Innovation Currency

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Get ready to unlock your hidden innovator with the Innovation Currency Podcast! I'm your host, Leigh-Ann Buchanan, and I'm thrilled to guide you on this transformative journey towards discovering the powerful innovator within you. Innovation isn't just for the tech-savvy or the elite – it's for everyone. Whether you're a natural connector who thrives on building relationships or someone who disrupts the status quo with unique perspectives, innovation is within your reach, and every single one of us possesses the capacity to innovate. Join me in this podcast as we explore the diverse facets of innovation and equip you with the tools you need to thrive in today's ever-evolving world. From understanding the intricacies of human connections to diving into cutting-edge technologies, Innovation Currency is your go-to resource for all things innovation and inspiration. Together, let's harness the power of innovation and embark on a journey of growth, discovery, and limitless possibilities. Stay tuned and discover your hidden innovator with me and my guests on the Innovation Currency podcast.

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July 26, 20243 min

Leveraging Platforms for Impact: The Influencer's Secret Weapon

In this audio segment, we explore the role of Influencers in innovation, focusing on their unique ability to leverage platforms for driving impactful change. Highlighting their capacity as accelerators of ideas, we delve into the challenges and growth opportunities Influencers face, such as managing ego and avoiding informational silos. Discover how Influencers thrive in environments that support open communication and diverse perspectives, making them pivotal in shaping and amplifying organizational goals and societal movements. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep11-innovator-blueprint-the-influencer/id1737010409?i=1000657748502 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DJNayBeHTsJNtJuVLHPPQ?si=k5sLd-5tRhyffbjKVFQQag Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUNKooq4bqw&t=516s [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

July 19, 20247 min

Innovative Identities: How Role Models Shape Our Paths to Becoming Innovators | Sherrell Dorsey and Riyaad Seecharan

Join Sherrell Dorsey and Riyaad Seecharan as they delve into the profound impact of representation on innovation. In this insightful conversation, they reflect on the power of seeing oneself in roles typically dominated by a different demographic. Riyaad shares his journey from fetching sandwiches to leading a department in a startup that was eventually acquired by Microsoft, thanks to two inspiring mentors. Meanwhile, Sherrell recounts the invaluable lessons learned from a local salon owner who defied industry norms and fostered community empowerment. Discover how these experiences shaped their identities as innovators and the importance of creating pathways for future disruptors. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep10-trust-risk-and-leading-through-relationships/id1737010409?i=1000656984729 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2H6OxBTml5QFqmaclPjNwc?si=TUuLFQo8TDKijpOwPWrORg Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUNKooq4bqw&t=516s Sherrell Dorsey Website | sherrelldorsey.com IG | @sherrell_dorsey Riyaad Seecharan LinkedIn | riyaadseecharan [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

July 12, 20244 min

A Look Into The Disruptor's Secret Weapon as Architects of Change

In this segment, Leigh-Ann discusses the role and importance of disruptors in creating systemic change. Discover why disruptors are essential for tearing down barriers and creating new ways of thinking and doing. With technology as their secret weapon, they can transform entire industries and societies at lightning speed. But even disruptors face challenges, often wrestling with the gap between idealism and reality. Learn how to support and harness the incredible potential of disruptors in your team by giving them the freedom to imagine and innovate without limits. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep9-innovator-blueprint-the-disruptor/id1737010409?i=1000656221902 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7K82xni6v5EonjG2DtKCCh?si=gapURs70TIiww6BxWg7pwA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kb-hwxCvTI [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

July 5, 202411 min

Disrupting Political Structures and Wielding Your Power to Innovate | Felecia Hatcher & Matt Haggman

In this segment, Felecia Hatcher and Matt Haggman discuss the intersection of power, political capital, and innovation. They explore how understanding and wielding power can drive meaningful change and how the dynamics of power can shape the journey of innovators. Felecia shares her experiences of navigating power structures in Miami, emphasizing the importance of raising social capital and building relationships. Matt reflects on his own privilege and the need for intentional efforts to bridge power gaps, both as a Knight Foundation executive and a political candidate. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep8-how-power-and-social-capital-drive-innovation/id1737010409?i=1000655503977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AyqUPN2njczm6Iv392Fmg?si=5c851268fccc41e1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z4jN49plM8 GUEST RESOURCES Matt Hagman LinkedIn | @matthaggman Felicia Hatcher Website | www.feleciahatcher.com LinkedIn | @feleciahatcher [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

July 2, 202413 min

Bonus EP: How Anyone Can Discover Their Hidden Innovator | LEIGH-ANN BUCHANAN | TEDxMiami

Tune in for this bonus episode of Innovation Currency, featuring Leigh-Ann in TEDx Talks on uncovering hidden innovation traits. You’ll learn how diverse backgrounds and unique experiences contribute to groundbreaking innovations. Aside from introducing a simple framework to identify your innovation style, Leigh-Ann also emphasizes the importance of inclusive language in empowering all individuals as innovators. Don't miss this inspiring TEDx Talk! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/qbmpt-OdztQ?si=1BQTPefhgfS801-P [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz KEY POINTS: - Definition and misconceptions of innovation - The Theory of Multiple Intelligences - Four (4) innovation styles: the disruptor, the connector, the distributor, and the influencer - Framework to identify your innovator style - The importance of inclusive language in innovation - The pivotal role of innovation QUOTES: “Innovation is what liberates us. Innovation is what gives us the power to free ourselves from even the tightest grip of the status quo.” — Leigh-Ann Buchanan “When everyday people, like you and me, harness the power of our identity as innovators, we can build a more equitable society, more just institutions, new sets of social norms, and accessible pathways to opportunity.” — Leigh-Ann Buchanan “The true currency of innovation — it's freedom — the freedom to see the world not as it is, but as it could be.” — Leigh-Ann Buchanan [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

June 28, 20246 min

The Importance of Seeing Ourselves in The Stories & Spaces of Others | Corey Davis & Dejha Carrington

In this segment, Dejha and Corey discuss the crucial role of representation and visibility in shaping their journeys as innovators. They highlight the importance of seeing themselves reflected in spaces of innovation and storytelling. Dejha shares how Prince's fluidity and defiance of constructs inspired her, while Corey reflects on the impact of a powerful Black woman mentor in corporate social responsibility. Tune in and listen as their stories underscore the necessity of diverse representation and the empowerment it brings. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep7-curiosity-creativity-change-an-inclusive-future/id1737010409?i=1000654758176 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GH9ytQxG8SzVxaNVGBExg?si=f386189478d041fd Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pidYQU3V6U GUEST RESOURCES Corey Davis | Maven Leadership Collective LinkedIn | @corey-davis-37b400126 Dejha Carrington Website | Dejha Carrington IG | @arringtoner LinkedIn | @dejhacarrington [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

June 25, 202426 min

Best of Identifying & Overcoming Barriers to Impactful Innovation

In this special compilation episode, Leigh-Ann and her esteemed guests delve into the common obstacles that hinder impactful innovation. They share personal stories and expert advice on how to identify and overcome these barriers, empowering you to unlock your full innovative potential. Join them for helpful insights and actionable steps that will guide you to conquer those roadblocks to your success. Tune in and make a lasting impact with your innovative ideas today! [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

June 21, 20247 min

The Distributor Innovator Type in Real Life (& How It Reshaped Miami's Tech Scene)

In this segment, we delve into the role of distributor innovators who excel at reimagining value, particularly for overlooked and underestimated aspects. Leigh-Ann highlights their strengths and potential pitfalls, emphasizing the importance of deep investigations over shortsighted evaluations. Through the example of the Tech Equity Miami initiative, Leigh-Ann explores how distributor innovators can create impactful changes in their communities. This initiative, designed during Miami's tech boom, focuses on equitable distribution of resources in digital connectivity, education, talent development, and small business support. Discover how strategic funding and collaboration can drive social equity and transformative outcomes. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep6-innovator-blueprint-the-distributor/id1737010409?i=1000653999684 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KFvbPMaIVk82ihJtNyD9R?si=cffdd23faf3a400e Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdG5_cfkUD0 Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

June 18, 202419 min

Best of Owning your Hidden Innovator

Today, this special compilation episode features insights from Leigh-Ann’s guests as they share personal stories and explore the essential steps to uncover and embrace your innate innovator traits. Join them as they share expert advice and transformative stories that will help you discover and enhance your unique innovation style. Tune in to learn how to activate and own the hidden innovator within you! [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network

June 14, 20243 min

Music Saved My Life | Chad Bernstein on How Music Nurtured His Innovation

In this segment, Chad shares how music became his sanctuary and catalyst for innovation and reflects on how music protected his childhood imagination, providing an escape from life's challenges and fostering creativity. Chad recounts his journey from feeling like an outsider to embracing his uniqueness through music. This connection to music not only shaped his personal development but also influenced his career as a business leader. The discussion delves into the power of vulnerability, the role of creativity in personal and professional growth, and how asking the right questions can lead to profound innovation. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/ep5-using-constraints-to-drive-innovation-with-chad/id1737010409?i=1000653285679 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hg3CWFZk16sRvp9v8DjWd?si=1b73fdadf79c46fb Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuGtZqCR960 GUEST RESOURCES Chad Bernstein IG | @cbmusic Guitars Over Guns | https://www.instagram.com/guitarsoverguns/ Marte Siebenhar IG | @quantumhealingmiami LinkedIn | @marte-siebenhar [QUIZ] Discover your hidden innovator type by taking the Innovation Currency Quiz [BOOK] Discover your hidden innovator today with "Innovation Currency" – a book to help you uncover your unique innovator type and learn how to use innovation to tackle pressing challenges in your life, workplace, and community. Click here to get your copy. Enjoying this podcast? Follow Leigh-Ann for more! RESOURCES Website | Leigh-Ann Buchanan IG | @leighann.buchanan Innovation Currency is produced by EPYC Media Network