Christopher Kirchhoff (co-author of Unit X) shares an insider’s look at the Defense Innovation Unit, an elite unit within the Pentagon tasked with bringing Silicon Valley’s technology to the U.S. military.
Kim Scott (Radical Respect and Radical Candor) and Rob Lalka (The Venture Alchemists: How Big Tech Turns Profits into Power) explore the dangers of applying Silicon Valley’s rapid innovation mindset to government policy.
Chris Lipp explores the science behind building personal power and how individuals can cultivate success in their lives through self-empowerment.
How do we come to know African art, and how does that shape our understanding of it? Panelists will discuss how art continues to shape cultural dialogue and reflect political movements across continents.
New Orleans is a place drenched in color, from its subtropical landscapes to its historic buildings. But why has the city always embraced such a vibrant style? Join an exploration of the city’s exuberant spirit with Danielle Del Sol, Chris Granger, John Pope and Susan Langenhennig.
Trish O’Kane (Birding to Change the World) and Rien Fertel (Brown Pelican) discuss the astonishing beauty of bird life and share how birdwatching can renew our joy in nature and inspire environmental activism.
Kim Boyle moderates a discussion on the importance of preserving historical records at the Amistad Research Center. The conversation explores how archival work sheds light on untold stories and shapes our understanding of the past.
Experience Pride and Prejudice like never before with Barbara Heller, whose special edition of the acclaimed novel features handwritten letters from the story. Heller will share insights into her research, the art of historical letter writing and how she brought Austen’s characters to life through their correspondence. Moderated by Merry Toups, this conversation is a must for Austen fans and lovers of literary history.
Danielle Arceneaux’s Glory Daze, Joselyn Takacs’s Pearce Oysters, and David Weill’s All That Really Matters all evoke the unique feel and ethos of life in Louisiana. Michael Strecker (The Knights of Wade) joins the authors for a discussion of what makes Louisiana fertile ground for fiction.
Marie Quintana in a testament to resilience, hard work, and the pursuit of success shares her remarkable story of fleeing Cuba with her family, navigating a new culture and climbing the ranks to become a respected corporate leader.
