Question: I’ve been in Advertising for awhile and noticed I never really interact or come across openly gay ppl. If we have this opportunity to connect we should take advantage of it and support each other. I’m thinking of starting a networking group and host events so we could really get to know each other in person. Would anyone be interested? Attend?

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There’s a decent amount of people to get this started. More info to come in Q1 of the new year. I’m definitely going to start this and see how it goes ❤️

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Yes yes yesssss

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I’m working towards this. It’ll definitely happen by the summertime or way b4

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I’m in NYC, would love to meet others.

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That’s a good point…I’m in the NYC/NJ area lol. If this is something successful it can be a national thing and have pop up events in all different cities. Now I’m starting to really think through things ❤️

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***UPDATE*** I have created an organization called Swagg With A Purpose and going to host this networking group under the org. Please email brian@swaggwithapurpose.org if interested. I’m also going to try and post the video I created for social media ❤️🤗💪🏾🏳️‍🌈

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I would love it if you had a virtual component, for those of us in smaller markets. I would really value the support.

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