🍒 Embark on Your Tech Journey | Seeking Hands-On Experience?
Are you new to tech and struggling to gain hands-on experience? Wondering how to update your skills and share your experiences effectively?
Throughout our 13-week program, participants collaborated to build tech projects, embracing agile methodologies and overcoming challenges. Join us to hear firsthand about their growth, experiences, and the community they built.
Guest speakers include:
🌟 Archaa: Full-stack software engineer passionate about tech, diversity, and equity. With teaching experience, Archaa brings communication and organization skills to tech development.
🌟 Neha: Product manager dedicated to team communication and user advocacy. Neha specializes in streamlining workflows and prioritizing customer needs.
🌟 Melissa Davidson: Product manager
Learn more about Cherry On Tech, a volunteer-run organization empowering marginalized genders in tech. Don't miss this chance to be inspired and learn from our amazing cohort participants!
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Unleashing the Power of Community
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From Mentorship to Mastery: Forging Community in UX Design
In this enlightening podcast, we delve into the art of building a thriving community in the tech world, with a specific focus on empowering newcomers to the field of UX design. Our guest, Elena Haskins, is not only a seasoned UX professional but also the creator of a UX Mentorship career program and a career transition tool for those looking to break into UX.
Throughout our discussion, Elena shares invaluable insights into the steps and strategies involved in creating a vibrant community. From the importance of inclusivity and diversity to the practicalities of launching mentorship programs and career transition tools, she provides a roadmap for nurturing talent and fostering a supportive network within the tech industry.
Join us as we explore the power of community in shaping the future of UX design and discover how mentorship and career resources can be catalysts for success in this dynamic field.
More about Elena:
Elena, a UX expert, designs digital magic in healthcare, finance, law, and more. Founder of Anele in Tulsa, she mentors new designers and is creating a UX career tool. Off-duty, you'll find her climbing, gaming, or crafting pottery. Connecting and simplifying, Elena rocks!
🔍 Find her at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenajhaskins/
Portfolio link
https://www.anele.design/
Empowering Your Career Journey Through Community with Cristina
In September, we're all about communities and why they're like super tools when you're starting a new career.
This week, we have a special guest, Cristina. She's currently a UX Designer at TELUS Digital. Before this, she did Customer Experience (CX) and marketing stuff. But in 2020, she made a big change in her career. She'd worked for both small startups and big tech companies, and she decided it was time for something new.
But Cristina doesn't stop at being a designer. She's also really into building communities. She started something cool called "UX Design Talk." It's like a club with 1600 designers. Their goal is to help new designers succeed in UX Design. They give them skills, insights, and introduce them to a bunch of helpful people.
When she's not working, Cristina enjoys some interesting hobbies. She loves to read, write, meditate, go on adventurous trips, and even runs obstacle courses.
So, join us this week as we chat with Cristina. She's got some great stories and advice to share, especially if you're thinking about a career change or getting into UX Design. It's going to be a fun conversation! 🚀🎨 #CommunityBuilding #CareerChange #UXDesign
Unleashing the Power of Community
Welcome to the September edition of UX Untamed!
This month, we're diving into the power of community building. Personally, when I made a career shift, the support of a community was my greatest asset.
That's why I'm thrilled to introduce guests from diverse backgrounds and communities. They'll be sharing their journeys of creating communities and the incredible impact it's had on their lives and the lives of others.
Join me this Friday, September 02, at 4 pm PST to engage with three remarkable individuals: Marjorie Castro, Luis Berumen and Leticia Serrano. All three are Latinx founders who are leaving a lasting mark on the Canadian tech community.
Don't miss out!
Date: Friday, September 02
Time: 4 pm PST | 7 pm EST
Let's connect and discover together!
Career success: Thriving in Canada as a Newcomer
Get ready for an exciting livestream event: "Thriving in Canada as a Newcomer!"
We have two incredible Brazilian guest speakers who moved to Canada, and they can't wait to share their remarkable journeys with you. Discover why they chose Canada, how they handled the transition, the challenges they faced, and their strategies for finding jobs and building a supportive community.
You'll also learn about their experiences in embracing Canadian culture. Join us for an inspiring and candid conversation that will help you thrive as a newcomer in Canada or give you valuable insights into the immigrant experience.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and connect!
More about the guest speakers: coming up...
Career accelerator: Mastering the path to your first tech position
Discover the secrets to thriving in the dynamic tech industry with our special guest, a seasoned tech career coach. Join us for an inspiring event as she shares invaluable insights gathered over a decade of guiding professionals towards successful careers as UX designers, product managers, and developers.
In this episode, our coach will reveal how setbacks can lead to incredible opportunities for growth. You'll learn to embrace your unique strengths and passions, empowering yourself to embark on a rewarding tech journey, even without prior experience.
Stay ahead in the fast-paced tech world by uncovering effective strategies for continuous learning and networking. Our expert will show you how to adapt and succeed in the digital space while forging meaningful connections.
Don't miss this chance to transform your tech career aspirations and unlock your full potential. Join us for an enriching event that will set you on the path to success!
UX Unveiled: Inspiring Stories of Landing their First UX Design Job
Join us this July for an exciting livestream series! Discover how talented individuals landed their first UX jobs, navigate the tech industry, and experience Canada as UX designers.
In our first episode, three designers share their journey, tricks, and emotions as they landed their dream roles. Get ready for an engaging podcast episode on working in cross-functional teams as designers. Don't miss out on this inspiring and fun-filled adventure!
About the guest speakers:
Finding a workspace as a neurodivergent person
More info coming
New career, new field, how to build community as a UX designer
More info coming
Pride edition | Using Human-Centered Design Methodology to Improve Lives
Have you ever wondered how human-centred design methodology can be useful in resolving issues outside of the design world? In this episode, April will share how her background in social work and community organizing got her interested in UX design, and how human-centered design methodology can be powerful in spaces beyond UX design.
How to create inclusive personas
More info is coming!
About the guest speaker:
Aiden Hirshfield, Ph.D. | Principal Research Manager at West Monroe
Aiden lives in Portland, OR with his partner Lauren and their evil kitty, Lio. By day he's a research leader at West Monroe in their Product Experience & Engineering Lab (aka PXEL), enabling consulting teams with the tools, methods, and expertise needed to do great research. By night he's a Lego enthusiast, often found building his own creations and a social gamer (including Magic the Gathering). Aiden earned his PhD in Media Psychology from Fielding Graduate University where he's a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institute for Social Innovation. In his not-so-free time he volunteers as a mentor for Out in Tech and is on the Board of Directors for The Gracious Mind, a counseling and wellness center.
Find him at:
https://www.aidenhirshfield.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidenhirshfield
IG @dr.aidenhirshfield
More info about the topic, blog post on inclusive personas: https://www.westmonroe.com/perspectives/the-conduit-blog/building-ux-personas-that-cultivate-empathy-instead-of-bias
Helping underrepresented communities build businesses
In this episode of the UX Untamed podcast for Pride edition, we are excited to feature DJ Bucciarelli, who will share his insights on the importance of helping underrepresented communities build businesses. DJ has a wealth of experience as both an entrepreneur and a corporate executive, and he has used this experience to help underrepresented communities grow and thrive.
During the podcast, DJ will discuss how his experience as an entrepreneur and working in corporate America has given him a unique perspective on the challenges facing underrepresented communities. He will explain how he has been able to use his knowledge and skills to help these communities build businesses, and he will share tips and advice on how anyone can get involved in this important work.
About the guest speaker:
DJ is a creative and sales professional. Creatively he has created multiple shows and has performed across the globe, from Caesar's Palace to China. In corporate America, he has focused on helping small businesses to obtain HR tools to help scale and grow their businesses effectively.
What key skills are essential for a successful UX career?
As someone who is interested in pursuing a career in UX, it is important to know what skills are necessary for success in this field. With the ever-evolving nature of technology, it is crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and tools in UX design. However, technical skills alone are not enough. To truly excel in UX, there are a variety of soft skills and personal qualities that are equally important.
By empowering your coworkers you empower your users
Have you wondered how the connection with your coworkers or stakeholders will have in your final user?
Mental health and design with Barney Abramson
More info coming up
The power of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Do you know what DEI stands for?
Why is DEI important in society, your company and even when you are designing?
Erryca will share her experience and knowledge and how DEI can impact all spaces.
About the guest, Erryca Robicheaux:
Her early career was in business development and consulting, and she saw UX as a natural extension.
She firmly believes that "Good design is good business" and that design can be a powerful tool for social change, whether designing a tool that explicitly addresses inequity and inequality or designing everyday products and experiences usable and valuable for all.
She currently works for Mathison, a SaaS company that has created the first end-to-end DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) platform designed to help companies make more equitable and inclusive workplaces that equally represent society on all levels.
More about the host, Julieth Fajardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietafb/
If you are interested in doing a 1:1 and chatting more about your UX designer career, you can use this link: https://adplist.org/mentors/julieth-fajardo
Remember to subscribe so that you can catch all-new episodes. 🙏🔥
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#designer #productdesign #designinspiration #productdesigner #ux #uxdesign #ui #uidesign #innovation #uiux #uxuntamed #dei #diversityandinclusion
Finding a job that aligns with your values
One of the most important things for me when I decided to switch careers was able to find a space where I can be myself, and do work that I love and get me excited.
I realized that I big part of it was finding a space that align with my beliefs and values. Honestly, this is not an easy task.
In this episode, Maggie is going to share their experience, why is important and how to do it.
More about the guest, Maggie's a User Experience Designer, who enjoys building end-to-end digital experiences and helping foster design communities. They're on a mission to authentically inspire curiosity, awe, fun, and connection so that we can all grow better together. As designer, they strive for value-creating or enhancing digital experiences that empower people. Their personal narratives have inspired their passion to design with inclusivity, mindfulness, and empathy above all else. In their free time, you can find Maggie eating their way through Seattle.
More about the host, Julieth Fajardo: Julieth Fajardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietafb/ If you are interested in doing a 1:1 and chatting more about your UX designer career, you can use this link: https://adplist.org/mentors/julieth-f...
Do not forget to subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. 🙏🔥 #productdesign #design #designer #d #product #designinspiration #productdesigner #ux #uxdesign #ui #uidesign #innovation #uiux #uxuntamed
Breaking into tech as a Product Manager and their relationship with UX designers
Are you interested to know more about what it is to be a Product Manager? what skills do you need to work on, how do product managers work with designers and how to build a successful relationship between them?
In this episode, Kevin shares his journey of becoming a Product Manager after going to school for phycology, and tricks and tips to succeed in this field.
He has been in Product for 8 years, primarily in EdTech, and has worked with so many brilliant designers along the way. He is currently a Senior Product Manager at Coursera serving 100M+ learners globally.
When he is not PMing, he obsesses over learning science, writes a newsletter on Emotion research, and makes hip-hop beats.
Where to find him?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-behan-1221999b/
His newsletter on Emotion research: https://mailchi.mp/48298b49ef4f/the-benefits-of-emodiversity
More about the host, Julieth Fajardo:
Julieth Fajardo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietafb/ If you are interested in doing a 1:1 and chatting more about your UX designer career, you can use this link: https://adplist.org/mentors/julieth-fajardo
Do not forget to subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes. 🙏🔥
#productdesign #design #designer #d #product #designinspiration #productdesigner #ux #uxdesign #ui #uidesign #innovation #uiux #uxuntamed
Breaking into tech: From technical writing to UX Writing
**more info coming**
