Quilting is more than art—it’s innovation. On Episode 49, Dr. Erin French explores how male quilters use creativity to solve problems and social media to find belonging. ⚫ Watch now: youtu.be/88RfLKsb_Gw #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeCommunity #MaleQuilters #Innovation

Jian Yu, MS, believes data belongs to everyone. “Anyone can get started with the data analytics.” No gatekeeping. Just insights that empower. ⚫ Watch here: youtu.be/O76Wf20nEog #iNNOVATIONInsights #AccessibleTech #DataRevolution #InnovationInsights

Hospitality is evolving—fast. ⚫The sharing economy introduced platforms. ⚫The creative economy demanded innovation. ⚫Now we’re in the transformative economy. Dr. AJ Aluri, Maggie McCarthy & Noah Stalnaker break it down on Episode 15: youtu.be/eWrIjQKNbrc #CreativeEconomy #HospitalityTrends

From temp to transformational leader. Dr. Malinda Shultice shares how a chance job sparked her 10-year career in healthcare leadership—now she’s working to shape the next generation. ⚫ Listen to Episode 48: youtu.be/KTYTGETo4mI #iNNOVATIONInsights #HealthcareLeadership #CareerPathways

Dr. Casey Stannard asks a powerful question: Why do people want to knit again? Episode 18 explores the rebirth of handmade crafts and what it means for design, culture, and the future. ⚫Watch here: youtu.be/3QmTB1FAuTk #iNNOVATIONInsights #CraftRevival #CulturalCreativity #DesignThinking

They swore they’d never move to Iowa. Then Colin Behr and his wife did exactly that—on purpose. ⚫ A footwear career. ⚫ A life pivot. ⚫ A bold new beginning. Watch Episode 63 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast: youtu.be/sSjRgeZPanU #iNNOVATIONInsights #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

Dr. Tameka Ellington defines innovation as freedom and the space to create without restriction. Watch Episode 7: youtu.be/MIVEX7RWVnE #DefiningInnovation #CreativeFreedom #InnovationInsights

My best successes came on the heels of failures. --Barbara Corcoran

How do you build a creative business? Sometimes it starts with a single yes. Michael James, MFA, shares how a casual book offer in the 1970s led to a career at the intersection of art and entrepreneurship. ⚫Watch: youtu.be/ph1_U8GJZ-s #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeBusiness #OpportunityKnocks

Imagine if your battery worked like a high-rise. In Episode 14 of iNNOVATION Insights, Dr. Amy Prieto shares how 3D battery design breaks the limits of energy storage. ⚫Watch now: youtu.be/pamNNUD6Qa4 #iNNOVATIONInsights #3DBatteries #EnergyInnovation

Does more competition lead to more innovation? Dr. Alberto Galasso says: not always. It’s about understanding trade-offs, not relying on rules. 🎧 Ep. 47 of iNNOVATION Insights → youtu.be/FNQUWc5zvw8 #iNNOVATIONInsights #Innovation #Competition

Jay Calderon says if you're not listening to your analytics, you're not really leading. “Data is what tells you if something’s working—or if it’s not.” ⚫ Watch Episode 17 here: youtu.be/OtP-j6icQN8 #iNNOVATIONInsights #ModernLeadership #AnalyticsPower

Dr. Susan Strawn defines innovation as moving beyond ideas into research, effort, and execution. Watch Episode 6: youtu.be/V66OT9iJXm8 #DefiningInnovation #InnovationWork #InnovationInsights

Willa Cather's voice still echoes. In Episode 13, Ana McCracken, MFA, shares how she’s celebrating Cather’s 150th with music, readings, and youth writing programs that bring her words to life. ⚫Watch here: youtu.be/bNw7idpimeI #WillaCather #iNNOVATIONInsights #LiteraryLegacy

“It’s happening again.” Black creatives are finding space for expression in Europe—just like Baldwin, Chase-Riboud, Pharrell. Tonya Blazio-Licorish shares why on iNNOVATION Insights. ⚫Watch Episode 46: youtu.be/6o041IuKl8I #iNNOVATIONInsights #BlackCreatives #ArtAndHistory

Dr. David Loranger discovered that engaging with students brought a new sense of value and purpose—repurposing experience in a meaningful way. Listen to his story on Episode 16. ⚫Watch here: youtu.be/uI1FpA19p-M #iNNOVATIONInsights #NewPurpose #EducationalImpact #InnovationLeadership

You know a brand has power when people ink it on their bodies. Dr. Amy Shane-Nichols explains why Harley-Davidson might be the most tattooed brand in the world. ⚫Watch Episode 62: youtu.be/dVFwcDneZxU #BrandLoyalty #iNNOVATIONInsights #MarketingPower #HarleyDavidson

Lisa Vratny-Smith defines innovation as expanding perspectives, connecting with others, and empowering people to honor and heal themselves. Watch Episode 5: youtu.be/jfWgM5kGZcM #DefiningInnovation #HumanCentered #InnovationInsights

“They wanted a diversity win—but they got a transformation.” Dr. Monica Cox doesn’t play to stereotypes. She leads with results. ⚫ Excellence is the baseline. ⚫ Watch Episode 31: youtu.be/gEFSCLQJUQM #MonicaCox #Leadership #iNNOVATIONInsights #BreakingBarriers

“You can teach fashion.” That single realization shaped Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson’s entire career. On Episode 12, she shares how growing up in a family of educators—and discovering vocational fashion education—led her to combine both passions. ⚫ Watch: youtu.be/dws1rEQByTg #iNNOVATIONInsights

Happy New Year from iNNOVATION Insights. A new year is more than a fresh calendar. Thank you for being part of the iNNOVATION Insights journey. Here is to continued growth, meaningful work, and inspired innovation in the year ahead. #HappyNewYear2026 #InnovationInsights

“Sometimes we don’t even know if we want these things—or if we do them because no one else looks like us in the room.” Dr. Nia Allen’s episode is a raw, powerful reflection on identity, academia, and isolation. ⚫Watch now: youtu.be/HTQrhZ-UWpU #iNNOVATIONInsights #BlackExcellence #Podcast

Happy New Year from Inno Insights & Co., the bold, imaginative universe from iNNOVATION Insights where creativity leads, innovation wins, and stagnation does not stand a chance. This is not just a brand. It is a story-driven world powered by purpose-built characters.

Dr. AJ Aluri joins iNNOVATION Insights to explain why human skills are essential—not optional—in education. Preparing students for impact starts here. ⚫Watch here: youtu.be/eWrIjQKNbrc #iNNOVATIONInsights #EducationalLeadership #HumanSkills #PodcastInsights

Keep innovating! #innovation #professionaldevelopment #newyear

Flow = Creative Magic. On Episode 61 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Jennifer Rife explains the feeling of creative flow: ⚫“I lose total track of time… I can really just lose myself into solving creative problems.” Watch here: youtu.be/bmexW9VT79k #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeFlow #Podcast

Mark D. Leslie defines innovation as creating and implementing ideas that create value and sustain competitiveness in a changing world. Watch Episode 4: youtu.be/nvEapcYtQqM #DefiningInnovation #ValueCreation #InnovationInsights

Graffiti ≠ Vandalism. It’s innovation. Steve Grody explains why street artists remix each other’s styles—to grow, stay sharp, and surprise themselves. ⚫ Watch Episode 30: youtu.be/_s0gimbgUzs #iNNOVATIONInsights #StreetArt #CreativeProcess #GraffitiExchang

“Even online, I was practicing what I might sound like in person.” On Episode 11 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Chris Cyrille, MS explains how pandemic constraints fueled personal brand clarity. ⚫ Watch here: youtu.be/5fxWmAnUjyg #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeJourney #BrandEvolution

“Built a GPT that knows my bloodwork, scans, & goals.” Michael Todasco shares how he uses a personal GPT to guide lifestyle decisions—diet, workouts, biomarkers—in Ep. 44 of iNNOVATION Insights. ⚫ Could you build one too? Watch here: youtu.be/rWWUDKsPAT0 #iNNOVATIONInsights #CustomGPT #AIWellness

“Don’t try to plan 20 years at a time.” In Episode 14 of iNNOVATION Insights, Dr. Amy Prieto reveals why long-term vision needs present-moment action. Stream now → youtu.be/pamNNUD6Qa4 #iNNOVATIONInsights #FutureReady #STEMVoices #EntrepreneurshipPath

Mentorship + Skills = Career Readiness On Ep. 60, Adeola Sokunbi shares how Navigate Foundation transforms high school culinary interest into real careers through training AND mentoring. 🎥 youtu.be/f3XA99gzYUE #iNNOVATIONInsights #YouthDevelopment #WorkforceInnovation

Dr. Sara Jablon-Roberts defines innovation as creative and critical thinking used to improve what already exists. Watch Episode 3: youtu.be/0WDJ9W6YlW0 #DefiningInnovation #CreativeThinking #InnovationInsights

"This has been the most rewarding work of my life." – Michael Burton, MFA On Ep. 29 of iNNOVATION Insights, he shares the story behind The Bell Affair, a film born from legal archives and digital collaboration. ⚫ Watch: youtu.be/H7fKiFg7DfI #TheBellAffair #iNNOVATIONInsights #FreedomStories

What would you make if someone gave you $10K—and said “just create”? That’s what Naila Ansari, MFA, got with the NYS DanceForce. On Episode 10, she shares how she built “The Movement of Joy” in COVID and now mentors Buffalo’s emerging artists. ⚫Watch: youtu.be/hvFkjPOfSCA #iNNOVATIONInsights

What if being kicked out of class made you better? Dr. ChaCha Hudson lost her sewing class spot at 12—but taught herself to make patterns from newspaper. ⚫Watch Episode 43 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast: youtu.be/SBz9Wtefeg0 #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeJourney #ResilientCreators

Ideas are everywhere—but focus is rare. In Episode 13, Ana McCracken, MFA, reminds us that innovation requires strategic subtraction, not just inspiration. ⚫Watch: youtu.be/bNw7idpimeI #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeThinking #BlueSkyInsights #PodcastShare

Saying you care about DEI isn’t the same as doing the work. Dr. Nicole Yeldell Butts’ SHIFT framework helps leaders move from words to systems. ⚫“I” = Illustrate your path forward 🎥 Watch Episode 59: youtu.be/wFcMIvpgpT0 #SHIFTFramework #DEI #iNNOVATIONInsights #Leadership

Bi Ayers defines innovation as changing and adapting to industry needs in ways that better serve clients. Watch Episode 2: youtu.be/m21oxqf6IFQ #DefiningInnovation #AdaptiveInnovation #InnovationInsights

“I made a commitment—I wanted to be excited about my work.” On Episode 28 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluwole shares how she turned down corporate offers and chose her passion. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/LU82v1lRFJE #iNNOVATIONInsights #WorkYouLove #CareerJourney #Podcast

Operational insight builds strategic leadership. On Ep. 9 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Brian Barker, MA, CHE shares how real-world experience gave him the tools—and the confidence—to lead. 🎧 Watch now: youtu.be/X0ROzeibhMI #iNNOVATIONInsights #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Podcast

Students Can Be the Ultimate Innovators J.R. Campbell, MFA, shares how student-led, cross-disciplinary collaborations are accelerating innovation across universities. ⚫Watch Episode 42: youtu.be/Wa_Y6xnnHMg #iNNOVATIONInsights #MakerCulture #CrossDisciplinary #StudentInnovation

"I feel like what I do is a calling." Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson shares how purpose has shaped her journey in education and leadership. Tune in to Episode 12 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast. ⚫ Watch here: youtu.be/dws1rEQByTg #iNNOVATIONInsights #PurposeDrivenLife #EducationLeadership

“She just had to see what shoes Sabrina had on.” Dr. Jokima Hiller shares a story of compassion, mental health, and community on Ep. 58 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast. ⚫Watch now: youtu.be/Ty51c-ZZrvw #iNNOVATIONInsights #MentalHealth #HealingTogether

Brittany Allen defines innovation as subjective, especially in fashion, where success and originality are difficult to measure. Watch Episode 1: youtu.be/ZXt4roUAis4 #DefiningInnovation #CreativeInnovation #InnovationInsights

WWD Archives. Josephine Baker. A story told through fashion and presence. Tonya Blazio-Licorish explores legacy, motherhood, and archival storytelling in Episode 41 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast. ⚫Watch here: youtu.be/v8zQJh-RwS8 #iNNOVATIONInsights #JosephineBaker #WWDarchives #FashionLegacy

The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. --Ayn Rand

Design that tells your story lasts forever. On Episode 27 of iNNOVATION Insights, Dr. Kim Hahn shares how personal history and identity shape meaningful creative work. ⚫Watch now: youtu.be/BpYFtSurIqw #iNNOVATIONInsights #CreativeLegacy #DesignWithIdentity #Podcast

Hand knitting is faster than you think. ⚫ Dr. Adriana Gorea explains why this traditional skill became a go-to innovation teaching tool during COVID—and how it still gives students an edge in fashion today. Watch Episode 8: youtu.be/XBtZ3sADWfc #iNNOVATIONInsights #FashionEducation #HandKnitting

“We’re siblings forever.” Dr. Kerri McBee-Black joined the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast to discuss how inclusive innovation builds community rooted in lived experience. 🎥 Watch Episode 40: youtu.be/u8gvm45j-_Y #InclusiveDesign #iNNOVATIONInsights #PurposeDrivenWork