Category: SXSW

  • Tips on How to Crush any SXSW Mentoring Session

    Tips on How to Crush any SXSW Mentoring Session

    “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.”                                                                                            ~Isaac Newton Mentorship involves acting as a trusted advisor to provide insight, wisdom and advice to help others succeed personally and professionally. A mentor may be a colleague, coach, international business expert, relative, or friend. They lend their wisdom…

  • How to Build a Cross-Cultural Career: 8 Tips from an Attorney Turned Coach

    How to Build a Cross-Cultural Career: 8 Tips from an Attorney Turned Coach

     In 2018 I was selected to be a SXSW mentor for International Business. Once the potential mentees signed up for their sessions, I contacted them via the SXSocial App and LinkedIn to inquire about their questions since preparing in advance and bringing value were crucial. More than 50% of the mentees asked “How did you…

  • National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

    National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

    What You Need to Know on Human Trafficking Awareness Day When I learned that human trafficking occurs in Austin during SXSW I was stunned. How could this happen in our Texas city? Yes, our population has increased dramatically, yet I associated this problem with sprawling, urban metropolitan areas. I could not be more wrong. So…

  • What SXSW Volunteers  & Ground Control Wants You to Know

    What SXSW Volunteers & Ground Control Wants You to Know

    While you’re enjoying the positive vibes and lively atmosphere, observe the local customs. Here are do’s and don’ts to help guide your musical manners day and night.

  • SXSW Music Etiquette 2012

    SXSW Music Etiquette 2012

    SXSW can be a once-in-a-lifetime live music experience. Just ask one of the 2700 fans who watched Jay-Z take over the ACL Stage on Monday night!