THE STORIES
Dr. Tony Bridwell is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in employee experience and culture within global organizations. Currently the Chief Talent Officer at The Encompass Group, a leading people optimization company, Tony leads the firm's organizational consulting practice and serves as Practice Leader of the E3 Leadership Academy, supporting organizations in achieving unparalleled success.
Read MoreI like to think of myself as a collector of connections. It’s an accurate way to describe the joy I get from meeting new people, and it’s a lot less threatening than saying I’m a “collector of people.” Win/win, right? There’s just something about feeling the spark of something new and exciting the first few minutes after an introduction, and it was especially strong with Dany. He and his family had met me at a local coffeehouse to talk through some photography possibilities, and his passion for his work and the people he serves was evident within the first few minutes of conversation.
Read MoreOne of the questions I get the most is, “What do you love the most about what you do?” Whether that’s in passing conversation or in interviews, it always seems to come up and I always have the same answer… “Connection.” It’s one thing to take a picture, but it’s another to take a picture that tells someone’s story at a glance. It requires a sometimes unexpected amount of vulnerability from the photographer and the client, and the connections we create as a result are absolutely priceless.
Read MoreI am a queer artist, educator, and activist, and I create immersive installations that take the form of video projection, sound, blown glass, and neon. I am a second generation glass artist, my mother is a stained glass artist, and I identify as a feminist. My projects address issues of sexism, queer culture, protest, and telepresence. Currently, I am focused on the power of words, language, and cultural biases as those topics relate to gender politics, birth, and queerness in a contemporary and historical context.
Read MoreI spent the afternoon sharing stories and getting some fresh lifestyle shots for Maria Rivera [COO of krispy kreme] in New York City. I have had the extreme privilege of getting to work with her for almost a decade now. we spent a lot of time together this year and i’m excited to tell you more about what proeject we’ve been working on together.
Read MoreBorn and raised in the heart of Barcelona. I carry with me everywhere I go the smell of the Mediterranean sea, the beach, the palm trees, the narrow alleys of the Gothic neighbourhood, the smell of fried fish from the Boqueria market. I love my city, and the more I travel the more I realise what an amazing city it is! I spent most of my life in Barcelona but always traveling at least one month per year. I lived in many cities, from London when I was a teenager to Rome as an industrial engineering student.
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