Technically Speaking Newsletter - July 2023 Recap

Season Six Finale Highlights, Lisbon Meetup, and Patreon Subscribers Appreciation

Season Six Wraps Up

I’m here to share some updates and reflections on the conclusion of Season Six. The season marked a few notable achievements, including reaching 20,000 lifetime downloads and connecting with listeners from 95 different countries. We wrapped up the season with an insightful conversation with Natalie Nixon, founder of Figure 8 Thinking, where we explored the themes of leveraging intuition, improv, and inquiry.

One quote from our final episode that resonated with many was:

“As my mom used to tell us as we were growing up, all learning is interconnected. Everything that we do, whether it's waiting tables or leading a team, is relevant, and we can interweave it into our current work and outlook."

Recap of Season Six Guests

Throughout Season Six, we had the privilege of hosting various guests, including Melvin Hale, Kristy Tillman (Netflix), Aastha Gaur (Google), Leslie Miley (Microsoft), Stephen Green (A Kids Book About), Dr. Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq (Virginia Tech), Keith Rich (Think Company), Mindy Duong (East West Bank), Vivianne Castillo (Hmnty Cntrd), and Steven Wakabayashi (Stranger Creative).

Their contributions brought diverse perspectives to the podcast that included mindset shifts, business of design, AI, leadership lessons, entrepreneurship, technical writing, design systems, creativity, building mindful design practices, and healing in uncertain times.

Looking Ahead: Season Seven

Season seven is currently in the works, and we're gearing up to bring you another set of interviews with fascinating guests. Stay tuned for the announcement of Season seven's guests in early August!

Lisbon Meetup: Fostering Community

In line with our mission to foster a sense of community, we recently held a meetup in Lisbon, Portugal. The event covered topics such as career aspirations, content design, and AI. With an engaging discussion and the company of Coho CEO, Mindaugas Petrutis, it was a pleasant evening overlooking the city. Here are a few photos from the gathering:

Photos from the Lisbon meetup taken by Cindy Nguyen

Join the Technically Speaking Community on Slack

We've recently launched the Technically Speaking Community on Slack. This platform provides an opportunity for members to connect, share thoughts, job listings, and keep track of upcoming events.

Thanking Our Patreon Subscribers

We extend our gratitude to our latest Patreon subscribers: Ann Kim, Mathew Barnes, Sabrina Hall, and Bianca Jimenez Rivera. Your support is invaluable to us.

For those who haven't subscribed yet, becoming a Technically Speaking Patreon member grants access to early episode releases, shop discounts, and exclusive merchandise.

Technically Speaking Survey

We value your input! We're constantly striving to enhance your experience with Technically Speaking, and your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping our future. Whether you're a devoted listener or someone who hasn't tuned in recently, we'd love to hear from you.

Thank you all for being part of Technically Speaking's journey, and we look forward to having you with us for season seven!

-Harrison