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June 14, 2025

Top 5 Meeting Essentials & Smart Shopping Tips!

We share top 5 items for meetings. Online research is great, but measure spaces! Will that sofa fit your next house? We help you shop smarter with measurement tips and future planning. #MeetingEssentials #SmartShopping #OnlineResearch #SpacePlanning #InteriorDesignTips #FurnitureShopping #MeasurementMatters #HomeDecor #ShoppingHacks #BudgetFriendlyShopping

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June 14, 2025

Anka Snider: Art, Design, and Sustainable Innovation Insights

Join us as we delve into Anka Snider's creative journey, from graphic and interior design to sustainable art. We explore her impact on the ISU Fashion Show, her teaching role, and her business. Discover how she advocates for eco-friendly practices in art and life. #InnovationInsights #GraphicDesign #InteriorDesign #SustainableArt #ISUFashionShow #CreativeJourney…

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June 14, 2025

Color Factory's Connection Booth: Partner Experience Explained

We explore the Color Factory's Connection Booth, where a green and pink table, divided by plexiglass, holds a unique partner experience. We discover how pressing play simultaneously on a CD player creates connection through an audio 'play contract'. #ColorFactory #ConnectionBooth #PartnerExperience #InteractiveArt #ArtInstallation #SensoryExperience #PlayContract #CreativeExperiences #ArtAndTechnology #ColorTheory

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June 14, 2025

Cargo Pants: Dr. Hancock on Fashion's Cultural Significance

Dr. Hancock explores fashion's symbolism, diversity, and inclusion. We advocate for marginalized communities, demonstrating fashion's power for social change and brand storytelling. Join us in welcoming Dr. Hancock! #CargoPants #FashionHistory #CulturalSignificance #FashionBranding #DrHancock #FashionScholar #DiversityInFashion #SocialChange #FashionCulture #TransnationalFashion

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June 14, 2025

Historic Costume & Fashion: A Stylish Bond Through Time

We explore our shared passion for fashion, from historic costumes to contemporary styles. Yesterday's trends are today's history! We celebrate the journal's 10-year journey, and its success is due to the inclusion of 'style'. #HistoricCostume #FashionHistory #StyleInspiration #ContemporaryFashion #FashionJournal #TextileTuesday #VintageFashion #FashionTrends #StyleEvolution #FashionAndCulture

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June 14, 2025

The Importance of a Personal Board of Directors for Career Success | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Mark D. Leslie, MBA, discusses the importance of creating a personal board of directors to guide you through your career and personal development. He emphasizes that having a group of trusted advisors can provide essential feedback, support, and insights to help you build your personal brand and navigate professional challenges.…

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June 14, 2025

The Unsung Contributions of Fashion Models: Insights from Ava Chen | iNNOVATION Insights

Tonya Blazio-Licorish, MCS, shares insights from Ava Chen, a celebrated fashion professional, about the critical role models play in the fashion industry. From being more than just hangers for clothes to influencing what gets featured on the runway, models like Alva Chen bring a unique artistry to their work. The…

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June 14, 2025

The Impact of Waste in Fashion Production: A Personal Insight | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Jim Simon discusses the extensive waste and environmental impact caused by the fashion industry's sample production and garment shipping practices. Reflecting on his past role as a production pattern maker, Simon highlights the physical demands and inclusivity issues in sizing within the industry. ⚫Connect with Jim ◾LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimsimonclo3d/ ◾TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cloprofessorjim…

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June 14, 2025

Exploring Data Analytics with Jian Yu: From Education to Application | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Jian Yu, MS, shares insights into how his education shaped his approach to data analytics. Jian discusses his impressive academic background, ranking in the top 10, and elaborates on the skills he developed at Central Michigan University, including programming, database management, and basic data analytics. Tune in to learn more…

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June 13, 2025

Writing for Cancer: Healing Through Art & Community

We create healthy communities through writing. We share experiences with workshops, like Writing for Cancer, celebrating our 2-year anniversary at Bliss Cancer Center. Discover the impact on both participants and us. #WritingForCancer #CancerSupport #ArtTherapy #CommunityHealing #CreativeWriting #BlissCancerCenter #WritingWorkshops #CancerAwareness #TherapeuticWriting #HealingJourney

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June 13, 2025

Ames Writer's Collective: Building Community Through Cancer Support

When a lease fell through, we needed community. Remembering California writing groups led us to a cancer center substitution. That's how we launched the Ames Writer's Collective, a space for shared experiences. #AmesWritersCollective #CancerSupport #WritingCommunity #CommunityBuilding #CreativeWriting #SupportGroups #IowaWriters #Inspiration #AuthorsOfInstagram #HopeAndHealing

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June 13, 2025

Your Network: The Key to Career Success & Mentorship

Our network is everything. My journey has been enabled through it, including mentors and friends that become more than an industry contact. Feeling like our career ceiling was being met? #CareerSuccess #NetworkingTips #MentorshipMatters #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerAdvice #IndustryConnections #BusinessNetworking #Motivation #SuccessMindset #PersonalDevelopment

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June 13, 2025

Scottish Kilts: Culture, Training, and Government Support

Travel revealed the importance of kilts within Scottish culture. We discuss the Scottish vocational qualification, an official training program with government degrees. We explore the significance of organized kilt schools and SVQ affiliation. We delve into the supported training. #ScottishKilts #KiltCulture #ScottishTradition #VocationalTraining #GovernmentSupport #SVQ #CulturalHeritage #Scotland #KiltMaking #ScottishHistory

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June 13, 2025

Google Updates: Monitor & Fix Impact for SEO Growth

Monitor Google Search Console and Google Analytics for updates. See how updates affected our SEO and fix any negative impacts. Capitalize on positive impacts. #GoogleSearchConsole #GoogleAnalytics #SEOupdates #SEOtips #GoogleAlgorithm #WebsiteTraffic #SEOguru #DigitalMarketing #OnlineMarketing #SearchEngineOptimization

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June 13, 2025

College to Career: Website Skills to Digital Marketing Success

We learned about business and met a great mentor. He gave us the chance to work with a nonprofit and his small business. Digital marketing resonated, helping businesses realize their dreams. Marketing helps people meet their goals. #DigitalMarketing #CareerAdvice #CollegeLife #BusinessGrowth #MarketingTips #Nonprofit #SmallBusiness #WebsiteSkills #Entrepreneurship #MarketingDreams

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June 13, 2025

Pandemic Business Survival: Culinary Enrichment & Collaboration Success

Even with an 80% business traffic loss during the pandemic, we sustained our culinary enrichment business. The ability to collaborate helped us thrive! Congratulations to all business owners who persevered through rough times. #PandemicSurvival #BusinessResilience #CulinaryEnrichment #CollaborationSuccess #SmallBusinessTips #SupportLocal #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #CommunitySupport #NeverGiveUp

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June 13, 2025

Chef Elle: Buffalo's First Black Woman Commissary Kitchen Owner

Chef Elle, a French Culinary Institute graduate, founded COR Cuisine, offering local meal prep and nutrition education. We became Buffalo's first Black woman to own a commissary kitchen, committed to inclusive community engagement and accessible services. #ChefElle #CORCuisine #BuffaloEats #BlackFemaleChef #CulinaryInnovation #MealPrep #NutritionEducation #CommunityEngagement #SupportLocal #BuffaloNY

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June 13, 2025

Finding Purpose: Contributing to Society & Personal Fulfillment

Contributing to society brings us deep personal fulfillment. Skills and effort make a positive impact. Seeing challenges faced by vulnerable groups inspires us to use our ability to help those in need. #PurposeDrivenLife #SocialImpact #PersonalFulfillment #MakingADifference #CommunityService #HelpingOthers #Volunteerism #Inspiration #Compassion #Empathy

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June 13, 2025

Company Performance: Tableau Visualization for Ranking & Analysis

We analyze and rate 20 companies, visualizing their performance using Tableau. Dark red signifies poor performance, transitioning through yellow to green for top-performing companies. Easily understand company ranking! #Tableau #DataVisualization #CompanyAnalysis #PerformanceRanking #BusinessIntelligence #DataAnalysis #TableauTutorial #DataDriven #KPI #BusinessAnalytics

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June 13, 2025

Tableau: Visualize Your Data for Meaningful Insights

Tableau helps us make data more visible and meaningful. If we want to see the distribution of gender (male and female), Tableau can create a pie chart to easily show the proportion, making it simple and visible. #Tableau #DataVisualization #BusinessIntelligence #DataAnalysis #DataInsights #Analytics #Dashboard #DataLiteracy #BI #DataSkills

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June 13, 2025

Data Analytics: My Journey & Why I Chose It

In summer 2019, we managed accounts at Ping An Insurance. This data analytics field is an interesting story. After high school, we had a long talk with friends about our future careers. We chose data because it covers many fields. #DataAnalytics #CareerJourney #DataScience #Analytics #CareerAdvice #Insurance #Business #DataDriven #PingAn #DataCareer

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June 13, 2025

Provoke Questions: Interpreting Design and Inspiring Critical Thinking

We aim to spark curiosity, inviting viewers to explore our work and question, 'What were we thinking?' It's about prompting interpretations, not dictating answers. The focus is on sparking thoughts and interpretations. #DesignThinking #CriticalThinking #Interpretation #ArtInterpretation #ProvokeQuestion #DesignInspiration #CreativeProcess #MeaningInArt #VisualThinking #ArtAndDesign

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June 13, 2025

Retirement Dreams: Back to School for Art or Education?

We've been preparing for retirement, writing ideas, and collecting things we want to do. Considering returning to school for art or education, without performance pressures. Academia fuels our love of learning. Giving back is one of our important values. #RetirementGoals #LifelongLearning #ArtEducation #HigherEducation #PersonalGrowth #PostRetirement #LearningJourney #EducationMatters #GivingBack #ValueBasedLiving

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June 13, 2025

Home Decorating: Repurposing Sentimental Items for a Cohesive Look

Let's discuss how to integrate sentimental items into our home decor. Can we repurpose or restain them to match new introductions? It’s essential to understand these attachments beforehand to create a cohesive design we all love. #HomeDecor #InteriorDesign #Repurposing #SentimentalValue #CohesiveDesign #HomeStyling #DecoratingTips #DIYDecor #InteriorInspiration #HomeMakeover

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