We were tasked with the impossible this year at the Tech Awards 2014! we've managed to create one of a kind( out the box) solutions thats never done before. As a result, we've had a standing ovation from the consumer! This event was not only important for us but also for the communities and TAO at large. Our effort was to disrupt the market in a very positive way by incorporating an experiential marketing and blurring the line with advertising/marketing and Social component to get to the right consumer. We've succeeded! check out our pre write up here, and here is our video opening an[...]

I've had the privileged to be a part of the amazing team at NWrWIC plus, moderated a thought provoking discussions on personal brand around STEM/Technology enthusiasts. This year theme was Women Pioneering Innovation! I was accompanied by Microsoft, Tripwire, personal brand advocate Claire and Kate from Intel NBI team. It was a well rounded and fun discussions. Note: photo by Hal Harrison

You couldn’t get any more real with 50 Cent than I did at #CES2014!  I sat down with 50 to catch up on his involvement at SMS Audio and his new album. 50 Cent has conquered it all as a musician/rapper, an influential person in the music industry and an entrepreneur by heart.  He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide to date. As the current CEO of SMS Audio, 50 is the real deal! He told me that he has been involved with SMS Audio since 2011 when he acquired the company. While several rappers have headphones named for them, 50 Cent personally helped engineer the “SYNC” and “STREET” lines [...]

Product & Trend Spotlights:  Imagine images so vivid and clear that it’ll feel like your TV experience has come to life. Then, imagine an interactive car that keeps you connected on the go. These innovations aren’t as far into the future as we think – introducing 4K TVs and interconnected automobiles. Keep reading to check out these cool, trendy gadgets from CES. Toyota FV2 This concept car of the future is connecting the driver with the car in body and mind. Not only does this car steer depending on the balance of the driver, but it also learns from the driver’s actions so [...]

Humble, friendly, personable, beautiful and a successful entrepreneur, Maria Menounos has it all! She has proven that she can be an expert in all fields of the entertainment industry. I was honored to have a chance to sit down with Maria during #CES2014 Entertainment Matters to learn more about her life in the fast lane as a top TV personality. Entertainment Matters operates under CES and is dedicated to all things film, TV, and digital communities. The Entertainment Matters Ambassador unites entertainment with technology through thought leadership, trendsetting and being passionate abo[...]

The 2014 International CES® opened on Tuesday as a record-breaking show with more than 3,200 exhibitors across its largest show floor ever. CES is produced by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the technology trade association representing the $208 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. Over 150,000 people attended from more than 150 countries, with 37,000+ international visitors. #CES2014 Highlights What’s happening in the world of technology trends right now? We saw everything from Interconnected Home, 4K TVs, wearable tech, face recognition, smart watches, 3D printing, and [...]

Featured in HuffPost Tech, Beauty and Fashion Say 'Goodbye' to Summer and 'Hello' to Fall with these "Must Haves" August is already here, leaving many of us wondering where the summer went. Whether you're ready or not, it's time for a new season and for some, a new school year. A new season means new gear--you can never be too prepared! I've put together a Fall guide to the hottest items that you can take home, or even to school. This list covers some of the most important areas of your lifestyle: beauty, fashion, and technology. What more could you ask for? The summer wait is over--now [...]

Featured in HuffpostTech article In the next five years, STEM jobs are projected to grow twice as quickly as jobs in all other fields according to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics. While all jobs are expected to grow by 10.4 percent, STEM jobs are expected to increase by 21.4 percent. Similarly, 80 percent of jobs in the next decade will require technical skills. By this measure, future STEM jobs represent a huge opportunity to today's students. But to put these numbers into perspective, of the 3.8 million ninth graders in the U.S., only 233,000 end up choosing a STEM degree in college, accor[...]

We're constantly hearing the buzz around mentorship. What is the actual value of mentorship? How do you get the most out of it? I recently participated on a panel discussion hosted by the US Dept. of State where twenty-seven TechGirls from eight Middle Eastern countries and the Palestinian Territories gathered together in Washington, D.C. on July 16 at the Microsoft HQ campus. The conversation built upon one of the recent posts on the value of mentorship and STEM education. As we took part in candid conversation about advancing the status of women and girls from all over the world, numerous[...]