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Let 2013 InfoComm's Women in AV Winner tell you what and why women are important to our industry.

Host Jennifer Willard talks with 2013 InfoComm Women in AV Award Winner Aneeta Gupta. Hear about the industry, how women such as Aneeta are leading the way and why. Aneeta also talks about what she sees for the future of our global technology industry. Visit her at: http://www.visionarire.com

Our last WAVEcast live from the show floor of InfoComm 2013 focuses on architecture and AV design and construction. We talk with FSR's Jon Melchin, director of architectural business services. He has a unique role in which he teaches AIA-accredited courses to architects about AV Design and FSR products. Jon and WAVEcast host Jennifer Willard discuss how architects view the AV industry and what challenges and opportunities exist for AV integrators to work more closely with building construction principles in the future.

WAVEcast host Jennifer Willard interviews Lee Minich, president of LabTechnologies and Marketing Work Group Chair of the AVnu Alliance. AVnu advocates for the use of AVB (Audio Video Bridging) Standards for pushing our audio and video over the network. 55 companies are currently members of the AVnu Alliance and Lee tells where we are with these audio/video standards and what to look for in this area in the future. Learn more about AVnu here.

The Women in AV launched a new initiative at InfoComm 2013 to develop local chapters for WAVE to start meeting together and helping each other regionally. Verrex's Director of Marketing Theresa Hahn is the chair of the important committee and is planning an event during InfoComm's AV Week for a full launch internationally.

On this WAVEcast, we talked live from the InfoComm 2013 show floor with the first InfoComm CTS-I certified professional, Michelle Miller. Michelle is already studying for her CTS-D — listen to hear what inspired her and what difference it's made to her and her husband's AV systems integration business.

WAVEcast host Jennifer Willard talks with the local Orlando Women's and Children Shelter about their organization and how they help local homeless women and children to get back on their feet. Homelessness is a serious challenge for women and we talk about why and how we can get involved to help. Find our how to donate online here and visit Salvation Army's website at www.salvationarmyorlando.org.

Last week, our industry went to Orlando for InfoComm 2013. The Women in AV, spearheaded by FSR's President Jan Sandri thought it was important we support a local women's and children's charity that supports homeless women and children in the local Orlando area. We've already raised $1,100 for this worthy cause, but we can do better. Knowing we all pay almost twice as much just to attend the show. Please consider giving to the Orlando Salvation Army Women's and Children's Shelter to help them make a much needed renovation to their facility and knowing the summer is slow with receiving the help they need. Visit them at: www.salvationarmyorlando.org and donate online. Per sure to put a note Orlando Women's and Children Shelter in the memo. This is a tax-free donation, so you have nothing to lose. And, please let us know in the comments when and how much you have donated, so we can be sure to THANK YOU!

In this podcast, we talk with ITDRC co-founder Joe Hillis. ITDRC is a disaster response non-profit agency that puts our AV/IT industry and services to use for the highest good. Listen to learn about how ITDRC is tackling some of our nation's biggest challenges in areas devastated by natural disaster and how rAVe, WAVE, and our partners have responded to try to help bring relief and recovery to those affected. Joe and team are currently in Moore, OK assisting with the efforts to help those affected by the recent tornados that devastated this community. You can get involved by volunteering or donating your skills and time at www.itdrc.org.

In this episode, I discuss InfoComm13 and all we'll be doing for the Women in AV! And, in light of the tragic and heartbreaking terrorism acts at the Boston Marathon, I talk about what that means to me and how it may change the future of our industry. Register for the InfoComm13 WAVE events here. Nominate a woman for the 2013 WAVE Mentoring award through Friday, May 17th. To donate to the victims of the Boston Marathon, you can find details here. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App

On this WAVEcast, we interview Westbury National's Larissa Wallace. She is the Triple Crown of Women in AV- female, young, and a Systems Integration Technician!! It is rare you will find a women of ANY age who wires racks for a living and that is just one of the reasons why you should definitely hear her story and advice on how our industry needs to encourage more females to follow in her footsteps. And, as always. This is a special and touching story about how the men in AV are so critical and influential to the success of the WAVE!

This WAVEcast, we talk with the exective team of the National Systems Contractor's Association (NSCA) about the 15th annual Business and Leadership Conference help in Phoenix, AZ last week. Chuck Wilson, Executive Director, Ingolf deJong, President of the Board of Directors, and Ron Pusey, Board of Director, share with us from the conference the history, highlights, and what attendees gain for their business from participating. You'll hear about the activities, that took place over the 3 days, the value and knowledge offered by world-renowned speakers, and their perspectives on what they and the industry business leaders and owners participating take away from being part of this one-of-a-kind industry conference. Also announced at this year's conference, Chuck Wilson's new book, Under the Social Influence, has been released and will be available to public on March 1, 2013. Wilson's new book is a handbook primarily for younger employees who want to learn how to adapt and thrive in the professional workplace through examples and exercises focused on everything from setting priorities to surrounding yourself with positive people. For managers, Wilson provides expert mentoring tips for developing strong and positive relationships with your younger staff. Two dollars of the proceeds for every book sold is donated to the NSCA Education Foundation to offer continuing education and you can learn more about Under the Influence visit www.underthesocialinfluence.com. To find details about the 2013 NSCA Business and Leadership Conference, click here.

On today's WAVEcast, Jennifer Willard is broadcasting from the middle of the NSCA Business Learning Conference. She get's honest perspectives about the conference from three women attending the show: Erin Pusey – Communication Specialist, Cory Schaeffer – Co-founder and Vice President of Sales Worldwide of Listen Technologies, and Kirsten Nelson – Editor of System Contractor news.

Women in AV founder, Jennifer H. Willard, is attending and reporting from this year's NSCA Business and Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. NSCA's BLC is a one-of-a-kind industry conference that brings together the business owners and leaders of AV systems integration companies for 3 days of seminars, speakers, and networking with peers and colleagues about topics related to the state of the industry and it's future. And, a golf charity that raises money for the NSCA Education Foundation. The theme of this year's BLC is Transform Your Business into the World of Tomorrow. This year, Willard is attending as an owner/end-user and it will be the first-time this sector of our industry is participating in the conference. She will be a panelist on the Beer n' Bull session that will focus on Developing Winning Partnerships between the manufacturer, systems integrators, and owner/end-users.

On this episode, we take a look back at our first seven episodes and share with you the highlights, the advice and all the experiences our guests shared with us. We are so lucky and grateful to have been able to share and learn so much from all of our guests on the WAVEcast! Thank you for your time and listening to the Women in AV, we are excited for all we'll achieve together in 2013!

In this episode of the WAVEcast, we talk with two of the recently awarded 2012 InfoComm International Award winners. Women in AV winner Malissa Dillman of Kramer Electronics and Young AV Professional Christina Minihan of Visix Inc. share their thoughts about what it means to win their award, where we stand as women in AV, how we can help Hurricane Sandy victims and what role social media will be in AV's future! All our congratulations to Malissa, Christina, and each of the 2012 InfoComm Award Winners on such a well-deserved recognition! You can read more about the winners on InfoComm's website: http://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/7161.htm

On this episode of WAVEcast, we're joined by four of our industry's female editor-in-chief's of AV news publication. These women are leading their sector of the AV industry which is otherwise male-dominated. Our guests Cindy Davis with EH Publishing, Sara Abrons with rAVe [Publications], Kirsten Nelson with Systems Contractor News and Healthcare AV and Margot Dhuaiory, with AV Technology offer their expertise and insight on how they cover all of the AV industry news. And, hear how even when it comes to newest technologies like social media, it's still all about your relationships.

Host: Jennifer Willard, with guests: Johanne Belanger, AVW-TELAV Audio Visual Solutions, Jan Sandri, FSR, Inc., and Cory Schaeffer, Listen Technologies Corporation. On this inaugural Wavecast - Women in AV discuss women's leadership, including being female in a male-dominated industry, styles of leadership, the work/life balance myth, mentoring, and how to make it in AV and life! Running time: 50:13

Host: Jennifer Willard, with guests: Julia Cooper and Elizabeth Schwartz. On this episode of WAVEcast, we're joined by two of our industry's female design engineers/programmers. There is a small group of females in our industry who pursue the technical side of programming and AV Systems Design. Ourr guests Julia Cooper, CTS with AVI-SPL and Elizabeth Schwartz, CTS-D with Clair Brothers offer their expertise, advice, and insight on what it means to be a female programmer in a male dominated industry. And, learn how a passion for music is a common thread so many of us share about how we found our way to the AV industry. Add your comments and share your thoughts about being a female designer in the AV industry. Also, please take the Women in AV Mentor Program survey to help make a difference in how we support Women in AV: http://womeninav.polldaddy.com/s/wave-mentoring Running time: 39:38

Episode 6: Recorded on September 5th, 2012 We are here for a special WAVEcast with Melody Craigmyle, Vice President of Marketing for Almo Pro A/V. We'll discuss what you can gain from regional trade and networking events for an education and new product demonstration, as well as, meeting colleagues. rAVe founder Gary Kayye will open our show this week with his keynote at 9:00 a.m. ~ Predicting A/V Futures with Kayye's Krystall Ball. Don't miss the next 5 years of your future! 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Stop by the Almo Pro A/V table to talk with members of the WAVE Planning Board about how to get involved. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sit at the designated WAVE lunch tables set up for dining and networking. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attend the class, "What is Mentoring and Why It's Important to You" led by WAVE founder Jennifer Willard to learn about implementing company programs and the WAVE Mentoring Program. Register now for Dallas, we'll see you there ladies! https://www.cvent.com/events/e4-dallas-2012/registration-d985d0ae26c14a8a88102763930e32c7.aspx For more information about the Women in AV, visit www.womeninav.com

In this episode, we talk the men in our industry who support and promote the advancement of women in AV. Listen to our guests, Tim Albright of Lewis and Clark College, Chuck Wilson of NSCA, John Greene of Advanced AV, and George Tucker, World Stage Inc. discuss the challenges, opportunities, and the position of women in a male-dominated industry. Women in our industry depend on the support of the men to help us navigate the terrain, hear these men share their experiences and the women who stand out for them as being leaders in AV.

Episode 4: Recorded on July 20, 2012 Listen to the young Women in AV discuss what it means to be starting out in their career and what the futures holds for being a female in our industry. Jessica Spicer, AVI-SPL, Olivia Dumanovsky, Pakedge Device and Software, Molly Stillman rAVe [Publications], and Amy Fulton, Advanced AV share their thoughts and experience about everything from being a WAVE in a male-dominated industry, what they love about our industry, dressing for the occasion, and whether the future of the workplace requires us to be more flexible. For more information about the Women in AV, visit www.womeninav.com