About

I am an advocate for injecting more innovative design thinking into our daily lives. My goal is to demystify innovation by applying common sense business principles to everyday life and vice-versa. I run programs, advise colleagues and live my life with this philosophy and the Values below in mind.

I’m passionate about helping others (individuals and businesses) grow through mentorship, advocacy, and operational excellence, and welcome any and all opportunities to do so. If you want to work together, consult on ideas or challenges you’re considering, or simply connect over coffee: I want to hear from you.

Values

Innovation

Always be willing to question why we do things the way we do and validate your assumptions

Operational Excellence

Build structure, discipline, and reliability into day-to-day operations as well as big picture strategy

Authentic Connection

Invest in every connection with genuine interest. Bring your beautiful, candid self to every interaction

Mindfulness

Be thoughtful with your words and our actions. Never act without purpose or a clear sense of reason

Curiosity

Ask more questions. Spend less time storytelling and more time storylistening. Amplify other voices to enrich your own

Hobbies

I believe in bringing my full self to work and vice versa - meaning I treat my professional responsibilities and the hobbies that bring me joy with the same commitment to those values. These are the things that bring me joy outside of work:

Yoga: My practice has brought me clarity, discipline, and most importantly, community (see: Present Practice Yoga)

Cat-Dadhood: Proud cat-dad to an old man named Rufus

Coffee Shopping: Coffee shops are my “Third Place” - a place where I feel a genuine sense of belonging and connect with community (see: CoffeeShopNomad)

Watch Collecting: I have a deep appreciation for mechanical prowess, and have sworn off smart watches in favor of horological pieces of art

Local Art: Supporting local artists is my most artistic pursuit, and has connected me with yet another vibrant community full of brilliant talent (see: ATXGals)