WordPress Wonders — Making Jedemi.com Sing

“What’s essential is invisible to the eye…”
Anyone who has worked with me knows that I have a constant flow of creative ideas that I somehow manage to capture from time to time, in my journal or on a napkin or, if I’m really being structured, in mock-ups using PowerPoint. When it comes to this [...]

More on Jedemi’s backstory…

In the slide deck that describes what Jedemi is all about, there is a reference to a couple of Frank Capra films. In this post, you’ll get a feel for how “You Can’t Take It with You” fits in.

Background on Jedemi Cafe

Just found out that you can make a little movie out of a PowerPoint presentation. Click on the words in bold to get to an overview of what Jedemi is about:  Jedemi Cafe.
And when you are done, just hit the back key on your browser.
If you want a copy of the deck, you can download [...]

Reading while flying… a St.X story

Antoine Saint-Exupery (AKA St.X) flew reconnaissance missions and the Lockheed P-38 Lightning was the type of plane he piloted in 1943. At that time, it was considered one of the fastest planes in existence — capable of speeds nearly twice that of a Bloch 174.

He had to fight to get qualified to fly it [...]

Tale of the Enchanted Jukebox

The first edition of Jedemi Chronicles is called “Ring Dem Bells.”  It tells the story of an Enchanted Jukebox that takes up residence at the Jedemi Cafe.
The following are the tunes the Jukebox played on a regular basis.

Tiger Tale & Jedemi…

There’s a story that Joseph Campbell tells that pretty much captures what we are trying to do here at Jedemi.
It is the fable of a tigress, who was pregnant and hungry, prowling about in great distress, until she came at last upon a herd of goats, whereupon she pounced.  But as she sprang she [...]

What is Jedemi?

Jedemi is a three-syllable word for a concept whose time has come.  It’s about clues, connections and creativity.  It’s about synthesis and synergy.  It’s about energetically engaging, empowering and encouraging others.  Jedemi breaks through crusted patterns and transcends the status quo to help people (and businesses) proactively operate on level that’s fulfilling and truly makes [...]

Interview: Jedemi Founder

Back in August, Annie Gladue-Latham, the founder of Jedemi, was interviewed about the business.
Q: What are you trying to do with Jedemi?
A: Jedemi exists with a mission of enabling the creative spirit.
Q:  Why is that important?
Because it is the missing piece of each and every one of us.  In a way, creativity is the internal [...]