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Episode #45: Let's Talk Entrepreneurship: The Art of Being a No Bullshit Business Mentor with Amanda Smith! When it comes to entrepreneurship, no bullshit is best. Business Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, Amanda Smith, shares her journey from music teacher to CEO and why she started Boss Vision Con. Stay tuned at the end for resources Amanda recommends checking out if you're early in your entrepreneurship journey! FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE Buy your Boss Vison Con Ticket! Use code ASHLEYCOFFEY for 10% offJoin the Dallas Girl Gang Facebook Group - it's freeeeee!About Amanda Smith:Amanda Smith is a Business Coach and CEO of Dallas Girl Gang, a 50,000+ global community of engaged women connecting in career, business and life. Amanda, also a former elementary music teacher of 7 years, is an expert in authentic marketing, pitching brand partnerships, and cultivating community.After a huge life shift in 2017 and a move to Dallas, Amanda was seeking a community for women that was inclusive and offered resources for career, life, and business- and came up empty. So, she created one herself and called it “Dallas Girl Gang.”Now Amanda is bringing “You Can Sit With Us ™” to life across the country through activations with aligned brands such as Athleta, Greetabl, FreePeople, Olive + June, as well collaborations with others in the industry and coaching women who are building new businesses.She is passionate about bringing women together into meaningful community and lifting one another up through The Girl Gang Podcast, her personal brand content with Amanda Smith Coaching, and events online and in person.Follow @dallasgirlgang & @amandasindallas on instagram and tiktok!Want to support this podcast? Subscribe, leave a review/rating, share with a friend & consider becoming a monthly supporter of Coffey & Code! Don't forget to checkout the latest eco-conscious Coffey & Code Merch on coffeyandcode.comThanks for listening!  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #44: Let's Talk About the R in VR/AR with Alex Meland! Augmented Reality is essential to the XR ecosystem, but one should not underestimate the 'R' in VR/AR. With the rise of immersive technologies integrating into our society, work & daily living, it's an excellent time to have a conversation about what it all means. In this episode, Alex Meland shares his experience, philosophy & passion for the XR space in this in-depth conversation that will leave you wanting more!FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE About Alex Meland:Alex Meland (@ALEX VR) is an American virtual reality industry professional and content creator. Alex co-founded the Between Realities VR Podcast, a talk show with weekly guests from within the world of virtual reality, with partner Harry "Skeeva" Skigis in 2020. Since then, the program has become a hub for the VR community and was nominated for "Social VR Influencer of the Year" in the 2021 VR Awards and "VR Content Creator of the Year" in the 2022 VR Awards. Alex is Strategic Partnership Manager for Contact CI, working in business development for their high-end haptic glove used in training with the U.S. Air Force. He is also an official correspondent for UploadVR.com and writer for VR Trend Magazine.Subscribe to Alex & Skeeva's Youtube Channel to be notified when new episodes go live! Follow Between Realities on TwitterWant to support this podcast? Subscribe, leave a review/rating, share with a friend & consider becoming a monthly supporter of Coffey & Code! Don't forget to checkout the latest eco-conscious Coffey & Code Merch on coffeyandcode.comThanks for listening!  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #43: Let's Talk Data Visualization with Travis Tester! Data is everywhere. There's so much of it, so how do we disseminate helpful information to make informed decisions about our lives? Travis Tester talks about his passion for data visualization, how he pivoted from a graphic design career and what freely available resources helped him learn the technical skills to succeed in the world of data viz. This episode comes with a quality guarantee that you *will* learn something new! FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE EPISODE FREEBIE COURTESY OF TRAVIS TESTER: Coffey & Data! Tools, Inbox Inspiration, Books, Awards, Authors & How to Get Involved Travis Tester Travis Tester works for MyCare Integrated Software Solutions as a healthcare Data Analyst and formerly taught at Oklahoma City University as an instructor for Studio Design courses (Graphic Design, Publication Design, and Web Design), as well as teaching as an educator at the University of Central Oklahoma (as in ACM@UCO) specializing in Digital Media and Business Management courses. He has culminated an associate’s degree in applied sciences, and later obtained his Bachelors degree in applied technologies. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from UCO, Travis shifted gears and moved into the design industry. Over the course of a couple of years as a branding, identity, packaging, and web designer, he discovered the phenomenon that is Data Visualization and has not since looked back. Marrying his love of design and business together with making things beautiful, it is the perfect intersection of his skills and passions, at the crossroad of creativity and commerce. Outside of work, Travis likes to exercise, study computer science, read books, play video games, and enjoy date nights with his spouse. He is also QPR certified and also volunteers and helps fund-raise for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP). If you would like to connect with him, he is active on Instagram and LinkedIn. He lives in downtown Oklahoma City with his wife, Bri, and their three cats, Bear, Tang, and Kimchi. Want to support this podcast? Subscribe, leave a review/rating, share with a friend & consider becoming a monthly supporter of Coffey & Code. Don't forget to checkout the latest Coffey & Code Merch on coffeyandcode.com! Thanks for listening!  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #42: Art & technology have become so closely intertwined in recent years. The rise of immersive art is bringing innovative experiences to broad audiences!FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE BetweenTheSpaces.comBetween the Spaces — featuring the work of multimedia artist Jaiye Farrell and photographer Cody Giles — invites the viewer to explore connectivity and art as it pertains to digital versus tactile mediums.Between the Spaces invites the viewer to explore connectivity and art as it pertains to digital versus tactile mediums. Mixing printed portraits with markings painted physically and digitally and then experienced through virtual reality, this project brings those two worlds together. It features 36 printed portraits, 18 of which will be physically embellished, and the other 18 will be virtually painted and viewed using the Artivive app. The artists welcome viewers to move through the gallery interacting with the different elements of the project, including a polaroid corner for participants to have their picture taken and that Polaroid becomes part of the installation, 3D printed painted orbs on display, an augmented reality orb, a video space for participants to create selfie videos, a collaborative canvas to be raffled off as well as canvas pieces of art. The virtually-painted portraits can be purchased and viewed again in their homes with the app, expanding the experience of the project beyond gallery walls. It is also the hope of the artists that the participants feel connected and included enough to be a part of the project.Jaiye FarrellOklahoma-based artist Jaiye Farrell cultivated his style of painting from abstract patterns that transcend societal and cultural divides and remember the communal roots of humanity. From an infatuation with archeology emerged a creative and ambitious talent: to craft signature designs that inspire self-reflection.“The pattern I am cultivating is a rhythm of line and shape. I use like a substance that morphs so I can transform surfaces objects and spaces around me.”Cody GilesDriven by connection, community, and alliteration, Cody Giles is a photographer who always sets out to capture the personality of a subject. Not just another portrait, but rather one that conveys just who that person is without knowing them. He strives to do this in all types of photography, from live music to families, to fashion editorials. Capturing moments in thoughtful and artful ways is always the goal.Want to support this podcast? Subscribe, leave a review/rating, share with a friend & consider becoming a monthly supporter of Coffey & Code.Thanks for listening!  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #41: What are the possibilities of XR training in the medical industry? According to a recent McKinsey report, the technological innovation that happened in 3 months during covid lockdown would have otherwise taken seven years. In this episode, Robin Moulder of 3lbXR & Dr. Anissa Guzman from Tuscon Medical Center discusses an exciting new project that they are working on to bring XR training to more individuals in the medical field. This episode comes with a quality guarantee that you will learn something new!FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE About Robin Moulder.About Dr. Anissa Guzman.Want to support this podcast? Subscribe, leave a review/rating, share with a friend & consider becoming a monthly supporter of Coffey & Code.Thanks for listening!  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #40: What is 'low-code, no-code, and how can it open up pathways for creative problem-solving? In today's episode, I will discuss low-code, no-code creativity in technology tools with Jonathan Anderson, Co-founder and CEO of Candu.FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE About Jonathan: He loves tech but can't write a line of code. He has a dog named Ronnie, a cat named Winslow, and a husband named Luke. Jonathan is passionate about product-led selling. He has launched services, strategy, operations, and analytics teams at venture-backed SaaS startups, including InsightSquared and LaunchDarkly. Before startups, Jonathan worked at Bain & Company. He has a B.S. and M.S.Eng from Stanford University.Jonathan's Twitter: @jonaappleseed (Twitter) and LinkedinAbout CanduCandu is a product-led experience builder that empowers any team to improve their existing SaaS product without code. Anyone can strategically embed UI components to create personalized, in-product content experiences that engage users throughout the customer lifecycle. Candu has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Two Sigma Ventures with participation from CRV alongside existing investors like Angular Ventures, Haystack, and Entrepreneur First. Candu was founded in 2018 by Jonathan Anderson and Michele Riccardo Esposito, who saw the need to empower creative development in SaaS products for all teams. Jonathan wore every hat in SaaS besides "coder" but felt creatively stifled and professionally stuck—working outside the product in emails, decks, and pop-ups. As a product engineer, Michele could see engineering being torn between priorities for the product roadmap and supporting Customer Success teams who had a direct line to their customers' needs. They teamed up to give that feeling and meaning to those of us who can't code. Refining in-product user experiences is a slow process that involves cyclical collaboration with Engineering and Product teams. Within that time, prospective users may move on to a competitor before customer-side teams can facilitate application changes.Candu allows teams to collaboratively build in-product content experiences that encourage the adoption of features, onboard new users, and announce updates daily. Teams can build and publish experiences by combining no-code UI components and embedding them directly in the core application.Through a wide selection of customizable templates and a drag-and-drop editor, Candu enables its users to build, embed, and iterate rapidly. Candu integrates with leading product engagement platforms, including Segment, Intercom, Pendo, Wistia, YouTube, and Vimeo, and has been adopted by companies such as Adobe, Thought Industries, and Gorgias.Want to support this podcast? Subscribe, leave a review/rating, share with a friend & consider becoming a monthly supporter of Coffey & Code. Thanks for listening!  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #39: It's #MentalHealthAwareness Month! On today's episode, I will be talking about the intersection of technology & mental health with Albert Kim, Founder of Accessibility NextGen & Passionate Mental Health Advocate This conversation explores the importance of mental health as we come out of the pandemic & why digital accessibility is critical in the new hybrid world. About Albert Kim: Albert Kim is a Neurodivergent Accessibility Leader who specializes in including DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) from the design phase and solving the usability challenges of digital products. As a Marine Veteran, Albert is also an active advocate in including Cognitive, Learning, and Mental Disabilities into the digital accessibility. Currently, Albert is an Accessibility Lead at Korn Ferry and he works cross-functionally across different teams in product development cycle to make user-centered, inclusive, and accessible products beyond legislation and compliance. When he's not working, he loves exploring different food & dessert scenes in LA and he is always open to share his Yelp LA collection. Links Mentioned in the Show: Accessibility NextGen Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/a11y-next-gen/ Accessibility NextGen Twitter: https://twitter.com/A11yNextgen Albert's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/djkalbert Albert's Twitter: www.twitter.com/djkalbert W3C COGA Community Group: https://www.w3.org/community/coga-community/ XR Access: https://xraccess.org/ Want to support this podcast? Subscribe on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts and leave a rate & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to tell a friend about the show! YOU have influence. *Subscribe to Coffey & Code to be notified when new episodes go live!* Is there someone in the tech space who you would love to hear on the show? I'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to drop me a line, or send me a DM on Twitter @ashleycoffey_ or Instagram @ashleyrcoffey89. Thanks for listening to Coffey & Code! FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #38: On today's episode, I will be talking about innovation in XR with Amy Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder of Cleanbox Technology! This conversation explores the exciting innovations in XR & how Cleanbox Technology is providing solutions to keep headsets (HMDs) germ-free. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about XR! About Amy Hedrick: Amy Hedrick is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Cleanbox Technology. Her strategy for building a thriving business by solving a real-world problem, and her vision for creating a global impact brand with reach across multiple industries, has grown the company from an idea to a multi-million dollar global business in two short years. Hedrick is a thought leader in the applications of immersive technology as industry disruptors, and brings innovation ideas and new market opportunities to Cleanbox’s smart tech hygiene product lines. She has led multiple teams from project inception and funding, to planning and execution, proving herself an effective leader in multiple industries over the past decade. Hedrick spent her early career working with international aid organizations, managing multiple teams of 50-150 healthcare, construction, and emergency intervention professionals, and overseeing direct-aid projects around the world, including fundraising in profit and non-profit sectors. In addition, she worked in the film industry raising funds and managing budgets for content creation and production. Hedrick currently serves on various VRARA committees including; Women’s, Healthcare, Enterprise, Safety & Security as well as the Advisory Board for the International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association, and recently contributed to a book “Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare”, a compilation of thought leaders in XR, published by Robert Fine. Hedrick has been named one of Analytics Insight Magazine’s “The 10 Most Impactful Women in Technology 2020.” Links Mentioned in the Show: Cleanbox Technology XR Women The VR/AR Association Want to support this podcast? Subscribe on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts and leave a rate & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to tell a friend about the show! *Subscribe to Coffey & Code to be notified when new episodes go live!* Is there someone in the tech space who you would love to hear on the show? I'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to drop me a line, or send me a DM on Twitter @ashleycoffey_ or Instagram @ashleyrcoffey89. Thanks for listening to Coffey & Code! FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #37: On today's episode, I will be talking all-things haptics with Ashley Huffman! This conversation explores haptics technologies & how they are augmenting immersive experiences in XR. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about haptics! About Ashley Huffman: Ashley Huffman is an executive at TITAN Haptics who leads the international marketing efforts and strategic partnerships in VR/AR, gaming, and wearables. She’s the founder of the ‘All Things Haptics’ newsletter and a co-founder of The Haptics Club, a podcast created by members of the industry to support education, cooperation and inclusion. You can find Ashley on Twitter @ChickTech Links Mentioned in the Show: Haptics Club All Things Haptics Newsletter bHaptics Vest Titan Haptics Want to support this podcast? Subscribe on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts and leave a rate & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to tell a friend about the show! *Subscribe to Coffey & Code to be notified when new episodes go live!* Is there someone in the tech space who you would love to hear on the show? I'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to drop me a line, or send me a DM on Twitter @ashleycoffey_ or Instagram @ashleyrcoffey89. Thanks for listening to Coffey & Code! FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #36: On today's episode, I will be talking with Alex Wasner & Matt Howitt, of Two ThirtySix Labs, about NFTs, DAOs & Web 3.0. This conversation explores these emerging concepts & why they've become so popular recently. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about the world of NFTs, DAOs & Web 3.0! About TwoThirtySix Labs: TwoThirtySix Labs is an Austin-based R&D firm with a specialization in prototyping & launching NFTs, mobile apps & other web 3.0 projects. Links Mentioned in the Show: TwoThirtySix Labs Gucci x Superplastic Project Midas x Wes Lang Seva.love Want to support this podcast? Subscribe on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts and leave a rate & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don't forget to tell a friend about the show! *Subscribe to Coffey & Code to be notified when new episodes go live!* Is there someone in the tech space who you would love to hear on the show? I'd love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to drop me a line, or send me a DM on Twitter @ashleycoffey_ or Instagram @ashleyrcoffey89. Thanks for listening to Coffey & Code! FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE  EPISODE CREDITS:Produced and edited by Ashley Coffey. Cover art designed by Ashley Coffey.Headshot by Brandlink MediaIntroduction music composed and produced by Ashley Coffey LINKSFollow Coffey & Code on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube for the latest emerging tech updates! Subscribe to the Coffey & Code Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when new episodes go live. © 2025 Coffey & Code Podcast. All rights reserved. The content of this podcast, including but not limited to text, graphics, audio, and images, is the property of Ashley Coffey and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any manner without the express written consent of the owner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.