Graphic recording is a powerful way to capture ideas, conversations, and key themes in real time. Instead of relying only on written notes, meeting minutes, or slide decks, graphic recording turns spoken information into a visual map that people can understand, remember, and share. It is often used during conferences, workshops, strategy sessions, trainings, community […]
Most meetings ask people to listen, absorb information, and remember the most important parts long after the event is over. The problem is that spoken content alone often fades quickly, especially when the ideas are complex, technical, or packed into a short amount of time. We use visual storytelling to help organizations turn those moments […]
My connection to TEDx started in 2016 when I gave my first TEDx talk, Mastering the HeART of Communication. That experience opened a new door for me as a speaker, a listener, and eventually as a visual scribe who wanted to keep supporting strong ideas after the applause ended. Not long after that, I became […]
I love the chance to draw alongside educators who want their work with students to feel practical, not abstract, especially when time runs short, and the urgency to meet the needs of students is real On February 23-25, 2026, over 600 educators gathered for Corwin’s 2026 Annual Teacher Clarity Playbook Conference in San Diego, California. […]
Messages are coming at us at a rapid pace. The information highway is dense, crowded and zooming past us at a head spinning rate. Messages come through multiple sources, and we can access them at anytime and anyplace, on our desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. But are we getting any ‘smarter’ about how we […]
How many remember the long-running TV Series, Lost in Space? The show first aired in 1965 and creatively told the story of a family of space colonists struggling to survive in the depths of space. It was also the birthplace of the catchy phrase now often used to warn of impending threat, “Danger Will Robinson, […]
Think about the last time you attended a meeting, or conference. What did you learn? If you can’t remember, it’s not surprising. For me, going to a conference is somewhat like camp. I learn a lot and leave uplifted and singing Kum-ba-ya; but the euphoria of learning fades quickly after the experience is over. As […]
There are many items on our wish lists that make their way under the tree during the holiday season. Wrapped tightly in holiday paper and bows are clothing and shoes, that will be donated after their newness wears off, trinkets that will be tossed away once we tire of their worth, and digital devices that […]
With the rise of technology at full blast, we as American’s rely solely on our electronic devices. How did we ever function without Google, MapQuest, or Siri? Although technology has made our lives astronomically easier, it is not always a good thing. In support of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, the Stomp Out Bullying organization has […]
October is a busy and fun-filled month, with Halloween, the school semester in full swing, and preparing for the holiday season to come. However, within our hurried schedules, we shouldn’t miss the opportunity to bring awareness to an ever-pressing epidemic in the lives of students. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. I recently experienced the tragic […]
