Celebrating Four Years of Insights and Inspiring Guests
Celebrating Four Years of Insights and Inspiring Guests
4th Anniversary Celebration
Can you believe we’re four months into 2024? Today, we celebrate the fourth year of the podcast in production. Who knew this idea that felt so isolated in the early stages of lockdown would flourish into camaraderie spanning the globe? We wouldn’t be here without your encouragement, support, and listenership.
With over 70 episodes, four actionable themes have emerged, anchoring our discussions and guiding our exploration of the human side of Design, Business, and Technology.
Adapt: Adaptation involves adjusting to changes in circumstances, environment, or requirements to maintain relevance, effectiveness, or success. It requires flexibility, resilience, and a willingness to embrace change, which resonates as themes shift from metaverse, NFTs, and AI.
Collaborate: Collaboration involves working together across disciplines, teams, or organizations to achieve common goals. It emphasizes open communication, sharing of knowledge and resources, and leveraging diverse perspectives. Episodes cover facilitation techniques, ethical frameworks, design operations, and inclusiveness in technical writing.
Innovate: Innovation involves introducing new ideas, methods, or products that bring about positive change or solve problems. It emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. At the heart of our discussions lies a passion for innovation. From groundbreaking technologies to revolutionary ideas, we've gone through various trends around remote work, metaverse, crypto, and AI (the good, the bad, and the ugly).
Iterate: Iteration involves revisiting and refining ideas, products, or processes through successive testing cycles, feedback, and adjustment. It emphasizes continuous improvement and learning from failure through design systems, collaboration with design engineers, team-building in corporate settings, or supercharging iteration cycles by designing in public.
Thank You, Maurice
Maurice Cherry has decided to discontinue the production of Revision Path. I had the opportunity to be on his podcast twice, with my first appearance being almost 10 years ago. I remember seeing his podcast and being amazed at all the Black designers he highlighted. It also introduced me to some folks that I still know today.
He's achieved a significant accomplishment by producing 545 shows and being featured in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
His dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices in the creative industry resonates deeply with our mission at Technically Speaking. So thank you, Maurice, for your invaluable contribution to the tech community and beyond. Wishing you the best as you move on.
Sneak Peek of our Upcoming Episode With Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital
I’m excited to feature Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital and Author of Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have to Be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind. She stopped on the show before her big Your First Million Live Event on April 9 to 12, 2024, Hosted by Janelle James, featuring guests like Issa Rae, Rich Paul, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more.
Join us as Arlan shares her journey from homelessness to venture capitalist, offering invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, resilience, and the pursuit of success.
Recap: Season 7 Episodes
If you haven't had an opportunity to tune into the latest batch of recordings, what are you waiting for? Here’s a rundown of the thought-provoking conversations we’ve had for Season 7:
Reginé Gilbert, a distinguished professor at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and an accomplished author, delves into accessibility and its application in spatial computing.
Alexis Cotton, a Design Lead at Meta, discusses her journey into design and her experience as a neurodivergent designer. She shares her passion for storytelling and finding her voice as a designer.
Isaac Hayes III joins us to discuss his company, Fanbaseapp, and the future of social media powered by peer-to-peer subscriptions.
George Aye, the co-founder of Greater Good Studio, enlightens us on his perspectives and approach to service design and the necessity of developing frameworks centered around human care.
Ashley Phillips and Miro LaFlaga are co-founders of Six Cinquième, a Montreal-based strategic brand consultancy. They share insights into how they started landing big clients like Will Smith's Westbrook entertainment company.
Donald Burlock, Author of Superhuman by Design, explores the transformative world of design and how embracing authenticity can unlock one's design superpower.
Eso Tolson, the fantastic artist and designer behind Cool Urban Hippie, shares his take on artistry, creativity, and finding inspiration.
Kendall Howse, Senior Marketing Designer at Red Hat and a trailblazing artist influencing design, music, inclusion, and social justice, shares how his diverse experiences in music, design, and advocacy highlight the transformative power of creativity and community.
Adekunle Oduye, a Design Engineer at Plaid based in Brooklyn, New York, brings a unique perspective to the table with his extensive experience working between design and engineering, which makes him the perfect guest to discuss how teams can collaborate effectively.
Chris Do, Founder and CEO of The Futur™, is an incredible personal branding coach, renowned designer, and host of the popular podcast The Futur™ Podcast, who has become a trusted voice in the creative community. He explores the importance of personal branding, the role of AI in design, and the value of coaching and mentorship.
Jason Demetillo, a Design Strategist with extensive experience in the industry, takes you on a journey through InVision's history and discusses its impact on the design industry.
Krislam Chin of Hello World Studio, a dynamic designer and educator based in West LA, dives into her extraordinary journey as a designer and educator with a passion for redefining success in the design industry.
Fonz Morris, a renowned Growth Design Lead at Netflix, shares his invaluable insights and experiences, shedding light on the importance of hard and soft skills in the design industry.
Navigating Roles in Organizations with Low UX Maturity
I’ll be teaming up with Out In Tech to discuss Navigating Roles in Organizations with Low UX Maturity. It can be difficult to understand how to make an impact when teams are underfunded and lack leadership or knowledge across business functions. Join us for this virtual open discussion on Thursday, April 11, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The panel will provide guests with practical and actionable tips for attendees.
What's Next
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Here's to many more years of learning, growth, and discovery together!
Until next time,
Harrison Wheeler
Host, Technically Speaking With Harrison Wheeler