The Promise — and the Reality  Generative AI has inspired an investment boom perhaps not seen since the dot-com era. Trillions of dollars in market capitalization now ride on promises of productivity, automation, and business and lifestyle transformation. Corporate boards and C-suites are pressing for “AI-first” strategies and perhaps even...

The holiday season is historically one of the highest periods for consumer spending compared to the rest of the year. In fact, in 2024, spending data indicated a record breaking holiday season. However, in 2025, these trends are changing, indicating a strong need for retailers, lenders and other financial players...

Respect may be one of the least discussed human qualities, often taken for granted as most of us go through life without giving it much thought. However, it is my contention that respect deserves more attention, consideration, appreciation, and praise. Respect is fundamental: mutual respect creates friendships and enables societies...

In a business world defined by complexity, uncertainty and constant transformation, clarity of purpose is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a non-negotiable. Purpose isn’t just about marketing messages or social impact statements. For leaders who want to attract and retain top talent, drive performance, and create long-term impact, purpose must...

Leadership is often misunderstood as being front and centre, visible at all times. In reality, the most impactful leaders I work with are often “seen but not seen.” They guide, empower, and create leaders of the future without overshadowing their teams. Moving from being part of a team to leading...

Miami’s Luxury Real Estate Scene Welcomes a New Voice  MAK Realty, the distinguished Miami brokerage and sister company of MAK Vacation, is proud to announce the addition of Luxury Real Estate Advisor Amelia Todd to its growing team. Known for representing some of South Florida’s most exclusive neighborhoods, Amelia brings...

Sridevi Sarkar, a Media Account Specialist for YouTube Ads at Google, explores the shift in digital advertising and how to create meaningful brand impact  By 2025, digital advertising will have hit a key turning point, Happydemics wrote in a recent article, “Latest Digital Marketing Trends: Driving Advertising Success in 2025.”...

Early Influences & Education: Uttam Kumar is a distinguished retail technology leader who has over 17 years of experience in engineering leadership and global project execution. Uttam emerged as one of the most respected voices in retail technology, an expert equally fluent in software architecture and strategic vision. His journey...

Countless people worldwide suffer from chronic pain that affects their quality of life and drives up healthcare costs. In America alone, according to the CDC, that number is over 80 million, amounting to over 24% of the population, with healthcare costs estimated at over $635 billion. “Its complexity and training...