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Key Moments:

First Impressions:

• The excitement of seeing the Apple Vision Pro in person after years of anticipation.
• Aesthetic highlights: Glass display, 23 million pixels, 3D technology, and Micro‑OLED.

Demo Experience:

• The 30-minute in-store demo, available only by walking in.
• Scripted elements and limited room for independent exploration.
• A rogue moment: Testing the Safari app for an immersive website experience.

Favorite Immersive Experience:

• A standout moment in a lake with a 360-degree view transitioning into the rain.
• Similar to creating a vivid Colorado hiking trail experience in May.

Spatial Memories:

• Reflections on the intriguing and occasionally peculiar aspects of spatial memories.

Powerhouse Specs and Cost:

• Breakdown of specifications: 8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine, and more.
• Justifying the high cost (around $5k) with top-tier quality.

Privacy and Security Features:

• Apple's commitment to privacy and security.
• Introduction of Optic ID: A secure authentication system using the uniqueness of the user's iris.

EPISODE CREDITS:

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Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey

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Episode #56: Let’s Talk  Storytelling in Marketing with Vilona Michael, Founder of V.Marketing 

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In the latest episode of Coffey & Code, we sit down with Vilona Michael, the Founder of V.Marketing, a local Marketing Agency in OKC specializing in social media, public relations, influencer partnerships, and community engagement.

Topics Covered:

• Building Community:
  • V.Marketing's Key role in OKC Uptown 23rd district's growth.
  • Successful fundraising events for community support.
  • Transitioning network connections into a full-fledged agency.
• Authentic Connections:
  • Vilona's unique approach to community building across the state of Oklahoma.
• Entrepreneurial Challenges:
  • Overcoming challenges in a new market.
• Local Projects and Initiatives:
  • Involvement in community art projects.
  • Successful Giving Tuesday campaign for food security.
• Balancing Work and Family:
  • Juggling roles as a working mom and entrepreneur.
  • Family's commitment to business and community.
• Future Aspirations:
  • Expansion plans beyond Oklahoma City.
  • Launching a website in 2024 to showcase the agency's journey.
• Marketing Strategies:
  • Unique marketing strategies inspired by personal experiences.

Thank you to Vilona Michael for sharing her journey. Subscribe, rate, review, and share for more inspiring conversations. Follow Vilona on Instagram to stay up to date on all things V.Marketing! 

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Episode #55: Let’s Talk Sound Therapy Technology for Mental Health with Sandeep Prakash, PhD.

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In the latest episode of Coffey & Code, we sit down with Sandeep Prakash, PhD., the Chief Scientific Officer at Soundself, a revolutionary vocal-biofeedback technology for advancing mental health.

Topics Covered:

• Sound therapy technology for mental health
• Sound therapy for mental health
• Using sound therapy for mental health treatment
• Ketamine therapy and digital therapeutics
• Using immersive technology for mental health treatment
• Virtual reality and mental health technology

Visit SoundSelf.com to learn more about this innovative technology, and sign up to be notified when a SoundSelf practitioner serves in your area.

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-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #54: Let’s Talk Creativity, Community, and Collaboration with Chris Cox

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In the latest episode of Coffey & Code, we sit down with Chris Cox, Founder of The House Creates, The House Helps 501(c)(3), and The House Homes.

Topics Covered:

• Branding, collaboration, and creativity.
• Reaching out to local politicians for non-combative communication.
• Digital footprint, Digital literacy, and social media usage
• Social media's impact on news consumption and personal boundaries.
• Creative business management and client relationships.
• Video, AI, and generative content creation in the film industry.
• Technology, teamwork, and client management in a creative firm.

Be sure to follow ⁠Chris Cox and House Creates on social media!

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-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #53: Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Kyle Golding

In the latest episode of Coffey & Code, we sit down with a true visionary in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation - ⁠Kyle Golding⁠, the CEO and Chief Strategic Idealist at ⁠The Golding Group⁠. Prepare for an enlightening discussion as we explore the intricacies of fostering innovation in the business world and the value of community over competition!

Topics Covered:

• Kyle shares his inspiring journey, from his early career to becoming the driving force behind the Golding Group.
• The Golding Group's Approach to Innovation
• Navigating Entrepreneurship Challenges: Kyle talks about the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, from securing funding to building a sustainable business model. Kyle shares his insights on how to overcome these obstacles and thrive in the competitive landscape.
• The Role of Creativity

Be sure to follow ⁠Kyle Golding⁠ and ⁠⁠The Golding Group⁠ on social media to stay up to date with the latest entrepreneurship innovations.

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Thanks for listening!

-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #52: Let’s Talk Beauty and Entrepreneurship with Margo Gianos – Founder of Honestly Margo

Get ready to tune into the latest episode of Coffey & Code, where we bring on ⁠Margo Gianos⁠, the creator of ⁠Honestly Margo⁠, to dive into her journey as a young entrepreneur in the beauty industry and how to use social media as a tool to market yourself and/or your business! We discuss some of the challenges and logistics that came along with creating her own business, as well as some of her latest products. She shares some insightful tips on how to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape and how to use them to your advantage to stay ahead of the game!

Topics Covered:

• Margo’s background and where she came up with the idea for Honestly Margo.
• Margo’s journey as a young entrepreneur launching a small business in Oklahoma at age 12.
• Lessons learned and advice on how to navigate the business industry.
• Tips on how to use technology to help you navigate social media and market yourself or your business around the world.
• Keeping up with the everchanging trends of the digital world.
• Using connections and relationships through social media to connect and grow with others in order to build a healthy network around you.
• Exclusive hot tip about the latest product being created by Margo Gianos!

Make sure to check out this episode to stay in the know about the realities of becoming an entrepreneur, how to navigate social media as a small business owner, to learn more about Honestly Margo, and to hear about the amazing journey of Margo Gianos and how she turned her dreams into reality!

Be sure to follow ⁠@MargoGianos⁠ and ⁠@HonestlyMargo⁠ on all socials to stay up-to-date on the latest Honestly Margo News!

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Thanks for listening!

-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #51: Let's Talk Virtual Reality and Joy in the Morning with JoyReignVR

Welcome to the latest episode of Coffey & Code, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality with an extraordinary guest, JoyReignVR! Get ready for an immersive experience as we explore the possibilities of VR and uncover the secrets behind JoyReignVR's groundbreaking show, Joy in the Morning. From the future of entertainment to the impact of VR on society, this episode will leave you spellbound. Tune in to discover how JoyReignVR is revolutionizing storytelling and bridging the gap between virtual and real worlds.

Don't miss out on this captivating conversation that will transport you to the cutting edge of technology. Get your headsets ready and join us on an unforgettable journey into the realm of virtual reality!

Topics Covered:

• JoyReign's background and how she started in the VR space
• The inspiration behind Joy in the Morning Show
• Learning how to create virtual worlds in VR
• The power of representation, community, and positive energy in virtual spaces

⁠About Shika (JoyReign) Duncan⁠

Shika Duncan (JoyReignVR) is a Louisiana native who graduated from the HBCU Southern University A&M in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a degree in Economics. She is an enthusiastic XR Evangelist and Content Creator who specializes in building metaverse experiences that caters to brands and promote community. Helping people connect and engage with technology while also building worlds that inspire others to build is her mission. Even though she has been in the XR space for a few years, JoyReign's metaverse work has been highlighted by Meta, Meta Reality Labs, Meta Horizon Worlds, and Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Whether she is hosting her talk show "Joy In The Morning" in Meta Horizon Worlds, podcasting with her husband on their "Get'Em To The Metaverse” podcast, or strategizing content through her business,⁠ Onyx Leaf Media⁠, JoyReign is always staying true to her north star to help people to become more joyful, optimistic, and yearning for positivity.

Be sure to follow ⁠@JoyReignVR⁠ on all socials to stay up-to-date on the latest Joy in the Morning news!

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Thanks for listening!

-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #50: Let's Talk XR & Artificial Intelligence with Laura Piza, COO of Reboot Imagine

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Join us as Laura Piza takes us on an exhilarating journey into the world of Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover how Reboot Imagine is pushing the boundaries of innovation in industries like esports and entertainment, and gain insights into the exciting future of XR and AI. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a gamer, or simply curious about the next wave of immersive experiences, this episode of Coffey & Code is not to be missed!

Topics Covered:

• Laura's background and how she started in the XR space
• The inspiration behind Reboot Imagine
• Increasing innovation with diverse teams
• The impact of the growth of XR in entertainment
• Community over competition

⁠About Reboot Imagine⁠

Reboot Imagine is a turn-key XR and 24/7 US-based support for hardware, software, installation, training, and more. Tailored for various industries, including esports and entertainment.

⁠About Laura Piza⁠

After eight years in the luxury hospitality industry, Laura tried VR for the first time, and her life changed. She strategically shifted her focus to the XR industry and aligned with Reboot Imagine, a start-up that specializes in turn-key solutions, installations, and technical support. Seeing the need for customer service in XR was a natural fit for someone coming from the world of hospitality. Laura gracefully leverages her skills in operational management, customer service, and project management to create effective and unforgettable immersive experiences through customer-centric solutions. She leads Reboot Imagine as the COO. Laura’s hope is XR adoption in all facets of everyday life, from entertainment to education and beyond. Laura is a member of ⁠XR Women⁠, a group of forward-thinking women in technology.

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Thanks for listening!

-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #49: Let's Talk Innovation & Fashion: From Idea to App - The Journey of an Entrepreneur in Fashion with Alyssa Del Valle Bjora

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In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa, an entrepreneur who has developed an innovative new app in the fashion industry called Gleu. She shares her journey from the initial idea to the development and beta launch of the app. We discuss the challenges she has faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the importance of networking, and the exciting potential of Gleu to revolutionize the way buyers shop and book appointments during fashion week.

Topics Covered:

• Alyssa's background and how she got started in the fashion industry

• The inspiration behind Gleu and how the app works

• Overcoming challenges as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry

• The potential impact of Gleu on the fashion industry

• Advice for other aspiring female entrepreneurs

Tune in to this episode to learn more about the exciting world of fashion technology and the inspiring journey of one woman who is making a difference with her innovative app, Gleu.

⁠About Alyssa Del Valle Bjora

As a freelance artist, graphic designer, content creator, and startup founder at Gleu, Alyssa has a wealth of experience in various creative fields. Her B2B platform, Gleu, streamlines the wholesale workflow for fashion retailers and brands, making it easier for them to connect and stay organized during markets and fashion week.

Alyssa is always on the lookout for challenging problems to solve, and her interests in marketing, travel, fashion, and design keep her motivated. Although she is originally from Oklahoma City, she spent two years in New York City and another two years in Paris as a student at Parsons School of Design. Her BBA in Strategic Design and Management and minor in Fashion Communication have given her valuable skills for the fashion industry and beyond.

Alyssa draws inspiration from new people, places, and things and believes that connecting with fresh perspectives is essential for ultimate success.

Learn more about Gleu by visiting https://www.gleu.app/

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-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #48: Let's Talk Code and Chords: A Musician's Path to Becoming a Software Engineer with Tanner Smith!
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In this episode, we will be talking to Tanner Smith, a musician who found his way into the world of software engineering. Tanner shares his unique journey and challenges while building his own business to connect fans with the bands they love.

Tanner shares his experience of learning to code and how he eventually landed his first job as a software engineer. He also talks about how his experience as a musician helped him in his career path and how he applies the same creativity and passion to his projects.

Tanner also shares some valuable advice for anyone looking to switch careers or break into the tech industry. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, dedication, and having a strong support system.

Whether you are a musician looking to switch careers or someone who wants to pursue software engineering, this podcast episode will provide you with valuable insights and inspiration. Join us as we explore Tanner's unique journey and learn from his experiences!

About Tanner Smith

Tanner Smith is a native of Oklahoma City, OK, and a dynamic individual with a strong drive for success. With a lifelong passion for music and technology, Tanner's career has been heavily influenced by these interests. He holds a degree in music business and gained valuable experience managing and performing with the ska-punk band Sunny Side Up, where he became intrigued by the possibilities at the intersection of music and technology.

Tanner's love for technology eventually led him to a career in software engineering at Drov Technologies, a leading technology company in Oklahoma City, where he excels as a skilled developer. Despite his success in the tech industry, Tanner remained committed to his love of music and technology, leading him to launch his own music technology startup, Fanwave. Through Fanwave, Tanner aims to reshape the live entertainment industry by making it more interactive,

immersive, and engaging for all parties involved. Beyond his entrepreneurial accomplishments, Tanner is an active member of his community.

He serves on the Board of Directors for Techlahoma, a non-profit technology organization where he mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and programmers. Additionally, he dedicates his time and resources to supporting local artists and musicians, always seeking ways to give back to his

hometown of Oklahoma City. Tanner's dedication, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit have earned him a prominent position in

Oklahoma City's music and technology communities. His work with Fanwave and his contributions to his community are leaving a lasting impact on the industry and the city.

Learn more about Fanwave.io by visiting https://www.fanwave.io/

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-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #47: Let's Talk Augmented Reality Innovation: Captioning the World with Alex Westner! Augmented Reality is changing the way that we interact with the world around us & offering innovative new ways to present information. Enter XanderGlasses: Smart glasses that display real-time captions of what other people are saying. Alex Westner founded Xander, setting its vision on providing relief for the 1.5 billion people around the world who struggle with the effects of hearing loss. Xander's company mission is to CAPTION THE WORLD & they are doing it!

The caption display is inobtrusive, allowing the wearer to follow conversations while looking directly at the speaker and surroundings. XanderGlasses allow people who are Deaf or hard of hearing to clearly understand who is speaking to them, whether at home, work, or in a noisy public venue. This helps people feel more confident and relaxed during conversations. Xander underscores the sentiment of 'We all have a need to understand and be understood.'

About Alex Westner

Alex began his career in engineering, researching microphone arrays and the “cocktail party problem” at the MIT Media Lab—getting computers to pick out individual voices in a room. He spent 18 years as a product leader in audio and music technology companies, shipping successful products that try to analyze and understand sound. One standout, “iZotope RX,” became known as the Photoshop for Sound, and earned an Engineering Emmy Award, and is an industry standard tool.

In the last several years, searching for something deeper and more meaningful, he immersed himself in the most profound human problem related to audio — people who have trouble hearing altogether. He founded Xander, setting its vision on providing relief for the 1.5 billion people around the world who struggle with the effects of hearing loss.

XanderGlasses is the recipient of the 2023 CES CTA Foundation Award

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Learn more about Xander & XanderGlasses by visiting https://www.xander.tech/

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-Ashley Coffey

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Episode #46: Let's Talk Mindfulness in Marketing & Tech with Kyle Muzny! When it comes to living with an abundant mindset and navigating the ever-changing marketing and tech landscape, Kyle leverages his background in science, math, and data to inform his business, Muze Growth Strategies. This in-depth conversation covers mindfulness, gratitude, starting your own business, and navigating how the rapid advancement of technology impacts marketers and cookies. The digital kind. This episode comes with a quality guarantee that you will learn something new. Enjoy!

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About Kyle Muzny

Kyle is on a mission to give businesses the opportunity for realistic and trackable revenue growth. Yes, he's a science, math, and data fiend. Yes, he prefers casual partnership meetings. And yes, he loves four-way stretch clothing. His inspiration? Family. Talents? Jack of all trades, master of a few. Pilotage, the air above 14,000 feet, and speed measurements in knots are all things that excite him. Shockingly good at backyard blitz ball, impromptu Disney dances, and fitting in an obsession with helping our clients.

Favorite Historian: Teddy Roosevelt

Favorite Leadership Book: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Most annoying quirk: Yes.

Dog: Ozzie Roy Muzny - Mini(?) Aussie-Doodle and named after Ozzie Albies and Roy Kent.

Learn more about Muze Growth Strategies by visiting www.whatsyourmuze.com

Follow @kmuzny & @whatsyourmuze on Instagram and TikTok!

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Episode #45: Let's Talk Entrepreneurship: The Art of Being a No Bullshit Business Mentor with Amanda Smith! When it comes to entrepreneurship, no bullshit is best. Business Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, Amanda Smith, shares her journey from music teacher to CEO and why she started Boss Vision Con. Stay tuned at the end for resources Amanda recommends checking out if you're early in your entrepreneurship journey!

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About Amanda Smith:

Amanda Smith is a Business Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, a 50,000+ global community of engaged women connecting in career, business and life. Amanda, also a former elementary music teacher of 7 years, is an expert in authentic marketing, pitching brand partnerships, and cultivating community.

After a huge life shift in 2017 and a move to Dallas, Amanda was seeking a community for women that was inclusive and offered resources for career, life, and business- and came up empty. So, she created one herself and called it “Dallas Girl Gang.”

Now Amanda is bringing “You Can Sit With Us ™” to life across the country through activations with aligned brands such as Athleta, Greetabl, FreePeople, Olive + June, as well collaborations with others in the industry and coaching women who are building new businesses.

She is passionate about bringing women together into meaningful community and lifting one another up through The Girl Gang Podcast, her personal brand content with Amanda Smith Coaching, and events online and in person.

Follow @dallasgirlgang & @amandasindallas on instagram and tiktok!

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Episode #44: Let's Talk About the R in VR/AR with Alex Meland! Augmented Reality is essential to the XR ecosystem, but one should not underestimate the 'R' in VR/AR. With the rise of immersive technologies integrating into our society, work & daily living, it's an excellent time to have a conversation about what it all means. In this episode, Alex Meland shares his experience, philosophy & passion for the XR space in this in-depth conversation that will leave you wanting more!

FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE

About Alex Meland:

Alex Meland (@ALEX VR) is an American virtual reality industry professional and content creator.

Alex co-founded the Between Realities VR Podcast, a talk show with weekly guests from within the world of virtual reality, with partner Harry "Skeeva" Skigis in 2020. Since then, the program has become a hub for the VR community and was nominated for "Social VR Influencer of the Year" in the 2021 VR Awards and "VR Content Creator of the Year" in the 2022 VR Awards.

Alex is Strategic Partnership Manager for Contact CI, working in business development for their high-end haptic glove used in training with the U.S. Air Force.

He is also an official correspondent for UploadVR.com and writer for VR Trend Magazine.

Subscribe to Alex & Skeeva's Youtube Channel to be notified when new episodes go live!

Follow Between Realities on Twitter

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Episode #43: Let's Talk Data Visualization with Travis Tester! Data is everywhere. There's so much of it, so how do we disseminate helpful information to make informed decisions about our lives? Travis Tester talks about his passion for data visualization, how he pivoted from a graphic design career and what freely available resources helped him learn the technical skills to succeed in the world of data viz. This episode comes with a quality guarantee that you *will* learn something new!

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Travis Tester

Travis Tester works for MyCare Integrated Software Solutions as a healthcare Data Analyst and formerly taught at Oklahoma City University as an instructor for Studio Design courses (Graphic Design, Publication Design, and Web Design), as well as teaching as an educator at the University of Central Oklahoma (as in ACM@UCO) specializing in Digital Media and Business Management courses. He has culminated an associate’s degree in applied sciences, and later obtained his Bachelors degree in applied technologies. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from UCO, Travis shifted gears and moved into the design industry. Over the course of a couple of years as a branding, identity, packaging, and web designer, he discovered the phenomenon that is Data Visualization and has not since looked back.

Marrying his love of design and business together with making things beautiful, it is the perfect intersection of his skills and passions, at the crossroad of creativity and commerce. Outside of work, Travis likes to exercise, study computer science, read books, play video games, and enjoy date nights with his spouse.

He is also QPR certified and also volunteers and helps fund-raise for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP). If you would like to connect with him, he is active on Instagram and LinkedIn. He lives in downtown Oklahoma City with his wife, Bri, and their three cats, Bear, Tang, and Kimchi.

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Episode #42: Art & technology have become so closely intertwined in recent years. The rise of immersive art is bringing innovative experiences to broad audiences!

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BetweenTheSpaces.com

Between the Spaces — featuring the work of multimedia artist Jaiye Farrell and photographer Cody Giles — invites the viewer to explore connectivity and art as it pertains to digital versus tactile mediums.

Between the Spaces invites the viewer to explore connectivity and art as it pertains to digital versus tactile mediums. Mixing printed portraits with markings painted physically and digitally and then experienced through virtual reality, this project brings those two worlds together. It features 36 printed portraits, 18 of which will be physically embellished, and the other 18 will be virtually painted and viewed using the Artivive app.

The artists welcome viewers to move through the gallery interacting with the different elements of the project, including a polaroid corner for participants to have their picture taken and that Polaroid becomes part of the installation, 3D printed painted orbs on display, an augmented reality orb, a video space for participants to create selfie videos, a collaborative canvas to be raffled off as well as canvas pieces of art.

The virtually-painted portraits can be purchased and viewed again in their homes with the app, expanding the experience of the project beyond gallery walls. It is also the hope of the artists that the participants feel connected and included enough to be a part of the project.

Jaiye Farrell

Oklahoma-based artist Jaiye Farrell cultivated his style of painting from abstract patterns that transcend societal and cultural divides and remember the communal roots of humanity. From an infatuation with archeology emerged a creative and ambitious talent: to craft signature designs that inspire self-reflection.

“The pattern I am cultivating is a rhythm of line and shape. I use like a substance that morphs so I can transform surfaces objects and spaces around me.”

Cody Giles

Driven by connection, community, and alliteration, Cody Giles is a photographer who always sets out to capture the personality of a subject. Not just another portrait, but rather one that conveys just who that person is without knowing them. He strives to do this in all types of photography, from live music to families, to fashion editorials. Capturing moments in thoughtful and artful ways is always the goal.

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Episode #41: What are the possibilities of XR training in the medical industry? According to a recent McKinsey report, the technological innovation that happened in 3 months during covid lockdown would have otherwise taken seven years. In this episode, Robin Moulder of 3lbXR & Dr. Anissa Guzman from Tuscon Medical Center discusses an exciting new project that they are working on to bring XR training to more individuals in the medical field. This episode comes with a quality guarantee that you will learn something new!

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About Robin Moulder.

About Dr. Anissa Guzman.

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Episode #40: What is 'low-code, no-code, and how can it open up pathways for creative problem-solving? In today's episode, I will discuss low-code, no-code creativity in technology tools with Jonathan Anderson, Co-founder and CEO of Candu.

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About Jonathan:
He loves tech but can't write a line of code. He has a dog named Ronnie, a cat named Winslow, and a husband named Luke. Jonathan is passionate about product-led selling. He has launched services, strategy, operations, and analytics teams at venture-backed SaaS startups, including InsightSquared and LaunchDarkly. Before startups, Jonathan worked at Bain & Company. He has a B.S. and M.S.Eng from Stanford University.

Jonathan's Twitter: @jonaappleseed (Twitter) and Linkedin

About Candu

Candu is a product-led experience builder that empowers any team to improve their existing SaaS product without code. Anyone can strategically embed UI components to create personalized, in-product content experiences that engage users throughout the customer lifecycle.

Candu has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Two Sigma Ventures with participation from CRV alongside existing investors like Angular Ventures, Haystack, and Entrepreneur First.

Candu was founded in 2018 by Jonathan Anderson and Michele Riccardo Esposito, who saw the need to empower creative development in SaaS products for all teams. Jonathan wore every hat in SaaS besides "coder" but felt creatively stifled and professionally stuck—working outside the product in emails, decks, and pop-ups. As a product engineer, Michele could see engineering being torn between priorities for the product roadmap and supporting Customer Success teams who had a direct line to their customers' needs. They teamed up to give that feeling and meaning to those of us who can't code.

Refining in-product user experiences is a slow process that involves cyclical collaboration with Engineering and Product teams. Within that time, prospective users may move on to a competitor before customer-side teams can facilitate application changes.

Candu allows teams to collaboratively build in-product content experiences that encourage the adoption of features, onboard new users, and announce updates daily. Teams can build and publish experiences by combining no-code UI components and embedding them directly in the core application.

Through a wide selection of customizable templates and a drag-and-drop editor, Candu enables its users to build, embed, and iterate rapidly. Candu integrates with leading product engagement platforms, including Segment, Intercom, Pendo, Wistia, YouTube, and Vimeo, and has been adopted by companies such as Adobe, Thought Industries, and Gorgias.

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Episode #39: It's #MentalHealthAwareness Month! On today's episode, I will be talking about the intersection of technology & mental health with Albert Kim, Founder of Accessibility NextGen & Passionate Mental Health Advocate This conversation explores the importance of mental health as we come out of the pandemic & why digital accessibility is critical in the new hybrid world.

About Albert Kim:

Albert Kim is a Neurodivergent Accessibility Leader who specializes in including DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) from the design phase and solving the usability challenges of digital products. As a Marine Veteran, Albert is also an active advocate in including Cognitive, Learning, and Mental Disabilities into the digital accessibility. Currently, Albert is an Accessibility Lead at Korn Ferry and he works cross-functionally across different teams in product development cycle to make user-centered, inclusive, and accessible products beyond legislation and compliance. When he's not working, he loves exploring different food & dessert scenes in LA and he is always open to share his Yelp LA collection.

Links Mentioned in the Show:

• Accessibility NextGen Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/a11y-next-gen/
• Accessibility NextGen Twitter: https://twitter.com/A11yNextgen
• Albert's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/djkalbert
• Albert's Twitter: www.twitter.com/djkalbert
• W3C COGA Community Group: https://www.w3.org/community/coga-community/
• XR Access: https://xraccess.org/

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Episode #38: On today's episode, I will be talking about innovation in XR with Amy Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder of Cleanbox Technology! This conversation explores the exciting innovations in XR & how Cleanbox Technology is providing solutions to keep headsets (HMDs) germ-free. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about XR!

About Amy Hedrick:

Amy Hedrick is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Cleanbox Technology. Her strategy for building a thriving business by solving a real-world problem, and her vision for creating a global impact brand with reach across multiple industries, has grown the company from an idea to a multi-million dollar global business in two short years.

Hedrick is a thought leader in the applications of immersive technology as industry disruptors, and brings innovation ideas and new market opportunities to Cleanbox’s smart tech hygiene product lines. She has led multiple teams from project inception and funding, to planning and execution, proving herself an effective leader in multiple industries over the past decade.

Hedrick spent her early career working with international aid organizations, managing multiple teams of 50-150 healthcare, construction, and emergency intervention professionals, and overseeing direct-aid projects around the world, including fundraising in profit and non-profit sectors. In addition, she worked in the film industry raising funds and managing budgets for content creation and production.

Hedrick currently serves on various VRARA committees including; Women’s, Healthcare, Enterprise, Safety & Security as well as the Advisory Board for the International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association, and recently contributed to a book “Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare”, a compilation of thought leaders in XR, published by Robert Fine.

Hedrick has been named one of Analytics Insight Magazine’s “The 10 Most Impactful Women in Technology 2020.”

Links Mentioned in the Show:

• Cleanbox Technology
• XR Women
• The VR/AR Association

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