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Shifting Communication Dynamics From “What Do You Do” to “Who Are You”

LinkedIn.com, June 2025 – We’re overdue to shift from role-based introductions to more meaningful, soul-based connections. Here’s how.

Practicing Self-Care in Busy, Uncertain Times Tapping into Your Own Renewable Energy

LinkedIn.com, June 2025 – Here are five grounded strategies to tap into that inner energy reservoir when everything around you feels depleted.

Why It’s Important to Reinvent Yourself & Your Brand Periodically (& launch of my new site)

LinkedIn.com, May 2025 – Repositioning yourself and your brand periodically is essential because growth requires evolution—and without it, relevance, resonance, and results fade. Here’s why

Post-Vacation Exhaustion is Real: How to Re-integrate with Grace, Not Grit

LinkedIn.com, May 2025 – Reintegration was a bigger challenge than I imagined it would be. Here’s how I got back on track.

Choose Yourself First: The Shift That Changes Everything

LinkedIn.com, April 2025 – You are not an option – why it’s time to make yourself a priority.

How Visionary Leaders Can Better Navigate Challenging Situations

LinkedIn.com, April 2025 – Here are some tips and approaches tailored specifically for leaders who thrive on expansive thinking.

Revitalize Your Mind: How to Overcome Apathy & Rediscover Your Inner Brilliance

LinkedIn.com, March 2025 – As a leader, you’re expected to be a source of energy, vision, and inspiration. Yet, even the most driven leaders encounter

From Isolation to Connection: Overcoming the Fear of Past Failures to Cultivate Well-Being for Founders, Innovators, and Leaders

LinkedIn.com, March 2025 – I explore how leaders can move beyond fear, redefine failure, and cultivate deep, meaningful relationships that support both their personal well-being

The Benefits of Having a Garden Sanctuary for Visionary Innovators and Leaders

LinkedIn, Februrary 2025 – Having a garden sanctuary in your environment is more than just a luxury—it’s a soul-nourishing necessity in our fast-paced, digitally driven

When a Key Vendor Abandons Your Business

LinkedIn.com, January 2025 – How to build a backup plan for the key parts of your enterprise. Here’s a step-by-step checklist for you to follow.

The Lack of Critical Thinking Skills in Today’s Society (and the impact that results)

LinkedIn.com, Dec. 2024 – The decline in critical thinking skills in today’s society is a multifaceted issue with profound implications for our future. Here’s what

How to Perform Better Due Diligence (for investors and advisors alike)

LinkedIn.com, Nov. 2024 – Performing effective due diligence before investing in – or advising – startups requires a thorough evaluation process to understand potential risks,

The Curse of the Visionary (In Work and in Life)

LinkedIn.com, Oct. 2024 – Visionaries often see possibilities that others may not recognize, but this ability comes with several inherent challenges that can often feel

Celebrities as Brands and Entrepreneurs (several have become billionaires outside their core focus)

LinkedIn.com, Sept. 2024 – The rise of celebrities becoming billionaires as entrepreneurs is a trend that has grown significantly in recent years – and shows

Why Energy Matters in Your Work & Your Wealth

LinkedIn.com, August 2024 – Energy is a fundamental aspect that impacts both work and wealth in several ways. Here’s how to maximize it. Read the

Become More of Your Real, True Self by Telling a Different Story

LinkedIn.com, July 2024 – Rewriting your story can be a transformative process that empowers you to live more authentically and fully aligned. Here are some

Innovation on Overdrive: Impacts and Insights on the Accelerated Pace

LinkedIn.com, June 2024 – The speed of innovation today is significantly faster compared to where we were 100 years ago. In this article, I share

The Vulnerability Hangover (why embracing this type of hangover can be a game changer)

LinkedIn.com, May 2024 – Embracing vulnerability can be a transformative experience, allowing you to form deeper connections, foster personal growth, and build resilience. Read the

The Evolution of Generative AI for Music

LinkedIn.com, April 2024 – Generative AI for music might seem like it’s ‘the latest thing,’ but it’s not. What’s happening is that machine learning and

Being Unreasonable Might Just Be the Most Reasonable Strategy for Innovation

LinkedIn.com, April 2024 – I’ve just returned from a gathering with Unreasonable – a hand-selected global community of entrepreneurs, successful mentors and investors who solve

What’s Important to Know about Sora AI for Creatives & Innovators

LinkedIn.com, March 2024 – How the creative community can harness the benefits of AI while minimizing its risks.

The Many Gifts of Sensitive Individuals

LinkedIn.com, February 2024 – Some of the brightest, most creative and innovative individuals in the world are often highly sensitive, empathic individuals who experience the

Will Concert Films See a Steady Resurgence?

LinkedIn.com, January 2024 – This would require a concerted effort from filmmakers, musicians, distributors, and marketers, all working together to create a product that resonates

Give Yourself the Gift of Downtime during the Holidays

LinkedIn.com, December 2023 – Giving ourselves the gift of downtime during the holidays is a wonderful idea – and it’s definitely do-able. Here are some

Why People Sometimes Waver When Investing in Themselves (and some ways to navigate through these blind spots)

LinkedIn.com, November 2023 – I share 10 insights that can help you break through the barriers that may be holding you back. Read the entire

Demystifying the Creative Process

LinkedIn.com, October 2023 – Demystifying creativity involves breaking it down into its components, gaining an understanding of the underlying principles, and revealing the steps and

Why It’s Important to Flow with Annual Business Cycles

LinkedIn.com, September 2023 – How to pay attention to the flow of annual business cycles and to align your efforts with them. Read the entire

The Costly Consequences of Making Assumptions

LinkedIn.com, August 2023 – Mistaken assumptions can lead to damaged relationships. Here’s how to bypass them through clearer communication.

The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure

LinkedIn.com, July 2023 – Reading for pleasure is not just a leisure activity; it’s a powerful tool for personal development. In this article, I list

In Flow – Take The Path of Least Resistance

LinkedIn.com, July 2023 – You are never alone in this journey unless you choose to be.

Media Companies Have Consistently Resisted Tech (to their peril)

LinkedIn.com, May 2023 – Those who have embraced tech have been able to enjoy richer consumer engagement and new revenue streams. And for those who

Insights on the Explosion of AI (with a little help from some of my friends!)

LinkedIn.com, April 2023 – Tapping key visionaries to provide you with a crash course on AI for those who are eager to learn more about

Serious Fun – How Millions of Kids Were Introduced to Classical Music via Cartoons

LinkedIn.com, April 2023 – There’s a real marriage of the timeless appeal of Classical music and animation that continues on which is fantastic because of

Steve Jobs (& other voices) Reanimated via AI

LinkedIn.com, March 2023 – Recently, there have been attempts to reanimate Steve – at least his voice – using AI-assisted technologies. Read the entire article

The Many Benefits of Seeing New Possibilities

LinkedIn.com, Feb. 2023 – Having access to fresh ideas and possibilities can help to broaden your horizons, expand your thinking, and enhance your ability to

January Can Be a Challenging Month for Many

LinkedIn.com, Jan. 2023 – Let’s aim for a sense of wholeness in all areas of our life where the primary goals are contentment and a

Some of My Favorite Holiday Traditions

LinkedIn.com, Dec. 2022 – During this festive season, it’s a good time to celebrate and reflect upon the many gifts in our lives like great

The Waiting is the Hardest Part

LinkedIn.com, Nov. 2022 – What’s stopping you or holding you back from what you most want to manifest for yourself?

Why Apple Music as Sponsor of Super Bowl Halftime Show Makes Sense

Medium.com, Oct. 2022 – The sponsorship makes sense for Apple Music as it competes against Spotify for the most listeners. But it gets even more

Honoring the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II: What’s Next?

Medium.com, Sept. 2022 – Time will tell how things evolve, but one thing’s for sure; a grand lady who left a major dent in the

Apple Continues to Evolve as a Lifestyle Company

Medium.com, Sept. 2022 – Apple announced several new product enhancements at its annual Fall event this past week. Here’s what I saw. Read the entire

Choose to Prioritize What Really Matters

Medium.com, August 2022 – We can choose to prioritize what matters most, and to surround ourselves with kindred spirits and loved ones; and that can

Celebrate the Everyday Gifts

Medium.com, July 2022 – Among life’s challenges there are everyday gifts. We just have to remember to see them. Here are a few examples. Read

Breakdown Dead Ahead: The Decline of Customer Service

Medium.com, June 2022 – 63 percent of consumers said companies need to get better at listening to their feedback. I agree, and present my own

RIP iPod

Medium.com, May 2022 – Honoring the little device with a big legacy – Apple announced it was officially ending the life cycle of one of

What’s Happened to Rock Music?

Medium.com, April 2022 – Most rock and metal bands make most of their revenues by performing live, but what happened to album sales? Read the

Cultivating Curiosity and Wonder

Medium.com, March 2022 – 9 Ways to Embrace Curiosity and Tap into Your Creativity Read the entire article here: https://medium.com/@kelli-richards/cultivating-curiosity-and-wonder-15caf048560a

Riding the Wave: Navigating Web3 and Music

Medium.com, Feb. 2022 – Web3 is emerging as one of the most dynamic of all the waves we’ve experienced thus far related to multimedia platforms

Pay Attention When Opportunity Knocks — Embracing Serendipity

Medium.com, Jan. 2022 – How to be better prepared when opportunity knocks.

The Benefits of Living Your Life on Purpose

Medium.com, Nov. 2021 – Many people equate success with the amount of wealth they have created, the status they’ve achieved, or the material trappings that demonstrate to the world that they’ve “made it”. But is that really how success should be measured?

The Lost Art of Following Up

Medium.com, Oct. 2021 – There’s an old saying in business that goes “the fortune is in the follow up”. Whether you’re talking about business or even in personal and social situations, the dynamic holds true.

10 Years After: Honoring the Legacy of Steve Jobs

Medium.com, Oct. 2021 – Steve’s legacy and impact spans multiple industries and categories. Here are my thoughts 10 years after his passing.

Reflections on the Importance of Sleep & Rest

Medium.com, Sept. 2021 – According to the CDC, 1 in 3 of us don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. But we can change

Podcasting as an Arrow in Your Quiver

Medium.com, Aug. 2021 – Podcasting is the new blogging — everybody’s doing it, especially thought leaders. If you do it well, you could see a

Bridging the Gap — Human & AI Voice Synthesis in Speech and Music

Medium.com, Aug. 2021 – A brief history of voice synthesis and how it migrated from a military technology to one that has infiltrated music and

The Power of Intention in Manifestation

Medium.com, July 2021 – When you ask for what you want, be prepared to receive it. Do you realize you have the power to create

3 Tips for Success with Word of Mouth Referrals in a Hyperconnected World

Medium.com, July 2021 – Dive into the realm of human connection and value, and you’ll experience exponential returns in your professional relationships and your business

Mastering the Art of Celebrity Wrangling

Medium.com, June 2021. From Seinfeld to Jason Momoa, from Lady Gaga to Gwen Stefani… How to engage the right celebrity for your event. Read the

What Do You Long to Resume Post-Pandemic?

Medium.com, June 2021. Some thoughts as I walk into the light of day… Read the entire article here:

When You’re at a Fork in The Road; Re-inventing Your Life and Legacy

Medium.com, May 2021. When the Magic Question is: What’s Next? (Reinventing Your Life Around Your Values, Passion and What Matters Most as Your Legacy). Read

A Treasure Trove Series for Beatle Lovers

Medium.com, May 2021. Beatleologist Scott Freiman has archived all manner of photos, video clips, and other rare and unique Beatle memorabilia. Here’s more about it!

A Tale of Two Rockers Embracing Soul Roots

Medium.com, March 2021. How Paul Stanley and Todd Rundgren are stepping out of their best-known “lanes” to showcase their musical talents cross-genre. Here’s a look

Nine Steps to Making Change Easier

Los Altos Hills Living, February 2021. Change doesn’t have to be hard; here are some tips to make it a smoother process. Read the entire

Set Up Your New Year For Success

Los Altos Hills Living, January 2021. How to finally shift behaviors/habits/mindsets, honor intentions, and realize some cherished dreams to make 2021 one of your best

A Twist on Holiday Celebrations This Year

Los Altos Hills Living, December 2020. Given the hand we’ve been dealt by Covid-19 this year, many of us may need to come up with

Unexpected Pandemic Gifts

Los Altos Hills Living, October 2020. A powerful time to reflect on what matters most to you, your family, your work and your world… Read

Why Doing Less Can Actually Be More Fulfilling

Los Altos Hills Living, September 2020 Doing less allows you to achieve more…

Embracing Our Resilience in Times of Chaos

Los Altos Hills Living, August 2020 Makes it easier to get through challenging times…

Time to Do Everything But Think

Los Altos Hills Living, June 2020 How doing so helps you avoid mistakes and burnout

Working Remotely, and LOVING It

Los Altos Hills Living, May 2020 As someone who has worked from home for years now, I can attest that there are many ways to

The Triple Win Trifecta of Referrals

Los Altos Hills Living, March 2020 Why referrals Are Critical to Your Success in Life and Business.

Nesting is Best Left to the Birds

Los Altos Hills Living, February 2020 How remaining in your comfort zone can hold you back…

An Attitude of Gratitude Matters Year-Round (Not Just During the Holiday Season)

Los Altos Hills Living, December 2019 The many proven benefits of gratitude.

Giving Back: The Responsibility of Every Entrepreneur

Los Altos Hills Living, October 2019 Growing companies have a responsibility to give back. Giving back can come in many different forms – here are

A Grammy Winner, A Circus Master, And An Apple Veteran On Career Reinvention

Los Altos Hills Living, August 2019 Leaving Apple to set out on a new career path wasn’t easy. But as a Silicon Valley native, I

When You’re at a Crossroads: Reinventing Your Life and Your Impact

Atherton Living, June 2019 Los Altos Hills Living, July 2019 When the Magic Questions is: What’s Next? Reinventing your life around your values, passion and what

The Fine Art of Celebrity Wrangling

Atherton Living, March 2019 Los Altos Hills Living, April 2019 From Seinfeld to Huey Lewis and More: How to Engage the Right Celebrity for Your

Forest Bathing

Atherton Living February 2019 Enjoy the Many Benefits of Walking in Nature

Distinguishing Between Being Interested and Being Committed

Atherton Living November 2018 Why It Matters!

Kelli Richards – High-Powered Connections

Atherton Living, Author: Abbie Burgess October 2018 Kelli Richards has made a career out of forging high-powered connections…

Best Nonfiction Books Recommended by 16 Experts

October 5, 2018, We asked 16 experts: “What are the Best Non-Fictions Books?” (Kelli Richards’ featured answer…)

4 Lessons From Mentors of the ‘Shark Tank’ Sharks

November 27, 2017, Inc. As a young entrepreneur, you can learn a lot from a good mentor. Here’s what the sharks of “Shark Tank” learned

4 Ways AI Startups Can Target the Music Industry

October 30, 2017, Inc. Startups have a lot of room to disrupt the music industry with AI and voice recognition.

What 3 Creative Masters Can Teach You About Success

October 25, 2017, Success Magazine Do you allow yourself the “think space” you need at work? While CEOs believe creativity is the most important skill for

Cool Tech Only Goes So Far: Navigating the Road to Mass Adoption

September 25, 2017, Inc. You can have cutting-edge technology, the coolest company culture ever, and a great work ethic. But if you don’t have product-market

4 Ways to Build a Professional Network That Has Staying Power

September 18, 2017, Inc. Your network is no good if you don’t actively engage with the people in it. Here’s how to maintain those connections

What Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods Means for Entrepreneurs

August 28, 2017, Inc. No matter the size of you company, you can learn a lot from Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods. Read the entire

How Your Leadership Style Affects Your Ability to Recruit and Retain Employees

July 18, 2017, Inc. Great leaders not only generate strong results and positive external press, but they also create a culture around their own values. Read

Living and Working in Separate Cities: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between

July 5, 2017, Inc. When you split work and play between two cities, you can have the best of both worlds — if you make it

4 Ways to Elicit Invitations to Private Business Events

June 5, 2017, Inc. No matter who the titans are at your industry’s luminary events, you need to be there.

3 Ways VR and AI Startups Are Alleviating the Isolation Mentality

May 22, 2017, Inc. The smartest VR and AI startups are already targeting this market — besides being good business, it presents an opportunity to

Why It’s Time to Buck the 24/7 Work Trend

April 11, 2017 Ellevate Network Americans are still working too hard and too long. The average American puts in 258 more hours per year than

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Monetizing Their Brands From Musicians

April 10, 2017, Inc. Like musicians, entrepreneurs can embrace the power they have to connect with a wider world.

Why AI and VR Startups Should Be Targeting the Music Industry

April 3, 2017, Inc. Despite meteoric growth, one industry has been curiously left out of most VR/AI discussions: music.

3 Leadership Secrets I Learned From Steve Jobs

March 1, 2017, Steve Jobs believed that the people you choose to surround yourself with affect the whole ecosystem of your business. Read the

How I Manage a Large Network Spanning Two Industries

February 20, 2017, Inc. In every interaction, you want to add reciprocal value so you’re working toward a mutually beneficial proposition. Read the entire article