Episode 10: Art Maven - Luise Freese

Episode 10 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Luise Freese, digital workplace consultant and Sketchnote artist. Luise was the Chief Community Sketcher at Microsoft Ignite and while recording this episode she also created an amazing Sketchnote about Diversity and Tech.

Listen in as Heather Newman talks with Luise about:

  • Diversity and Tech at Ignite

  • Building community and connections with technology

  • Overcoming your negative inner voice to pursue your passion

  • How Luise uses her art to empower others

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Mavens Do It Better original theme music composed by Jesse Case with voice over by Julia Francis.

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Cook

Heather Cook currently serves as Principal PM Manager and Lead for Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft. She works on a team of community program managers whose charter is engagement, evangelism, and growth by building strategy, programs, and connections for our community members with Microsoft. Heather is a former Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Apps and Services. Over the past twenty years, Heather has led marketing for Global Cloud Providers and run a software business. She owns a marketing/brand/wellness consultancy, Creative Maven, where she has produced thousands of events, campaigns, and experiences in the high-tech and entertainment industries. Heather is also the host of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast, which features interviews with extraordinary everyday experts who light a spark in our world. She lives in Marina del Rey, California. She has traveled the world extensively for pleasure and by speaking about Power Platform, Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Workplace Culture, Community and Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Heather is a published playwright and graduate of the University of Washington School of Drama, Seattle, WA. All links for Heather: https://linktr.ee/heddamaven