These are all the submissions received for Ignite Phoenix #7 which was held on June 11, 2010 at the Phoenix Art Museum.
| The Art of Finishing That First Marathon That You Never Ever Ever Ever Wanted to Run | |
| Presenter | Heather Lynne Herr |
| Biography | Attempting to qualify for the Boston Marathon in the fastest bracket. That gives me two years… |
| Description | Deciding to run a marathon is easy. Putting one foot in front of the other for 26.2 miles is the easy. Everything else in between is hard. Forget the things you think you know about shoes, stride, and stress fractures, and learn exactly what it takes to cross the finish line with strength and a sexy waddle. |
| The Art of Manning Up! | |
| Presenter | Brian Carson |
| Biography | Proud father of two ordinary kids doing extraordinary things and a loving husband to a woman who turned my life around. Avid volunteer pursuing a life of service to others. Hard worker who believes that you get what you deserve. |
| Description | Like many of you, I work my ass off – because I choose to. Life experiences (poverty, growing up a minority, H.S. dropout, 3 jobs in college, unplanned parenthood, failed overseas business) have taught me valuable lessons. I’d like to share three: 1) Falling in Love pays off, 2) Don’t depend on the Life Guard, 3) When it’s time to Man Up. |
| The Art of the Rock Band Band | |
| Presenter | Tonia M. Bartz |
| Biography | Tonia incorporates her self-proclaimed Rainbow Awesome Unicorn Wow philosophy into every part of her life. Her passion is making things people use suck less. In addition, she enjoys hiking, challenges, small town festivals, breakfast, local events, learning new things, people watching, dancing, sporting events, great workouts & meeting new people. |
| Description | I’m not a video game person by any means, but I love Rock Band. Admit it, you love it too, whether you tell everyone or play online with others when you think no one’s looking. I’ll share what I’ve learned about the creation of a fantastic Rock Band band from the outfit, to name choices, to strategy. |
| The Art of Owning Your Life | |
| Presenter | Tonia M. Bartz |
| Biography | Tonia incorporates her self-proclaimed Rainbow Awesome Unicorn Wow philosophy into every part of her life. Her passion is making things people use suck less. In addition, she enjoys hiking, challenges, small town festivals, breakfast, local events, learning new things, people watching, dancing, sporting events, great workouts & meeting new people. |
| Description | Plenty of people claim to be in charge of their own life after they hit the point where they have a career and are living on their own. However, owning your life is so much more than that. I will talk about ways I have discovered to owning my life and being truly happy. |
| The Art of Properly Eating Sushi | |
| Presenter | Tanya Lee |
| Biography | I am a sushi blogmaster and self-proclaimed sushi addict. In addition to the blog, I manage a Facebook page, Sushi Lovers Unite! |
| Description | I will provide a demonstration on how to eat sushi according to proper etiquette, with a few correct pronunciations of relevant Japanese words thrown in. Topics will include the correct use of wasabi, soy sauce, ginger, and chopsticks. |
| The Art of The Five Tools | |
| Presenter | Greg Salvatore |
| Biography | I’m a baseball fan, baseball writer and washed-out hack of a baseball player who never could play past high school, but never stopped judging those who did. |
| Description | In the parlance of baseball scouting, there are five tools used to judge position players (non-pitchers). I’ll present each of the tools, with the Major Leaguer who best embodies each one, and explain why the “Five-Tool Player” is both the holy grail and Pandora’s Box of baseball scouting. |
| The Art of Wellness | |
| Presenter | John Hill |
| Biography | I am a Massage Therapist & Spa Consultant. Having assisted in the creation of Moss Wellness Spa (www.mossspa.com) and the opening of the VH Spa at Hotel Valley Ho, I am passionate about sharing simple ideas that can have a profound affect on anyone. |
| Description | There are many misnomers about what actually wellness is defined as today. I will talk about how I define wellness, regardless of income, age, gender or ability. |
| The Art of Riding Public Transit to CenPho | |
| Presenter | Suzanne Day |
| Biography | Lifelong Phoenix resident, mom, tree-hugger, Girl Scout leader. Former carpooler now addicted to riding the RAPID to work. |
| Description | Downtown Phoenix and the State Capitol have over a hundred thousand workers. Getting there by public transit can be easy, relaxing, and save a ton of money. There are some hidden rituals and unspoken rules, though, too. I’ll share tips and to help you save money on your fare, choose a route, and score the best seat on the bus. |
| The Art of Winning the Nobel Peace Prize | |
| Presenter | Patrick Knauer |
| Biography | I’m a web entrepreneur with a passion for creative projects, people and presentation (yes, presentations). I haven’t had the pleasure of public speaking in about three years and Ignite #6 lit the fire. I hope to bring a fresh, funny and perhaps motivational message while meeting new people and having a little fun. |
| Description | You wouldn’t think that the founding father of humanities award for Peace was actually better known in his time for blowing people to bits and pieces. But he was. Alfred Nobel’s greatest gift to the world wasn’t a historic philanthropic act. It was proof that we all have the power to change; to rewrite our own epitaphs at any time in our lives. |
| The Art of Dating and Joy of Rejection | |
| Presenter | Tom Platt |
| Biography | I am a certified Real Love Meeting Host in the Phoenix area and provide coaching services in-person or over the phone. |
| Description | For most of us, dating is often confusing, frustrating, and frightening. And what happens when we find “the one”? 60% of marriages end in divorce. Real Love in Dating—The Truth About Finding the Perfect Partner. |
| The Art of Discovering Your Life Purpose | |
| Presenter | Tom Platt |
| Biography | I use my leadership and business skills to help millions of individuals and companies worldwide realize their full potential through the use of cutting edge coaching, personal growth and self improvement tools. |
| Description | In 5 minutes we will do a rapid fire exercise to determine your life purpose. Life purpose can be simply defined as a calling, a mission, or an overall theme for your life which transcends your daily activities. |
| The Art of Bastardizing Culinary Traditions | |
| Presenter | Bryan Mok |
| Biography | I am an award-winning art director & designer… a strategic creative consultant & facilitator… a social media integrator… a blogger… a vlogger… a mixed-media artist… a photographer… a snowboarder… a transplant from California… an active local connector… a long-time musician… a featured fusion cuisine chef & baker… a creative. |
| Description | Fusion cuisine… Taking bits and pieces of different cultural culinary traditions from around the world and blending them in new and creative ways… While some may call it the bastardization of these culinary traditions, I call it a tasty result of human innovation that’s bringing the world together. |
| The Art of Awareness, a Retired Firefighter’s Perspective | |
| Presenter | Rebecca Joy |
| Biography | Rebecca Joy is a recently retired Phoenix firefighter, one of the first women hired more than 26 years ago. Her mission in life is to inspire people to make better choices. She’s an author and creator of the Simple Awareness Movement. |
| Description | Firefighters see people in their most distressed state, be it a medical emergency or fire. As a first responder, I am passionate about encouraging conscious awareness and inspiring people to make better choices that could mean the difference between life and death. Allow me to take you on a ride-along thru the eyes of a Firefighter. |
| The Art of Tasty Tea. | |
| Presenter | Samantha Leopoldi |
| Biography | I’m an internet marketing pirate, a technology junkie, a book worm, an inspiring novelist with a wondrous world in her head, and a wanna-be foodie with an affection for beautiful design, the intricacies of coding, proper tea and tea cups. |
| Description | Every day millions of people drink tea. Thousands wonder, “why am I drinking this swill? Blech!†When I hear venomous whispers of disdain over a steaming cup, I’m saddened. Your tea doesn’t have to suck! Proper tea, temperature, time, water, & the cup (yes, the cup) makes all the difference. It’s time for a tea intervention. |
| The Art of Educating with Passion | |
| Presenter | Melissa Conrey |
| Biography | Devoted mom, educator and she puts up with Conrey all day everyday. If that doesn’t qualify her for sainthood, nothing will. |
| Description | In today’s frightening economic climate teachers and school administrators are being forced to slash budgets, do more with less, and still reach out to increasing numbers of students everyday as class sizes get larger. How you as a parent or educator can help your kids and class succeed. |
| The Art of Delusion – How we fool ourselves into thinking more will make us happier. | |
| Presenter | Catherine Fallis |
| Biography | A southern belle who loves cooking, traveling, multi-tasking and her big-fat-Greek family! I learned from an early age that beauty is pain, you get what you pay for and life is just a series of choices. I strive to make those choices produce the fullest, most meaningful life possible…all while trying to let go, relax and enjoy the ride. |
| Description | We proclaim on talk shows less is more and material possessions cannot make us happy; yet our shopping habits seem to prove otherwise. Has marketing convinced us we need every latest gadget or does it only trigger our innate desire for more? Society can’t stop consuming and ironically it’s why we’re less fulfilled than previous generations |
| The Art of Reinvention | |
| Presenter | Marshall Shore |
| Biography | A stereotypical librarian – minus the bun and those pesky Dewey Decimals, keep the eyewear, throw in a dash of chutzpah and a pinch of rock star. |
| Description | Birds do it, bees do it, Even educated fleas do it, let’s do it, Let’s reinvent. Cities do it, people do it, Join a journey of community building, connecting passions, and creating action. |
| The Art of Networking | |
| Presenter | Molly Wendell |
| Biography | I’m a complete Networking Snob! I run the largest executive networking group in AZ, wrote a book (The New Job Search), and regularly share my networking tips with Networking Rookies nationwide. |
| Description | How many times do you go to an event, only to find that the people there have no idea how to network effectively? Maybe you don’t either? I’ll talk about the key traits that brand you as a Networking Rookie. And give you the quick tips that ensure you won’t be one for long. |
| The Art of The Crush | |
| Presenter | Morgan McNally |
| Biography | I make art, cupcakes, and lots of mistakes. I break rules, hearts, and faces. |
| Description | I crush. A LOT. I thrive on that overly-excited nauseous feeling that accompanies the adoration of an almost stranger. Having a functional, flirtatious non-relationship is simple (and let’s be honest, it’s kind of fun) using my five rules of The Crush. |
| The Art of Creativity in a Prison Wasteland | |
| Presenter | Sue Ellen Allen |
| Biography | Former business owner & community leader, former prison inmate. In prison, I co-created a course that included art appreciation for the other prisoners. Bringing the great masters to a dark place ignited a flame amongst the women. Now an activist with GINA’s Team, we bring educational programs behind bars to ignite more flames of creativity. |
| Description | Imagine a world without art. I’ve been there. It is dreadful. 93% of all inmates will be released into our world. Lock ‘em up & forget ‘em until release OR ignite their imagination through the arts. In prison, where tedium breeds failure, a connection to art is vital to the human spirit. We can ignite creativity & change lives. |
| The Art of Fashioning Technology: Wearable computers and a network of things | |
| Presenter | James Britt |
| Biography | James Britt makes stuff. Art, music, software stuff. James also helped get numerous Phoenix-area Web + tech groups going, including Refresh Phoenix, Refactor Phoenix, The Phoenix Ruby User Group, and even Ignite Phoenix. |
| Description | Computers have gotten smaller while getting better. Tools such as the Arduino Lilypad are making hardware hacking more accessible. No longer desktop-bound, networked computing devices are finding their way into clothing and fashion accessories. This talk will tell you what’s going on and why it matters, with a working demo to boot. |
| The Art of Postmodern Tarot | |
| Presenter | Ernesto Moncada |
| Biography | Mexico City, 1973. Graphic Designer, published novelist, spoken word performer, improviser, actor, theater director and stand-up comedian. Host and producer of local shows like Firestage, Grand Ave Live and Provocatease at the Alwun House. |
| Description | The Marseille Tarot according to Chilean artist Alejandro Jodorowsky is an experience in psychological self-awareness through symbolism, numerology and color theory, and not “magic”. I’ve shared it for free with the local community for almost ten years. |
| The Art of Letting Go | |
| Presenter | Roger Williams |
| Biography | I am a dude in the desert living the life and enjoying the simple things. I ride my bike, hike in the mountains, and cook good food. |
| Description | In 2009 I was laid off, dumped, and facing financial ruin. By the end of the year I was on vacation, in love, and financially competent. My talk will be about modern anxieties and how to let go of them. |
| The Art of Applying Life Lesson’s from the Animal Kingdom; .My job is a zoo | |
| Presenter | Barbara McAllister |
| Biography | Intel program manager, author “wanna be,” professional facilitator and coach. Crazy most days and filled to the gills with humor. |
| Description | Our jobs are like a zoo most days. No need to fight the zoo, learn how to thrive by applying the same lessons of the animal kingdom. Turn your sand into an oyster. |
| The Art of Being Happy | |
| Presenter | Perri Collins |
| Biography | Just a chick… |
| Description | What does it mean to be happy? How is it defined? Why is that goal so important to us? How can one inject moments of happiness into everyday life? |
| The Art of Taming WordPress | |
| Presenter | Trace Richardson |
| Biography | I’m an entrepreneur that builds websites using WordPress day in and day out. |
| Description | Three years ago I didn’t know what php or html were, today I run a successful WordPress based web development company. I have graduated from the school of hard knocks in how to use WordPress for building a superior online presence. |
| The Art of the Bootstrapped Startup | |
| Presenter | Trace Richardson |
| Biography | I’m Trace Richardson, the founder of LeadPress and a former Equities Trader and Mortgage Broker. |
| Description | I’m passionate about being an entrepreneur and being self employed. Through the ups and downs of working for myself for the past 4.5 years, I have gotten the education of a lifetime, started several businesses and have changed the course of my life. I am a bootstrapped startup, I am an entrepreneur. |
| The Art of making things sticky | |
| Presenter | Zach Richardson |
| Biography | Zach is currently serving as the CMO of Think Eight, a Tempe based business accelerator. Zach is a 10 year marketing veteran and has consulted with many different fortune 1000 companies in marketing, public relations, advertising, and branding. |
| Description | I want to talk about why some ideas are “sticky”. What makes things popular or what makes things go “viral”? I want to present my thoughts on how we can control the the “stickiness” of things. |
| The Art of turning good ideas into good stuff | |
| Presenter | Bryan Holladay |
| Biography | Bryan is currently working as the CIO – Chief Innovation Officer at Think Eight. Bryan has plenty of experience in startups and loves to turn ideas into sustainable companies. |
| Description | Thinking of good ideas is not just the “ah-ha” moment when a good idea comes to you. Thinking of good ideas is a process that takes a lot of focus, time, and effort. In my message I want to discuss the ideation process and how people can take what they learn and turn it into something special. |
| The Art of Branding | |
| Presenter | Zach Richardson |
| Biography | Zach is currently serving as the CMO of Think Eight. Zach is a 10 year marketing veteran and has consulted with many fortune 1000 companies to enhance their branding, marketing, public relations, and advertising strategies. |
| Description | Branding is the one of the most important things an individual, business, or concept can do to achieve success. In my presentation, I want to discuss the principles of creating a good, successful brand – whether that brand is for a person, company, or thing. |
| The Art of Fetish | |
| Presenter | Paul Valach |
| Biography | I am an educator, photographer, politician, house builder, reporter, producer, director, immigrant, single, poker player, webmaster, cook, provocateur, animal lover, and a few more things… |
| Description | The term “fetish” alone can conjure up images. Most people think of “fetish” as naughty, not so. There are many fetishes, some make great photos and slides along with some history. |
| The Art of Giving A Damn About Education and our Future. Let the Children Lead Us with Their Flair for Technology | |
| Presenter | Barb McAllister |
| Biography | Intel-ite, communications and program manager, certified coach and facilitator. |
| Description | If Thomas Jefferson returned to AZ, the only thing he’d recognize with clarity is our education system. The U.S. spends $9,644 per student compared to $22,600 for a prison inmate. Only 70% of students complete high school. Our kids live in 2 worlds, high tech at home and in the 1900′s at school. We need a change. |
| The Art of HUMI | |
| Presenter | jeff zischke |
| Biography | I’m a painter, sculptor and mixed media artist. I have done installations and have exhibited around the world including: Belgrade, Serbia, Kobe, Japan, Lucknow India, and Nicosia, Cyprus. |
| Description | ” Humi” is an art performance that employs a female asian model inverted on a moving framework . Using her body as a brush, I dip her hair in ink and create paintings. |
| The Art of Poker | |
| Presenter | Paul Valach |
| Biography | Once a week I play poker, more if there is a good charity event. Usually the events are handled by the Dream Dealers, a story in itself. |
| Description | One hand. which is will win? Never know till the River. Odds or a gut feeling. Play for fun or earn a living. You won’t know the ending till that River Card is flipped..somewhere in that 4th minute. |
| The Art of Starting Stuff | |
| Presenter | Tim Holladay |
| Biography | I am the CEO and co-founder of Think Eight. We build companies on web and mobile platforms. In other words – an entrepreneur who thinks that “the more the merrier” applies to starting companies. I have also worked in real estate, as a DJ, and sales. My wife and 3 amazing kids keep me grounded. |
| Description | “It begins with a dream that just won’t quit, the once-in-a-lifetime thunderbolt of pure inspiration, the obsession…the next big thing.” – Guy Kawasaki. But how do you go from dream to reality? How do you turn the obsession to satisfaction? How do you make the world better? All this answered in 5 minutes…or not. But we’ll give it a shot. |
| The Art of Urbanity | |
| Presenter | Sean Sweat |
| Biography | A rabid Texan spends 2 years in NYC and experiences the vibrancy and community connection of life in a city with true transportation options. So he heads to MIT to learn what really makes this style of built environment tick. In the end, he lands in the tabula rasa of Phoenix to begin his journey. |
| Description | Cities are beautiful – and at the same time ugly. Cities are massive – but thrive on tiny details. Cities are complex – yet have a simple interconnecting thread: People. We will explore the humanity and building blocks of urbanity, noting this pivotal moment for the entire Phoenix metro, finding that it can only be described as art. |
| The Art of Bad Writing | |
| Presenter | Sara Dobie |
| Biography | Sara is an editor, proofreader, writer, and publicist. She’s a shiny, new transplant to AZ. She expects to see Clint Eastwood whenever her car hits tumbleweed. She does not own cowboy boots, and if you ask her to meet in CenPho, she thinks she’s going to some high-end clothing store. |
| Description | I tell people why their writing is good or bad. More often than not, it is bad. Today, bad writing is practically encouraged, thanks to social media, Dan Brown, and Twilight. It’s a relationship deterrent, on a personal and professional level. So let’s stop using so many adverbs and get on with word usage that attracts your audience. |
| The Art of Asking Questions | |
| Presenter | Tanner Woodford |
| Biography | Tanner Woodford is a graphic designer living in Tempe, Arizona with his wife Amanda Woodford, a vegetarian illustrator. He is a Web Developer and a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University, as well as Education Director at AIGA Arizona. |
| Description | Everything I’ve learned has stemmed from a question. Sometimes, the question is simple, such as “how do I make a button in Flash CS4?” Other times, it is much more complex, and only leads to more questions. For example, “how do I teach motion graphics to a large studio class?” Finding the right questions is the only way to find the right answers. |
| The Art of Being Social: How to Stalk Friends and Engage People | |
| Presenter | Perri Collins |
| Biography | I’m just some chick… |
| Description | Everyone knows what Facebook & Twitter are, but how do we use those tools to build new friendships and partnerships in the offline world. How do u get to know people if you’ve never met them? How do let |
| The Art of Situational Control | |
| Presenter | Joshua Ziering |
| Biography | Joshua Ziering is a technically saavy young man going to school for a creative writing: poetry degree at Arizona State University. For fun he juggles, manipulates Google search results, and drinks bad light beer. |
| Description | How to socially distance people from a girl or guy you like, and look like a hero whilst doing so. Necessity is the mother of invention: As a skinny peaceful guy I created 6 ways to shut down would be suitors rude enough to hit on your date. It’s not about ruining other people’s nights, it’s about controlling the room. |
| The Art of Unplugging: 30 Days Of Radio Silence | |
| Presenter | Joshua Ziering |
| Biography | Joshua Ziering is a technically saavy young man going to school for a creative writing: poetry degree at Arizona State University. For fun he juggles, manipulates Google search results, and drinks bad light beer. |
| Description | For one month I went without a cell phone or any kind of phone for that matter. This leaves a lot of time for new things. How can one leave the grid and still maintain relationships? Explore with me the perils of being “unplugged” in a connected world. |
| The Art of Being a Single Mom | |
| Presenter | Stacey Champion |
| Biography | Ms. Champion is a reader, writer, speaker, welder, mom, friend and rogue.
When not consumed by her various passions, she is running her environmental consulting business, juggling kid schedules, and trying to find the time to shave her legs. |
| Description | There is a serious art to maintaining ones sanity when you have 3 kids spread out over 3 generations – (preschool, middle school and college), run your own business, and attempt to still have a healthy social life.
Multi-tasker extraordinaire, I will share tips and tricks I use to stay out of a padded room. |
| The Art of Arting In Public | |
| Presenter | Brian Shaler |
| Biography | Brian is a visual developer. While his forte is making stuff move with code, his passion is really in finding new ways for people to see the world. |
| Description | There are many forms of public art, but the most fascinating and thoughtful public art is often installed unceremoniously, illegally, and without knowing how long it will exist. Such guerrilla art can take many forms, such as graffiti, sculpture, and erasure. It has the power to make you laugh and it has the power to make you think. |
| The Art of Tumbling Down a Mountain | |
| Presenter | Bryan Mok |
| Biography | I am an award-winning art director & designer… a strategic creative consultant & facilitator… a social media integrator… a blogger… a vlogger… a mixed-media artist… a photographer… a snowboarder… a transplant from California… an active local connector… a long-time musician… a featured fusion cuisine chef & baker… a creative. |
| Description | One of the best days of my life was the first time that I went snowboarding by myself: just me, my music, and a day of tumbling down a mountain… I’d like to share some basic steps and tips for those who have never attempted to snowboard so that they might be inspired to experience something that, to me, was fun, exhilarating and eye-opening. |
| The Art of Music in Video Games | |
| Presenter | Raheem Jarbo |
| Biography | Raheem Jarbo, aka Random, aka Mega Ran. Currently a middle school teacher, freelance game music programmer, musician and public speaker. |
| Description | This panel will discuss and chronicle the past, present and future of the union and importance of video games and music, led by individuals who have secured licensing deals with top game developers. |
| The Art of Four-Fingered Yellow People | |
| Presenter | Greg Salvatore |
| Biography | I’m a stand-up comic who gets paid very little to perform, and the co-host of a podcast that pays me nothing. Just talking into a mic for the love of talking. |
| Description | We know Homer and Marge, Bart and Lisa. We even know Apu and Moe, Krusty and Superintendent Chalmers. But who are these other yellow-skinned, four-fingered Springfieldians? We’ll go outside the Simpsons family and the other prolific people of Springfield, and get a look at those who never got enough air time on the show. |
| The Art of Talking to Strangers | |
| Presenter | Stephanie Horn |
| Biography | Stephanie is a designer and shameless extrovert. |
| Description | How do you say hello to a perfect stranger? What do you talk about? How do you keep it from getting awkward? What if it gets awkward? How do you build depth in conversation? …How do you make friends? Stop being a lone wolf and learn some ways to connect and build strong relationships with perfect strangers. |
| The Art of Ghost Hunting | |
| Presenter | Shaun Jacob |
| Biography | The West Coast Ghost and Paranormal Society (WCGAPS) is a Phoenix-based and Internationally recognized organization aimed at finding scientific explanations for paranormal events in locations throughout the U.S. Ghost and paranormal encounters are rare, and one of their primary goals is to bring peace of mind to those living in fear. |
| Description | Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night with ghosts. Well we can tell you. We will talk about the equipment we use and share stories of paranormal events the team has encountered in the past few years. Including the story of Shaun pissing off a ghost in Tombstone AZ. How could that not be exciting? |
| The Art of Saving a Dog | |
| Presenter | Robert Hoekman, Jr |
| Biography | Writer, speaker, solutionist, user experience strategist, dog parent and fosterer, and taiko player. |
| Description | Max was number three. There have been 11 others since then. Rescuing a stray dog is a torturous labor of love that breaks your heart every single time. But the day after it’s over, you’re ready to do it again. Follow the journey from first sighting to adoption and find out how a little kindness can change both of your lives forever. |
| The Art of Hugs | |
| Presenter | Ruth Carter |
| Biography | When she’s not busy with law school, Ruth Carter is a performer & a blogger. She believes that life is a journey, not a destination. Despite her full schedule, nothing is more important than staying connected to the people in her life. |
| Description | Virginia Satir said we need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 for maintenance, & 12 for growth. Today we’re more technologically connected but more physically separated. Now more than ever, we need hugs. A bad hug is worse than a limp handshake – we need the right kinds of hugs. |
| The Art of Comics … Pop Going, Going, Gone? | |
| Presenter | Kevin E Patterson |
| Biography | Marketing manager for a Fortune 100 company who has been collecting art, including comic book art, for over twenty years. |
| Description | Comic book art is the original Pop Art. Once pulped by publishers after printing, now sought after and legitimized by museums, collectors, and critics. Yet artists rely increasingly on computer technology and what appears on the page is literally vanishing. A look at the rise and creative destruction of comic art. |
| The Art of Spacetime | |
| Presenter | Andrew Ryno |
| Biography | I am a Physics student at Arizona State University. Since I was in middle school I have always been fascinated by the universe and it’s peculiarities. This interest has led me to become a Physics student to further my understanding of the universe and how it works. |
| Description | The Universe is fascinating. Elegant. Weird. The normal laws of physics, those that we observe every day, do not seem to apply to the cosmos. Time, the fabric of space, light and gravity all interact in ways we never would imagine. Understanding all of its peculiarities is one of the largest problems in modern Physics. |
| The Art of Changing | |
| Presenter | Nina Miller |
| Biography | I make things. Up. I am a designer and performer in Phoenix. I am very enthusiastic. |
| Description | Once upon a time, a small grey square realized she was no longer a small grey square. Chaos ensues. This is the story of a moment of choices: continue in a careful life constructed out of safety cones, or burn it down. Break and risk everything. Restart. Learn again. This is a personal fable of shapes and transformations. |
| The Art of the 4-Hour Weekend | |
| Presenter | Robert Wallace |
| Biography | I am an entrepreneur and marketer, and the founder/CEO of Katallaxy a strategic marketing firm for emerging companies. I’ve been developing entrepreneurial marketing programs, branding, and building products for 10 yrs with startups all the way to the Fortune 500. I’m a board member of TiE AZ and a participant in GrowAZ. |
| Description | We’ve all heard about the 4-Hour Workweek. It sounds great in theory, who wouldn’t want to tango instead of work right? But the reality is that the work-life balance is overrated and not realistic. The Art of the 4-hr Weekend will explain why “imbalance” is not only OK, but also the road to excellence and a fuller life. |
| The Art of Finding A Community | |
| Presenter | Chelsea Hamilton |
| Biography | I’m a student and a Gemini and someone who is fascinated with the people around me in life. Jeff Moriarty made me feel ashamed for saying I would have nothing to talk about at an Ignite talk, so I stepped out of my comfort zone to submit something. |
| Description | A couple of months ago, I was completely unaware of the engaging community that exists in the Phoenix area; a whole new world. The second I fell down the “Twitter-hole” I discovered a beautiful group of people who showed an outsider looking in what it means to belong to a community. |
| The Art of Radical Altruism | |
| Presenter | Tim Huffman |
| Biography | When not starting peaceful revolutions, Tim spends his time rock climbing and studying communication at the Hugh Downs School at ASU. |
| Description | Radical altruists unite! We have gym memberships to hone our bodies and go to school to hone our minds… why not create a training ground to improve our ability to solve social problems and respond in times of need?
The goal of this project is to save the world. The method: develop an intensive philanthropic training program. |
| The Art of Being Tired | |
| Presenter | Ruth Carter |
| Biography | Ruth Carter is a law student, performer, blogger, and insomniac. When she’s not studying or conducting research, she is a local singer and co-founder of Improv AZ. Constantly looking for new projects & adventures, Ruth is always busy with something. |
| Description | Living in a perpetually exhausted & often caffeinated state takes skill. There are also effective ways to cope with the forgetfulness, the irrational thinking, and making sure you don’t put your car in drive when it should be in reverse. Additionally, it takes a certain flair to rock the pale skin and “black eye syndrome.” |
| The Art of Wayfaring | |
| Presenter | Alex Berger |
| Biography | Alex Berger is part scholar, part explorer, part entrepreneur and part activist. A Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst by day he also operates the Travel Resource Network and FusionVirtual. |
| Description | Why getting lost and wandering the world on my own was one of the most powerful, social, and enjoyable growth experiences I’ve ever had. |
| The Art of Cycling | |
| Presenter | Paul Prosser |
| Biography | I am an avid cyclist, an architect, a father, a husband, a food lover, an amateur photographer, sometime builder/woodworker and interested in most creative endeavors. The search for beauty is my occupation. |
| Description | To explain the variety of cycling options available and how to get the maximum enjoyment from your cycling experience. I’ll delve into a range of cultural, equipment, etiquette, style and environmental issues. Everyone can enjoy cycling. |
| The Art of Great Relationships for Guys | |
| Presenter | Jason Fierstein, MA, LPC |
| Biography | As “the man that men will talk to,” I am a Phoenix-based counselor for guys and couples. I help struggling guys have better marriages, survive and thrive while dating, and help men deal with work stress, depression, and other men-oriented issues. |
| Description | My passion is to help guys develop better moods, deal with anger in healthy ways, find meaningful work, and have the kind of relationships that are really fulfilling. As a guy who has struggled, I know men need help from another guy who understands, so Phoenix Men’s Counseling was created to support guys in all aspects of their lives. |
| The Art of Driving | |
| Presenter | Niki Voyatzis |
| Biography | Originally from Washington, DC, I am a Phoenix-based freelance art director and graphic designer. When not designing, I serve on the AIGA Arizona Board, play the piano and drive my Miata on curvy Arizona roads. |
| Description | More than getting from A to B, driving can be a rewarding and exciting means of self-expression. The connection between man and machine, the feeling of a sweeping right-hander you pass over a crest, the appreciation of intricate engineering. Forget about your commute frustrations and get the most out of your driving experience on and off the track. |
| The Art of … Collaborative photography | |
| Presenter | Kathy Jacobs |
| Biography | I am a writer, a storyteller, a speaker, a social media credit analyst, and a photographer. I love looking at pictures/data and discovering the story they tell. I believe in the power of story to bring people together. |
| Description | 20-40 random people will be asked to take one picture each. The pictures will be woven together to form a story. The reading of the story will be combined with the pictures to create the presentation. |
| The Art of Letting Go | |
| Presenter | Tony Arranaga |
| Biography | I write a blog on the METRO light rail and the carfree experience in downtown Phoenix. |
| Description | My Ignite Phoenix presentation will focus on letting go of your car. The benefits of living carfree are numerous, but I’ll focus on how it can help you become better acquainted with the city and the people who live here. Letting go of the car will help you discover new places and a new attitude about public and alternative transportation. |
| The Art of personal maturity through your sketchbook via the catalyst of history | |
| Presenter | Jeremie Lederman |
| Biography | A subjective analogy with 20 years of reasonable success. My clients know me well and I will work harder than you. |
| Description | we are conscious of life and need. we need expression and truth. History is the truth of our past expression. Expressions manifested in oil, guns, or bushels of wheat. Learn the value of a sketchbook and how using it helps you make your own history. |
| The Art of (not) writing the dissertation | |
| Presenter | Jo Novelli |
| Biography | I moved to phoenix (again) to write a dissertation in Performance Studies from New York University. I adjunct teach at ASU (Tempe and West) in Art, Art History and Gender Studies. I also hold down a day job as a graphic designer. In my spare time, I perform when no one is looking. |
| Description | This is a lesson in embracing your procrastination, this pitch will celebrate the many ways I have distracted myself for six years to avoid writing a dissertation. From selling real estate to learning to embroider, my range is truly inspiring. This pitch promises to be my last distraction. |
| The Art of Southeast Cycling: What You Miss When You Drive | |
| Presenter | Daniel Messer |
| Biography | I’m a librarian who loves biking to work on a regular basis, covering nine miles of the Southeast Valley from Gilbert to Mesa to Queen Creek. |
| Description | I love riding my bike to work and, given where I live and work, this means traversing the Southeast Valley from Gilbert to Queen Creek. Along the way I get to see plenty of stuff that you miss simply because you drove. Take a ride with me and see the wildlife of the area while you almost get blown off your bike by fighter jets. |
| The Art of Reengaging with Food | |
| Presenter | Jim Drake |
| Biography | Recruiter, connector, chef, food maven, husband. Future Bio: Cleared a path that connects chefs and food talent to one another and the Community. |
| Description | We have a gardener, mechanic, life-coach and pilates instructor. What we don’t have is a chef. While losing a war with obesity we eat our food fake and fast. Unhealthy eating habits can’t be changed by organic farmers alone. We need some old skills and some behavioral change. We need help in the trenches. Clear a path — we need a chef. |
| The Art of Doing the Impossible | |
| Presenter | Mack Duncan |
| Biography | Mack Duncan is a teacher, film maker, puppeteer, and improvisor. He has been an active performing artist in Phoenix since 1999, and has been a professional educator since 2001. Founding member of The Torch Theatre. |
| Description | I was once told that a desired goal was impossible. I responded by saying “I DO the impossible.” We are all challenged daily, professionally, personally, and artistically. In my life as an educator and an artist, I view obstacles as resources rather than limitations and force them to work for me. I do the impossible. |
| The Art of Food Photography With A Mobile Phone | |
| Presenter | Stephanie Quilao |
| Biography | I’m a professional blogger who blogs about healthy eating. I love chowing vibrantly! |
| Description | I ditched my fancy Nikon for my iPhone camera to take all my food pics on my blogs because the quality is pretty amazing. I want to share my passion that you don’t need fancy expensive cameras to take awesome food pics. |
| The Art of Branding You | |
| Presenter | Paula Satow |
| Biography | Ever the biz communicator (apps for RCA, video for J&J, branding for Intel) running brand marketing consultancy www.SatowStrategies.com since 2002. Just launched www.Buzzuka.com so everyone can be a biz communicator and create their 30-second elevator pitch easy. |
| Description | Ever wonder how the big guys do it? Get known for a word or phrase that is forever their own? Google=search. Intel=chips. Walmart=value. So simple. So elegant. So easy to understand. Wanna know how they do it? Wanna do it yourself? What one word or simple idea do you stand for? Get out the dictionary and let’s brand YOU. |
| The Art of Being BRAVE | |
| Presenter | scott gore |
| Biography | After sliding through HS I served in the Navy for 4 years and then got out, did college and worked as an accountant. Then I left to help inner city kids and have been in the helping business for the last 23 years. Travelled all over the world and met Osama Bin Laden’s brother Abdullah in Saudi Arabia. |
| Description | Most of us deal with fear every day. This simple but powerful talk about the Art of being BRAVE will help you learn how to Believe the truth, Reject all lies, Act in spite of fear, Visualize God’s plan and Expect it to happen. You won’t want to miss it! Thanks for your consideration. |
| The Art of Bullshitting | |
| Presenter | Chris Conrey |
| Biography | Well @conrey is a bit of an agitator. If he were to get into heaven (loophole or something) he’d be commenting on improvements. |
| Description | Bullshitting is an important piece of our daily lives. You need to know how to be a part of a conversation that you may not know anything about. I can give some simple practices & techniques that can help you survive any situation-& even have some fun. Learn how to BS your way into damn near any conversation & out again without looking the fool. |
| The Art of Information | |
| Presenter | Peter Avery |
| Biography | Born in Lima Peru, dedicated career to international business development and now independently working on web projects, business processes, global business, graphic design and academia as an adjunct professor for business and management colleges. |
| Description | Data is ubiquitous. Information visualization in clear, compelling formats allows us to make sense of all the info-noise which surrounds us every day. I will present a brief history of data analysis and present day trends on how to understand data, lots of data. |
| The Art of the Ephemeral: Street Art & the World Around Us | |
| Presenter | Victor Moreno |
| Biography | A full-time freelance creative with a background in law, English & History but driven by art and design to focus and recognize its impact in my world. |
| Description | People are nurtured to growth by their surroundings. Street art challenges our notions of the everyday around us by making us notice a change in scenery. Street art is more than just simple graffiti, guerilla installations big and small can make us consider our place in society & how we contribute to it for good or bad. |
| The Art of Brand Loyalty | |
| Presenter | Katie Charland |
| Biography | Community is my life. From my work at Raising Arizona Kids magazine as Community Relations Manager, to volunteering with Gangplank, I want to be part of building connections that create solutions. |
| Description | Ever wondered why NASCAR breeds such brand loyalty among fans? As I became master of my financial destiny, I began to realize the importance of sticking with a brand – rain or shine – as well as how empowering this strategy is for consumers. Fair warning…I am a Cubs fan. |
| The Art of Keeping Arizona Music Alive | |
| Presenter | Shona Germino |
| Biography | I own a local Arizona company that supports the local music scene in a variety of ways. We coordinate concerts at local venues to give small local bands the chance to perform and grow their fan base. We support all things music and art related in AZ! |
| Description | I have been working in the music and arts scene here is AZ since 2000. I started my own music promotion company to further be able to promote the music and arts. I am a wife and a mother of 2 children. Being a woman in the local music scene has benefits and trying times, but as a whole there is nothing I would rather do. |
| The Art of Rock-n-Roll | |
| Presenter | Greg Taylor |
| Biography | Photographer with a passion for music and it’s imagery. Capturing moments from a stage that puts you at the show. |
| Description | How my passion for music and photography has morphed into an even larger passion for music photography. Plus the do’s and dont’s of music photography. |
| The Art of Video Games, as illustrated by Shadow of the Colossus | |
| Presenter | Adam ‘Pi’ Burch |
| Biography | I am a budding game designer/critic. I play far to many video games, for far to many hours. I’m in to deep to quit now; my only hope is show the world the brilliance of gaming. |
| Description | Video games are the artistic medium of this generation, and Shadow of the Colossus is the way forward. It’s mechanics are impeccable; it’s style is impetuous. Come with me on a journey through a cursed landscape on a quest to save the future of video games. |
| The Art of Movie Posters | |
| Presenter | Victor Moreno |
| Biography | A full-time freelance interaction & graphic designer who came to the do what he loves via his own path. Received J.D. in Law from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU & B.A. in English and History from UCLA. My passion is illustration and art and am blessed to be able to do that for a living on my own time and terms. |
| Description | Films are a feast for the eye & mind. A good movie poster can whet the appetite of a potential movie-goer into the final step of buying a ticket. This is a look at some amazing posters through the years designed to be better than the films they were made for & raises the notion of the film poster as art independent of the product its meant to sell. |
| The Art of Innovation | |
| Presenter | Jade Meskill |
| Biography | I am the co-founder of Gangplank, a collaborative workspace for creative people and innovative companies. I have created numerous innovations that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars during my career as a software developer. I have also helped to create a space to give people the freedom and inspiration to innovate. |
| Description | Innovation is Easy (if you’re lucky). Innovation is Hard (work). There is an art and a skill to being an innovator. I will share my experience in creating a space for innovation, and explain the crucial role that a creative ecosystem plays in being an innovative individual. |
| The Art of Doubt | |
| Presenter | Alexander Cherry |
| Biography | Alexander Cherry is an iconoclast and contrarian, a poet and performer, a hypnotist and a game designer, and a cancer survivor. |
| Description | It is the tension between creativity and skepticism that has produced the stunning and unexpected findings of science.” In this presentation, I will explore the usefulness of doubt, of denial, and touch on some topics where an absence of doubt has been harmful. |
