
Beyond UX Design
Beyond UX Design’s mission is to give you the tools you need to be a truly effective UX designer by diving into the soft skills they won’t be teaching you in school or a boot camp. These soft skills are critical for your success as a UX professional.
Latest episodes

Jul 16, 2024 • 57min
87. From Boardroom to Living Room: Taking OKRs Beyond Business with Jeff Gothelf
This week, I chat with Jeff Gothelf about applying Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to personal goals. We explore the differences between business and personal OKRs, how to measure success, and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls in goal-setting.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 28min
86. From Misconceptions to Career Opportunities in Enterprise Software with Sally Carson
Sally Carson and I discuss the unique aspects of working in enterprise orgs. She shares her strategies for navigating corporate dynamics, building a successful career, and leveraging internal opportunities.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 11min
85. Goodbye Meetings. Hello, Design Time! With Caden Damiano
This week, I chat with Caden Damiano about the challenge of too many meetings. We explore some strategies for reclaiming time, setting boundaries, and fostering more productive collaboration with partners.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
84. The UX Career Check-In: Are You Where You Want to Be? With Veronica Shelton
I chat with Veronica Shelton, co-founder of Oak Theory, about navigating design careers. We explore the importance of diverse perspectives, ego, and embracing new challenges to grow professionally in the field of design.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 20min
THROWBACK: Playing the Game or How To Join a New Team
I'm hanging out at the beach this week with my family, so there's no new episode. But enjoy this early throwback episode where we discuss some tips and tricks to help you seamlessly integrate with a new team. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
83. The Audacity to Ask: Design Your UX Career on Your Terms with Michelle Pakron
In this eye-opening conversation, veteran UX designer Michelle Pakron shares her empowering view on shaping your UX career your own way, embracing uncertainty, and fearlessly asking for what you want.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
82. The Art of Fitting In: A Newbie’s Guide to Corporate Camouflage with Kerry McPhearson
Kerry McPhearson, a product designer at Disney Streaming, joins us to share invaluable advice on understanding hiring managers, building relationships, and making a successful transition into the design industry.
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
81. The LinkedIn Revolution: Making Networking Fun Again with Grace Ling
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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May 21, 2024 • 1h 12min
80. Support Squad: Building Your Career Transition Dream Team with Emilie Mazurek
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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May 14, 2024 • 47min
79. UX Lessons from Life's Little Moments with Frankie Kastenbaum
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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