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Conversations with Dallas's leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs about the work that fuels their lives.
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37. Ivy Awino, Dallas Mavericks Arena DJ & In-Game Personality: Leading with Vision in Mind, Uniting People & An International Dream for Africa As an international DJ, Poizon Ivy has a love for diverse music, incorporating all genres into her sets and radio mixes. Born Ivy Awino in Nairobi, Kenya and raised in Dallas, Texas, Ivy mastered both the piano and cello before discovering her love for yet another instrument; turntables. In a few short years, Ivy rose in ranks, setti...
Dr. Michael J. Sorrell is the longest-serving President in the 151 - year history of Paul Quinn College. During his 15 years of leadership, Paul Quinn has become nationally celebrated for its ability to expand the boundaries of higher education to better serve the needs of under-resourced communities and their students. Included among Paul Quinn’s numerous accomplishments during President Sorrell’s tenure — improving graduation rates by more than 25%; reducing student loan debt by $30,00...
Jeremy Strick has been the Director of the Nasher Sculpture Center since March 2009. Mr. Strick oversees collections, exhibitions and operations at the 2.4-acre museum located in the heart of downtown Dallas’ Arts District.Prior to the Nasher, Mr. Strick served as Director of The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, California, for more than nine years. Throughout his tenure, MOCA received international acclaim for its exhibition program, which included such landmark shows as Mar...
Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D., is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She founded Soulstice Consultancy, LLC, providing DEI, leadership training, and capacity-building services. Formerly the Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, Froswa’ was responsible for grantmaking, educational programming, and community initiatives. More than 70% of organizations funded were led by people of color. She co...
Daniel Maté is an multi-award-winning lyricist and composer for musical theatre. With his father physician and renowned addiction expert, Gabor Maté, he is the co-author of the recently published The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture, and the forthcoming Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children, based on the popular workshop of the same name. He hosts a YouTube program called Lyrics To Go, and runs Take A Walk With Daniel,...
Commissioner Peirce and I discuss America’s economic inventive structure, regulatory framework around DeFi, and individual choice. Hester M. Peirce was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Securities andExchange Commission and was sworn in on January 11, 2018. Prior to joining the SEC, Commissioner Peirce conducted research on the regulation of financial markets at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She was a Senior Counsel on theU.S. Senate Committee on Banki...
Natalie Smolenski leads business development for Hyland’s blockchain-based content services solutions. She was the founding business development executive for Learning Machine, a Texas-based startup specializing in blockchain-anchored digital records, which exited to Hyland in 2020. As Chair of the Board of the Texas Blockchain Council, she works to advance public policy friendly to blockchain technology and the blockchain industry. Natalie is a trained anthropologist whose independent resear...
Temi Coker is an absolute force of creativity, depicting layers of his Nigerian culture with colors, patterns, dimensions, and textures. He doesn't just create art. He creates powerful experiences that move and challenge beauty standards. His work is a movement. Temi and I discuss the changing NFT landscape and the success he has had in the blockchain space in a short amount of time. We also discuss his Nigerian roots and the stories he enjoys bringing to life on the canvas. www.temicoker.cob...
Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator, and entrepreneur. He's an open-source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and is the author of Programming Bitcoin from O'Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book, and Thank God for Bitcoin. Jimmy has been a lecturer at the University of Texas and an expert witness in legal cases involving Bitcoin. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk, and has a podcast, Bitcoin Fixes This.Jimmy and I discuss the fiat money treadmill, why altcoins ...
Merrick Porchéddu is the founder and CEO of Artist Uprising™, which bridges the gap between creatives and commerce. An experienced entrepreneur and graduate of Belmont University's College of Music Business, Porchéddu and her company connect artists to businesses and vice versa.Merrick and I discuss pivoting from a technology app to a service-based business, NFTs, and the Impact of Organizing Dallas’ First Digital Art Event."Artists need money. Businesses need creativity. The relationship is ...
Boyd Clewis, is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert, author, speaker, and is featured on Forbes, NBC, ABC, and CBS news. As the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Baxter Clewis Consulting. He is dedicated to helping businesses implement effective security and compliance programs. He is trusted by many of the largest Fortune 500 companies, in which he plays a major role in their compliance audits. Boyd serves on the Texas-STEM Advisory Board for...
Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council and a faculty member at DBU teaching international relations and blockchain courses. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 65 member companies that seeks to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for blockchain innovation. He is also a Captain in the US Army reserves working as Tech Scout for the 75 the Innovation Command that supports Army Futures Command.Lee and I discuss the importance...
Eddie Sanez is the owner of Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu. He has over 25 years of experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is the first individual in Texas to receive a Black Belt from World Champion Rafael Lovato Jr. He still actively competes in the IBJJF and recently had eight professional Black Belt matches with Fight to Win Promotions. Eddie opened his first martial arts school in 2009 and opened Kingdom Jiu-Jitsu with his wife, Christina Sanez, in 2014. Eddie is an Army Veteran and former Dallas Poli...
Cooper Neill is an award-winning freelance photographer based in Dallas, Tx, covering everything from Presidential elections and immigration issues to cage fighting and Taylor Swift for editorial and commercial clients worldwide, including The New York Times, ESPN, Rolling Stone, Vice, and many more.Neill and I discuss the personal and professional toll of capturing a pandemic, the nature of storytelling behind the lens, and the factors that make a great Instagram photo. https://www.instagram...
DiAnne S. Davis, MD, is a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist specializing in noninvasive facial rejuvenation, skin-of-color, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatologic surgery.Dr. Davis completed her baccalaureate studies at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biology. She obtained a Master’s of Science in Cell & Molecular Biology from Tulane University. She then received her medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine...
Birdie is the first clean on-location beauty service that uses propriety app technology, curated looks, non-toxic products, and highly trained and vetted professionals to provide on-location beauty treatments. Birdie currently offers hair services, including blowouts, styling, cuts, and trims. It is available in the iOS app store and is flying in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and Charleston, SC. Birdie is expanding both service offerings and service locations, with over 30 new metros o...
Frances Smith-Dean is the Executive Director of the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Community Outreach Center. Frances is responsible for the creation of over 5000 jobs for low-income individuals during this pandemic. She is an adjunct professor of Mathematics at Richland College and owner of Financial Educator, LLC.Frances and I discuss risk management planning for a Biden-Harris administration, resurgence, protest, and economic pain, cryptocurrency, and 2021 predictions. In 2012, Frances was instrumen...
Benjamin J. Vann is the Founder and CEO of Impact Ventures, a 501c3 startup accelerator with a mission to empower talented, yet under-resourced women and entrepreneurs of color to build generational wealth through inclusive entrepreneurship and integrated capital. Since 2017, Impact Ventures has partnered with some of the most notable Fortune 500 companies, national organizations, and global brands to serve over 2800 people, including 220 students through mentorship, events, workshops, themed...
Hannah is co-owner of 12.26, a Dallas-based contemporary art gallery, with her sister Hilary Fagadau. Before starting 12.26, Hannah spent three years on the development team at Dallas Contemporary. She holds a MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University.After receiving a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas, Hilary Fagadau worked in art book publishing for Artbook D.A.P. in New York City. Most recently, she was the director of a contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles. Hannah...
Emmy Hancock is a social entrepreneur with a deep commitment to shining a light on period poverty. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, she founded and scaled Oluna, a social impact fashion company that leverages a fun and playful brand to improve menstrual product access. Every pair of pants purchased provides a year’s supply of feminine hygiene supplies and funds initiatives for menstrual education, policy, and research.Emmy and I discuss why she was told by a mentor to mak...
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