I'm not sure if this post needs much of an explanation, especially if you live in Ohio, or are an Ohio State fan!

The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy spent lots of time planning a wonderful tailgate event during the university's 2022 Homecoming weekend. For three hours prior to the game, they provided a delicious lunch, drinks, visits from Brutus Buckeye and the Men's Glee Club, face painting, and a space for alumni, fans, and college staff to celebrate a big football weekend.

Lucky for me, I was asked to shoot this fun event at my alma mater. Go Bucks!

And last, but certainly not least, 🎶 How firm thy friendship...O-HI-O! ​🎶

Women in Analytics' annual conference, DataConnect, brings together a global community of industry leaders, technical experts, entrepreneurs, and academia while providing a platform for women to lead the conversations around the latests advancements and methodologies in data, analytics, and AI.

While the conference is organized and led by women, it is attended by all. While women can find an incredible amount of inspiration in each other's work, it's just as important for men to see women leading the way.

Even as a person with no connection with the industry, this is my favorite conference to shoot each year. The speakers are phenomenal (traveling from around the globe) and the content is fascinating - even for someone outside of the industry.

My relationship with leadership cements my work even further. I'm grateful to be given space to share my professional feedback (specifically regarding lighting, wardrobe, layout, and logistics) in support of improving this event year after year.

Brandi Lust is the author of Myths of Being Human: Four Paths to Connect with What Matters. Through her work nationally as a speaker and consultant, she helps organizations lower stress, build resilience, and create more connection for employees through tools like mindfulness and social- emotional learning.

Brandi's book was published in the spring of 2018, and to celebrate, Brandi planned a launch event at LIT Life + Yoga. She invited family, friends, clients, and colleagues to come enjoy food, drink, and a talk with host Debbie Penzone (owner of the yoga studio). Brandi also provided some meaningful mindfulness work to guests, which included journaling, a custom essential oil created by Under Aurora, and topics inspiring connection with others.