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Season 5

Sept. 26, 2025

Equity & Career Belonging with Bridgette Johnson, Ep. 68 | iNNOVATION Insights

In this episode of iNNOVATION Insights, Dr. Eulanda Sanders welcomes Bridgette Johnson, MS—transformational higher education leader, equity strategist, and founder of "That Bridge." Bridgette shares her inspiring journey from...

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Sept. 22, 2025

Flourish 2025: Kirkwood Community College Fashion Show | Innovation, Design & Student Creativity, Ep67 | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

How does a fashion program bring together students, faculty, and community to create a show that celebrates innovation, artistry, and collaboration? In this episode of INNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders spotlights ...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Are Hospitality Degrees Still Worth It?

How can higher education better prepare students for the fast-paced, people-centered world of hospitality? In this inspiring episode of iNNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders speaks with Dr. Valerie Salter—Department C...

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Sept. 6, 2025

How To Build Generational Wealth (Financial Wellness) Ep. 65

How can financial education heal generational trauma and build wealth for future generations? In this powerful episode of iNNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders speaks with Ray’Chel Wilson — nationally recognized solut...

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Aug. 27, 2025

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & 1,000 Products | Tiffany Bressan Corbett on Creativity & Resilience

What does it take to create over 1,000 products, sell a company, and keep innovating across multiple industries? In this episode of iNNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders sits down with Tiffany Bressan Corbett, an entr...

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Aug. 26, 2025

Wardrobe Theory Project, Nike, & Design Innovation | Colin Behr on Systems Thinking & Style: Ep. 63

How can our wardrobes tell stories about who we are—and shape the future of fashion? In this episode of iNNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders sits down with Colin Behr, founder of The Wardrobe Theory Project and forme...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Retail Innovation, Branding & Experiential Learning | Dr. Amy Shane-Nichols on Consumer Behavior

Join host Dr. Eulanda Sanders on Innovation Insights for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Amy Shane-Nichols, an educator, leader, and innovator with over three decades of experience in retail, brand management, and academia...

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Aug. 14, 2025

Art, Flow, and the Middle of Nowhere | Jennifer Rife on Creativity and Land Installations, Ep. 61 | iNNOVATION Insights

What does it mean to create art in the “middle of nowhere”? In this captivating episode of iNNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders reconnects with Jennifer Rife, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans fiber art, ba...

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Aug. 11, 2025

From Olympics to Tech & Culinary Innovation, Ep. 60 | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

How can diverse career experiences shape a leader’s approach to innovation and mentorship? In this episode of iNNOVATION Insights, host Dr. Eulanda Sanders speaks with Adeola Sokunbi, a visionary program manager, educator, an...

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May 16, 2025

Innovation in Organizational Shifts with Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts: Ep. 59

Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts, a leader in organizational transformation with over 25 years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, human resources, and organizational change, discusses the motivations and pivotal moments l...

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May 7, 2025

Innovation in Hospitality Culture with Dr. Jokima Hiller: Ep. 58 | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Dr. Jokima Hiller, a distinguished figure in the hospitality industry with an MBA and CHE certification, shares her incredible journey from her early fascination with hotels as an 'army brat' to becoming a general manager, mo...

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May 1, 2025

Innovation in the Costa Rica Call Center with Richard Blank: Ep. 57

Welcome to another insightful episode of Innovation Insights! Join host Dr. Eulanda Sanders as she sits down with Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica's Call Center and a division of Cheyenne Consultants. Richard's journey from N...

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April 25, 2025

Innovation in Black Educator Wellness with Dr. Asia Lyons: Ep. 56

Dr. Asia Lyons, the founder and lead designer of Lyons Educational Consulting, shares her journey from aspiring chemical engineer to impactful educator and consultant. She discusses her research on racial battle fatigue, her ...

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April 22, 2025

Innovation in 3D Fashion Design with Jim Simon: Ep. 55 | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Jim Simon, a visionary in 3D design and digital fashion technology, shares his beginnings as a traditional artist to becoming an academic lead at CLO Jim discusses his journey, insights, and the transformative impact of 3D te...

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April 10, 2025

Innovation in Food Science with Dr. Shannon Coleman: Ep. 54 | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Join host Dr. Eulanda Sanders on this episode of Innovation Insights as we explore the innovative world of Dr. Shannon Coleman, an associate professor and extension specialist at Louisiana State University. Delve into the cut...

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April 3, 2025

Innovation in Fashion Functionality with Hillary Glenn Riley

Hillary Glenn Riley, Senior Knit Apparel Designer at Smartwool, discusses innovation in fashion functionality, her journey in knitwear and performance apparel, and co-founding Glenn and Glenn. Learn about sustainable design, the evolution of apparel and fashion with 3D technology and AI, and get advice for aspiring designers. Discover insights into performance knitwear, the Denver apparel market, and the challenges of the fashion industry

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