Gay Professional Network: Thank you for coming yesterday evening - Let’s Keep Growing, Learning, and Standing Together

Dear Members and Guests,

Thank you for joining us on Tuesday evening—it was a pleasure to see familiar faces and to welcome new ones. Your presence and support mean a great deal.

The Gay Professional Network exists to connect, inspire, and uplift one another as we learn, grow, and thrive together. As I often say, we are all connected by just three degrees—someone you know knows someone who can open a door, spark an idea, or offer support.

On Tuesday, we were delighted to welcome Cooper and Sierra and to learn more about Mosaic LGBT+ young persons' trust . Thank you to those of you who made a donation; your generosity is truly appreciated.

I hope you found the talk engaging and the meeting worthwhile, with insights gained and meaningful connections made. To help shape the future of GPN, I would be grateful for your 30-second feedback—anonymous or not. You can share it [here].

Let’s continue to grow our businesses and networks together. Speaking of growth, I invite you to consider upgrading to Business Membership. You can explore the benefits [here].

Upcoming events

Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Queer Britaing Museum

Join us for an evening exploring LGBTQ+ history and culture, followed by social and business networking.

🎟️ https://link.outsavvy.com/queerbritain

Tuesday 26th May - Andy Roberts (Eagle Lab)

A conversation about money, finance, and navigating today’s economic landscape.

Tuesday 23 June – Alexander Oliveira

A talk on Impactful Lives and purpose‑driven leadership.

Tuesday 30 June – House of Lords Reception

A Champagne and Canapés celebration in the Home Room and Terrace.

To keep costs down, this event will not be posted on Outsavvy. Details are on our blog:

https://gaypronet.blogspot.com/2026/03/summer-reception-at-house-of-lords.html

Member Highlight

If you’re a member and haven’t yet been featured, I would love to showcase you. Please send:

A high‑resolution photo
Your Twitter/media handles
A short bio (200 words)

Your profile will be promoted across our platforms—Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn—reaching 642,362 people, not including reposts and referrals. This visibility is worth thousands of pounds in free publicity.

Here’s a sample: Monthly Highlight – David.

If you are not a member, this service is also available at a cost of £500.

A Note on Mental Health

One topic we didn’t have time to cover—and for that I apologise—is mental health. In another organisation, I became a mental health ambassador, symbolised by a “;”. It represents the moment we pause, reflect, and continue. We all experience anxieties, some more than others, but my message is simple: you are not alone.

Talking not only improves our quality of life but supports our mental wellbeing. I recently read about an experiment in which several participants spent 48 hours in complete darkness and silence. All were affected in different ways, but one participant coped better than the rest by speaking aloud—giving a running commentary of his thoughts, feelings, and sensations.

The study highlighted something powerful: a human voice—even our own—can provide stability, safety, and clarity in moments of isolation.

It made me reflect on how much of our communication today is written—texts, emails, WhatsApp—and how little we actually speak during the day, especially when working from home. I am fortunate that my partner works from home two days a week and that I attend or organise many events. But if ever you feel the need to talk, you have my number.

GPN is, and will always be, a safe place for people to express themselves. Thank you for being part of it.

Warmest wishes,

Jean‑François.

Jean-François Dor

Founder
Gay Professional Network
jf@gpn.one

www.gpn.one

https://calendly.com/jeanfrancoisdor

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