Season 12
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Mike Vinakmens: Creative Direction, Copywriting & Finding a New Voice
Mike Vinakmens has built a career around crafting messages that connect with audiences, spending a decade as an award-winning copywriter and Creative Director. His work has included hundreds of commercials across television, radio, and digital platforms before he began bringing those storytelling skills into voice work. His transition from writing and producing campaigns to exploring…
Mike Vinakmens
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Abbey Jackson: Reinventing a Career Through Code & Determination
Abbey Jackson’s path into technology began with a major life challenge and a decision to start over. After a serious spinal injury, she taught herself a new direction by enrolling in an eight-week iOS bootcamp and eventually beginning a career in tech at age 35. Her story highlights the possibilities that come from persistence, adaptability,…
Abbey Jackson
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Scott Gardner: Swift Development & Mastering Reactive Programming
Scott Gardner has spent years building iOS applications and sharing his knowledge of Swift development through books, video courses, and tutorials. As an early adopter of Swift and a practitioner of reactive programming, he has helped other developers understand evolving approaches to app creation. His career reflects a dedication to learning, teaching, and exploring better…
Scott Gardner
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Graham Lee: Creating Software With Privacy & Freedom in Mind
Graham Lee focuses on making software development more accessible while protecting the values of privacy and freedom. His work centers on helping creators build and release software that respects the people who use it. Through his approach to development, Graham combines technical expertise with a strong interest in ethical technology. His perspective shows how software…
Graham Lee
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Brian P. Hogan: Coding, Teaching & Building Small Powerful Tools
Brian P. Hogan combines software development, education, writing, and music into a creative career built around sharing knowledge. As a web developer, teacher, author, and mentor, he has worked with technologies including HTML5, Elixir, JavaScript, and Ruby while helping others improve their craft. His writing and teaching focus on practical approaches to building better software,…
Brian P. Hogan
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Kyle T. Webster: Illustration, Digital Tools & Expanding Creative Possibilities
Kyle T. Webster has built a career where illustration, education, and technology meet. His artwork has appeared in publications including The New Yorker and The New York Times, while his KyleBrush collection of Adobe Photoshop brushes has helped artists explore new ways of creating digitally. Through his work as an illustrator, designer, author, and educator,…
Kyle T. Webster
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Rick McGinnis: Capturing Culture Through Photography & Storytelling
Rick McGinnis has spent his career documenting people, places, and moments through photography and writing, creating work that has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Village Voice, and Entertainment Weekly. His images have also become part of music culture through appearances on albums by artists such as White Zombie and Natalie Merchant.…
Rick McGinnis
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Susan May: Building Worlds Through Fiction & Unexpected Twists
Susan May has built a successful writing career by creating stories that capture readers with suspense, emotion, and surprising turns. As an international Amazon best-selling author with more than 200,000 books sold since 2016, she has developed a dedicated audience through her fiction, including the mind-bending thriller Best Seller. Her path as a writer reflects…
Susan May
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Daniel Pritchett: Designing Better Chatbot Experiences Through Conversation
Daniel Pritchett explores the intersection of technology and human communication as a creator focused on chatbot interactions. As the author of Build Chatbot Interactions: Responsive, Intuitive Interfaces with Ruby, he examines how conversational systems can become more useful, natural, and intuitive. His work approaches chatbots as more than technical tools, focusing instead on the design…
Daniel Pritchett
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra
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Justin Marcucci: Leading Digital Transformation Through Curiosity & Innovation
Justin Marcucci brings together technology, strategy, and creative thinking as Chief Digital Officer at Endava, where he leads digital initiatives across a global organization. His approach is shaped by a belief in staying curious, exploring new ideas, and finding possibilities wherever technology intersects with human needs. With a reputation for enthusiasm and a willingness to…
Justin Marcucci
Tammy Coron
Tim Mitra