Infocomm 2022 was a big return back to tradeshows! So it was only right that I conduct an interview with one of my best friends and mentors Alexis La Broi. Alexis is currently the Director of the Audio Visual Services Division at MidPoint Technology Group. Her career in professional audiovisual and technology services spans over 25 years. Beginning in Live Events and working in various leadership positions for major companies like PSAV, Swank AV, AVI-SPL, and PRG. 

On this first episode of season 3, we discuss her new role at MidPoint Technology Group, pushing outside of our comfort zones, and practical things that we in #ProAV can do to start doing to make real strides within Diversity and Inclusion. To further connect with Alexis follow the links below. 

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Robin Kinnie is the CEO of Mortor City Studios in Detroit Michigan. The mission of Motor City Woman is to amplify the voices of underrepresented groups in the broadcasting and podcasting industries. Robin also serves as the Detroit Chapter Head of Soundgirls.org, a national organization focused on increasing the number of women audio engineers. Robin not only concentrates on the representation of women behind the microphone but, also behind the audio board.

Her success and what she has built is creating a major pipeline for women and young people to find their way into audio. On this episode, I chat with Robin about her unique journey into this space and how she created these amazing spaces into existence. 

Website: motorcitywoman.com

Audio Engineers of Detriot: aedetroit.com

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Cyber security is a part of technology that is often forgotten. We get so caught up in devices and apps that we don't even double think about the security aspect of the technology we love so much. So I invited technology consultant Taye Johnson to hang out in my CrashPad and not only talk about her expertise within data science and cyber security but her path into the industry. LET'S GO BLACK WOMEN IN TECH! 

Be sure to connect with Taye on LinkedIn and join her for Women Who Code's one-day dev conference!

LinkedIn: Taye Johnson

Women Who Code CONNECT Recharge ⚡️conference!

There’s a new addition to the iconic New York City skyline: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Blending elements of art and technology, SUMMIT takes the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights featuring Samsung technology.

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt delivers an immersive experience that will change the way visitors view the most famous skyline in the world. The multi-level entertainment space features Levitation, two all-glass skyboxes allowing visitors to stand 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue, Ascent, a glass elevator to take them to the highest viewpoint of the city, and Apres, a lavish indoor café and outdoor bar to enjoy refreshments with the endless views.

Also nestled on the first two floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is AIR, a 5-part story-driven, multi-space immersive experience, designed by visionary artist Kenzo Digital. AIR offers visitors a multi-floor, multi-space immersion that challenges their notions of physical reality, the city that surrounds them, and their sense of self. The transformative experience of AIR concludes in UNITY, an installation supported by a 750 square foot 1.2mm IWJ Wall Series Samsung Display. On this episode Harry Patz, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Display Division at Samsung along with PJ Alvarez, Director of Technology Operations at Summit One Vanderbilt stopped by to hang out and share the story of how this project became a reality. 

Gateway opened its doors in January of 2019 as a ‘landing’ and ‘launchpad’ for Scandinavian businesses, providing members with everything they need to help accelerate their success with state-of-the-art technology. The Gateway conferencing and technology space features advanced video conferencing solutions from Sennheiser, Barco, QSC, and more to provide a seamless coworking experience. On this episode, I am happy to welcome Charlie Jones, Global Alliance & Partnership Manager at Sennheiser alongside Greg Harper, President of Harpervision Associates to my CrashPad to chat about what all went into designing this highly functional workspace.

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Full Case Study on this project from Sennheiser 

Interlaced offers a full suite of products and services which saves companies time, ensures productivity, and delivers long-term value for organizations. For over 10 years, technology experts at Interlaced have been providing cutting-edge IT services to creative and innovative organizations, removing IT as an obstacle, and helping to fuel their business growth. We can’t talk experience without talking about IT. On today’s episode, Jason Wells CEO, and Mallory Randall, Digital marketing manager at Interlaced join me to chat about their strategic approach to creating an experience with IT.

Website: Interlaced.io

LinkedIn: Interlaced.io, Justin Wells, Mallory Randall

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From Audio, Projection-Mapping, to Film Making. Latoya is a Senior Multimedia Creative at the Field Museum in Chicago, where she collaborates with exhibit designers, content developers, illustrators, motion graphic artists, lighting designers, and music composers to create immersive multimedia experiences for traveling and permanent exhibitions.  She created a projection mapping installation for the Wild Color exhibition the SUE Experience, highlighting scientific discoveries on the world’s most complete T.rex skeleton. She’s currently directing and producing her first feature-length documentary Still Searching supported by Hulu, Kartemquin Films and Still I Rise Films. 

Latoya Flowers Website: www.latoyacharisseflowers.com

To Donate in support of Latoya's Still Searching documentary you can do so here: www.stillsearchingdocumentary.com

TEXAS—Technology and media giant AT&T has built a new downtown Dallas destination venue known as the AT&T Discovery District. The four-block development, “where tech, culture, and entertainment combine to create unique experiences” according to The District’s website, includes a network of indoor and outdoor digital display and lighting assets that can be synchronized to create multi-sensory experiences. 

On today's episode, we have three power players here to chat with us about what all went into this massive project. Stew Ives, Director of Systems,  at SNA Displays. Justin Rankin, Studio Director Digital Experience Design at Gensler, and Roger Ferris, Creative Director Experience Design at AT&T!