Coffey & Code

Episode #53: Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Kyle Golding In the latest episode of Coffey & Code, we sit down with a true visionary in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation - ⁠Kyle Golding⁠ , the CEO and Chief Strategic Idealist at ⁠The Golding Group⁠ . Prepare for an enlightening discussion as we explore the intricacies of fostering innovation in the business world and the...

Episode #52: Let’s Talk Beauty and Entrepreneurship with Margo Gianos – Founder of Honestly Margo Get ready to tune into the latest episode of Coffey & Code, where we bring on ⁠Margo Gianos⁠ , the creator of ⁠Honestly Margo⁠ , to dive into her journey as a young entrepreneur in the beauty industry and how to use social media as a tool to market yourself and/or your business! We discuss some of the...

Episode #51: Let's Talk Virtual Reality and Joy in the Morning with JoyReignVR Welcome to the latest episode of Coffey & Code, where we dive deep into the world of virtual reality with an extraordinary guest, JoyReignVR! Get ready for an immersive experience as we explore the possibilities of VR and uncover the secrets behind JoyReignVR's groundbreaking show, Joy in the Morning. From the future of...

Episode #50: Let's Talk XR & Artificial Intelligence with Laura Piza, COO of Reboot Imagine ⁠ FULL TRANSCRIPT ⁠ ⁠⁠ Join us as Laura Piza takes us on an exhilarating journey into the world of Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover how Reboot Imagine is pushing the boundaries of innovation in industries like esports and entertainment, and gain insights into the exciting fut...

Episode #49: Let's Talk Innovation & Fashion: From Idea to App - The Journey of an Entrepreneur in Fashion with Alyssa Del Valle Bjora FULL TRANSCRIPT ⁠ ⁠ In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa, an entrepreneur who has developed an innovative new app in the fashion industry called Gleu. She shares her journey from the initial idea to the development and beta launch of the app. We discuss the cha...

Episode #48: Let's Talk Code and Chords: A Musician's Path to Becoming a Software Engineer with Tanner Smith! ⁠ FULL TRANSCRIPT ⁠ In this episode, we will be talking to Tanner Smith, a musician who found his way into the world of software engineering. Tanner shares his unique journey and challenges while building his own business to connect fans with the bands they love. Tanner shares his experien...

Episode #47: Let's Talk Augmented Reality Innovation: Captioning the World with Alex Westner! Augmented Reality is changing the way that we interact with the world around us & offering innovative new ways to present information. Enter XanderGlasses : Smart glasses that display real-time captions of what other people are saying. Alex Westner founded Xander, setting its vision on providing relief fo...

Episode #46: Let's Talk Mindfulness in Marketing & Tech with Kyle Muzny! When it comes to living with an abundant mindset and navigating the ever-changing marketing and tech landscape, Kyle leverages his background in science, math, and data to inform his business, Muze Growth Strategies. This in-depth conversation covers mindfulness, gratitude, starting your own business, and navigating how the r...

Episode #45: Let's Talk Entrepreneurship: The Art of Being a No Bullshit Business Mentor with Amanda Smith! When it comes to entrepreneurship, no bullshit is best. Business Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, Amanda Smith, shares her journey from music teacher to CEO and why she started Boss Vision Con. Stay tuned at the end for resources Amanda recommends checking out if you're early in your entre...

Episode #44: Let's Talk About the R in VR/AR with Alex Meland! Augmented Reality is essential to the XR ecosystem, but one should not underestimate the 'R' in VR/AR. With the rise of immersive technologies integrating into our society, work & daily living, it's an excellent time to have a conversation about what it all means. In this episode, Alex Meland shares his experience, philosophy & passion...

Episode #43: Let's Talk Data Visualization with Travis Tester! Data is everywhere. There's so much of it, so how do we disseminate helpful information to make informed decisions about our lives? Travis Tester talks about his passion for data visualization, how he pivoted from a graphic design career and what freely available resources helped him learn the technical skills to succeed in the world o...

Episode #42: Art & technology have become so closely intertwined in recent years. The rise of immersive art is bringing innovative experiences to broad audiences! FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE BetweenTheSpaces.com Between the Spaces — featuring the work of multimedia artist Jaiye Farrell and photographer Cody Giles — invites the viewer to explore connectivity and art as it pertains to digital versus tactil...

Episode #41: What are the possibilities of XR training in the medical industry? According to a recent McKinsey report, the technological innovation that happened in 3 months during covid lockdown would have otherwise taken seven years. In this episode, Robin Moulder of 3lbXR & Dr. Anissa Guzman from Tuscon Medical Center discusses an exciting new project that they are working on to bring XR traini...

Episode #40: What is 'low-code, no-code, and how can it open up pathways for creative problem-solving? In today's episode, I will discuss low-code, no-code creativity in technology tools with Jonathan Anderson, Co-founder and CEO of Candu. FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE About Jonathan: He loves tech but can't write a line of code. He has a dog named Ronnie, a cat named Winslow, and a husband named Luke. Jon...

Episode #39: It's #MentalHealthAwareness Month! On today's episode, I will be talking about the intersection of technology & mental health with Albert Kim , Founder of Accessibility NextGen & Passionate Mental Health Advocate This conversation explores the importance of mental health as we come out of the pandemic & why digital accessibility is critical in the new hybrid world. About Albert Kim :...

Episode #38: On today's episode, I will be talking about innovation in XR with Amy Hedrick , CEO & Co-Founder of Cleanbox Technology ! This conversation explores the exciting innovations in XR & how Cleanbox Technology is providing solutions to keep headsets (HMDs) germ-free. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about XR! About Amy Hedrick: Amy Hedrick is the Chief...

Episode #37: On today's episode, I will be talking all-things haptics with Ashley Huffman ! This conversation explores haptics technologies & how they are augmenting immersive experiences in XR. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about haptics! About Ashley Huffman : Ashley Huffman is an executive at TITAN Haptics who leads the international marketing efforts and...

Episode #36: On today's episode, I will be talking with Alex Wasner & Matt Howitt , of Two ThirtySix Labs, about NFTs, DAOs & Web 3.0. This conversation explores these emerging concepts & why they've become so popular recently. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about the world of NFTs, DAOs & Web 3.0! About TwoThirtySix Labs: TwoThirtySix Labs is an Austin-based...

Episode #35: On today's episode, I will be talking with Athena Demos about digital equality, ethics & ethos in the Metaverse. This conversation explores why it is essential to advocate for digital equality, ethics, and ethos in the virtual space. Athena also shares her journey as a producer behind bringing the legendary Burning Man experience into VR in the pandemic, why she's passionate about adv...

Episode #34: On today's episode, I will be talking with Lisi Linares about the METAVERSE! This discussion explores the question: what is the Metaverse & why should we care about it? Lisi also shares her journey into PR within the XR space, areas within the Metaverse that she's particularly excited about, thought leaders to follow who are driving the future of the Metaverse & more. This episode is...

Episode #33: On today's episode, I will be talking with social media strategist & product manager, Daniel Hill , about the rapidly changing world of social media as we recover from the pandemic. We also discuss key-strategies for staying up-to-speed on the latest social media platform trends. This episode is packed with knowledge for everyone, regardless of your level of expertise using social med...

Episode #32: On today's show, I will be talking with futurists Cathy Hackl & John Buzzell , co-authors of the new book 'The Augmented Workforce,' which is one of the essential books to learn how Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, 5G networking, and other emerging technologies are changing business today and bringing about the next computing platform. This episode is packed with knowledge...

Episode #31: Letter to Listeners Here. Thank you for listening to Coffey & Code! -Ashley Coffey EPISODE CREDITS: Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey. Headshot by Brandlink Media Introduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey   LINKS Follow Coffey & Code on Instagram , Facebook , Linkedin , and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! S...

Episode #30: On today's show, I will be talking about all-things Apple, including last week's event recap & all of the cool new features in iOS 14.5 (including Apple's new App Transparency System (ATT)), iPadOS 14.5 & WatchOS 7.4 Pour yourself a nice cup of coffee & get ready to download the latest Apple news & announcements! Sources: We are living in an M1 World. Apple Event Recap & Highlights, T...

Episode #29: On today's show, I will be talking about: Biden's punishment on Russia for the 2020 Solarwinds hack , Apple's decision to let Parler back on the app store , and how Facebook is renewing its calls for Congress to create guidelines about how online services should make users’ data available to transfer to other platforms as it expands its own feature to do just that. Pour yourself a nic...