Power Skills
Heather Newman
Anger and patience, a study of action and ...

My best friend yelled at me last week, a little. She spoke the truth about some of my actions; about my breakneck life pace and some of my recent decisions. I am not mad at her — I expect that from her, and I love her for it. She was angry with me and for me because she is one of the holders of my stories and secrets — a true and trusted friend.

I sit here thinking about those actions and decisions, and I’m angry (at myself).

Anger and patience, a study of action and actualization
Event Maven, Diversity & Inclusion, Art
Heather Newman
Announcing Our San Diego Comic-Con Educational ...

Our heroes are a reflection of our best selves. We model what we see in all our media, especially in our stories of might, good defeating evil, justice, joy, and even everyday life, where we all work to be the best humans we can be. Superheroes, comics, and tales of our shared history all reflect the full diversity of the human experience. Igniting more conversations, storytelling, and sharing what new developments make us all feel not so alone in the world, driving and inspiring us to be our most authentic selves. I couldn’t be more excited to continue the conversation from last year’s social justice, diversity, intersectionality, and belonging panel with this year’s fantastic group of artists.

Announcing Our San Diego Comic-Con Educational Panel and the Comic-Con Museum Pop-Up
Art, Books, Change, Conferences, Culture, Events, Heather Newman
Heather Newman
Are Superheroes Social Justice Warriors? - ...

As a lover of comic books, graphic novels, artists, superheroes movies and TV series I’m giddy about being involved with this project. Who hasn’t spun around like Wonder Woman as a young girl or maybe, um, yesterday? To see her and so many other brilliant superheroes in print, in cool TV series and on the big screen bringing justice to the world makes my heart sing.

Thrilled to announce that I’m moderating my first education/how to panel at this year’s San Diego Comic Con with an amazing group of panelists.

Are Superheroes Social Justice Warriors? - Panel Discussion at WonderCon 2019
Business, CMO, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Marketing
Heather Newman
Shaving Off Toxic Masculinity — The Best an Ad ...

Toxicity, harassment and bullying have no place in our world, by anyone, anywhere at any time. Our world continues to change, evolve and grow. How we behave matters, “just because that’s the way it has always been” doesn’t work anymore. How we all show up every day, how companies show up is important and something that we as consumers consider when we buy and something I deeply contemplate as a marketer and a human.

Shaving Off Toxic Masculinity — The Best an Ad Can Get?
Conferences, Creative Maven, Events, Microsoft, Microsoft Partners, Office 365, SharePoint, Travel Maven, Women in Tech
Heather Newman
Ready for Microsoft Ignite? Event Maven Tips to ...

#MSIgnite 2018 will be the third Microsoft Ignite I’ve attended (my first TechEds were Barcelonaand Dallas, TX in 2003). Microsoft Ignite is Microsoft’s largest ITPro/Dev event of the year featuring hundreds of technical sessions and hands-on workshops, a massive expo floor, tons of parties and, something I am very proud to be a part of, a whole track devoted to learning about and fostering Diversity and Inclusion. 

As an Event Maven who used to produce these events for Microsoft, I know a few ins and outs to get the most knowledge, networking, and fun out of it. 

Here are some tips & tricks to help you create a productive and memorable Microsoft Ignite experience.

Ready for Microsoft Ignite? Event Maven Tips to Rock It!

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The Voice of New Orleans — John Boutté

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The Voice of New Orleans — John Boutté

Hallelujah, sing hallelujah. John’s rendition of Leonard Cohen’s song is majestic. There is nothing like a crowd of people singing this song together to remind you of who we are as humans, who we should be and that we all need a little more kindness, love and compassion in our lives, our country, this world of ours.