Welcome to Def iNNOVATION Jam, because innovation can be funny! ⚫What Happens When Innovation Gets the Mic? Welcome to Def iNNOVATION Jam—the AI stand-up comedy series that flips the script on traditional innovation. Think startup struggles, academic mishaps, AI absurdities, and personal branding chaos… all turned into laugh-out-loud, punchline-packed performances.…
Welcome to Def iNNOVATION Jam, because innovation can be funny! ⚫What Happens When Innovation Gets the Mic? Welcome to Def iNNOVATION Jam—the AI stand-up comedy series that flips the script on traditional innovation. Think startup struggles, academic mishaps, AI absurdities, and personal branding chaos… all turned into laugh-out-loud, punchline-packed performances.…
Welcome to Def iNNOVATION Jam, because innovation can be funny! ⚫What Happens When Innovation Gets the Mic? Welcome to Def iNNOVATION Jam—the AI stand-up comedy series that flips the script on traditional innovation. Think startup struggles, academic mishaps, AI absurdities, and personal branding chaos… all turned into laugh-out-loud, punchline-packed performances.…
Billie Elias, MS, delves into the true meaning of innovation, emphasizing the importance of creating something new and visionary. Elias describes innovation as a process that extends beyond novelty, requiring a vision for the future and a lasting impact. This episode examines how innovation propels us forward and the importance…
Dr. Alberto Galasso explores the intersection of creativity, innovation, and intellectual property. He discusses how companies can manage new creations, providing an overview of different types of intellectual properties. The talk explores the strategic considerations of when to utilize intellectual property and how to effectively leverage patents to either restrict…
Jennifer Rife discusses the importance of reverting to a childlike state for creative inspiration. She references Picasso's notion of maintaining a child's perspective in creativity and highlights the struggle adults face due to societal conditioning. Rife also talks about Julie Cameron's 'The Artist's Way' and the concept of achieving 'flow'—a…
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, MCS, explores the significant contributions of Black designers in the fashion industry. Highlighting notable figures such as Wesley Tan, Scott Barry, Arthur McGee, and Jimmy Daughtry, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing talent irrespective of color. The discussion also acknowledges the role of WWD in documenting and bringing…
Adeola Sokunbi, a CIPP/E and Juris Master, shares her insights on the importance of building meaningful relationships and social capital. She emphasizes the importance of approaching networking with the mindset of 'what can I do for you?' and recounts her own experiences, including being named Volunteer of the Year during…
Dr. Eric Olson shares his personal journey and experience working at the Walt Disney World Resort. He highlights the vast opportunities within the hospitality and tourism industry, showcasing the variety of roles available from human resources and engineering to marketing, finance, and more. Dr. Olson emphasizes that regardless of one's…
Join Mark Travis Rivera as he explores the significance of persistence and the creative process. Discover how the determination to build something from scratch, repeated until success is achieved, can lead to remarkable outcomes. ⚫Connect with Mark ◾Website: https://marktravisrivera.wordpress.com/ ◾LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-travis-rivera/ ◾Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marktravisrivera ◾Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marktravrivera/ ⚫Subscribe to iNNOVATION Insights News…
Dr. Nia Allen discusses the impact of kindness in today's social media-driven world. She shares her aspirations, including turning her dissertation into a documentary, and discusses her large family and their annual reunions in historically significant places, such as Montgomery, Alabama. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with personal…
Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts explores the crucial role of meaningful work in motivating employees. She highlights the importance of ensuring that employees understand the 'why' behind their roles and the impact they have. Dr. Butts also discusses how the shift towards a more tactical approach in organizational culture, accelerated by…
Exploring the intersection of fashion and systems thinking. Discover how individual style, psychological analysis, mindfulness, and sustainability all intertwine in the world of design. It's more than just clothes; it's connection. #fashion #systemsthinking #design #sustainability #style
He discusses his experience setting creative direction for color across the entire Nike brand. It was initially uncomfortable, but his role as creative lead tested his knowledge and combined his previous experiences. #Nike #CreativeDirection #ColorConcept #JordanBrand
Discover a circular fashion ecosystem with tailors, cobblers, and secondhand sellers. Subscription-based models combat overproduction and redefine innovation. This system reduces waste and promotes reuse in the fashion industry. #circulareconomy #fashion #sustainability #innovation
Amy is known for professionalism and high ethical standards. Her passion shines through leading retail, managing sales, and mentoring future leaders. This conversation covers leadership, innovation, brand management, and storytelling in retail. #leadership #retail #mentoring #brandmanagement
Reducing volume allowed for exploration of new experiences. It enabled getting into buying, which had been a long-time dream. Find out how a step back opened the door to opportunity. #newexperiences #buying #dreams #opportunity #reducedvolume
A professor reflects on how their department store experience helped them develop skills for teaching. Corporate training in customer service and new hires proved surprisingly relevant. #career #teaching #professor #retail #customerservice #training
An art major recalls taking mechanical drawing and fearing they'd poke their eye out with a pencil. A professor warned them they'd be around weird people. They went to the University of Kansas, couldn't decide between art historian and artist, and chose the artist route. #artmajor #college #artstudent #universityofkansas
Discover how a college clay emphasis evolved into creating coiled baskets using fabric and raw silk. Moving without a kiln led to exploring basketry, dyeing silk, and gallery success. It all started in junior high art class. #basketry #coiledbaskets #art #craft #silk #fiberart
A student recalls taking all available art classes in Lamar schools, culminating in an independent study with Ms. Burnett during their senior year. A formative experience. #artclass #independentstudy #highschool #LamarSchools #MsBurnett
Garry Johnson III shares a pivotal moment in his entrepreneurial journey. He reflects on how pitching his business to an audience who truly understood the problem affirmed his purpose and direction. With gratitude towards HBCUs for giving him an opportunity, Garry emphasizes the importance of being in the right space…
Lindsay Vincent Kupler shares her definition of innovation, highlighting that it's not just about groundbreaking scientific inventions. She discusses how innovation can be integrated into various aspects such as communication with consumers, improving garment performance, and team collaboration, emphasizing that innovation is about finding new solutions to solve problems. ⚫Connect…
Michael Todasco, MFA, MBA, discusses his unexpected journey into obtaining patents during his time at PayPal. Initially focused on finance and accounting, Todasco found himself working on innovative products, such as PayPal Beacon. Learn more about this unique product and his experiences with patents in this insightful video. ⚫Connect with…
