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Insights
by iNNOVATION Insights


Hospitality, Heart, and Hope: Dr. Jokima Hiller’s Transformational Journey
From hotel turnarounds to higher education, Dr. Jokima Hiller’s journey is a masterclass in leading with heart. In this powerful episode of the INNOVATION Insights Podcast, Dr. Hiller shares how she built her career on care, elevated others through mentorship, and found unexpected innovation—even in the face of personal adversity. Do not miss her moving story of resilience, community, and the enduring power of hospitality.

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
May 154 min read


Innovating Through Food Science, Community, and Connection: A Conversation with Dr. Shannon Coleman
Dr. Shannon Coleman shares how mentorship, food science, and community engagement fuel her innovative work in research and extension.

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Apr 104 min read


Fashion with Purpose: Hilary Glenn Riley’s Mission to Merge Style and Sustainability
Knitwear designer Hilary Glenn Riley shares her journey through performance apparel, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Apr 33 min read


Mark Travis Rivera: The Storyteller Who Inspires Innovation and Inclusion
Mark Travis Rivera’s journey of faith, resilience, and storytelling inspires us to embrace purpose, break barriers, and share our unique sto

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Jan 234 min read


Reflecting on Innovation and Design Scholarship: A Conversation with Dr. Kim Hahn
From resilience to storytelling, Dr. Kim Hahn’s journey inspires design, research, and mentorship innovation.

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Dec 17, 20244 min read


The Power of Experimentation in Business: Lessons from Garry Johnson III
Garry’s philosophy that every business venture is an experiment resonated deeply with me.

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Dec 10, 20244 min read


"Reflecting on Innovations and Inspirations: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Prieto"
Recap of an interview with Dr. Amy Prieto, founder of Prieto Battery, a sustainable energy solution and professor at Colorado State.

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Oct 22, 20244 min read


“Why INNOVATION Insights? Part 2”
Our goal from the start has been to transform your career journey through the art of storytelling, and what an incredible ride it has been!

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Apr 16, 20242 min read


“Dr. Samii Kennedy-Benson: An Exemplar of Innovation in Fashion and Education”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Mar 26, 20243 min read


“Chris Cyrille: The Fusion of Fashion, Data, and Entrepreneurship”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Mar 18, 20242 min read


“Remembering Leon Sanders: My Favorite Leprechaun”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Mar 17, 20243 min read


“Choreographing Change: The Innovative Journey of Naila Ansari”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Mar 5, 20243 min read


“Transforming Hospitality through Innovation and Inclusion: Insights from Brian Barker”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Feb 12, 20243 min read


“Knitting Innovation: Dr. Adriana Gorea's Fusion of Fashion and Technology”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Feb 6, 20243 min read


“Empowering Innovation: Dr. Tameka Ellington Breaking Barriers in Fashion and Education”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Jan 15, 20244 min read


“The Fabric of Innovation: Dr. Susan Strawn's Knitting Path from Academia to Authorship"
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Jan 8, 20243 min read


"Personal Branding & Beyond: Mark D. Leslie's Journey from Iowa to the C-Suite”
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Jan 2, 20243 min read


"Polished Dreams: Over A Decade of Color and Innovation at ProNails Spa"
At INNOVATION Insights…We challenge you to be moved, to explore, reimagine, and innovate within your spheres of influence. Let's be the...

Dr. Eulanda Sanders
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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