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Nolcha Fashion Week

Nolcha Fashion Week

After making a connection through one of my partners in TEDxFultonStreet, we were invited to one of the runway shows at the industry-only Nolcha Fashion Week in NYC. Fun, my first time at an actual "catwalk"! [gallery columns="4" size="medium"...

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#HealthyOceans conference at United Nations

#HealthyOceans conference at United Nations

In the EcoSocChamber (Economic and Social Council) of the United Nations, I was fortunate enough to participate in an important meeting about how to maintain the overall health of our world's oceans. Keynotes included President Tommy Remengesau of Palau and talk show...

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George Kohlrieser, Hostage Negotiator

George Kohlrieser, Hostage Negotiator

It's incredible how much there is for business leaders to learn from hostage negotiators! I consider myself privileged for having the opportunity to experience George's wisdom first-hand, and I whole-heartedly recommend both his books: Hostage at the Table and Care to...

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Chongtul Rinpoche of Bon Shen Ling

Chongtul Rinpoche of Bon Shen Ling

Speaking with this Tibetan Lama about lucid dreaming was a rare and memorable opportunity... I can't imagine I'll ever think of sleep in the same way again. It never occurred to me that certain cultures might consider dreams "the important part", and consider [what...

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New York Entrepreneurship Week

New York Entrepreneurship Week

I was invited to speak about small business ownership - especially structuring equity partnerships and managing technical teams in startups - at this week-long series of seminars. Entrepreneurship Week takes place in many cities around the country, and this particular...

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TED@NYC 2013

TED@NYC 2013

Each year, the TED Conference hosts a small invite-only event in NYC, for members of the community to vote on a short list of presenters who might get invited to speak on the main stage for that year’s conference. I was proud to attend in 2013.

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TED Conference: “City 2.0”

TED Conference: “City 2.0”

TED hosted an unusual event in New York City, relating to urban planning.  It was only open to members of the TED Community, so I was thrilled to attend.  Couldn't resist getting someone to snap a pic of me on the stage after the event, with the big logo.

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