brAVe [space]

In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser connects with Boris Drmanic to ask, "what happens when we stop asking what technology can do and start asking what it should do?" Throughout the episode, they explore:Simplifying technologyBuilding end user confidenceBias and privacy concernsResponsible innovation ...and more! As always, come for the brave, honest discussion and stay for the side quest. Connect with Boris DrmanicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdrmanic/Connect with Britt YenserLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/

What do you do when the budget keeps shrinking, the technology keeps aging, and everyone still expects you to make it work? In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser sits down with Steve Borho to talk about making tough upgrade decisions, navigating career changes, finding connection in the workplace, and remembering that the people behind the technology matter just as much as the technology itself.Connect with Steve BorhoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-borho-06aa8911/Connect with Britt YenserLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/

In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser sits down with the “Lost Soul at Geekazine,” Jeffrey Powers, to talk about what it really means to be an “influencer,” the responsibility that comes with having an audience, and how to balance authenticity with the very real need to make a living. They dig into:The responsibility that comes with an audienceStaying authentic while making a living onlineNavigating algorithms, platforms, and shifting expectationsFinding technology that actually solves problemsWhat higher ed can learn from independent creatorsKnowing your value — and when to ask for help…and more!And because this is brAVe [space], there’s a little side questing along the way. Technology may keep changing, but knowing your value, staying curious, and being honest about what works never go out of style.Connect with Jeffrey PowersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geekazine/Geekazine: https://geekazine.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4XoshjWqK1f-01xLpDrHI90snaoiOnTfIupUTi-tBm8MMC00_Ig Connect with Britt YenserLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/

What happens when you're the only AV person on campus? Michael Gunderson joins host Britt Yenser to talk about life as a team of one: triaging endless requests, learning the power of saying no, and finding calm in the chaos. He also opens up about managing a chronic illness while thriving in a demanding career, sharing hard-won lessons on advocacy, boundaries, and communication. It's a candid, generous conversation about doing meaningful work without losing yourself in it.Connect with Michael GundersonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gunderson-cts/Connect with Britt YenserLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/

In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser talks with Daniel Wray about finding community in higher ed AV, the power of representation, his experience as a HETMA PRISM Scholar, and the journey toward earning his CTS. They dig into what it means to keep going when you don’t get it right the first time and how the people around us can make all the difference. Because AV may be about technology, but the real connection has always been human.Connect with Daniel WrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdanieldanielwray/Connect with Britt YenserLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/