by Julie Austin | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
When I moved to Texas a couple of years ago I was thrilled to go into my first Buc-ee’s convenience store. As a kid I grew up in my grandmother’s convenience store and that is where I got my entrepreneurial experience. It was a small mom and pop on a busy...
by Julie Austin | Nov 2, 2024 | Innovation, inventions, Uncategorized
In the world of innovation, some of the most transformative inventions come not from careful planning but from pure accident. The microwave oven is one of those surprising inventions—discovered entirely by chance, yet it went on to reshape modern kitchens and...
by Julie Austin | Nov 1, 2024 | Innovation, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
Failure. It’s a word that can fill anyone with dread, yet in the world of innovation, it’s almost a rite of passage. Innovators understand that failure isn’t the end; it’s often the beginning of a breakthrough. Those who have harnessed the power of failure know that...
by Julie Austin | Oct 29, 2024 | Uncategorized, Workplace Innovation
In today’s fast-evolving workplace, employee productivity isn’t just about hitting quotas or sticking to routines. It’s about tapping into employees’ creative potential to drive innovation, engagement, and higher performance across the board. Organizations that...
by Julie Austin | Jun 25, 2023 | Creativity, Innovation, Innovation Keynote Speaker, Uncategorized
Curiosity is one of the most powerful tools we have to fuel innovation, passion, and drive. When we lean into our natural sense of curiosity, we open ourselves up to new possibilities, expand our knowledge, and unleash our creative potential. As an innovation keynote...
by Julie Austin | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
As an innovation keynote speaker and inventor I often talk about the “aha moment”. This is when it seems as though an idea just comes to you from out of the blue. But there are other ways inventions happen when you’re not looking for them. Many...
