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Episode #76: Designing Products That Empower with Raleigh Tomlinson
Episode #76: Designing Products That Empower with Raleigh Tomlinson
Raleigh Tomlinson, Senior Product Designer at Headspace, transforms mental health app experiences. In 2+ years, Raleigh redesigned the free trial model (+25% paid subs) and optimized the student plan for 7 countries. Awarded the 2023 Apple Design Award for Social Impact, Raleigh shapes user-centric digital experiences, earning accolades and industry recognition.
Steven Samuels
Episode #75: Maintaining Strategic Alignment with Sejla Vatres
Episode #75: Maintaining Strategic Alignment with Sejla Vatres
Sejla, Senior Product Manager at Seera Group, drives digital transformation in leisure and religious tourism with a 2M USD cross-sell success. With a rich background in product development at Azavista and innovation as the Founder & CEO of 27HYPE, join Sejla in navigating the dynamic world of strategic vision and impactful product management.
Steven Samuels
Episode #74: Drawing Inspiration Outside Your Field with Katsiaryna Chupryna
Episode #74: Drawing Inspiration Outside Your Field with Katsiaryna Chupryna
Kate Chryupryna, a former lecturer turned design expert discusses the delicate balance between client needs and user satisfaction. Kate talks about her creative process, and her insights on web design improvements, particularly focusing on the Nike website and also sharing her personal journey of turning weaknesses into strengths.
Steven Samuels
 Episode #73: The Confidence to Jump In with David Siegel
Episode #73: The Confidence to Jump In with David Siegel
Discover the dynamic world of product management with David Mark Siegel, Principal PM at Microsoft. Delve into the psychology behind user understanding, experimentation, and problem-solving. Gain valuable insights on transitioning between diverse product domains and cultivating trust in teams.
Steven Samuels
Episode #72: Culture Shock in Corporations with Abbas Jaffer
Episode #72: Culture Shock in Corporations with Abbas Jaffer
Abbas Jaffer, Principal Researcher at Circle, combines deep research experience from roles at Robinhood and Facebook with a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Harvard. He plays a key role in shaping research processes and driving global developer adoption of Web3 technologies at Circle. His multifaceted career reflects leadership in academia, industry, and student support.
Steven Samuels
Episode #71: Generating Design Ideas that Resonate with Aram Stepanian
Episode #71: Generating Design Ideas that Resonate with Aram Stepanian
Aram, a seasoned UX designer and Adjunct Professor at Pace University, creates dynamic learning environments for 100+ graduate students in UX & Prototyping. Aram's former design leadership at Touch included creating designs for an AI SaaS platform, which helped secure pre-seed funding for a minimum-viable product and earned a spot in the Techstars New York City startup accelerator. Aram bridges academia and hands-on design leadership.
Steven Samuels
Episode #70: The Art and Science of UX Copywriting with Grace Berry
Episode #70: The Art and Science of UX Copywriting with Grace Berry
In this episode, Grace shares her UX copywriting journey, emphasizing clear communication, alignment with company goals, and user-centric design. Don't miss the insights on common UX copywriting mistakes and the balance between detail orientation and a fast-paced environment. Tune in now!
Steven Samuels
Episode #69: Can Your Work Align with Your Values in UX? with Sowmya Subramanian
Episode #69: Can Your Work Align with Your Values in UX? with Sowmya Subramanian
In this episode, Sowmya shares how she navigated her career journey into product management, following her passion for understanding customers and solving problems, how she found her ideal role, and how she enjoys the fast pace and organizing chaos to drive impact.
Steven Samuels
Episode #68: Storytelling + Design = Magic! with Emilie Mazurek
Episode #68: Storytelling + Design = Magic! with Emilie Mazurek
In this episode, Emilie, a former biochemistry and music student turned Senior UX/UI Designer at VEERUM, shares insights on the importance of soft skills and storytelling in UX design. She offers tips for managing stakeholders, emphasizes career-goal alignment, and highlights the value of an active LinkedIn presence.
Steven Samuels