LGBTQ Success Syndicate Sunday Newsletter:

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Hello Syndicate Members,

Welcome to your weekly briefing with curated global news, Syndicate highlights, and actionable insights to advance your mission, business, or creative project.

1. International LGBTQ News Highlights

Australia Ends Historic Ban on LGBTQ Blood Donors: Australia announced it has ended its ban on LGBTQ+ individuals donating blood, a policy shift that will allow thousands of additional people to contribute annually and reflects broader efforts to make health systems more inclusive.

Kenyan Court Rule Could Expand Trans Recognition: In Kenya, a High Court judge ruled that the government must move toward legally recognizing transgender people, a first for the continent that may have long-term implications for employment, healthcare, and legal inclusion, potentially unlocking economic participation for trans Kenyans.

Global Rights Outlook for 2026: Recent global analyses project that LGBTQ+ rights and policies will continue to see mixed progress in 2026, with key court rulings and potential legislative changes ahead in countries across Africa, Europe, and beyond.

These developments matter for LGBTQ-owned businesses and entrepreneurs operating internationally: inclusive policies can expand markets and talent access, while restrictive laws remain significant barriers in many regions.

2. U.S. LGBTQ Business & Policy News of the Week

West Hollywood to Host LGBTQ Procurement Summit & Expo: The City of West Hollywood will co-sponsor a business expo aimed at helping LGBTQ businesses gain certification and connect with opportunities, a key source of visibility and new contracts.

EEOC Rescinds Workplace Harassment Guidance: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently withdrew longstanding harassment guidance, a move employers should monitor for its potential impact on inclusive workplace practices and liability.

3. Syndicate Weekly Recap

Here’s what we shared this week on the Syndicate platform and channels:

We welcomed 2 new members
We wrapped up our 2 week focus on "Visibility" with a "One Visible Move Action Sprint," sharing a "Community Connection Tool Template," a "Visibility Interview Invitation for Members," our regular "Thursday Coffee Chat," we showed how to create a "Visiblity Funnel," and some great "Friday Wins."

If you missed an article or post, check the "Current Updates" tab.

4. This Week’s Spotlight Interview

Featuring: Conor Edwards of The Wandering Gays from the UK

In this week’s exclusive spotlight, we sit down with Conor Edwards, co-founder of The Wandering Gays, an up-and-coming LGBTQ travel and lifestyle brand. Conor shares how he built a community-focused travel platform that celebrates queer exploration, turned passion into a business model, and leveraged authentic storytelling to grow an engaged global audience. Be sure to read Conor’s insights on differentiating your brand and scaling through digital community engagement.

5. Happy Hour Chat — Thursday at 5:30pm Eastern Time

Join us for our first Thursday Happy Hour Chat! Happening the Final Thursday of each month instead of our morning Coffee Chat.

This is a space to connect, exchange challenges and wins, and gain real-time insights from fellow founders, creatives, and Syndicate members.

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026Time: 5:30pm Eastern TimeFormat: Brief networking + open discussion + guest spotlight

Click the link on the Calendar Tab at the top of the group page.

6. This Week’s Challenge: Boosting Sales

Challenge Theme: How to Increase Sales in Your LGBTQ Business, Organization, or Creative Project

We will be talking about this week...

a) Identify Your Best Audience Segment – Analyze customer activity and focus on the segment with the highest conversion or engagement.

b) Design a Targeted Offer – Create a timely promotion or bundle tailored to that segment (community discount, exclusive experience, seasonal offer).

c) Activate Community Channels: Promote via at least two channels (email, social groups, partnerships) this week.

d) Ask for Referrals: Introduce a simple referral incentive to expand your reach.

Thank you for your leadership and contribution to the global LGBTQ business ecosystem.

Much Appreciation: Scott

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