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02/02/2023

My CEO Is Transgender Explained

When Bruce Jenner, the US Olympic Champion of 1976, came out as a trans woman in April 2015, the world was shocked — the all-American hero a transgender? Yes, indeed. In July of the same year, she announced her name as Caitlyn Marie Jenner. She became a transgender activist since then. She starred in the reality TV series "I am Cait", focusing on her gender transition, helping us better understand the emotional roller coaster a transgender person...

When Bruce Jenner, the US Olympic Champion of 1976, came out as a trans woman in April 2015, the world was shocked — the all-American hero a transgender? Yes, indeed. In July of the same year, she announced her name as Caitlyn Marie Jenner. She became a transgender activist since then. She starred...

01/01/2023

Macy’s Boss Discusses Being an Openly Gay CEO and Trying to Break Groupthink

Jeff Gennette says the retailer has made progress to diversify staff and suppliers, but struggles to hold on to diverse middle managers.

07/12/2022

LGBTQ+ representation in the boardroom lags behind wider population

CNBC's Leslie Picker reports on LGBTQ+ representation on corporate boardrooms across the United States.

04/29/2022

Curve Magazine Isn't Done Shaping Le***an Culture

Founder Frances Franco Stevens created one of the world's most successful magazines for q***r women. Here's how she's evolving the brand today. Curve Magazine / Ahead of the Curve

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Founder Franco Stevens created one of the world's most successful magazines for q***r women. Here's how she's evolving the brand today.

04/28/2022

Greg Louganis: One of the Greatest Divers in History

Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic gold medalist, is thought by many to be one of the greatest divers in history.

03/06/2022

This Transgender CEO Has a Hiring Lesson for All Business Leaders. It Upends What We Know About Diversity and Inclusion.

Diversity is a number. Inclusion is an intentional practice -- and all leaders need to get on board.

01/31/2022

A transgender CEO on coming out at age 49: 'The biggest transphobia' was 'my own'

CEO Caroline Farberger gets personal with CNBC Make It about how coming out as transgender changed her as a leader, and why being a high-level executive gave her a leg up.

06/15/2021

For over 35 years, Rosanna Durruthy has advocated for a more inclusive corporate America as an openly q***r leader. Now, as LinkedIn's head of diversity, she's clearing the path for other LGBTQ professionals.

Now, as LinkedIn's head of diversity, she's clearing the path for other LGBTQ professionals... Durruthy spoke to Insider about the trials and triumphs of her ascension to corporate America and how she's building a more inclusive culture at LinkedIn.

Durruthy spoke to Insider about the trials and triumphs of her ascension to corporate America and how she's building a more inclusive culture at LinkedIn.

06/09/2021

Suze Orman: ‘Being Gay Has Been the Foundation of My Success’

In honor of Pride Month, the 69-year-old personal finance icon talks about growing up gay, breaking into the male-dominated finance industry, and her 20-year relationship with her wife.

05/19/2021

Booz Allen selects Jon Muñoz as new diversity, equity and inclusion chief - Washington Business Journal

Booz Allen Hamilton has tapped Jon Munoz to lead its venerated diversity and inclusion efforts. The McLean consulting giant lured him over from Hilton.

Booz Allen Hamilton has tapped a new exec to lead its venerated diversity and inclusion efforts. The McLean consulting giant lured him over from Hilton.

05/04/2021

‘It Gets Better’ Gets New Leadership

The world’s largest storytelling effort to empower LGBTQ youth is elevating marketing guru Paul Dien to president and chair of its board of directors, replacing attorney Seth Levy.

04/09/2021

Jordan Summers: Inspiring a Ripple Effect of Inspirational LGBT+ Leadership

...Jordan Summers, the program manager at Reaching Out MBA, Inc, the biggest organization supporting the LGBT+ MBA community. Let’s see what she has to say!

Today I’m going to talk to Jordan Summers, the program manager at Reaching Out MBA, Inc, the biggest organization supporting the LGBT+ MBA community. Let’s see what she has to say!

04/05/2021

Paul Schindler, ‘Gay City News’ Editor in Chief, Retires—but He Still Wants the Story

Paul Schindler, just-retired editor in chief of New York’s “Gay City News,” on 25 years of tough reporting, LGBTQ media’s battle to survive, and the stories he still wants to tell.

03/03/2021

Why Sarah McBride Might Be the Most Inspiring Elected Official in America

The 30-year-old Delaware state senator became the highest-ranking openly trans official in the country in November. But it’s how she speaks about the broader fight for equality that really...

The 30-year-old Delaware state senator became the highest-ranking openly trans official in the country in November. But it’s how she speaks about the broader fight for equality that really se…

03/03/2021

Meet the Gay Publisher Behind 'Playgirl Magazine's Bold Relaunch

"There was no way I was going to let [Playgirl Magazine] go," Jack Lindley Kuhns says of the revamp.

01/15/2021

RAGE Magazine JANUARY 2021 Southern California

The director of “ Wonderfully Made — LGBTQ+R(eligion)” is on the cover of Rage Monthly. In the accompanying article, Yuval David discusses the importance of representation within entertainment and media.

01/15/2021

Lanaya Irvin Named CEO of Coqual (Formerly Center for Talent Innovation)

Coqual, the 17-year-old think tank that studies diversity, equity, and inclusion and advises many of the world’s largest corporations, has announced that Lanaya Irvin will assume the role of CEO effective February 1, 2021. Coqual’s current CEO, former television executive Pat Fili-Krushel, will become chair of the Coqual Board of Directors.

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09/14/2020

What Happened When a CEO Came Out as Transgender

Wynne Nowland’s life-changing transition stirred surprise, support and new challenges at the company she runs.

06/06/2020

Co-Lead Josh Machiz On Building A Nasdaq LGBT Leaders Conference

The NASDAQ employees take pride in making NASDAQ the leading company that it is, with respect for their diverse backgrounds and colleagues included. In the Pride series, they will be featuring members from the OPEN (Out Proud Employees of Nasdaq) and learn about how they are pushing for positive change for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace. Josh Machiz

We recently spoke with Josh Machiz from our offices in New York City.

05/17/2020

Ruth Hunt: ‘At Oxford I found other girls who liked girls and smoking’

The LGBTQ+ campaigner, 40, talks about growing up gay, becoming a baroness and still longing for a cigarette

The LGBTQ+ campaigner, 40, tells Michael Segalov about growing up gay, becoming a baroness and still longing for a cigarette

05/13/2020

Meet Tuvia Borok – The Goldman VP Who Won’t Stop Making Change

Tuvia Borok was at the top of his game when he fractured his C1 spine. The following year, he ran an Ironman.

05/04/2020

New Jersey Spotlight: Cathy Renna

“At the end of the day, I really see myself as a storyteller, or someone who helps other people tell their stories. I get those stories out there to help the public think differently”. This week we had the privilege to speak with q***r media and PR expert, Cathy Renna. Renna worked as a News Media Director at GLAAD for...

“At the end of the day, I really see myself as a storyteller, or someone who helps other people tell their stories. I get those stories out there to help the public think differently”. This week we had the privilege to speak with q***r media and PR expert, Cathy Renna. Renna worked as a News Med...

02/06/2020

Here Os - Aaron Walton

This episode of Here Os features Aaron Walton, co-founder of influential marketing and advertising company Walton Isaacson.

01/30/2020

How Michael Cashman changed the world: from EastEnders' first gay kiss to Stonewall

His childhood was mired by abuse he could never divulge. But he went on to countless triumphs

03/11/2019

Local Lady Leaders: Q&A with SmarterTravel GM Sarah Hodkinson [Sponsor Content]

Sarah explains how she’s dealt with discrimination, who has inspired her career, and what International Women’s Day represents to her.

01/21/2019

Alice Derock – Women Empowerment with Strength, Beauty and Spirit

The story of Alice Derock makes for a great women empowerment narrative – a story that captures the strength, beauty and spirit of our gifted LGBTQ+ individuals who give our community its heart. What makes Derock’s journey interesting is not only her incredible rise to success in a male dominated industry but also how, with Wet For Her (WFH), she is breaking the stigma and taboo on s*x toys, and boosting women empowerment and self-esteem.

The story of Alice Derock makes for a great women empowerment narrative – a story that captures the strength, beauty and spirit of our gifted LGBTQ+ individuals who give our community its hea…

12/18/2018

Introducing our seventh Hero of Pride!

In celebration of the NYC arrival of WorldPride 2019, The Mixx is honoring 12 individuals who are making a difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community. Their 7th Pride Hero is Patrik Gallineaux, LGBT Manager and Ambassador for Stoli Group USA, and fabulous fun enthusiast.

In celebration of the NYC arrival of WorldPride 2019, The Mixx is honoring 12 individuals who are making a difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community. Our seventh Pride Hero is Patrik Gallineaux, LGBT Manager and Ambassador for Stoli Group USA, and fabulous fun enthusiast. Read the interview bel

12/14/2018

BBC News names first LGBT correspondent

He currently presents What's New? - the BBC's first TV programme and digital service for children in Africa, and will begin his new role in January. Hunte, who has also presented LGBT-themed programmes on BBC Radio, said the job was "a dream come true".

The newly created post is filled by Ben Hunte, presenter of BBC Africa children's show, What's New?

11/28/2018

PCMA Ascent: Dave Jefferys on the LGBT Meetings & Events Community

Meet David Jefferys, president of Altus Agency, and founder of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBTMPA). He saw a growing number of LGBT meeting professionals and helped them become a formal organization to “increase the visibility of the impact that the LGBT community has on meetings and events.”

Meet David Jefferys, president of Altus Agency, and founder of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBTMPA). He saw a growing number of LGBT meeting professionals and helped them become a formal organization to “increase the visibility of the impact that the LGBT community has on meetings ...

11/10/2018

Eboné F. Bell Talks Building Q***r Magazine, Tagg, From The Ground Up

Bell wanted to see more women represented in LGBT magazines, especially women of color. She wanted to see more trans people and bis*xual women as well. So she founded Tagg Magazine, a publication that spotlights, as its tagline reads, “Everything Le***an, Q***r, and Under the Rainbow.”

11/08/2018

Silicon Valley Wouldn't Give Her Money, So This 'Proud Gay Black' Founder Went to New York City

Heather Hiles, founder of Pathbrite, an education technology company, wants to help founders find the right investors--and be prepared to sell to them.

10/24/2018

How Bernadette Smith, Founder Of Equality Institute, Trains Businesses To Treat People Better

Bernadette Smith’s mission in life has always been to help people feel safer. It’s why she founded Equality Institute, which holds trainings for corporations around how to make LGBTQ customers and employees most comfortable.

10/22/2018

Introducing Our Fifth Hero of Pride!

In celebration of the NYC arrival of WorldPride 2019, The Mixx is honoring 12 individuals who are making a difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community. Our fifth Pride Hero is Keith Douglas, Managing Director for One World Observatory and Broadway enthusiast.

In celebration of the NYC arrival of WorldPride 2019, The Mixx is honoring 12 individuals who are making a difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community. Our fifth Pride Hero is Keith Douglas, Managing Director for One World Observatory and Broadway enthusiast. Read the interview below! What are

09/25/2018

ADCOLOR Announces Winners at the 12th Annual ADCOLOR Awards in Los Angeles

Evening hosted by Endeavor Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, honored Founder Tarana Burke, HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Lydia Polgreen, Among Many Others. Presented by Microsoft & Omnicom Group

Evening hosted by Endeavor Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, honored Founder Tarana Burke, HuffPost Editor-in-Chief Lydia Polgreen, Among Many Others,Presented by Microsoft & Omnicom Group

09/07/2018

Wawa Welcome America! CEO picked to lead Visit Philadelphia

Jeff Guaracino, 45, will become president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia on Oct. 29.

08/23/2018

Stephanie Farrell: Featured LGBTQ+ Ally

As the staff liaison for AIChE's LGBTQ+ & Allies Initiative, I'm thrilled and proud to introduce long-term AIChE volunteer Stephanie Farrell as our first Featured Ally of our LGBTQ+ professiona

07/29/2018

New Land O'Lakes CEO first openly gay woman to head Fortune 500 company

Land O'Lakes named Beth Ford as the company's first female CEO this week, making her the first openly gay woman CEO at a Fortune 500 company, CNN reported.

Land O’Lakes named Beth Ford as the company’s first female CEO this week, making her the first openly gay woman CEO at a Fortune 500 company,

07/27/2018

Introducing our second Hero of Pride!

In celebration of the NYC arrival of World Pride 2019, The Mixx is honoring 12 individuals. Our second Pride Hero is writer Elizabeth Wallace, recent author of The Ambition Decisions: What Women Know About Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life

In celebration of the NYC arrival of World Pride 2019, The Mixx is honoring 12 individuals. Our second Pride Hero is writer Elizabeth Wallace, recent author of The Ambition Decisions: What Women Know About Work, Family, and the Path to Building a Life . Read the interview below! What is

07/16/2018

LGBT Bold Introduces Eric Edward Schell of Pride Portraits

Pride Portraits mission is to visually represent the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies one photograph and story at a time. Visibility for our community is key to promote the humanization of a community that is dehumanized every single day.

First, tell us about your business. What does your company do? What markets does it serve? Pride Portraits mission is to visually repre...