Lgbtq Professional

Have a listen to episode #20 of the Gay Business & Marketing Made Easy podcast! You'll hear a communications related near disaster after I attended a conference last week to speak about just that - avoiding communications disasters! You'll also hear from Andrea Hays the Director of Diversity & Inclusion with the MBA Orlando (Central Florida's LGBT Chamber of Commerce) and finally you'll hear about all of the good things happening at the Out & Equal Workplace Summit taking place in Minneapolis at the end of this month. Below are the items mentioned in this episode of the podcast. Travel Gay Canada Conference Travel Gay Canada Online Training Course - www.authenticgaymarketing.com Check out the sponsors of the podcast - the Human Performance Academy at Mentalcompass.com  National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Central Florida's LGBT Chamber of Commerce Corporate Equality Index Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Out & Equal Workplace Summit in Minneapolis MBA Orlando - Andrea Hay

After hearing so much chatter about the CEO of Barilla Pasta and his anti-gay remarks, I have my own thoughts on this. I take a different angle than you may expect and share it all in today's podcast.           To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today!   Below are the items mentioned in this episode of the podcast. Marketing to the LGBT community is not for everyone Dealing with opposition when preparing an LGBT outreach Guido Barilla - 1st apology, letter Guido Barilla - 2nd apology, video Huffington Post article on Barilla Pasta Stats on LGBT shopping Check out the online course!   Check out the sponsors of this podcast, the Human Performance Academy, at Mentalcompass.com   Do you love this podcast? I’d love for you to share that with a friend. Click this link (Jenntgrace.com/Love) and it will pre-populate a Tweet to go out to your Twitter followers!   Are you listening to this podcast from your computer? Would you like

This was a great interview to do with Beverly Winters. She's an amazing woman with some really concrete wisdom gathered from her eclectic background. I hope you enjoy this episode and please I encourage you to leave a comment below. Below are the items mentioned in this episode of the podcast. The Online Training Course is coming... click here to get VIP access! Gay or LGBT… which do you use? www.jenntgrace.com/podcastvip The power of making a commitment Links mentioned in the show: Dennis Velco Interview for “30 Days – 30 Voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders” [Podcast] Personal Effectiveness and Leadership Training, Director Kora Sanchez Book series Information San Francisco Writers Conference Contest Check out the sponsors of this podcast - the Human Performance Academy #016: Expert Interview with Mike & Maria Keiser, Mentalcompass.com [Podcast] Mike and Maria's Interview with Jenn! Listen to the podcast by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcri

This was a fun podcast to record. It's a great conversation between Mike and Maria Keiser, and myself. We have two main takeaways for this conversation. 1) The benefit of having a trusted group of peer advisors. 2) The power of knowing your own strengths and how to play to their advantage. Have a listen to hear more! Below are the items mentioned in this episode of the podcast. MentalCompass.com Entrepreneur Circle Peak Performance Podcast Mike's Favorite Podcast Episode: Interview with NFL great, actor, & personal trainer Pete Koch Maria's Favorite Podcast Episode: Two questions you should ask yourself everyday Are you a peak Performer Assessment  Download the Intro Program Listen to the podcast by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Read the transcript below! (Coming soon!) AUDIO TITLE:  Episode #16 – Mike and Maria Keiser Jenn T Grace: You are listening to the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode Sixteen

  This is an interview like no other. LGBT blogger and podcaster, Paul Collanton and I sat down and he turned the tables on me and asked me many of the same questions I asked him as part of "30 Days - 30 Voices..." This interview took place on the final day of the NGLCC conference in Dallas so you may note I am a bit more punchy than usual and my voice is a bit hoarse. I sincerely hope you enjoy it!   To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today! If you love what you hear please share it with your friends by clicking here!   Below are the items mentioned in this episode of the podcast.- Gay Ambition Podcast Gay Ambition Blog 30 Days – 30 Voices: Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders Paul Collanton  Sara Calabro Jennifer Brown NGLCC - National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Justin Nelson Tori Fulkerson Sam McClure CABO – Connecticut’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year IGLTA - International Gay &a

Listen to this interview with small business internet marketing expert, Mike Brooks. We talk about knowing your target market, the advantages of Facebook and much, much more! Below are the items mentioned in this episode of the podcast: Nuclear Chowder Marketing Nuclear Chowder Online Marketing for Small Business Podcast Facebook Advertising Human Rights Campaign (HRC) CABO, Connecticut Alliance for Business Opportunities (LGBT Chamber of Commerce) All Marketers Are Liars: The Underground Classic That Explains How Marketing Really Works--and Why Authenticity Is the Best Marketing of All Triberr, Blogging Platform Fitbit Information About Facebook Exchange - Adroll & Amy Porterfield Articles Mentalcompass.com Here is how you can get in touch with Mike: Podcast on iTunes Nuclearchowdermarketing.com Listen to the podcast by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Read the transcript below. AUDIO TITLE: Episode #14 – Mike Broo

In this episode of the Gay Business & Marketing Made Easy Podcast we talk about the implications DOMA, ENDA and Prop 8 all have on your marketing efforts within your business. Marriage Equality is here for many so you'll learn how to adapt your marketing efforts to position you in the best possible light. Mentioned in this episode is the special 6 part Marriage Equality series: Marriage Equality is HERE (almost): What does your marketing say about your company? (A special 6 part series) Part 1 of 6: Who am I trying to market to? Part 2 of 6: How will I set myself apart? Part 3 of 6: How do I take the first step in marketing to the LGBT community? Part 4 of 6: What steps will I take in building networks and relationships?  Part 5 of 6: How do I measure my success and progress along the way? Part 6 of 6: Bonus: The good, the bad and the ugly of LGBT Marketing. Listen to the episode by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Rea

Expert Interview with Selisse Berry of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates San Francisco, California    To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today!     Want to see who else is being interviewed for this Pride month project? Check it out here – 30 days – 30 voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders       Links mentioned -  Out & Equal Workplace Advocates  Out & Equal Workplace Summit 2013   Books mentioned -  Out & Equal at Work: From Closet to Corner Office   You can get in touch with Selisse here -  Outandequal.org  facebook.com/OutAndEqualWorkplaceAdvocates Twitter.com/OutandEqual  Facebook.com/Selisse.Berry  Twitter.com/Selisse_Berry      The post Selisse Berry Interview for “30 Days – 30 Voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders” [Podcast] appeared first on Jenn T. Grace.

Expert Interview with Kevin Letourneau of Go Out Loud Salem, Massachusetts   To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today!     Want to see who else is being interviewed for this Pride month project? Check it out here – 30 days – 30 voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders     Links mentioned -  Go Out Loud  Northshore Pride City of Salem, Massachusetts Google Reader Salem State University   You can get in touch with Kevin here -  Go Out Loud website Facebook.com/GoOutLoud Twitter.com/GoOutLoud       The post Kevin Letourneau Interview for “30 Days – 30 Voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders” [Podcast] appeared first on Jenn T. Grace.

  Storytelling with Dan Nilsen of Bishop-McCann Kansas City, Missouri Links mentioned in the show: Bishop McCann Mid-America Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce – Kansas City Area The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t You can get in touch with Dan here: Email: dnilsen@bishopmccann.com Bishopmccann.com MAGLCC.org Listen to the podcast by clicking the play button below! Would you rather read the transcript than listen to the podcast? No problem! Read the transcription below! AUDIO TITLE:  30 Days, 30 Voices – Dan Nilsen Jenn T Grace: Welcome to 30 Days, 30 Voices: Stories from America's LGBT business leaders. Intro: You are listening to a special edition of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Tune in for the next thirty days as we interview one business leader per day each day in June to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. That's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month. You'll

Expert Interview with Rony Tennenbaum | Business Owner and Jewelery Designer New York City, New York   To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today!   Want to see who else is being interviewed for this Pride month project? Check it out here – 30 days – 30 voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders     Links mentioned in the show - Amazon Kindle Commercial  Rony Tennenbaum Rings    You can get in touch with Rony here - RonyTennenbaum.com Facebook.com/RonyTennenbaum       The post Rony Tennenbaum Interview for “30 Days – 30 Voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders” [Podcast] appeared first on Jenn T. Grace.

Expert Interview with Tonie Snell of 925 Hire Cleveland, Ohio Links mentioned in the show: 925 Hire Snitch.name Crain’s Cleveland Business: Cleveland Business News Google Business Products  Knack.it Listen to the episode by clicking the play button below! Would your prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Read the transcript below. AUDIO TITLE:  30 Days, 30 Voices – Tonie Snell Jenn T Grace: Welcome to 30 Days, 30 Voices: Stories from America's LGBT business leaders. Intro: You are listening to a special edition of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Tune in for the next thirty days as we interview one business leader per day, each day in June to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. That's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month. You'll learn insights around business and marketing from those who know it best. And now your host. She's an entrepreneur, a marketing maven and an advocate for the LGBT business community. Jenn, with two N's, T Grace. Jenn T Grace:

Expert Interview with Kristen Hickey of Supplier Diversity Manchester, CT   To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today!     Want to see who else is being interviewed for this Pride month project? Check it out here – 30 days – 30 voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders     Links mentioned in the show - Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council Craig Ross Leadership Podcast VIA Strengths Assessment Levi Strauss Co. Inclusion & Diversity    Books Mentioned -   StrengthsFinder 2.0 Stomp the Elephant in the Office The 10 Greatest Gifts I Give My Children: Parenting from the Heart   You can get in touch with Kristen here - linkedin.com/hickeykristen twitter.com/KristenHickey1 Website - http://hickeykristen.wix.com/khickey Email – hickeykristen@hotmail.com     The post Kristen Hickey Interview for “30 Days – 30 Voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders” [Podcast] appeared first on Jenn

Expert Interview with Victoria Fulkerson of National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Washington D.C.   To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today!   Want to see who else is being interviewed for this Pride month project? Check it out here – 30 days – 30 voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders   If you liked Victoria's interview don't miss Episode 10 of my podcast (not part of "30 days - 30 voices" series) when I interviewed Justin Nelson, Co-Founder & President of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) [Podcast]     Links mentioned in the show -  National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Out for Work NGLCC Supplier Diversity Initiative  NGLCC Conference   Books Mentioned -  Predictable Success: Getting Your Organization On the Growth Track–and Keeping It There   You can get in touch with Victoria here -  nglcc.org facebook.com/NGLCC twitter.com/NGLCC #LGBTBIZ #NGLCC13     The po

Expert Interview with Deb Prior of Liberty Tax Hartford, Connecticut Links mentioned in the show: DOMA: Defense of Marriage Act CABO – Connecticut’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce Liberty Tax Facebook Inspired Gardens and Landscapes Facebook page Books Mentioned: The Age Wave: How The Most Important Trend Of Our Time Can Change Your Future The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It Bringing Nature Home Listen to the episode by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Read the transcript below. AUDIO TITLE:  30 Days, 30 Voices – Deb Prior Jenn T Grace: Welcome to 30 Days, 30 Voices: Stories from America's LGBT business leaders. Intro: You are listening to a special edition of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Tune in for the next thirty days as we interview one business leader per day, each day in June to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. That's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride

Expert Interview with Paul Collanton III of Gay Ambition Blog Denver, Colorado   To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today!     Want to see who else is being interviewed for this Pride month project? Check it out here – 30 days – 30 voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders     Links mentioned in the show - Gay Ambition Blog Gay Ambition Podcast Service Source Proudly Speaking: Denver Colorado's LGBT Toastmasters Toastmasters International Rainbow Toastmasters GLBT Community Center of Colorado Marriage Equality is Coming Blog Post Curve Magazine Amazon Kindle Commercial Start Out Matt Skallerud Interview for “30 Days – 30 Voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders” [Podcast] NGLCC National Business & Leadership Conference New Media Expo Jamie Tardy's The Eventual Millionaire Blog    Books Mentioned:  Me 2.0, Revised and Updated Edition: 4 Steps to Building Your Future Thoughts of a Tribal Elder: O

Storytelling with Evan Urbania of ChatterBlast Media Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Links mentioned in the show: ChatterBlast Independence Business Alliance – Greater Philadelphia’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce LGBT Community Centers Directory ChatterBlast twitter.com/TheUrbanian twitter.com/ChatterBlast Listen to the episode by clicking the play button below! Would you prefer to read the transcript than listen to the episode? No problem! Read the transcript below.   AUDIO TITLE:  30 Days, 30 Voices – Evan Urbania Jenn T Grace: Welcome to 30 Days, 30 Voices: Stories from America's LGBT business leaders. Intro: You are listening to a special edition of the Gay Business and Marketing Made Easy Podcast. Tune in for the next thirty days as we interview one business leader per day each day in June to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. That's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month. You'll learn insights around business and marketing from those who know it best. And

In this 12th episode of the Gay Business & Marketing Made Easy Podcast I give you a sneak peek at what to expect from the “30 Days – 30 Voices – Stories from America’s LGBT Business Leaders” June pride month project.

In this episode of the Gay Business & Marketing Made Easy Podcast we talk about the shift from diversity to inclusion. We discuss supplier diversity and the many opportunities it presents for your business. And we talk about multiple ‘wins of the week’ for both my business and several listeners of this podcast.

Listen to Justin Nelson, co-founder of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), share valuable insights on business and equality. I had a chance to talk with him and get his inspiring answers to the set of questions below. Listen to this podcast to hear it all. To listen to this audio podcast please click the play button on the left above. Or subscribe to the free podcast in iTunes today! So Justin, you co-founded the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce over 10 years ago in 2002. And in that time you have been extremely active in the LGBT business movement both in the United States and abroad. Could you expand on your background for the listeners and tell us a little more about your business and what your path looked like that lead you to where you are today? So before I get into the more serious questions, I like to ask my guests for something random or a fun fact about themselves to get us started. So, what is one thing about you that few people know or would expect? What wa