Difference Matters Annual Awards Gala 2014 Honors TOP Corporate Allies for Diversity at Club 101 in New York City

The “See What You Missed” video of the event is here. Watch, see what you missed and please share with your social media and professional networks. Thanks.

"If companies want to stay competitive in the marketplace, they are going to have to accept and support all employees regardless of their gender, orientation, race, or physical challenges. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it is the only thing to do if companies want to attract the best employees, the most loyal employees, and the most productive employees."
~~ Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Founder & Publisher of Work Life Matters, Contributing Writer for The Huffington Post & Board Chair of Women’s eNews, as quoted during the 2013 Work Life Matters Gala. Photo and quote will be updated for 2014 soon so bookmark and visit frequently.

Photo above right, Lori Sokol, Ph.D., on the red carpet at Difference Matters Gala 2014gala by Gloria Buono-Daly.

Photo left of Dr. Sokol on the red carpet by Gloria Buono-Daly. Dr. Sokol is holding Teapot Poodle, Scarlet, half-sister to Pupi Dupi, star of "Pupi Dupi in the City" produced and directed by Loreen Arbus. Incidentally, the pilot aired on Fox and already won an Emmy.

Photo left of Laureen Arbus, President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation/Producer/Disability Rights Activist and first woman to head up programming for a major U.S. Television network.


Ms. Arbus is holding the adorable and talented Doggywood star Pupi Dupi, star of "Pupi Dupi in the City" produced and directed by Loreen Arbus. Incidentally, the pilot aired on Fox and already won an Emmy.


Photo below of 2014 Difference Matters Gala 2014 banner courtesy of Lori Sokol and James Grant PR.

On Thursday, October 23, 2014, corporate business leaders, VIPs, performing artists, actors, celebrities, entrepreneurs, leaders in media, TV personalities, philanthropists, activists, advocates and politicians gathered at the premiere members-only, Club 101 on Park Avenue in New York City for The 12th Annual Difference Matters (incorporating Work Life Matters) Gala Honoring Top Companies for their steadfast and pioneering commitment and support of employees in one or more of these five categories: LGBT, Disabilities, Women, People of Color, and Veterans.

Dr. Lori Sokol, Founder & Publisher, Difference MattersMagazine, host of the Gala. Panelists included Loreen Arbus, President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation, Dara Richardson-Heron, M.D., CEO of the YWCA USA, and Sam McClure, Vice President of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

Vivid logos transformed the backdrop which complimented the “rainbow” carpet as stellar attendees graced the atmosphere to share their thoughts and perspectives on the importance of diversity and to celebrate the leading 14 companies.

These leading organizations are being honored for their steadfast and pioneering commitment and support of employees in one or more of these five categories: LGBT, Disabilities, Women, People of Color, and Veterans.

A portion of the event's proceeds will be donated to Non-traditional Employment for Women (NEW).

Honored Corporations for 2014:
♦ AT&T
♦ BARCLAYS
♦ CA TECHNOLOGIES
♦ CADWALADER WICKERAHAM & TALT LLP
♦ DELTA AIRLINES
♦ DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
♦ INTERPUBLIC GROUP (IPG)
♦ MERCK
♦ MONDELEZ GLOBAL LLC
♦ MORGAN STANLEY
♦ NIELSEN
♦ QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
♦ TURNER CONSTRUCTION
♦ VIACOM

Twelve 'Pioneering Women in Real Estate' were also honored in Sokol Media's special annual real estate magazine for their outstanding accomplishments in a field still dominated by men. There was also a special tribute to Mary Dietz, AIA, Design Manager at Silverstein Properties, for spearheading the development of the Retail Hub at the new World Trade Center site.

Pioneering Women in Real Estate Honorees:
♦ Carolyn BaRoss (Perkins & Will)
♦ Laura Bush (Lend Lease)
♦ Susan Clamage (Gensler)
♦ JJ Falk (JJ Falk Interior Design)
♦ Amy Frankel (IF Studio)
♦ Highlyann Krasnow (MNS)
♦ Sara Mirski (The Sapir Organization)
♦ Abbie Newman (Abigail Michaels Concierge)
♦ Ilana Schwartz (Online Marketing Group)
♦ Ellen Sinreich (Green Edge, LLC)
♦ Diana Sweeney (Energy Watch)
♦ Orah Weisberg (SRW Engineers)

*A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organization NEW (Non-Traditional Employment for Women).



Stellar guests include:
♦ Dr. Lori Sokol, Founder & Publisher, Sokol Media Inc.
♦ Loreen Arbus, President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation/Producer/Disability Rights Activist and first woman to head up programming for a major U.S. Television network.
♦ Sam McClure, Vice President of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).
♦ Liz Abzug, Founder & President, Bella Abzug Leadership Institute.
♦ Camilla Barungi, of “Project Runway” fame/entrepreneur/activist.
♦ Linda Stein, artist, author, feminist, educator, intellectual, lecturer, journalist and philanthropist.
♦ Lauren LoGiudice, Actress/Activist.”
♦ Aryn Cole,” The Sisters Plotz”, “Ugly Betty”, “All My Children.”
♦ Stacey Tisdale, Correspondent PBS “NewsHour.”
♦ Lisa Ferber, co-star of the upcoming film “The Sisters Plotz.”

NYC's 101 Park Avenue venue, known for it’s spectacular millennial dining room, is one of the most highly rated membership-based business luncheon clubs in New York City.


Photos above left, exterior Club 101and below right "Big Subway-Motif Apple" sculpture adorns the dining hall entrance by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com.

Diversity Matters (incorporating Work Life Matters) Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of the nation’s workforce.

Published since 2002, the publication pays annual tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work life balance programs and policies for their employees.

About Lori Sokol:
Lori Sokol is one of the nation’s most influential writers and editors covering women’s issues, politics, business, and LGBT issues. A regular contributor to The Huffington Post and host of the Radio Show, “Work Life Matters with Dr. Lori Sokol” on 1490AM WGCH, she has written for The New York Times business blog, Slate, The Baltimore Sun, Women’s eNews, and several other publications. Sokol is a frequent guest on television, appearing on MSNBC, NY1 News, Fox News, WPIX News, and CNBC. Her book, The Agile Workplace and Workforce: The New Future of Work, was published by Working Mother Media in October, 2011.

For more information visit Difference Matters web site .

Event photos from 2013 gala on Facebook at The Difference Matters Gala 2014 Facebook Photo Album

Event photos from 2013 gala on Facebook at The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Facebook Photo Album.

Stay tuned for the "see what you missed" red carpet video. We'll keep updating to keep you informed so RSS feed this blog and visit frequently. Thanks


This article will also be updated regularly with photos and other related information. Please visit frequently and subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks.

Stay tuned for the exciting “See What You Missed” video of the event which will include special interviews from the Founder and President as well as representatives from honored companies and special guests.

Additional resources:

• Facebook photo album from Diversity Matters (Work Life Matters) 2013 event gala at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151926839046435&type=1&l=a68438d97b
• Sokol Media Online
• Lori Sokol, Ph.D., on Huffington Post
• James Grant Public Relations

See what you missed video montage from The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Gala honoring top companies for LGBT equality

“See What You Missed” video montage of Work Life Matters 11th has been revised...few minor typos corrected. Enjoy and stay tuned for “One to One with Gloria" interviews. Watch, enjoy, see what you missed, and see why you should have been there.

Below article titled "The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Gala honors top companies for LGBT Equality" appeared on the AllThingsDigitalMarketing blog October 24, 2013

"...an increasing number of companies are becoming more engaged by providing benefits, services and support for LGBT employees. This year, three of these companies are being honored for the second consecutive year, with another eleven being honored for the very first time. All of these companies are true pioneers and are very courageous to have stepped forward. But they know that by supporting all employees, everybody benefits, regardless of sexual orientation. It's all about attracting and retaining the best talent, and it is our hope that other companies will follow suit."
~~ Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Founder & Publisher of Work Life Matters, Contributing Writer for The Huffington Post & Board Chair of Women’s eNews.

Photo above right, Lori Sokol, Ph.D., by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com.

Photo left of "Rainbow Carpet" by AllThingsDigitalmarketing.com.

Photo Collage below courtesy of Work Life Matters and James Grant PR.

On Thursday, October 24, 2013, corporate business leaders, VIPs, performing artists, actors, celebrities, entrepreneurs, leaders in media, personalities, philanthropists, activists, advocates and politicians gathered at the premiere members-only, Club 101 on Park Avenue in New York City for The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality.

Rich vivid colored logos transformed the backdrop which complimented the “rainbow” carpet as stellar attendees graced the atmosphere to share their thoughts and perspectives on the importance of LGBT Equality and to celebrate the leading 14 companies being honored.

The select list of Top Companies for 2013 represents the industry leaders who have pioneered leadership for LGBT equality and have spearheaded programs, partner benefits and other initiatives for equal opportunity for all employees including disabled.

Honored Corporations for 2013 are:
♦ AVON
♦ CVS CAREMARK
♦ DECHERT LLP
♦ DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
♦ ELI LILLY
♦ INTEL
♦ MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL
♦ METLIFE
♦ MICROSOFT
♦ MORGAN STANLEY
♦ NEW YORK LIFE
♦ TD BANK
♦ UNITED AIRLINES
♦ WELLSFARGO 



Stellar guests included:
♦ Tamsen Fadal, Emmy winning Anchor of PIX 11 News
♦ Chase Coleman, Star of the hit series “In Between Men"
♦ Lauren Logiudice, Actress/Writer
♦ Timothy Mandala, 30 Rock, The Ropes & All My Children
♦ Aryn Cole, The Sisters Plotz , Ugly Betty, All My Children
♦ Jennifer Gelfer, Actress, Director, Co-Executive Producer & Director of "In Between Men"
♦ Stacey Tisdale, Business Correspondent, Al Jazeera America
♦ Scott Stanford, Co-Anchor, PIX 11 News
♦ Quincy Morris, Executive Producer & Creator of "In Between Men"
♦ Wendy Diamond, Publisher of Animal Fair Media/Philanthropist/Correspondent for The Today Show
♦ Nick Mathews, Star of the hit series "In Between Men"
♦ Camilla Barungi, Model/Entrepreneur/Activist of "Project Runway" fame
♦ Javier Gomez, Noted fine art photographer/Activist
♦ Candace Johnson, Author & television personality, "Sleeping with MANHattan"
♦ Levi Wilson, Actor, "The Sisters Plotz"
♦ Lisa Ferber, Artist, Actress, Creator and Screenwriter, The Sisters Plotz
♦ Josh Folan, "What Would Bears Do?," "All God's Creatures," "All My Children," "One Life to Live"
♦ Brice Mousset, Artistic director & founder of the acclaimed dance company OUI DANSE
♦ Lakey Wolff, Talent Agent, Cunningham Escott Slevin Doherty Talent Agency (CESD)
♦ Erik Bottcher, Assistant Deputy Director of Community Outreach New York City Council
♦ Lois Braverman, President & CEO Ackerman Institute for the Family
♦ Lisa Hammer, Filmmaker, actress, composer & singer, The Sisters Plotz

NYC's 101 Park Avenue venue, known for it’s spectacular millennial dining room, is one of the most highly rated membership-based business luncheon clubs in New York City.


Photos above left, exterior Club 101and below right "Big Subway-Motif Apple" sculpture adorns the dining hall entrance by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com.

Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of the nation’s workforce.

Published since 2002, the publication pays annual tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work life balance programs and policies for their employees.

For more information visit Work Life Matters web site .

Some event photos already posted on Facebook at The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Facebook Photo Album.

More to follow including videos. We'll keep updating to keep you informed so RSS feed this blog and visit frequently.


This article will also be updated regularly with photos and other related information. Please visit frequently and subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks.

Stay tuned for the exciting “See What You Missed” video of the event which will include special interviews from the Founder and President as well as representatives from honored companies and special guests.

Additional resources:

• Facebook photos https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151924387721435.1073741844.794796434&type=1&l=38848d4780 
• Sokol Media Online
• Lori Sokol, Ph.D., on Huffington Post
• James Grant Public Relations

The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Gala honors top companies for LGBT

"...an increasing number of companies are becoming more engaged by providing benefits, services and support for LGBT employees. This year, three of these companies are being honored for the second consecutive year, with another eleven being honored for the very first time. All of these companies are true pioneers and are very courageous to have stepped forward. But they know that by supporting all employees, everybody benefits, regardless of sexual orientation. It's all about attracting and retaining the best talent, and it is our hope that other companies will follow suit."
~~ Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Founder & Publisher of Work Life Matters, Contributing Writer for The Huffington Post & Board Chair of Women’s eNews.

Photo above right, Lori Sokol, Ph.D., by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com.

Photo left of "Rainbow Carpet" by AllThingsDigitalmarketing.com.

Photo Collage below courtesy of Work Life Matters and James Grant PR.

On Thursday, October 24, 2013, corporate business leaders, VIPs, performing artists, actors, celebrities, entrepreneurs, leaders in media, personalities, philanthropists, activists, advocates and politicians gathered at the premiere members-only, Club 101 on Park Avenue in New York City for The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality.

Rich vivid colored logos transformed the backdrop which complimented the “rainbow” carpet as stellar attendees graced the atmosphere to share their thoughts and perspectives on the importance of LGBT Equality and to celebrate the leading 14 companies being honored.

The select list of Top Companies for 2013 represents the industry leaders who have pioneered leadership for LGBT equality and have spearheaded programs, partner benefits and other initiatives for equal opportunity for all employees including disabled.

Honored Corporations for 2013 are:
♦ AVON
♦ CVS CAREMARK
♦ DECHERT LLP
♦ DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS
♦ ELI LILLY
♦ INTEL
♦ MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL
♦ METLIFE
♦ MICROSOFT
♦ MORGAN STANLEY
♦ NEW YORK LIFE
♦ TD BANK
♦ UNITED AIRLINES
♦ WELLSFARGO 



Stellar guests included:
♦ Tamsen Fadal, Emmy winning Anchor of PIX 11 News
♦ Chase Coleman, Star of the hit series “In Between Men"
♦ Lauren Logiudice, Actress/Writer
♦ Timothy Mandala, 30 Rock, The Ropes & All My Children
♦ Aryn Cole, The Sisters Plotz , Ugly Betty, All My Children
♦ Jennifer Gelfer, Actress, Director, Co-Executive Producer & Director of "In Between Men"
♦ Stacey Tisdale, Business Correspondent, Al Jazeera America
♦ Scott Stanford, Co-Anchor, PIX 11 News
♦ Quincy Morris, Executive Producer & Creator of "In Between Men"
♦ Wendy Diamond, Publisher of Animal Fair Media/Philanthropist/Correspondent for The Today Show
♦ Nick Mathews, Star of the hit series "In Between Men"
♦ Camilla Barungi, Model/Entrepreneur/Activist of "Project Runway" fame
♦ Javier Gomez, Noted fine art photographer/Activist
♦ Candace Johnson, Author & television personality, "Sleeping with MANHattan"
♦ Levi Wilson, Actor, "The Sisters Plotz"
♦ Lisa Ferber, Playwright, visual artist, screenwriter, story writer, lyricist & Creator of The Sisters Plotz
♦ Josh Folan, "What Would Bears Do?," "All God's Creatures," "All My Children," "One Life to Live"
♦ Brice Mousset, Artistic director & founder of the acclaimed dance company OUI DANSE
♦ Lakey Wolff, Talent Agent, Cunningham Escott Slevin Doherty Talent Agency (CESD)
♦ Erik Bottcher, Assistant Deputy Director of Community Outreach New York City Council
♦ Lois Braverman, President & CEO Ackerman Institute for the Family
♦ Lisa Hammer, Filmmaker, actress, composer & singer, The Sister Plotz

NYC's 101 Park Avenue venue, known for it’s spectacular millennial dining room, is one of the most highly rated membership-based business luncheon clubs in New York City.


Photos above left, exterior Club 101and below right "Big Subway-Motif Apple" sculpture adorns the dining hall entrance by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com.

Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of the nation’s workforce.

Published since 2002, the publication pays annual tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work life balance programs and policies for their employees.

For more information visit Work Life Matters web site .

Some event photos already posted on Facebook at The 11th Annual Work Life Matters Facebook Photo Album.

More to follow including videos. We'll keep updating to keep you informed so RSS feed this blog and visit frequently.


This article will also be updated regularly with photos and other related information. Please visit frequently and subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks.

Stay tuned for the exciting “See What You Missed” video of the event which will include special interviews from the Founder and President as well as representatives from honored companies and special guests.

Additional resources:

• Facebook photos https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151924387721435.1073741844.794796434&type=1&l=38848d4780 
• Sokol Media Online
• Lori Sokol, Ph.D., on Huffington Post
• James Grant Public Relations

The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality: The long lost video with John Payes of Microsoft is here.

"Work life balance affects everybody. Whether you're a male, female, parent, single, gay, straight, regardless of race or ethnicity. We're focusing on the LGBT community because these 12 companies for 2012 that are beign honored -- we not only honor them for their services and programs they provide but because we're hoping that companies who don't provide these services learn from them.”
~~ Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Founder and Publisher, Sokol Media Inc., December 4, 2012

Hoorah, we have located the long lost video with ~~ John Payes, Global Program Manager, Microsoft Worldwide Enterprise & Partner Group. See what you missed! In alphabetical order, here is the listing of this years corporations:

♦Campbell Soup Company
♦Credit Suisse
♦Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP
♦Discovery Communications
♦Eli Lilly & Co.
♦ESPN
♦Fried Frank
♦Microsoft
♦NBCUniversal
♦New York Life
♦Orbitz Worldwide
♦Unilever

James Grant Public Relations http://jamesgrantpr.com spearheaded the spectacular gala.

Article titled "The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality" as appeared on Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/article/the-10th-annual-work-life-matters-gala-honors-top-companies-for-lgbt-equality?cid=db_articles


Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of our nation’s workforce. Published since 2002, the publication annually pays tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work/life balance programs and policies for their employees. http://lorisokolphd.comhttp://www.worklifematters.info/

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One to One with Gloria and Jessica Press at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed

See what you missed at The Work Like Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality. The Awards gala was held at the Club 101 in New York City on December 4th.

"One to One with Gloria" and Jessica Press, star of hit series “Hustling,” Broadway star, model, dancer, actress

Specialty video presentation by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com

More exciting "One to One" interviews to follow so please bookmark this page and follow the AllThingsDigitalMarketing blog.



Another spectacular event spearheaded by James Grant Public Relations

Additional resources:
♦ The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality: See what you missed video
♦ Article titled The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality as appeared on Examiner.com
♦ One to One with Gloria and Javier Gomez at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed


Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of our nation’s workforce. Published since 2002, the publication annually pays tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work/life balance programs and policies for their employees. http://lorisokolphd.com, http://www.worklifematters.info/

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One to One with Gloria and Sebastian La Cause at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed

See what you missed at The Work Like Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality. The Awards gala was held at the Club 101 in New York City on December 4th.

"One to One with Gloria" and Sebastian La Cause, star of hit series “Hustling” and acclaimed Broadway star

Specialty video presentation by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com

More exciting "One to One" interviews to follow so please bookmark this page and follow the AllThingsDigitalMarketing blog.



Another spectacular event spearheaded by James Grant Public Relations

Additional resources:
♦ The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality: See what you missed video
♦ Article titled The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality as appeared on Examiner.com
♦ One to One with Gloria and Javier Gomez at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed


Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of our nation’s workforce. Published since 2002, the publication annually pays tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work/life balance programs and policies for their employees. http://lorisokolphd.com, http://www.worklifematters.info/

Please visit this blog frequently and share this with your social media. Thanks.

One to One with Gloria and Cheryl Willis, Anchor of NY1, award-winning reporter: See what you missed video

See what you missed at The Work Like Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality. The Awards gala was held at the Club 101 in New York City on December 4th.

"One to One with Gloria" and Cheryl Willis , Anchor of NY1, award-winning reporter, author of “Die Free: A Heroic Family Tale”

Specialty video presentation by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com

More exciting "One to One" interviews to follow so please bookmark this page and follow the AllThingsDigitalMarketing blog.



Another spectacular event spearheaded by James Grant Public Relations

Additional resources:
♦ The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality: See what you missed video
♦ Article titled The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality as appeared on Examiner.com
♦ One to One with Gloria and Javier Gomez at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed
♦ One to One with Gloria and Annamaria and Rob Sedgwick at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed


Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of our nation’s workforce. Published since 2002, the publication annually pays tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work/life balance programs and policies for their employees. http://lorisokolphd.com, http://www.worklifematters.info/

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One to One with Gloria and Lori Sokol Ph.D. at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed

See what you missed at The Work Like Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality. The Awards gala was held at the Club 101 in New York City on December 4th.

"One to One with Gloria" and Lori Sokol, Ph.D., founder and publisher, Sokol Media Inc. Specialty video presentation by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com

More exciting "One to One" interviews to follow so please bookmark this page and follow the AllThingsDigitalMarketing blog.






Another spectacular event spearheaded by James Grant Public Relations

Additional resources:
♦ The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality: See what you missed video
♦ Article titled The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality as appeared on Examiner.com
♦ One to One with Gloria and Javier Gomez at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed


Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of our nation’s workforce. Published since 2002, the publication annually pays tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work/life balance programs and policies for their employees. http://lorisokolphd.com, http://www.worklifematters.info/

Please visit this blog frequently and share this with your social media. Thanks.

One to One with Gloria and Javier Gomez at the Work Life Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality: See what you missed

See what you missed at The Work Like Matters Gala Honoring Top Companies for LGBT Equality. The Awards gala was held at the Club 101 in New York City on December 4th.

"One to One with Gloria" and Javier Gomez, noted photo journalist and activist. Specialty video presentation by AllThingsDigitalMarketing.com

More exciting "One to One" interviews to follow so please bookmark this page and follow the AllThingsDigitalMarketing blog.






Another spectacular event spearheaded by James Grant Public Relations

Additional resources:
♦ The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality: See what you missed video
♦ Article titled "The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality" as appeared on Examiner.com


Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of our nation’s workforce. Published since 2002, the publication annually pays tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work/life balance programs and policies for their employees. http://lorisokolphd.com, http://www.worklifematters.info/

Please visit this blog frequently and share this with your social media. Thanks.

The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality: See what you missed video

"Work life balance affects everybody. Whether you're a male, female, parent, single, gay, straight, regardless of race or ethnicity. We're focusing on the LGBT community because these 12 companies for 2012 that are being honored -- we not only honor them for their services and programs they provide but because we're hoping that companies who don't provide these services learn from them.”
~~ Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Founder and Publisher, Sokol Media Inc.

See what you missed! Watch this video montage of event highlights.


From the branded backdrop of company logos to the symbolic carpet of rich rainbow colors, premiere members-only, Club 101 on Park Avenue in New York City was the venue with the message as stellar attendees celebrated leading companies being honored for their leadership roles in LGBT equality.

This years event marked the 10th annual awards celebration honoring leading corporations who have made outstanding contributions to LGBT causes.

VIPs, performing artists, celebrities, philanthropists, authors, models, entrepreneurs, TV news media, and activists graced the “Rainbow” carpet and shared their beliefs about what it meant for them to attend this event and the importance of celebrating leading companies who support LGBT equality in work and in life so as to encourage more to do so. They also shared delightful insights. Stellar list of attendees included:

♦Rob Sedgwick, actor “Damages,” and “Law and Order” and author “Bob Goes to Jail” http://bobgoestojail.com
♦Annmaria Mazzini Sedgwick, acclaimed choreographer and former star dancer of The Paul Taylor Company and jewelry designer
♦Margot Bingham, the new face of Revlon and star of “In Between Men” http://www.margotb.com/
♦Nick Mathews, star of “In Between Men”
♦Cheryl Wills, Award Winning Anchor NY1 News Television and author Die Free: A Heroic Family Tale
♦Tamsen Fadal, Anchor WPIX News/Best Selling author/Producer
♦Lauren LoGiudice, International actor in film, TV, commercials; Essayist and solo playwriter/performer; Star of the film “When Harry Tries to Marry" and her latest original work "Garbo Dreams"
♦Camilla Barungi of “Project Runway,” fame/enterpreneur/activist
♦Josh Folan, star of newfilms “What Would Bear Do?” and “All God’s Creatures”
♦Javier Gomez, noted photo journalist and activist
♦Sebastian La Cause, star of hit series “Hustling” and acclaimed Broadway star Jessica Press, dancer, model, actress, star of hit series “Hustling”
♦Mike Ruiz, star of “The A-List: New York” fame and acclaimed photographer/activist http://www.mikeruiz.com/bio
♦Stacey Tisdale, Correspondent PBS “Need to Know” and founder of Winning Play$ http://www.truecostofhappiness.com/site/about-the-authors/
♦Jonathan Lovitz, American activist, entertainer and political aspirant

Lori Sokol, Ph.D., Founder and Publisher of Work Life Matters lead with opening remarks followed by keynote speakers Jonathan Lovitz, Advocate and Entertainer and Loreen Arbus, President Loreen Arbus Productions, Inc., and Disability Rights Activist/Philanthropist. The select list of Top Companies for 2012 represent the industry leaders who have spearheaded programs, partner benefits and other initiatives for equal opportunity for all employees including disabled. Additionally, these honorees have provided philanthropic contributions to LGBT organizations in support of the community-at-large.

In alphabetical order, here is the listing of this years corporations:

♦Campbell Soup Company
♦Credit Suisse
♦Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP
♦Discovery Communications
♦Eli Lilly & Co.
♦ESPN
♦Fried Frank
♦Microsoft
♦NBCUniversal
♦New York Life
♦Orbitz Worldwide
♦Unilever


James Grant Public Relations spearheaded the event.


Article titled "The 10th Annual 'Work Life Matters' gala honors top companies for LGBT equality" as appeared on Examiner.com


Work Life Matters Magazine is a national business publication that provides news and analysis about the corporate, public and social issues inherent in the quest for achieving effective work life balance on behalf of our nation’s workforce. Published since 2002, the publication annually pays tribute to companies that serve as leaders in their respective fields by providing innovative and effective work/life balance programs and policies for their employees. http://lorisokolphd.comhttp://www.worklifematters.info/

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