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Treasures of the Gem State: Exploring Idaho’s Museums – Hayley Noble, Idaho Association of Museums
Hayley Noble is the Executive Director of the Latah County Historical Society, which runs the McConnell Mansion Historic House Museum in Moscow, Idaho, and a board member for the Idaho Association of Museums. In this episode, she shares her insights into the rich tapestry of Idaho’s cultural heritage where hidden gems await in the form…
Read MoreCarving Out Creativity: A Journey Through Stone and Bronze – Ailene Fields, Skylands Museum of Art
Explore the captivating world of Ailene Fields, sculptor and the visionary behind the Skylands Museum of Art in Lafayette, New Jersey. After a life-altering event, she found solace in art, her initial foray into pottery evolving into a powerful connection with stone carving. Her passion for art goes beyond her own creations; it’s about empowering…
Read MoreMuseum Event Expert & The House That Built Fort Lauderdale – Jennifer Belt, Stranahan House Museum
Jennifer Belt is the Executive Director of the Historic Stranahan House Museum, Fort Lauderdale’s oldest surviving home. With a background in events, Jennifer has achieved remarkable success by quadrupling the museum’s membership and increasing revenue by 30%. Her primary strategy? Engaging the community through a series of events. Discover how Jennifer’s innovative approach has revitalized…
Read MoreEmpathy, Diversity, and Provoking Change – Amparo Leyman Pino, owner of Yellow Cow Consulting
Growing up in Mexico City, Amparo Leyman Pino knew that one day she would be able to see the world. Decades later she started Yellow Cow Consulting where she brings her passion for education, diversity and inclusion to organizations around the world. She is a provocateur, entrepreneur and also the Director of Education for BizWorld…
Read MoreHow to plan a successful museum and live a life you love – Jerry Michels, Amarillo Railroad Museum
Jerry Michels fascination with trains started nearly sixty years ago while taking train rides with his grandfather. After a series of life events that came together just right (like a beautiful tapestry) he and his model train loving friends co-founded the Amarillo Railroad Museum over thirty years ago. Learn about his positive outlook on life,…
Read MoreAdvice for museums from a 40+ year museum pro – Paul Orselli, Paul Orselli Workshop (POW!)
Fascinated with museums since he was a kid, Paul Orselli is the founder of the Paul Orselli Workshop (POW!) and has been in the museum business for over 40+ years. Learn about happiness, what makes a strong museum, why museums are special, some of his favorite museums, being comfortable with change, creating a shared vision…
Read MoreHow to minimize stress, grow a museum and follow your path – Terri Thompson, Museum at Prairiefire
Terri Thompson has been a nurse, an advertising executive and for the past seven years, the Executive Director of the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas. Learn how her early childhood experiences shaped her adult life, her secrets for managing stress, growing a museum, taking a leap of faith, staying positive through it all…
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