Kelsey Volkmann
@kelseyvolk.bsky.social
Let’s Design Better Futures
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STRESS KILLS.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, struggling every day to keep their families going.
The result: working class people die 7 years earlier than the rich.
We need an economy that works for all, not just the few.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, struggling every day to keep their families going.
The result: working class people die 7 years earlier than the rich.
We need an economy that works for all, not just the few.
March 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
STRESS KILLS.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, struggling every day to keep their families going.
The result: working class people die 7 years earlier than the rich.
We need an economy that works for all, not just the few.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, struggling every day to keep their families going.
The result: working class people die 7 years earlier than the rich.
We need an economy that works for all, not just the few.
Reposted by Kelsey Volkmann
The real power lies in the small things we each have right at our fingertips. ✨ #MichelleObama #IMOpodcasts #SXSW
March 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The real power lies in the small things we each have right at our fingertips. ✨ #MichelleObama #IMOpodcasts #SXSW
5 storytelling hacks from Colleen Schell: 1.) Claim your truth 2.) Share the struggle 3.) Use active voice 4.) Start in the action and 5.) Feel the emotion #storytelling #sxsw @sxsw.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
5 storytelling hacks from Colleen Schell: 1.) Claim your truth 2.) Share the struggle 3.) Use active voice 4.) Start in the action and 5.) Feel the emotion #storytelling #sxsw @sxsw.com
No one amps up a crowd like Big Freedia, the Queen Diva of Bounce 🪩 #sxsw @sxsw.com #cheerupcharlies
March 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
No one amps up a crowd like Big Freedia, the Queen Diva of Bounce 🪩 #sxsw @sxsw.com #cheerupcharlies
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In answer to a question from the audience at SxSW last week. Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/20Kb...
March 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
In answer to a question from the audience at SxSW last week. Full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/20Kb...
Stuck on a problem? Go on an inspiration excursion, says innovation coach Leo Chan. Maybe nature, another city, or a different community has answers. Capture your inspo, reflect and connect the dots. @sxsw.com #sxsw #innovation #ThinkLikeanInnovator
March 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Stuck on a problem? Go on an inspiration excursion, says innovation coach Leo Chan. Maybe nature, another city, or a different community has answers. Capture your inspo, reflect and connect the dots. @sxsw.com #sxsw #innovation #ThinkLikeanInnovator
The printing press led to witch hunts, radio gave rise to fascism, TV showed us wars & social media ripped apart democracy. So what do we do about it? We lean into what makes us human & find solutions that prioritize how we are “in dependence” with each other, says Stanford d.school’s Scott Doorley
March 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The printing press led to witch hunts, radio gave rise to fascism, TV showed us wars & social media ripped apart democracy. So what do we do about it? We lean into what makes us human & find solutions that prioritize how we are “in dependence” with each other, says Stanford d.school’s Scott Doorley
How do you have the courage to be yourself? @alokvmenon.bsky.social answers: How do you have the stamina to keep hiding? Everyone’s closeted & playing pretend. With every decision, we have the choice to decide “How can I be more me?” instead of contorting ourselves to others’ expectations #sxsw
March 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
How do you have the courage to be yourself? @alokvmenon.bsky.social answers: How do you have the stamina to keep hiding? Everyone’s closeted & playing pretend. With every decision, we have the choice to decide “How can I be more me?” instead of contorting ourselves to others’ expectations #sxsw
Illinois invested $200M in quantum computing and build a quantum campus with IBM and DARPA in Chicago to leap ahead in tech. “We’ve got to lead in quantum and AI” to remain competitive on the global stage, says @govpritzker.illinois.gov #quantum #AI #chicago #Illinois #sxsw
March 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
💖 The keys to telling human-centered stories that drive connection and culture are to listen with an open heart, tell stories of triumph over adversity and foster imagination, says Cheryl Miller Houser at @sxsw.com #storytelling #sxsw 💖
March 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
💖 The keys to telling human-centered stories that drive connection and culture are to listen with an open heart, tell stories of triumph over adversity and foster imagination, says Cheryl Miller Houser at @sxsw.com #storytelling #sxsw 💖
will.i.am & Cristiano Amon of Qualcomm & Snapdragon demoed AI personas that reflect authentic, lifelike personalities, languages, accents, backgrounds & hometowns. The Black Eyed Peas singer also showed AI-powered FYI Radio that’s personalized to each listener, who can ask Q’s. #AI #sxsw
March 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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the feminine urge to
Bluesky CEO: imagine a 'world without Caesars'
Jay Graber dunks on Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning his name.
mashable.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
the feminine urge to
March 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“No one hired a design team to maintain the status quo.” - Janaki Kumar @jpmorganchasebank.bsky.social at @sxsw.com panel on Design Jobs in the AI Wave 🤖🌊
March 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“No one hired a design team to maintain the status quo.” - Janaki Kumar @jpmorganchasebank.bsky.social at @sxsw.com panel on Design Jobs in the AI Wave 🤖🌊
Reposted by Kelsey Volkmann
Reposted by Kelsey Volkmann
Ideograph: Emptiness
All flourishing is mutual ~ Robin Wall Kimmerer
All flourishing is mutual ~ Robin Wall Kimmerer
March 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Ideograph: Emptiness
All flourishing is mutual ~ Robin Wall Kimmerer
All flourishing is mutual ~ Robin Wall Kimmerer
@jay.bsky.team sharing @sxsw.com how the open nature of Bluesky gives users more choice to remove toxicity so common in social media today.
March 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
@jay.bsky.team sharing @sxsw.com how the open nature of Bluesky gives users more choice to remove toxicity so common in social media today.