People increasingly desire genuine human connections over social media, reflecting burnout and a shift towards meaningful online interactions.

World Mental Health Day on October 10 highlights global mental health issues, emphasizing workplace exhaustion and the need for coping strategies.

Books on tech and the importance of understanding past lessons for future insights.

Tablet vs Meta smart glasses and intelligent jewelry.

Acknowledging stereotypes, barriers, and the need for diverse leadership styles emphasizing empathy and strength.

Lily expresses frustration about privacy issues in tech, particularly with Google Workplace's chat limitations and the ethics of data usage in AI.

Blogtober 2025 Day 2

The job market struggles with AI as both applicants and companies rely on robots, hindering human connections in hiring and marketing.

Lily was a speaker at a 2022 event titled "NFTs in the Wild."

A ghostwritten article positioned the client as a thought leader in immersive retail, simplifying spatial commerce for effective marketing repurposing.

Hedonism in Rome and Europe

The Great Lock In encourages setting achievable wellness and professional goals for the year's final months, emphasizing discipline and consistency.

Bucket lists often take the same track as New Year Resolutions and ambiguous goals. If they're met, that's great! But bucket list items usually only appear in our day dreams. Make your professional bucket list a reality with today's challenge. Is there a project you want to work do? A specific team you want to work with? Maybe you want to try working with a different department. Put the list somewhere you'll see it and mark items off as you accomplish them.

Lily explores Feminine Futurism in "Alien" and its implications for design and humanity.

The Educators in VR Creative Writing Meetup began with NaNoWriMo 2018, the National Novel Writing Month held annually in November with the goal of writing 50,000 words in 30 days. For over 20 years…

ALT: a cartoon character with a plant growing out of it 's head is saying `` hello '' .

Lily expresses excitement about Amanda Cosco's book, "Electric Runway," exploring technology's transformative impact on the fashion industry.

Pizza Guise is a modern Pride and Prejudice retelling told in verse with all the elements you'd expect in a novel

Co-author of A Wearable World Co-authored an eight-chapter mini book about wearable technology. I wrote this book along with Cathy Hackl, futurist and emerging tech strategist, to highlight the post-smartphone future after the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro. Praise for A Wearable World "I loved the scenario with Oliver, and had a blast with the 'giant trunk show' you quoted from M. Kors... Thanks again Lily. Great publication." Laurence Stefani, Global Customer Experience Designer "Kudos to the team for creating this valuable resource. I'm sure it will spark fascinating discussions about the future of content, communication, and business." Bruno Calabretta "This is awesome, thanks for much for sharing!!" Daniel Barry ClientCo-authored with Cathy Hackl Year06/2023 Publishedawearableworld.com

I delivered a guest lecture on emerging tech marketing tactics, focusing on NFTs and metaverse activations for NYU business students, discussing audience engagement beyond traditional users.

Michael Stephenson encourages individuals feeling stalled in their careers to reassess their goals, expand their networks, and update their personal brands. He advocates for continuous learning and mentorship, embracing flexibility in work arrangements, and testing new ideas through small projects. Career st stagnation is a signal for adjustment, not abandonment.

When I started consulting, I flew out to Seattle for the first time with my new coworker, Joel. I was the business analyst; he was the developer. We were put on all the MES projects together. Soon, two other developers joined our new-to-consulting-but-soon-to-dominate MES group, Karthik and Camille. Since we were all new to Seattle we would go hiking together, explore downtown Seattle (hello Pike's Market and Space Needle), and try new restaurants. Eventually though, we all left the company as we climbed in our careers. Still, every once in awhile we call each other (on the phone, I know!) to catch up on life.

Daily writing prompt When do you feel most productive? View all responses I feel most productive in the morning. Before the chaos of the day begins, I sit with cup of warm coffee. Rarely do I finish it all. But the ritual of holding my favorite mug and the soft glow of morning light, makes me feel ready to write. The To Do List slowly shrinks as I delete flagged emails and browse the news. I search for ideas to respond with on LinkedIn - trying to stay relevant in a Dead Internet era.

Blue Origin's NS-31 mission featured an all-female crew of celebrities, raising discussions about women in STEM. While the flight showcased progress in commercial space travel, it faced backlash online for prioritizing celebrity over qualifications. The event highlights the tension between representation and expertise in growing space tourism, reflecting societal challenges in accepting such advancements.