This week, I chat with Grace Ling, founder of Design Buddies, who’s transforming LinkedIn into a vibrant community. Grace shares how she uses creativity and humor to make LinkedIn a fun and engaging platform.

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This week, I chat with Emilie Mazurek, who successfully transitioned from biochemistry and hospitality to UX design. Emilie discusses overcoming the confidence gap, the role of mentors, and leveraging soft skills.

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Frankie Kastenbaum is a senior UX designer and content creator. We explore how everyday experiences can provide valuable UX insights, the power of analogies, and Frankie’s approach to teaching junior designers.

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Do you dream of landing a UX job at a big tech company? Product Design at FAANG companies is very different from traditional UX roles. Today we talk with Miryam, who has worked at multiple tech giants, about the key distinctions between these two career paths.

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Veteran designer Rob Hamblen shares his perspectives on the often-debated topic of design process. Rob posits that embracing a defined methodology enhances creativity and leads to successful outcomes.

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This week, Chris Nguyen shares his journey from feeling like a doormat to becoming his own best advocate. Chris offers strategies for designers to find their voice, build influence, and drive meaningful change in their orgs.

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As AI and economic pressures upend traditional software roles, how can Product Managers and UX Designers leverage each other's strengths to continue to deliver exceptional user experiences?

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Design leader Laura Baker shares her insights on generalist and specialist design roles. We explore how embracing a wide skillset can open up new opportunities and help us future-proof our expertise.

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