My work takes me to communities in Latin America and the Caribbean as a technologist and coach for young entrepreneurs. These experiences have allowed me to share the gifts I’ve had the privilege to receive through an amazing journey of learning and self actualization as an immigrant in the United States. Most recently I was […]
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In a recent interview with London based Monocle Magazine, I explain the ABC’s of how to market a nation brand given my consulting work with the Brazilian Consulate in Los Angeles. This post was edited in October of 2020 to include commentary on how the covid-19 pandemic affects the brand image of nations and what […]
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Music is the universal language. An abstract, yet visceral phenomenon of human creation we’ll never be without. For my project at Oculus Launchpad this year, I’ll be working with some amazing musicians, muralists, 3D modelers, and creative technologists to explore identity and develop fun ways to learn and experience some of the heaviest beats in […]
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As I write this article, I’m looking over at the hundreds of vinyl records on my shelf. I realize I’m an analog soul living in a very digital world. But there’s a magic power I’ve developed over the course of 15 years as a DJ – knowing what song to play when and for whom. […]
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This was one of my first poster designs back when I worked in theater. I used typography and color to make impact and communicate heritage as a design strategy. Funny enough, it ended up in a this David Guetta music video. So technically the poster got over 258,159,308 views. To my knowledge there are no […]
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In honor of National Book Month, we visited one of the most amazing literary temples on earth, the Vasconcelos Library in Mexico City. #librariesaroundtheworld At over 400,000 square feet, Biblioteca Vasconcelos contains more than 470,000 books!
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Let’s face it, we don’t always make the best decisions. Whether its overspending or signing up for health insurance, our decisions can be attributed to economic decision making – pay now or pay later. And so the question becomes, what are the factors that affect our […]
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In 2010 I was given the once in a lifetime opportunity to DJ in front of tens of thousands as Shakira’s DJ. What many don’t know is that I constantly think back to that crowd roar and the moment I stepped on that stage in order to overcome the jitters when I have to give […]
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How might we improve mobility for people who are blind? Organizations involved: Google, Tikkun Olam Makers, Stanford D. School Need Knowers: Josh Miele, Michael Shaw If you clicked play on the video above, you will see a man using the mobility application we made during the 2015 Google and TOM (not the shoe brand) […]
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It wasn’t about the logo, it wasn’t about his clothes, the color, or the accolades. It was about the way the music made you feel. It’s a sad day for all the music lovers around the world who’ve ever had a special moment to a Prince song. In my 10+ years as a DJ, I […]
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