This week on #ILoveGay Today, we sit down with Tom LeNoble, the author of "My Life in Business Suits, Hospital Gowns, and High Heels," hailing from San Francisco, CA. Tom shares insights from his diverse career at renowned companies like Walmart, HP, and Facebook. Join us as Tom recounts his transition from the corporate world to his current roles as a Resilience Coach, Inspirator, Humanitarian, Investor, Author, and Speaker. Through his book, Tom guides individuals in navigating life's hurdles with resilience, clarity, and empathy, offering a candid account of his journey through boardrooms, challenges, and triumphs. #CareerJourney #LifeReflections

Join us as #ILoveGay Today catches up with Ricky Reidling-Coburn from Palm Springs, unveiling his new fundraising campaign for the revamped pilot of his acclaimed "Some Kind of Wonderful." The original film made waves at 35 film festivals, clinching numerous awards. Ricky, known for the hit series "Boystown," has seamlessly transitioned to his current project.

In the vibrant setting of Palm Springs, "Some Kind of Wonderful" chronicles the intertwined lives of four LGBTQ+ pals navigating love, loss, and self-discovery with a blend of heart and humor. Picture a gay twist on Sex and the City against a desert backdrop—martini lunches, witty banter, and profound moments. Reidling emphasizes, "Palm Springs isn't just a backdrop; it's a character itself. The city exudes a unique charm and vitality that I aim to showcase in every scene." 🎥🌴

#PalmSprings #MovieMagic #LGBTQ+ #FilmFestivalWinner

Join #ILoveGay Today as we meet Mandy Hawk, the Chief Magic Maker at Proud Empowerment Business Solutions! We're diving into the world of LGBTQ marketing and advertising, exploring how her small business creates impactful change. Learn about workplace solutions and the magic behind it all!

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Bryan and Jon Ruiz, where we chat about their podcast "Out Loud and Laughing" - Two Gay Cousins, Big Talks, Bigger Laughs! At 40, they're exploring together what it means to grow up, glow up, and show up while queer, out loud, and laughing. Join us as we chat about how they got started, as well as their infectious dynamic having grown up together, which became the origins of their new podcast.

https://www.outloudandlaughing.com/

Join us in our first episode of LGBTQ+ Courageous Changemakers, where we meet up with Serge Gojkovich, founder of ⁨@Job-Bolt⁩ , a new, AI-powered company focusing on fixing a broken hiring process by making the hiring process more fair, including for those over 50. Serge tells us about his history in the digital marketplace, including his time with Grindr and Pluto TV. Now with Job-Bolt, he's tackling the world of HR, focusing on reducing bias and leveling the playing field when it comes to candidates finding a job. As Serge says, "the résumé isn’t dead because of AI—it’s dead because it never worked fairly to begin with."

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Gary Saperstein, founder of Out in the Vineyard and producer of Gay Wine Weekend, coming to Sonoma July 18-20, 2025. Join us as we chat about some of the events happening during Gay Wine Weekend, including winemaker dinners, wine tours and of course, the twilight t-dance to be held at La Crema winery.

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Ken Krell of PrideNomad. Join us as we chat about the upcoming World Playground Summit, the world's largest LGBTQ+ Digital Nomad Summit, coming later this year in 2025. Ken tells us about some of the key topics he'll be covering in this online, virtual summit taking place over 10 days, including touching on the financial side of being a digital nomad, as well as discussing some of LGBTQ+ friendly destinations that have some of the best options for digital nomads.

https://WorldPlaygroundSummit.com

https://PrideNomad.com/wps-speakers

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Robin Gray of Gayming Magazine based in Birmingham in the UK. Join us as we chat about their 5th annual Gayming Awards coming July 8, 2025 on WOWPresentsPlus from World of Wonder, the world's leading LGBTQ TV app. The Gayming Awards are becoming a huge part of the LGBTQ+ gaming world globally, with over 1.4 million watching last year's awards. They have some exciting new categories this year, including the LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year category.

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Paul Robert, an independent recording artist in Long Beach, CA. Join us as we chat about Paul's history in the business world, and how he has transitioned into focusing his attention solely on his music now. What started as a YouTube channel focused on self employment, digital nomads and tips for building momentum in business has become a full-time endeavor in writing and recording his music. His latest release includes the singles, "Tap In - It's You" and "Smashed Up", a love letter to the LGBT community, with the premise that the labels we use to describe ourselves may do more harm than good, and we are all beautiful in our uniqueness.

#ILoveGay Today meets up with Juan Martin Boll, Giuseppe Giulio & Nano Garcia of JN Global Project, one of the leading communication, marketing & events in Madrid, Spain, serving as one of the key LGBTQ+ organizations serving the Spanish-speaking world globally! Join us as we chat about their work at key events such as FITUR LGBT+, GNetwork 360 MAD, and their most recent project launch, REDD, a DEI initiative with a strong focus on tourism. With the IGLTA Convention coming to Sevilla in 2026, it's a great time to focus on LGBTQ+ Spain!

#SomosREDD