brAVe [space] Podcast | Ep 27: Even Wonder Woman is on a Team

Listen & Subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Amazon Music YouTube Music Recorded on February 13th, 2024For Immediate Release TW: Cancer In this emotionally charged bonus episode, we hear from the inspirational Tammy Fuqua, who candidly shares her recent journey with a cancer diagnosis. Tammy walks us through the initial shock of the news, processing... Read More

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February 8, 2024

brAVe [space] Podcast | Ep 25: Michelle Muggli Joins the brAVe [space]

Listen & Subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Amazon Music YouTube Music Recorded on June 27th, 2023 In this episode of brAVe [space] Britt is joined by Michelle Muggli, whose prior work experience and relative newness to the AV industry lead to an enlightening conversation about: Ageism, including the learning curve in applying for jobs... Read More

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February 5, 2024

Somehow I Manage | Breaking the Groundhog Day Cycle: Mastering the Art of Efficient Meetings and Time Blocking for Productivity

By Britt Yenser Phil: What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered? Ralph: That about sums it up for me. —Groundhog Day (1993) I used to be frustrated with my job. It started to feel like, “every day was... Read More

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January 25, 2024

brAVe [space] Podcast | Ep 25: Patty Wanzer Joins the brAVe [space]

Recorded on June 22, 2023 Listen & Subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Amazon Music YouTube Music In this episode of brAVe [space] Britt is joined by the incredible Patty Wanzer who shares some thoughts and experiences we haven’t heard on the show yet! They talk about: Recognizing that bad behavior can come from anyone,... Read More

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January 12, 2024

brAVe [space] Podcast | Ep 24: Unpacking the Gender Disparity: Unfair Marketing Practices at Trade Shows

Recorded on January 12th, 2024 Listen & Subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Amazon Music YouTube Music In this supplementary episode of brAVe [space], Britt provides a comprehensive analysis of a marketing image someone recently encountered at a trade show and posted on X (Twitter). The intricacies surrounding the image exceeded the confines of a... Read More

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January 11, 2024

23: Chris Hewitt Joins the brAVe [space] Podcast

brAVe [space] Podcast, Episode 23: Chris Hewitt Listen & Subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Amazon Music YouTube Music Recorded on June 20th, 2023 On this episode of brAVe [space] Britt is joined by Chris Hewitt shortly after Infocomm ’23. They cover: Trade show experiences (a timely conversation with ISE right around the corner... Read More

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January 8, 2024

HETMA Announces 2024 Technology Scholarship Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHETMA Announces 2024 Technology Scholarship Applications Los Angeles, California – January 5, 2024 The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance is thrilled to unveil the application process for the 2024 Technology Scholarship. This initiative is made possible by a generous $6.6 million technology donation from Aurora Multimedia earlier this year. Applications are now being... Read More

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January 6, 2024

Somehow I Manage | Strategic Resolutions: Navigating Goals in 2024

By: Britt Yenser Hope is not a strategy. Happy New Year! If you’re visiting this column, you’re likely interested in leadership and management. And if that’s the case, I predict you’ve got some New Years Resolutions and goals for 2024. I also have a sad prediction– unless your goals are purposeful and tracked, they will... Read More

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January 3, 2024

Somehow I Manage | Passion in Action: Unveiling the Next Three Months of Opportunities with HETMA

By: Britt Yenser (HETMA Communications Chair) “Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.” The HETMA Board, Chairs, and Volunteers have been working hard to provide all manner of opportunities for our members. There are scholarships, speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and professional development... Read More

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December 28, 2023

22: Tim Van Woeart Joins the brAVe [space] Podcast

brAVe [space] Podcast, Episode 22: Tim Van Woeart Listen & Subscribe! Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Amazon Music YouTube Music Recorded in June 2023, at the HETMA Booth at InfoComm 2023. TBT to to #Infocomm23 when Tim Van Woeart joined Britt in the brAVe [space]! They kept each other on track through fun distractions and... Read More

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December 14, 2023

Somehow I Manage | Making the Most of the Campus Holiday Party

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your institution’s Holiday Party! The “most wonderful time of the year” can be hectic for AV staff with Winter Commencements, upgrades, and special projects. It’s tempting to skip the campus holiday party altogether, especially for introverts who are focused on system upgrades. However, attending the... Read More

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December 14, 2023

21: Mike Pederson Joins the brAVe [space]

Recorded on June 6th, 2023 In this episode of brAVe [space] Britt is joined by award-winning AV professional Mike Pederson who brings some very important topics to the space! They cover: Promoting, rewarding, and living a balanced life The stigma surrounding discussions about mental health, and the importance of mental health support Asking, “Am... Read More

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