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The Art of Fashion: How Paris is Redefining Accessibility in Haute Couture
I just returned from a week in Paris, and the innovative approach to fashion struck me.
Mar 183 min read


2025: How I am Embracing Connections
Esalen is consider my "happy place" to be resourceful during hard times. I love that it is a mellow, introspective place...
Jan 133 min read


Chapeau to the Olympics: An Amazing Experience!
I spent ten days this summer attending the Olympic games in Paris and am in awe of the experience.
Aug 21, 20244 min read


Unlocking Everyday Creativity: How a Roll of Duct Tape Saved My Road Trip
Whether it's finding a solution on the road trip or tackling challenges on our innovation projects, our creativity is a valuable resource.
Jun 19, 20242 min read


My Innovative Journey
Recently, I hit 2000 LinkedIn connections, a milestone for an introverted Parisian who moved here 30 years ago with no network.
Jun 3, 20243 min read


Save Time and Money by Prototyping Early
I learned that showing imperfect, raw prototypes makes people feel more comfortable offering feedback, leading to more insight.
May 28, 20241 min read


Five Tips for Accelerating Product Ideation & Innovation
Recently, Authority Magazine interviewed me to discuss ways to step out of your comfort zone to ignite your creativity. Check out the recap
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Unlock the Power of Prototyping
I strongly believe that prototyping is essential for innovation. Recently, I was a guest on Kevin Craine's podcast, Everyday MBA, where...
Jan 31, 20242 min read


The Relationship Between Improv and Creativity
Here are four things I learned doing improv that may apply to your work as well as your personal life. 1. Living the concept of YES AND...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Use Awareness to Tap into Kindergarten Creative
When I work with a team around improving their innovation approaches, I often ask: are you creative?
Aug 3, 20234 min read


Do You See Yourself As Creative?
“We are all creative” is one of the premises of my new book Fire Up Innovation. When I asked a group of adults to raise their hand if...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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