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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: IMAN HASAN CREATIVE

Leader of the new cool. Powerful and exuberant, a few words to describe the IMAN HASAN CREATIVE GROUP. In one fresh breath of creative direction coupled with digital know-how, the group was founded by the eponymous Iman Hasan herself, armed with cell phones, laptops, and a beautifully decorated office in

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Feng Shui – A Balancing Act

We often forget, now more than ever that we are creatures of habit. When our day to day ceased and halted this past March, all that was once normal gave way to the formation of new habits, often in familiar surroundings – our homes. But now as we eke into

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DEEP SLEEP ISN’T THAT DEEP

We mostly think of sleep as the period between being awake and slipping into bed. That sounds so simple, well, it is and it isn’t. Without overcomplicating things, there are a few basics kinds of sleep, some are more effective than others. Everyone responds differently, and you only know when

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Lighten The Mood

  How you feel can change in the blink of an eye or at the flick of a switch. Literally speaking, changing your mood with light can be best described as slipping into the calm of candlelight or buzzing at the feeling of sun rising on an early morning. Setting

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Declutter Your Mind

Declutter more than your home, your office space, or even your kitchen. It can all start with your mind. While we should do what we can to breathe, stretch, and decompress, the mind is the engine that runs our very being. We carry so much on our proverbial shoulders (on

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Member Spotlight: Bryan Dillard

We know our community members, so we thought what better time then, for you to get to know them too. We sat with Bryan Dillard and asked a few questions, here’s what he had to say. &: What are the pillars of your company, and what inspires your ideas? BD:

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An Open Letter to Technology

The wonderful world of technology. With the arrival of MiamiTechMonth, we thought it would be a good time to catch up with the world of digital transformation. Below is a light visit to some of the more prevalent keywords you’ve most likely heard floating around and hopefully some layman’s terms

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The New F1 Racer

Young bloods. Some of the youngest drivers to date are dominating the track. It’s a refresh many didn’t see coming, but with the advent of new behind-the-scenes series’ and mainstream attention, it’s no doubt F1 has galvanized the next generation of fans and racers alike.  We wanted to shine a spotlight

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The Hybrid Event Model

The new wave. Hybrid events might have been a product of the pandemic, but their staying power is proving to be quite the force.  Don’t get us wrong, in-person events have come back in a meaningful way. Some may even argue, in Miami, they never really went anywhere to begin with.

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The inspiring story of Neri Oxman

Pioneer, artist, mother, doctor. Neri Oxman came to our attention from a Netflix episode of Abstract. We were immediately drawn to the way she reinterpreted materials, objects, and construction. It didn’t take us long to learn she’s more than a great thinker: she’s a pioneer.  She is the founder of

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Experience Through Marketing

Successful brands do one thing exceptionally well: inspire a connection between what you’re selling and the emotional neurocenter of the person you’re selling to.  That is: making people feel something. With any luck, something really good.  We’ve seen the power of nostalgia in delivering the joy, escape, and inspiration consumers

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&MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: The Women of Ampersand

This month and beyond. Women-owned businesses propel our economy forward. In the past five years, total employment by women-owned businesses rose 8%, 1.8% for all other businesses. Here at Ampersand, we’re proud to have several woman-led enterprises as part of our community. We asked two long term Members what entrepreneurship

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The New Yacht Owner

New numbers. Here are some facts by the number: 20 percent of the world’s 100 billionaires are below 50.  With all this newfound wealth comes spending. Superyachts are right up there on the must-have list. From an industry perspective – it’s worth looking into just the math alone. The younger

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Spotlight: Kenneth Chenault

Spotlight: Kenneth Chenault. Kenneth Chenault is a rare sort of executive. He’s the former CEO of American Express and the third African American to reach that title in a Fortune 500 company. But if you sat down to speak with him, that’s not where he’d start.  He would, in the

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&MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SeatGeek

Take a seat, please. We sat with one of the co-founders of SeatGeek Russ D’Souza about the who, what and where of the emerging mobile focused tech platform and app.  The what, in your own words. Russ: SeatGeek is a technology platform that’s transforming the live-events experience for fans, teams,

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