ILoveGay Today

10/16/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Billie Simmons: Daylight

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Billie Simmons, co-founder of Daylight, the first and only digital banking platform in the US specifically designed for and by the LGBTQ+ community. We chat about what sets Daylight apart, including how it aims to turn the lights on in the world of banking, in what has often seemed a rather opaque and non-transparent business. What sets Daylight apart from an LGBTQ+ angle is its focus on using transgender preferred names on bank accounts and credit cards, as well as providing expert financial advice and resources unique to the LGBTQ+ community.

They also have access to a network of financial coaches specializing in LGBTQ+ money management and life events.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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10/15/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Bernadette Smith: Inclusive 360 - Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization

#ILoveGay Today reconnects with Bernadette Smith, a diversity & inclusion specialist who has come out with a new Amazon bestseller, Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization. We chat about Bernadette's history in the diversity & inclusion space, including with such organizations as the NGLCC - The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. Her book touches a bit on the "why" of diversity & inclusion, but goes much deeper, becoming a more practical handbook addressing the "how" of bringing these concepts into the workplace in a more lasting and meaningful way.
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10/14/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Dr Lynda Spann: Le***an Couples Institute

#ILoveGay Today connects with Dr Lynda Spann, founder of the Le***an Couples Institute based in Denver, Colorado. We chat about her work over the years in helping le***an couples enhance their journeys in life & love, including providing group and couples therapy for when their relationships need a little guidance and help. She offers online sessions, group coaching and private le***an couples retreat in Denver, which along with her blog posts, are all available on her website and social media.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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10/01/2021

#ILoveGay Today Live at #IGLTA2021 Atlanta: Alysse Dalessandro Santiago - Ready to Stare

Join us as we record #ILoveGay Today Live at the #IGLTA2021 convention in Atlanta. Guest host Aaron Paiva Leyton meets up with Cleveland-based LGBTQ+ style & fashion influencer Alysse Dalessandro Santiago, where they chat about her Ready to Stare blog and social media presence, covering plus-size fashion, as well as travel, weddings and more.
TOURGUIDEPERU - Tours tailored by Aaron, ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media

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09/28/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Denise Warner: Whiskey Rock Lounge

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Denise Warner of The Whiskey Rock Lounge. Join us as we chat about her history with the The Le***an Lounge podcast, weaving in stories about some of her guests along the way. Denise is a self-proclaimed author, cat mom and lover, in that order. Listen in as we learn more about Denise and her business partner, JD, and how they've created success online.
My Le***an Radio, ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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09/23/2021

Craig Jarrett - National LGBTQ Task Force Gala

Join us as we record #ILoveGay Today Live at the #IGLTA2021 convention in Atlanta. Drop on in as we meet with Craig Jarrett, Marketing Director of the upcoming National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Group coming to Miami October 23, 2021. We chat about the event itself, as well as opportunities for sponsorship he is managing as well. The Gala is much more than a celebration, it’s also an important fundraiser supporting the social justice work of the National LGBTQ Task Force. #taskforcegala
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud, Cathy Renna

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09/02/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Fallon Fox

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Fallon Fox, retired MMA (mixed martial arts fighter) and first openly transgender athlete in the sport’s history. We chat about her coming out several years ago in a Sports Illustrated interview she did with Outsports' Cyd Zeigler / Cyd Zeigler and some of her journey in being a visible role model in the world of #TransRights in sports along the way. Recently, she's been at the forefront of some of the controversy surrounding transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo Olympics last month, and she's also been a part of panels and other discussions this past summer, speaking on what it's like to be a pioneer in the world of sports as an out LGBTQ+ athlete.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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09/01/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Andrew Prior Fabulously

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Andrew Prior Fabulously of the Fabulously Delicious Podcast & the Cooking Fabulously YouTube Show. With his focus on his passion, fine French food, Andrew has put together an amazing multimedia business, including a blog with recipes, videos and a podcast. His inspiration started in 2013 when he was a contestant on MasterChef Australia. From there, he created a highly successful walking food tour business in Melbourne, and since he and his partner (now husband) had wanted to move to France, they brought the food tour business with them to Paris. Since then, with the pandemic and their move to Montmorillon, in the Nouvelle-Acquaitaine region of France, Andrew has developed out his videos and podcast so that, moving forward, they will become a solid part of his future travel and food tour business.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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08/31/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Amazin LêThi: August 2021

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Amazin LêThị, where we chat about sports... specifically the recent Tokyo Olympics and the 185 openly LGBTQ+ athletes participating this year, including only 2 LGBTQ+ Asians, both from Asian countries. We also chat about the recent #WorldPride2021 Copenhagen 2021 WorldPride & EuroGames, both recently concluding in Copenhagen, Denmark this past week. Amazin is also very involved with the upcoming Beijing Olympics, as well as the Commonwealth Games and the Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022.
Amazin LeThi Foundation
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https://www.outsports.com/olympics/2021/8/26/22641559/olympics-paralympics-gay-games-asia-china-japan-amazin-lethi
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2021/05/20/6-extraordinary-women-of-asian-and-pacific-island-heritage/?sh=3a5ff9075ecd

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08/18/2021

#ILoveGay Live at Lehigh Valley Pride - Qu**rs & Soaps: Aaron Wallis & Tommy Figueroa

#ILoveGay Live at Lehigh Valley Pride reconnects with Aaron Wallis & @Tommy Figueroa of Qu**rs & Soaps, #IRL! We chat about their podcast, as well as how they're able to capture content and interviews at Pride, chatting with folks about their favorite soaps, with an LGBTQ+ flair!
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

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08/16/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Drew Mackie & Glen Lakin: Gayest Episode Ever

#ILoveGay Today meets back up with Drew Mackie & Glen Lakin of the Gayest Episode Ever. We chat about what has changed over the past year, as they've developed a number of episodes focusing on shows such as the Simpsons, Family Guy, The Muppets and more, while still making sure there's a Golden Girls' episode in there as well! Drew has also started a new blog, writing about such favorite characters as Shelley Long. They've also had folks such as Matt Baume on their show for some special episodes, and they've been on other podcasts such as You're Making It Worse. Coming up next will be a series of episodes dedicated to cartoons in the coming months.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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08/14/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Paul Melhus: ToursByLocals

#ILoveGay Today's guest host, Aaron Paiva Leyton, meets up with Paul Melhus of ToursByLocals.com.

Paul has a BSc from the University of Alberta and received his MBA from McGill University. Paul graduated from McGill on April 30, 1983 and started his first company 5 days later.

In November 2008, ToursByLocals was launched out of their offices in Vancouver, BC. Today their network has grown to include 4700+ guides working in 190 countries around the world. They remain committed to the goal of connecting travelers with local guides everywhere that people want to go.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, TOURGUIDEPERU - Tours tailored by Aaron

08/12/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Michael Green: Cinema Diverse

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Michael Carroll Green of Cinema Diverse, the Palm Springs LGBTQ+ film festival. This year will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person film screenings, being held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, a venue that has become a cultural institution for Palm Springs LGBTQ+ community over the years. The festival will be held the last two weeks in September, and has a wide range of film content, including a stronger emphasis on LGBTQ+ new media being developed online in the form of short form content.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud, Gay Desert Guide, Hot Deals & Cool Events in #ILoveGayPalmSprings & #ILoveGayCat City, KGAY 106.5 Palm Springs

08/11/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Antonio Liranzo

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Antonio Liranzo, a theatre performer and writer from New York City, with a special place in his heart for poetry. We chat about his work, including his three books he wrote during the pandemic...Antonio's Return, Falling Angel & Romance in a Modern World. We also chat about how his work, including his poetry writing, are also part of a healthy mental wellness regimen, both for himself and others.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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08/10/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Nathaniel Hill: Broadway Plus

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Nathaniel Hill of Broadway Plus, based in New York City. We chat about their original business model of bringing a VIP experience to folks attending Broadway shows, and how they pivoted to a virtual experience, bringing Broadway performers and actors to the digital screen and making it easy for them to connect with their fans for meet & greet opportunities, as well as coaching opportunities, group workshops and more. As Broadway opens up in September 2021, they'll also begin re-introducing in-person experiences again as well.
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08/10/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Nathaniel Hill: Broadway Plus

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Nathaniel Hill of Broadway Plus, based in New York City. We chat about their original business model of bringing a VIP experience to folks attending Broadway shows, and how they pivoted to a virtual experience, bringing Broadway performers and actors to the digital screen and making it easy for them to connect with their fans for meet & greet opportunities, as well as coaching opportunities, group workshops and more. As Broadway opens up in September 2021, they'll also begin re-introducing in-person experiences again as well.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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08/09/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Michael Bach: Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Michael Bach, founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. With a focus on consulting in the fields of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility, Michael has created an organization that has become part of the LGBTQ2+ business and workplace community in both the US and Canada. He has created a video blog/podcast, as well as written two books, "Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right" and his latest, Publishing for Pride: The Alphabet Soup Project - The Quintessential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion.

In his first book, Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right, he argues that creating diverse, inclusive workplaces is not just the right thing to do... it is the smart thing to do. Now, he’s back with his second book, Alphabet Soup: The Quintessential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion and he hopes to capture the support of contributors who can help publish this book, that will take readers on a journey of discovery with the objective of creative active allies to help achieve the elusive goal of true inclusion.

Covering chapters such as Breaking Down the Alphabet and The Importance of Safe Space, Michael shows allyship is a critical component in creating LGBTQ2+ inclusive spaces, and the various ways to engage with LGBTQ2+ employees, volunteers, students, parishioners, or just everyday people on the street. Michael Bach
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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08/09/2021

The Gay AirBnB is Now a Top LGBTQ Travel Platform | Gay Resorts from Around the World

Since its founding in 2014, MisterB&B has emerged as a leading LGBTQ travel platform in recent years, and is well worth a visit or two - or more.

Since its founding in 2014, MisterB&B has emerged as a leading LGBTQ travel platform in recent years, and is well worth a visit or two - or more.

08/08/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Open for Business: Phil Crehan & Simone Kimberly Harris

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Phil Crehan & Simone Kimberly Harris from Open For Business - Global LGBT Inclusion, where we talk about the completion of their report on "The Economic and Business Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Caribbean."

We chat about this being the largest study of the LGBTQ+ Caribbean community to date, with key statistics emerging that the financial impact of LGBTQ+ discrimination in the Caribbean costs the region between 2.1 - 5.7% of their GDP annually. This is based on several factors, including the diaspora and resulting brain drain of economic opportunity being found elsewhere by residents, as well as tourism to the region and of course overall safety and well being for those living in the Caribbean.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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08/05/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Rachel Covello: OUTCOAST Gay Florida Travel

#ILoveGay Today meets up again with Rachel Covello of OutCoast: Gay Florida Travel. We chat about her history and her work helping Florida-based tourism companies, destinations, hotels, restaurants and more tell their story and promote themselves to LGBTQ+ travelers both in and out of the state of Florida. We also chat about her unique multimedia approach, successfully merging blogging, social media, mobile, video and more into a cohesive story for her clients.
ILoveGay.LGBT, ILoveGay Travel, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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07/29/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Tristan McAllister & Benton Whitley: Why Here podcast

#ILoveGay Today connects with Tristan McAllister & Benton Whitley of the hit podcast, Why Here Podcast. We chat about their background in theatre and the entertainment industry in New York City, and how their connections and talent allowed them to develop this podcast with amazing guests along the way. They have a unique ability in helping to bring their guests' voices to the forefront, and have had a wide range of talented guests on their show over the past year, including Rosie O'Donnell, Wilson Cruz, Dan Savage, Ritchie Torres and more.
ILoveGay.LGBT, Pink Media, Matt Skallerud

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07/27/2021

#ILoveGay Today - Rob Berger: Rainbow History Project

We had the pleasure to chat with Rob Berger, Board Chair of the @Rainbow History Project. Their mission is to to collect, preserve, and promote an active knowledge of the history, arts, and culture of metropolitan Washington DC’s diverse LGBTQ+ communities. That can be accomplished only if our collection, volunteer corps, and programming reflect and represent the full diversity of those communities and their allies.
TOURGUIDEPERU - Tours tailored by Aaron, Aaron Paiva Leyton, Rainbow History Project's Public Forum
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