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NOT A JOB BUT A VOCATION

Anthony Eaton

An interview with Cathy Renna (She/her/hers)National LGBTQ Task Force Communications Director By Anthony T. Eaton In 1973, when I was six, most states had sodomy laws, homosexuality was considered a mental illness and it was not uncommon for youth who came out to be institutionalized. In October 1973, Dr. Howard Brown, Martin Duberman, Barbara Gittings, Ron Gold, Frank Kameny, Nathalie Rockhill, and Bruce Voeller founded the National Gay Task Force, today known as the National LGBTQ Task Force. Over the next four decades, the Task Force would play an instrumental role in establishing a new narrative in the fight for … Continue reading NOT A JOB BUT A VOCATION

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SHANE SENIOR

Anthony Eaton

From Author to Actor Many actors and others who work in the movie industry know early on that is what they want to do, but some find themselves drawn to the art of filmmaking later, having done other things. I am fascinated and intrigued when I come across someone that started out doing one thing and then wound up doing something completely different and unrelated. This is the case with actor Shane Senior. Shane’s background and experience were intriguing, so I had to hear more about his story and who he is. You have a fascinating background. Before becoming an … Continue reading SHANE SENIOR

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PERSONAL GROWTH AND DISCOVERY

Anthony Eaton

An interview with Yannick Picard By Anthony T. Eaton “Beliefs shape the viewfinder people use to see themselves, navigate life, and make decisions that impact the future…” -Yannick Picard. What is my life’s purpose? These five words bring us one of the most complex questions that we ask ourselves. For some, a minority, the answer is evident early on and often straightforward. For others, perhaps a majority, it is an ongoing search for meaning. Discovering one’s purpose in life is often an evolving process driven by introspection, personal growth, and change. The evolving nature of this process is what drew … Continue reading PERSONAL GROWTH AND DISCOVERY

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FORGING RELATIONSHIPS NOT TRANSACTIONS

Anthony Eaton

An interview with Mark Wojcik – Recruiting Pro By Anthony T. Eaton I recently sat down with Mark Wojcik recruiting pro, to talk about his starting his own Talent Acquisition consulting business. We discussed what it takes to be a great recruiter and really make an impact. After a few years in sales and marketing, Mark joined TalentBridge, a recruiting & staffing firm in Charlotte, NC in 2011. Mark developed and honed his recruitment skills over nine years until he decided to create his own Talent Acquisition consulting business and apply what he had learned. You recently made a significant … Continue reading FORGING RELATIONSHIPS NOT TRANSACTIONS

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Paul J. Alessi – Born a Champion

Anthony Eaton

I recently sat down with Actor and Director Paul J. Alessi to discuss growing up in New York and his unique journey into the entertainment business. Paul played competitive ice hockey as a kid and later fought as an amateur boxer, was a volunteer firefighter and youth sports coach. His good looks led to modeling and ultimately acting and then directing.  As a kid growing up in New York, you were into sports; what was that like for you? I have always been into sports, health, and fitness for as long as I can remember. I started playing roller hockey … Continue reading Paul J. Alessi – Born a Champion

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Talking Politics with Todd Hill-Jones

Anthony Eaton

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Todd Hill-Jones to talk about coming out, his election as president of the Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, and the political landscape for the LGBTQ plus community.  In addition to his new role as President Todd has also done work with Public Policy and Political Affairs, Todd’s experience also includes work with The Urban Institute in their Housing Finance Policy Center, founding and running a political action committee, volunteering, managing, and consulting on political campaigns at all levels of government from City Councils to Presidential elections.  At what point did you go, … Continue reading Talking Politics with Todd Hill-Jones

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A not so average conversation with The Average Dude Daniel Allison

Anthony Eaton

By Anthony T. Eaton | January 2021 Although Daniel Allison posts videos on LinkedIn and has a Podcast as The Average Dude, he is anything but average. His experience, thoughts and conversations with the guest of his Podcast are thoughtful and insightful without being pre-planned, stuffy or overly formal. After watching his videos and Podcasts I wanted to sit down and talk to this not so Average Dude to see what he had to say. You started your podcast in 2020; what was the inspiration for that.  I’ve always thought about podcasting. I’m in sales and always having conversations with … Continue reading A not so average conversation with The Average Dude Daniel Allison