Grace Ubben

1) What was the general theme or argument of the book? I read How To Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams. This book is about learning how to invite failure, embrace it, and then use it to your advantage. In the book, Adams talks about how throughout his life he has found unlikely success within the context of his most embarrassing failures. One of the best strategies he shares in the book is that it serves you well to study the ways of others who have made it big or that you wish to be like, and learn from there experiences to help you form your own strategies and special tricks. Throughout the book he shares many of the failures that ultimately led to his success, while also sharing some of the lessons he has learned about staying motivates, healthy, and happy. 2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003? This book connected with and enhanced what I am learning in ENT 3003 because it really illustrated...

Domain Expert: 1. Who they are, what their background is: Eddie Cromer, Chief Operating Officer and Chef at Daily Green in Gainesville, FL. 2. How this person is a “domain expert”: He spends almost 16 hours a day in the restaurant and has created an inventive menu of satisfying vegan, vegetarian and gluten free meals.  3. How I found and contacted this person: I googled vegan/vegetarian restaurants and looked for more information about the owners. I read a couple articles about Eddie's philosophy and found that it very much aligned with my philosophy.  4. Nature of Exchange: What they did for me, what is the return expectation: The Contact page on the Daily Green website has a place to send an email. I sent an email specifically directed to Eddie asking to connect with him and learn more about his experience in the health-food restaurant industry for the past 7 years. I hope that when I hear back from him we can talk over the phone or in person so that I can...

1) You. Who you are. What your talents are. What your skills and experiences are. Also: what are your aspirations? Specifically regarding your business concept, how do you see this business (if you were to start it) playing a role in your life? My name is Grace, and I am a senior advertising major. My passions fuel my purpose in everything I do and give my life meaning. Whether I'm working on school work, client work, or helping out my friends or family, I give 100 percent of myself and take the extra time and attention to detail to make sure things are done right. Growing up in a big blended family, I've learned how to balance different personalities. I can easily adapt to whatever environment I'm in and find ways to connect with people who are different from me. I'm always hungry to learn new things about myself and the world around me.  One of my greatest aspirations is to help people become the greatest versions of themselves. So often we get in the mindset of li...

Reflection:  Overall I got great feedback on my elevator pitch the first time. Everyone thought that I did a great job presenting and incorporating facts and statistics into my pitch. Everyone said that my passion for the subject shined through and made the business idea more interesting. The main constructive feedback I got from my first pitch was that I should add a name for the company to help tie everything together. I think not having a name the first time made my idea seem less real and more hypothetical. The other bit of constructive feedback I got was that I could work on adding more facial expressions and hand gestures to make myself as a presenter seem more confident and less nervous. Elevator Pitch:  What did you change, based on the feedback? Based on the feedback from my first elevator pitch, I gave my business a name. I also practiced my delivery of the pitch several times to become more comfortable with it and make it feel more authentic. I practiced...

Meet Olivia.  She is a proud Gator at the University of Florida studying microbiology, and she is 20 years old. Born and raised in Miami Beach, she has grown up with a self care mindset. Her mom is a Pilates instructor and her dad is a physician. She lives an active lifestyle and enjoys fueling her body with healthy foods. She believes the food she eats impacts her wellbeing, not just on a cellular level, but it also affects how she feels, how much energy she has, how strong she is, and how capable she can be. After a typical workout at OrangeTheory, she loves making herself the perfect Instagram-able acai bowl topped with fresh fruit and granola. She recently made the switch to eating a plant-based diet because of the health benefits and the impact on the environment. She enjoys eating balanced meals made up of fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, healthy fats, legumes, and grains. Some of her staple recipes are avocado toast, acai bowls, green smoothies with plant-based prote...

Five ways in which I think I have Human Capital:  1. Passion - I am a very passionate person. I feel things deeply and holistically. I tend to connect emotionally to whatever it is that I am doing. My passions fuel my purpose in everything I do and give my life more meaning. 2. Attention to detail - I have often been described as a perfectionist by my friends in family. Whether I'm working on school work, client work, or helping out my friends or family, I give 100 percent of myself and take the extra time and care to make sure things are done right. 3. Connection - It's easy for me to find ways to connect with people. I am always ready to listen to someone else's story or point of view and learn about their different experiences. I believe even the most polar opposite of people can find points of intersection. 4. Adaptability - Growing up in a big blended family, I've learned how to balance different personalities. I can easily adapt to whatever environment I...

Report the findings: Interview #1:  This interview was with a junior at UF who lives in a house on the edge of campus. When it comes to fast food, price is most important, then convenience, then quality. She generally tries to eat healthy and look for healthy options. Social media sometimes influences her decision to go to a particular place or get a certain item. Healthfulness has a huge impact on her, especially if they list calories. She agrees that there are not many healthy options on campus. She tries to pick the healthy options, but in general most places on campus are not placing an emphasis on health. She often goes to Krishna lunch, or she will get Subway, Shake Smart, Chick-Fil-A, or Starbucks. She eats fast food more often when she is on campus because it's quick and convenient. She decides where to eat on campus based on where she is headed and if it is on the way. Sometimes she regrets getting fast food because it often makes her feel gross and bloated, especiall...