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Don’t Wait for Permission To Level Up with Yoa Adantor
Too many designers wait for their companies to approve conferences or courses before investing in themselves. This week, we unpack why that’s a career-limiting mistake and how taking ownership of your education builds leadership, confidence, and community.
You Can’t Figma Your Way out of Complexity with Jen Briselli
Design isn’t a straight road. It’s more like a maze with moving walls. In this episode, strategist Jen Briselli shows us why learning, relationships, and hidden networks matter more than best practices when navigating complex organizations.
The Toxic Myth of the Seat at the Table With Rashmi Lopez
Designers are told to climb ladders and fight for influence, but what’s the cost? Rashmi Lopez shares why she walked away from the corporate chase, how burnout stole her joy, and why community, creativity, and mental health are better markers of success than any leadership title.
Effort Over Time: Why Story Points Are a Better Way To Plan UX Work Naresh Shan
Estimating design work in hours sets teams up to fail. But story points help designers earn trust, align with product managers, and keep creative space intact. This week, we unpack how adopting story points can shift the way your team plans and communicates.
Control, chaos, and the future of UX: Why AI is exposing the truth about UX with Lenard
AI isn’t killing design. It’s reminding us what design really is. In this episode, we talk about the illusion of control, why designers often feel powerless, and how the real work has always been about making meaning and managing systems, not just making screens.
Stakeholders Are Not the Enemy With Thomas Stokes & Lawton Pybus
Designers love talking about empathy… Just not for the people they work with. This week, we talk about why empathy has to extend beyond users and how you can apply familiar UX research techniques to better understand your teammates, PMs, and stakeholders.