The on-site upgrade that turns a standard conference into a premium experience. As a professional speaker, I probably shouldn't be saying this, but the keynote to panel breakout sessions (that are always too short to actually be valuable, especially if facilitators try to cover too much content), to more speakers, lunch, and then more panels, are getting a little old. The information and talks are incredible, but where do the follow-up questions go? How can someone continue their learning and...

5 figures. For 15 minutes. When I started speaking I had no idea I could get paid. I said yes to being a keynote speaker at 17 not knowing that I was signing up for my very first 5-figure speaking engagement. 5 figures. For 15 minutes of my time. As a First Gen Latina, raised by a single mom and low income (+ the pressures of being the oldest sister?!). This was HUGE. Experiencing that moment so early on in my career, my life, transformed my relationship to money. 1. I realized that just...

Are we in a bubble? Short answer: no (?) Long answer: The rest of this blog. I was invited to attend the big interview by WIRED, a "full day of in-depth, thought-provoking conversations showcasing people, platforms, technologies, and ideas shaping the future."  My type of event! I was captivated by the innovation, inspired by the way journalists asked questions, & ready to do my part to join the conversation around digital equity.  Let's get right into the experience and some of the...