Innovators at the Intersection

11/25/2025

✨ IT’S HERE! ✨⁠

The newest issue of has officially arrived! Dive in to the December/January issue to discover groundbreaking stories of impactful innovators, including:⁠
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📚 How an AI thought leader forges her own path as the worlds of fiction and film collide⁠
🎨 Reimagining refuse into upcycled art that inspires⁠
🏡 Cultivating spaces at the intersection of agriculture and architecture�🌊 How kids with autism are finding waves of healing through surfing⁠
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…and so much more! 💡⁠
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Packed with inspiring stories from gamechangers who are pushing the boundaries of innovation, this issue is one you don’t want to miss. Hit the link below to dive in and read the latest stories today! 🗞️

Read now: https://bit.ly/4pu617d

10/29/2025

“We don’t go by GPA or test scores — we go by grit.” 💪⁠
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From 17 students in a community center to a 40,000-square-foot hub changing hundreds of lives each year, College Career & Beyond Midnight Golf Program () is proof that mentorship can transform futures. ⛳⁠
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Founder Renee Fluker says the program goes far beyond the game — teaching Detroit teens life skills, leadership, and the confidence to pursue college and careers nationwide. Dive in at the to learn how Fluker’s vision is shaping the next generation of changemakers in the latest issue of Innovators at the Intersection (page 42)! 🗞️

Read now: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4qkV1tZ

10/27/2025

Meet brains behind biohacking! 🧬⁠
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While the term “biohacking” may sound like something out of a sci-fi thriller, the term refers to a wide range of deliberate lifestyle changes (and in some cases, experimental practices) designed to improve health and well-being. These range from the simple, such as intermittent fasting and meditation, to the riskier, like “smart drugs” or gene editing. ⁠
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In the latest issue of Innovators at the Intersection, we interviewed four biohacking innovators to share the stories behind their work and the power biohacking holds for a better, healthier future. Highlighted topics include:⁠
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🧠 Vagus nerve stimulation with Dr. JP Errico
🧊 Cold plunging with Kristin Weitzel
🔆 Infrared saunas with Dr. Raleigh Duncan
⚡️Electroacupuncture medicine with Dr. Rhonda Hogan, DACM

Read the full story now on page 54 in the latest issue of Innovators at the Intersection: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ng6zfy

10/24/2025

Calling all climate innovators! 🌱💡⁠
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Are you an innovator tackling climate change head-on in bold, creative ways? Today is , and we want to hear your story! From sustainable tech and green design to community-driven climate projects, no idea is too big or too small. If you’re spearheading creative climate solutions, we want to hear about your work. ⁠
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Don’t miss your chance to inspire a greener future. You can submit the work of others who inspire you, too. Share your climate innovation story for the chance to be featured in our spotlight series by filling out the survey at the link below! ⬇️⁠

Share your story: 🔗 https://bit.ly/42SuIkX

10/22/2025

In wine country, a trailblazer is redefining innovation for the industry one glass at a time. 🍷⁠
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After becoming Vineyard Manager at Sonoma’s and eventually becoming Director of Vineyard Operations at , Brenae Royal launched Violet's Paradise Wines: A charitable wine label honoring her late dog, Violet Mae. 💜⁠
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Growing up in her grandmother’s garden, Brenae learned early on what it meant to nurture growth. As an adult, she has turned her passion for agriculture and inclusion into action and donates profits from her wine label to support scholarships for agriculture students and create an increasingly inclusive wine industry. Through her work, she’s planting seeds that will keep growing for generations. 🌱⁠
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Dive in at the link below to read Brenae’s full story on page 28 of the latest issue of Innovators at the Intersection! 🗞️

Read now: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oCAOOZ

10/16/2025

🌟WELCOME TO THE INTERSECTION 🌟⁣⁣
Where Culture Meets STEAM ⁣⁣
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Allow us to reintroduce ourselves! 🎙️⁣⁣
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For more than a decade, Diversity in Action has amplified and celebrated diverse voices in STEAM. That foundation is still the heartbeat of what we do, but we’ve added something special: a newfound lens of innovation at the crossroads of identity, creativity and technology.⁣⁣
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Today, innovation happens where science meets art, where culture shapes technology and where diverse perspectives collide to make something new. Our new brand name, Innovators at the Intersection, showcases an evolution: celebrating the people who are reimagining what’s possible, where the intersections of knowledge and creativity spark new possibilities. ⁣

We are thrilled to share the very first publication of our new brand with you, featuring the one and only Refik Anadol! Dive in and join us as we spotlight incredible innovators and change-makers from our latest issue throughout the month.⁣⁣
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This is only the beginning! 🛣️⁣⁣

Read the new issue: https://bit.ly/471W8WE
Visit our new website: innovators.media

06/17/2025

📣 The Final Chapter—And a Bold New Beginning

For 11 years, Diversity in Action has been a platform for powerful storytelling—spotlighting innovators, disruptors, and changemakers in STEAM. 🌍✨
Stories rooted in resilience, creativity, and impact.
Stories that reflect the full spectrum of who we are.

And now, with gratitude and pride, we release our final issue of Diversity in Action.

But this is not the end.
It’s an evolution.

Because from this moment forward, the legacy lives on in a bold new form:
🔥 Innovators at the Intersection — our next chapter.
Same purpose. Louder voice.
Where culture meets STEAM and stories spark change.

Published by our legacy brand Diversity in Action Media, Innovators at the Intersection will be a bi-monthly publication and monthly podcast—already launched and expanding.
This new format allows us to go deeper, reach wider, and stay true to what matters most: impact, inclusion, and innovation.

We close this chapter with hearts full and eyes forward.
And we do it with a powerful sendoff:
💥 Our annual 20 Under 20 list.
🌿 A cover story featuring climate activist Genesis Butler.
🛠️ And countless voices building a more inclusive, innovative future.

This is a bold evolution of the work we’ve been putting in for over a decade—not a departure.
We will continue to uplift, to lead with purpose, and to build bridges between brilliance and belonging.

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04/24/2025

Our May/June Issue is Here!

Making waves on the cover: surfer & filmmaker Monica Medellin 🏄‍♀️ who’s spotlighting diverse women in sports and breaking barriers with every frame she shoots 🎥.

Also inside:
+ Culinary professionals celebrating the culture of food 🍲🍽️
+ How climate change is impacting our health 🌍⚕️
+ Advertising legend Aaron Walton shares his powerful story of vision and perseverance ✨🗣️
+ And so much more inspiring content across STEAM and culture!

This issue is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and representation.

INNOVATORS AT THE INTERSECTION: WHERE CULTURE MEETS STEAM TM MAY/JUNE 2025 in Action Advertising Pioneer Shares Success, Legacy The Health Effects of Climate Change Culinary Professionals Celebrate the Culture of Food Making Waves Surfer and filmmaker Monica Medellin spotlights the stories of divers...

02/27/2025

🚨 New Issue Alert! 🚨

In our March/April issue, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month with an inspiring cover story featuring Dr. Sharon Malone, a powerhouse in women’s health advocacy! 💪🏾✨ She shares insights from her incredible career and her must-read new book. 📖💡

🔬🤖 Explore how biohybrid robotics are revolutionizing medicine.
🎨🔢 Meet the creators merging STEM and the arts in groundbreaking ways.
🦸‍♂️❤️ Discover the nonprofit giving kids with disabilities their own superhero alter egos!
…and so much more! 🚀

📢 Dive into this issue and explore our archive of powerful, evergreen stories featuring changemakers in STEAM—totally free!

🔗 Head to diversityinaction.net to read the latest issue & subscribe for a free copy!

INNOVATORS AT THE INTERSECTION: WHERE CULTURE MEETS STEAM TM MARCH/APRIL 2025 in Action Well-Rounded Creators Excel in STEM, Arts Kids with Disabilities Become Superheroes Biohybrid Robotics Advance Medicine Health Advocate For 30 years, Dr. Sharon Malone has helped women tackle everything from fert...

02/11/2025

Today, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the brilliant minds pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and shaping the future. Women in STEM have always been at the forefront of innovation, and we’re proud to highlight their contributions in Diversity in Action. Check out our recent feature on Arya Gurumukhi who won the Barron Prize for creating a clean and sustainable energy source-link in comments. Let’s continue to amplify these voices and inspire the next generation!

01/20/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary who championed equality, education, and love as the cornerstones of progress. At Diversity in Action, we are committed to extending his work by celebrating diversity, breaking barriers, and empowering voices in STEAM and beyond.

Together, let’s continue to build a world where opportunity and inclusion are not just ideals, but realities for all.

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01/06/2025

As we kick off 2025, our January/February issue features businesses who are embracing DEI efforts, despite external criticism of the practices, to enhance employee retention and increase profits. We explore how digital therapeutics help expand health care access, highlight public art projects that enliven communities, and salute a whiskey brand that honors military working dogs. There's much more, read it here:

INNOVATORS AT THE INTERSECTION: WHERE CULTURE MEETS STEAM TM JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 in Action Reimagining DEI Companies embrace diversity amid a changing landscape Digital Therapeutics Expand Health Care Access Murals and Public Art Projects Share Stories Whiskey Brand Salutes Military Working Dogs