ORION

How Can Improv Help in the Workplace? | Jeff Gould & Amy Pagano

Improv Comedy is known for it's spontaneity and humor, it's also a great tool for leadership and business communication. Join us as we chat with Jeff Gould and Amy Pagano, management leaders, about their improv experience, failed student council campaigns, and how improv enhances business interactions.

 

 

What is Rational Design? | Lee Fuhr & Abigail Jones, Cozy Design

Lee Fuhr, Founder and Creative Director, and Abigail Jones, Producer, of Cozy Design join ORION to discuss Rational Design - a digital design strategy employed by Cozy to focus on efficiency, quality, and reliability. Lee uses his experience (20 years in UX) to curate a work plan that saves clients time, money, and frustration on the way to an informed, reliable, high-quality solution shrink-wrapped to fit each unique problem space. In a world full of expensive inspiration, Cozy is home to brands that simply want to look good, feel good, and grow.

 

How Can You Turn Your Passion Into a Career? | James Schrader, Comedian

ORION hosts Comedian James Schrader as our guest to learn how he has turned his passion of performing, writing, and comedy into a career with purpose. James is a content creator for William Painter, face of Dr. Squatch Natural Soap, and a stand-up comedian.

 

How Can You Adapt Your Supply Chain? | John Hyatt, Mexico Business Associates

John Hyatt, Founder of Mexico Business Associates and Vice President of Co-Production International joins ORION to discuss supply chain management in the wake of the COVID19 outbreak.

John is an international business development professional who has spent the last 11 years in Mexico City assisting international firms with sourcing and market development projects in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

He has true expertise in assisting international firms in Latin America, preventing them from making cultural mistakes that can end up costing millions in lost revenues. Additionally, John has a high level of expertise in analyzing, consulting and assisting foreign firms in launching and managing successful operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. He currently devotes a large scope of his work to manufacturing re-nearshoring for clients who wish to establish manufacturing solutions in Mexico as a viable alternative to producing in Asia.

John is the co-editor of Mexican Business Culture, Essays on Tradition, Ethics, Entrepreneurship and Commerce and the State, a book dedicated to giving the foreign businessperson the necessary information and know-how for navigating the challenge of doing business in Latin America’s second largest economy.

What are we doing during the pandemic? | Laurel & Jessa, A STELLAR CO

The World Health Organization has classified the coronavirus disease outbreak as a pandemic. A STELLAR CO, along with the rest of the world, discusses how this affects our daily business operations, and what actions we are taking. 

Why Should You Shop Sustainably? | Mavis Carolina Herrera, Mavis by Herrera

Mavis Carolina Herrera joins ORION to discuss her handbag line, Mavis by Herrera, and what it means to start and operate a business with sustainable purpose. Mavis designs and creates products from recycled and upcycled materials that are good for the environment and good for the people. Every time you spend money, you make an impact with your dollars. Consider where your money is going, and the level of impact it has in the economy.

Find more: www.mavisbyherrera.com

Can You Make Money Through Sustainable Investing? | Alissa Todd, The Wealth Consulting Group

Alissa Todd, Wealth Advisor of The Wealth Consulting Group, joins A STELLAR CO on ORION to discuss why investing sustainably and consciously is a smart financial decision. With high impact investing, you are mitigating financial risk through sustainable funds focused on long-term growth and value. Alissa also discusses her entrepreneurship journey and the importance of health, coaching, and accountability for success.

How Can You Live, Consciously? | Dr. Benjamin Kaplan-Singler, MD, "Dr. Ben"

Dr. Ben joins ORION to discuss how we can be more conscious in our daily actions and why doing so improves our professional and personal relationships. In this episode, A STELLAR CO and Dr. Ben provide concrete examples of how self-transformation internally from the bottom up benefits entrepreneurs and their businesses. Dr. Ben is a whole human being and functional medicine physician. He believes everybody holds limitless potential for self-transformation, and provides guidance, education, and concierge medical services to people seeking complete health change from within. For more information please check out Dr. Ben's website.

How Do You Live with Intent? | Alice-Kate Lamb & Joe Pagano, Life InTents

ORION is pleased to host Alice-Kate Lamb and Joe Pagano, of Life InTents, a purpose-driven glamping tent rental and sales company. Life InTents believes in delivering Camplete Campassion = Connection + Joy + Comfort. We discuss living your life with purpose and intent, startup life, and finding connection.

Why is Self-Awareness Important? | Joe Keshmiri & Cyrus Kennedy, XQ Innovation

Joe Keshmiri and Cyrus Kennedy of XQ Innovation join ORION to discuss the value of XQ -- a combination of IQ (intelligence quotient), EQ (emotional quotient), and personality traits. When you triangulate these three things together, you can create amazing collaboration at work.  We learn it's about understanding the human mind, and making sure strategies have your people in mind. Contact XQ Innovation to assess your XQ and to create a strong foundation in your workplace.