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Adding the final, yet very important touches to the first version: Authentication & Syncing with Google. Also, why I've decided to stop this podcast series and instead focusing on YouTube. (Link to my Youtube channel)

Getting out of technical debt isn't as fun as getting into it, and other lessons I've learned from paying close attention to my dev productivity the past year.Campfire audio by Dynamicel

You procrastinate.You've tried all the things that your favorite productivity guru recommended: pomodoros, GTD, waking up at 5am, time blocking, deep work. They don't stick, because they treat the symptoms of your procrastination, not the root cause.What's the root cause? It depends. But it has to do with your identity, fears, and ego. Using positive psychology, mindfulness, and one piece of paper, I'll help you find out for yourself why it's been so hard to follow through on your goals.Learn a new mental model for procrastination. Then apply the model with two exercises to start to understand the root cause of your procrastination.Campfire audio by Dynamicell

Damn. Turning this app into a company is harder than I thought it'd be. Here's why:High expectations for calendarsMy inconvenient emotionsListen along to hear what I mean. Join the Compass Calendar Discord Signup for the waitlistCampfire audio by Dynamicell

Tim Duncan wasn't very flashy or exceptionally athletic for an NBA player. But his commitment to the fundamentals made him one of the best players of all-time. I explain my attempt to be more like Tim  by focusing on time and money management as I build V1 of my calendar app.Join the Compass Calendar Discord or signup for the waitlistCampfire audio by Dynamicell

An update about building Compass Calendar, and the challenge of seeing yourself differently. Join the Compass Calendar Discord or checkout the websiteCampfire audio by Dynamicell

Each month I give an update on what aspect of the app and business I've been working on, and what I learned along the way.No ads, no BS. Just a short, candid update about what things are like behind the scenes.You'll love this show if you're a product builder or ever wondered what it's like to build an app or an internet business from scratch.

Buzzsprout is the #1 paid podcast host. THEME: Keeping things simpleBIG IDEA: It's easy for podcast hosting to get complicated: RSS feeds, analytics, ads, marketing, device compatibility, scaling -- the list of things a podcast host accounts for is enormous. Despite this complexity, Buzzsprout has managed to make the experience of hosting a podcast extremely simple. The result: podcasters feel confident trusting their show and audience with Buzzsprout, because everything 'just works.' (That's exactly why this show has been hosted by Buzzsprout since 2018).FAVORITE QUOTE: "Your competition is to be better than you were last episode [...] Shift the conversation away from how many people listened to your podcast and focus more on what is the positive impact you're making” -- Tom's advice for podcastersIf you liked this episode, checkout: Tortuga - Scrappy Physical GoodsLove Campfire? Consider leaving a review

Cloakist puts your pages from platforms like Notion & AirTable at your domain with your branding. Guest Louis Barclay is the Founder.THEME: Own Your Digital FootprintBIG IDEA:Controlling your digital footprint affords credibility, brand consistency, and more control over your audience. Instead of sending people to your public page on BigTechPlatform.com/LongUglyURL18393xyz, send them to YourWebsite.com/signup and customize that page however you want. As our share of public digital assets (docs, spreadsheets, databases, social posts) grows, so does the usefulness of making them cohesive. By taking back some ownership of our digital assets from the platforms that they exist on, we can elevate them for ourselves and our audiences.FAVORITE QUOTE:"You gotta stop and find the people who are gonna use it first and find some really compelling evidence that they're gonna use it. And even then I wouldn't build, I'd do a bunch of marketing to get a waitlist built up. Even then I wouldn't build. I'd just make sure the concept works and do it for a few people. Once you're spending too much time on tasks that could be automated, I'd say you could build.”MORE:The infamous Atlassian issue that started CloakistLouis' other products mentioned: Nudge, StackerIf you liked this episode, checkout:Product Adapters | News Feed EradicatorThe Frontier of Digital Wellness Products | SiempoThe Past & Future of Digital Liberties | EFFLove Campfire? Consider leaving a review or supporting us on Patreon ❤️GET THE NEWSLETTER: https://switchback.tech/newsletter

Trezor creates cryptocurrency hardware wallets. Guest Matej Zak is the Head of Product.THEME: Crypto Field GuideBIG IDEA:Participating in the cryptocurrency landscape is still inaccessible for many. Trezor helps newcomers get involved by acting as their de facto guide. Instead of simply delivering a hardware wallet (which helps crypo holders secure their assets), Trezor does all it can to help the crypto ecosystem thrive. For example, they:open-source their code to promote confidenceshare security and practical tips on their blogoffer investment advice (spoiler: it's BitCoin)collaborate with other crypto players, like Invity and CoinJoinThis holistic approach demonstrates why Trezor has earned its reputation as a trustworthy leader in the cryptocurrency world.FAVORITE QUOTE:"Our role in this process is to lead the way, show you all the options, make sure you're safe and have privacy. And we want you to enjoy it because it's usable and the interface isn't a pain in the ass."MORE: If you liked this episode, checkout: The Past & Future of Digital Liberties | EFFLove Campfire? Consider leaving a review or supporting us on Patreon ❤️* GET THE NEWSLETTER *https://switchback.tech/newsletter

Dot Dot Fire makes fun educational games for kids and schools in STEM and financial literacy topics. Guest Hilary Lok is the Founder and Chief Designer.THEME: The Fine Line of Ethical DesignBIG IDEA: For-profit video game designers have to carefully operate between traditional extremes; the traditional tactics of freemium games are too exploitative, yet making boring and free games isn't sustainable. One way DDF has done so is by making their apps relatable rather than addictive. If players can relate with the protagonist's story, they'll be emotionally invested in a much more positive sense than if they were encouraged to mindlessly repeat price-extracting actions (eg using a loot box).FAVORITE QUOTE: "If people are happy buying a textbook with quality educational content, why shouldn’t that be the same with video games? We’re hoping to change the status quo so that people will recognize that if something is valuable to them and they’re paying for it, then they are the customer and the company is serving them."If liked this episode, checkout: News Feed Eradicator and Future EthicsLove Campfire? Consider leaving a review or supporting us on Patreon ❤️This Episode's Newsletter Issue: https://mailchi.mp/switchback/the-trailhead-8-game-design

EFF is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Guest Cindy Cohn is the Executive Director. THEME: The Past & Future of Digital LibertiesBIG IDEA: We don't have to settle. Some of our basic digital protections were once in jeopardy, like having access to encryption or preventing the authorities from looking through our phones during searches. In both those examples, EFF fought hard for our protections. There are plenty of threats to digital liberties worth fighting for today, like behavioral advertising, surveillance capitalism, platform-centrism. EFF's work over the last 30 years proves that engaged consumers have the power to make the internet a more open and thriving place. FAVORITE QUOTE:"When you go to buy a car, they don’t just hand you a car and send you to a website to buy your brakes; you get a car, it comes with brakes, and those work to protect you. Our tools need to be the same way. It shouldn’t be the case that they give you a ridiculously privacy-invasive default and you have to figure out your way through the settings to protect yourself. That’s not right, and we can change that."FUN FACTS:EFF was founded in 1990 and pre-dates the world-wide-web!EFF has 3 artists on staff and ~15 technologists. Their artwork can be found all over on EFF's Deeplinks BlogMORE:Protocols, Not Platforms: A Technological Approach to Free Speech - The interoperability piece mentioned in the interviewThe Foilies 2021If you liked this episode, checkout Future Ethics and  SiempoThis episode's newsletter issue Love Campfire? Consider leaving a review or supporting us on Patreon

Niagara Launcher is modern Android home screen optimized for one-✋ access and staying focused. Peter Huber is Niagara's creator & developer. Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Ty summarizes Jobs To Be Done Theory, a useful framework for every entrepreneur & innovator. Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

News Feed Eradicator is a browser plugin that blocks the news feed on sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit.Show NotesBonfire audio from jgrzinichSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Siempo is a mindful home app for Android.Show NotesBonfire audio from jgrzinichSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Future Ethics is a book by Cennydd Bowles that challenges technologists to stand up for change, and teaches methods for building a fairer future.Show NotesBonfire audio from jgrzinich

Tortuga creates carry-on-sized travel backpacks.Show Notes

The show is returning with a new name & look! Instead of showcasing awesome people, episodes will highlight great products. If you're a product builder or entrepreneur, this show is for you. Show notes & extra goodies available with the complimentary newsletter. Signup at: https://switchback.tech/podcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Dr. Kirsten Fliegler is a Clinical Psychologist in New York City who specializes in mindbody disorders. She worked closely with the late Dr. John E. Sarno, who popularized modern mindbody treatment and coined the term Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS) to describe certain psychogenic conditions.She gives an overview of TMS and its treatment, examines how personality and environment can affect one’s likelihood of developing chronic pain, and explains why it’s healthier to experience one’s raw emotions, rather than suppress or intellectualize them. This interview was conducted as part of the mindbody mini-series (episodes 006 - 008). Music: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Camera shutter: soundjay Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Jake Beech is a director for AJ Tutoring, a Silicon Valley tutoring company. He developed a repetitive strain injury (RSI) that threatened his emotional and professional life. After reading Dr. John Sarno’s Mindbody Prescription, however, he made a full recovery. He discusses the specifics of how he developed and cured his condition, along with how this profound experience changed his perspective.This interview was conducted as part of the mindbody mini-series (episodes 006 - 008). Music: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Camera shutter by soundjay Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Dr. Hanscom is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and the Founder of the non-profit Puget Sound Spine Society. He’s treated chronic pain patients, but he also went through 13 years of intense chronic pain himself. He then made a full recovery and developed a self-directed program that helps those in chronic pain minimize or even eliminate their chronic painWe discuss the specifics of that program, along with how writing, story-telling, and bias can affect one’s chronic pain.This interview was conducted as part of the mindbody mini-series (episodes 006 - 008). Music: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Camera shutter by soundjay Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

In the final installment of the series, Ty shares his journey of becoming consumed with and eventually overcoming his chronic pain. His story is analyzed in light of previous topics (bias, victimhood, personality, fear). Finally, guests share takeaways from their experience with chronic pain. Cover art by Maddie HitzemanMusic adaptations from Sound of Picture (CC Attribution 3.0)Music adaptations from Kevin MacLeod at incompetech (CC Attribution 4.0) Music adaptations from Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (CC BY 4.0)Camera shutter by Benboncan (CC Attribution 3.0)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

The second installment of the mini-series introduces the mysterious chronic condition called fibromyalgia, examines how neurology and biology can explain the cause of chronic pain, and touches on the powerful roles that stories, biases, and past experiences play in the occurrence of pain.Pass Through the “Ring of Fire”, David HanscomCover art by Maddie HitzemanMusic adaptations from Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (CC BY 4.0)Camera shutter by Benboncan (CC Attribution 3.0)

In the first installment of the chronic pain mini-series, Ty introduces the topic and its relevance, explores Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), and compares two contending models for understanding certain chronic pains -- the mindbody vs. the structural.Cover art by Maddie HitzemanMusic adaptations from Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (CC BY 4.0)Camera shutter by Benboncan (CC Attribution 3.0)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Scott discusses his 83-mile ultramarathon, free climbing, and what life lesson he learned from Megadeth. Many runners aim to complete a 10k, half-marathon, or maybe even a marathon Others have the goal of to complete a triathlon, even an Ironman. For Scott Drum, a two-time state champion and collegiate runner, the ultimate goal was to do something that nobody had ever accomplished (or even tried before): consecutively run Michigan’s National Lakeshore trail and then the Isle Royale National Park trail, covering a total of 83.5 miles or 134.4 kilometers. Scott Drum completed this feat in just over 24 hours, including the time he spent in a float plane flying from one park to the other. Starting this fall, Scott will start his next big challenge: running 25 "classic" mountain adventure trails across North America and then using the data gathered by his wearable technology to write an evidenced-based book about his experience. When he’s not on a mountain or in a pair of running shoes, Scott acts as an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Northern Michigan University.00:00 - Intro | 01:54 - Characteristics that mark a successful ulta-runner | 04:03 - What makes an ultrarunner durable | 06:04 - The optimal diet for ultramarathon runners before the event | 08:16 - Optimal diet for ultramarathon runners during the event | 11:12 - Scott explains his recent study on the impact of in-class exercise on academic performance | 13:19 - Scott explains his preparation and logistics for his [80+] mile run | 20:03 - How Scott would have prepared differently for his run | 22:10 - Scott explains what it’s like to run at night | 23:36 - Why Scott prefers to not listen to music when he runs | 24:22 - Why Scott is drawn to Mount Rainier and Long’s Peak | 28:01 - Why Scott climbed Long’s Peak without ropes for 5,000 feet | 32:09 - Scott explains his other climbing experiences | 34:31 - The connection between exercise, nature, and relationships in Scott’s life | 37:16 - Scott talks about a personal failure | 40:36 - The lesson Scott learned from this failure | 42:29 - Scott’s relationship with his twin brother, Greg, and his wife, Liz | 49:07 - What Scott would do if he couldn’t exercise | 51:46 - A surprising fact about Scott | 52:27 - Scott’s favorite movie | 53:39 - A message that resonates with Scott | 55: 37 - A few of the kindest things that people have done for ScottScott's CV Scott's Mountain Adventure Book Project Scott's interview with NewsWise about his runScott's articles:The Isle Royale 40 | What's the Thorn in My Shin? | Heart StoppingMusic credit: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Mahmoud Khedr (@MoodyKhedr) discusses growing up in four different countries, bullying, rejection, and how his “what’s next” attitude has allowed him to do so much in such a short time. Mahmoud Khedr is not your average twenty-one-year-old. He’s an immigrant, a college student, an entrepreneur, a public speaker, and one of the most honest people I know. He’s lived in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and – as of 2008 – the United States. Since then, he’s interned at Google, Facebook, and Echoing Green; he created the Entrepreneurship Club at the City College of New York and co-founded two companies - a food delivery solution named Runr and Flora Mind, a startup focused on educating the youth in mental health and well-being.Mahmoud’s resume is obviously insanely impressive, but what really made me want to talk to him was his maturity and honesty. I initially saw Mahmoud speak at a conference. I was so impressed that I read one of his LinkedIn articles, entitled "21 year old Muslim Egyptian Immigrant Entrepreneur: 21 failures, 21 successes, 21 goals.” I was so blown away by how vulnerable and ambitious the article was that I decided, for the first time, to reach out to someone I didn’t already know and ask them on the podcast. And I’m glad I did.Just like in his talk and that article, Mahmoud keeps it real in the episode as he discusses his experience growing up in four different countries, being bullied during school for his faith, how he’s dealt with rejection, and how his “what’s next” attitude has allowed him to do so much in such a short time. Mahmoud is definitely someone to look out for in the next couple years. I have no doubt that he’ll continue to inspire and make amazing things happen, and can’t wait to see his impact grow. 00:00 - Intro | 2:51 - Mahmoud explains what it was like living in four different Arab countries as a child | 6:30 - How Mahmoud’s dad navigated the workforce to help his family | 8:34 - The biggest lesson Mahmoud learned from his father | 10:28 - Mahmoud explains what it was like growing up with so many siblings | 11:50 - What the transition was like when Mahmoud moved to the USA (pizza story) | 14:49 - How Mahmoud was bullied for being a Muslim and how he chose to respond | 20:56 - The stereotypes about Islam that Mahmoud attempts to defy | 24:26 - Why Mahmoud felt like so many of his applications were rejected | 28:10 - How Mahmoud deals with rejection | 33:12 - Mahmoud’s “What’s next?” attitude and how he picks new projects | 36:22 - How Mahmoud tries to balance his ambition with the need to sometimes say decline opportunities | 41:41 - Mahmoud explains how he used to give up his values and beliefs to please others | 44:43 - The books that have had the biggest impact on Mahmoud | 47:59 - The person that has had the biggest impact on Mahmoud | 51:07 - The advice Mahmoud would give to his younger self | 52:41 - Why Mahmoud is so willing to be vulnerable | 56:53 - Some of the kindest things people have done for MahmoudWhere to find Mahmoud:Twitter | LinkedIn | MediumMusic credit: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Camera: SoundJay's Camera Shutter Click 08Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Rob Jauquet (@rjauquet) shares his thoughts on software development, startups, writing, and storytelling. Rob is a Software Engineer, fiction writer, and a bookworm. He grew up in Green Bay and graduated with degrees in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2014. His professional journey started two years earlier, however, when he became the first Engineer at Swoop Search, a tech startup in Madison, Wisconsin. Throughout the next five years, the company grew from an idea into a successful business. Rob, of course, played an essential role in the company’s development.In addition to being a great Engineer and teacher, Rob is also a perfect example of someone who refuses to stay boxed in. In the programming world, it’s common for developers to only focus on their area of expertise. For example, a web developer might not always be interested in learning how hardware works. Or a backend developer might not always pay much attention to design or the User Experience. But Rob’s interest and experience traverse the technical landscape - from websites to databases to backend indexers to hardware. And as a writer, he similarly draws influence from different genres like poetry, cinema, and fiction. I think all types of people will enjoy hearing what Rob has to say. If you’re in the tech or science world, Rob’s take on writing beautiful code might speak to you. If you’re a reader or writer, Rob’s philosophy on storytelling and creating something “magical” might inspire you. And if you’re someone who has interests across artforms and professional fields, Rob’s take on doing what he loves and finding transferable skills will hopefully encourage you to do the same. Please enjoy this episode of Portrait, with Rob Jauquet. 00:00 - Highlights & Introduction | 02:10 - Why Rob only eats twice a day and only wears a coat three months out of the year | 03:08 - Rob tells the story about how he got involved in Swoop and explains what the early days were like | 07:03 - Rob talks about his favorite and least favorite days while working at Swoop Search | 10:10 - Rob reflects on the factors that characterize exceptional software developers | 13:38 - Robs talks about what it means to write “beautiful” code and shares his favorite project. | 18:01 - Rob explains how he would try to learn about programming if he were to start from scratch. | 24:00 - Rob compares his process with for writing code to his process for writing fiction | 27:06 - Rob’s writing routine | 28:00 - How a small book Rob wrote in fifth grade inspired his current sci-fi novel | 31:03 - The authors, books, and movies that have influenced Rob the most | 34:49 - How Rob thinks about storytelling | 36:47 - A childhood memory that Rob holds dear | 39:26 - Rob’s favorite travel experience and his thoughts on solo travel | 42:16 - Rob’s favorite purchases for under $100 | 44:29 - One thing that Rob holds to be true, but that very few people would agree with him on. | 45:55 - Something Rob changed his mind on in the last five year | 46:53 - Rob’s favorite failure | 49:25 - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for RobRob's Personal Website Painting from Rob's grandmaMusic credit: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Camera: SoundJay's Camera Shutter Click 03Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Larry Edgerton (larry.edgerton@wisc.edu) discusses his love for classical music, his daily routines, and his current book project. Larry is an author, an omnivorous reader, a classical music expert, an English Professor, and a close friend. He grew up in Iowa, got his B.A. from the University of California-Berkeley, then his Masters from the University of Chicago, followed by a Ph.D. in English with high distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since then, he’s been an English Professor with the Center for Academic Excellence at UW-Madison.I’ve never met anyone who has a deeper appreciation for the arts than Larry. One art form that has always played an important role in Larry’s life is writing, something he’s been doing prolifically since he was in fifth grade. By the time he was sixteen, he had already written eight novels! To date, he’s finished twenty-five books (four of which were published), over eighty-five short stories (twenty published), several hundred poems (twenty-five published), a dozen movie scripts - four sold and one, Bloodhook (1986), produced. But perhaps his fondest artform is classical music. He started playing violin and learning about classical works as a child. He continued to study music throughout his academic career and now teaches the subject as part of his intensive survey course on the arts. Larry is one of the few people I know who has figured out how to stay entirely true to himself and his passions. Throughout our conversation, you’ll hear him say that some of his major accomplishments were a result of him simply doing what comes natural to him. He loves writing, so he writes. He enjoys reading, so he reads, and has found a way to do it as a career. And he loves music, so he listens to it constantly and finds ways to weave it into his professional life. When there are so many opportunities to compromise - whether with our careers, relationships, ourselves - it’s refreshing to hear from someone who has stayed true to what he loves.In addition to talking about literature and music, Larry also shares his thoughts on distractions, his teaching style, and his favorite failure. 00:00 - Intro | 04:56 - Larry’s exposure to music as a child | 08:21 - Why Larry kept studying music through adulthood| 08:53 - Why Larry thinks classical music is difficult for people to get into | 13:40 - Larry’s recommendation for getting into classical music | 15:49 - How music has made Larry a better person | 18:50 - The most impactful books and authors on Larry’s life | 23:06 - Larry’s favorite scene in a book | 25:21 - How Larry managed to write so much during his childhood | 29:31 - How writing helped Larry distinguish himself | 30:49 - Whether Larry ever felt lonely while writing | 31:44 - Larry’s routines | 35:24 - Larry’s thoughts on inspiration and writing | 36:36 - What distracts Larry | 40:17 - Larry’s favorite failure | 43:41 - Something Larry holds to be true, but that very few people would agree with him on | 45:31 - Kindest thing anyone has ever done for LarryMusic credit: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Camera: SoundJay's old-style cameraSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)

Annie Peyton (@amp915) discusses her bike trip across the US, explains how she lands big opportunities, and shares stories from her year in Bangkok.Annie Peyton is an architect, designer, world-traveler, and adventurist. She received her Bachelors and Masters in Architecture from Tulane University. During her time in school, she spent a year studying in Copenhagen, Denmark. After school, she became the recipient of two national fellowships. As a Global Health Corps fellow, she worked in design for a year in Rwanda. As a Luce Scholar, she worked for for an architecture firm for a year in Thailand. Annie’s outlook on life is perhaps even more impressive than her resume. There are so many qualities that I admire about Annie. The first is her unshakable resiliency. Whether she’s on a bike in middle of wind storm, or at a lunch table when everyone around her is speaking a foreign language, or meeting with a random group of artists in the middle of Bangkok -- Annie is capable of adapting to any situation. Perhaps this is due to her incredibly high emotional intelligence.Throughout our conversation, you’ll hear how Annie is able to recognize her emotions, take ownership of them, and then use them to her benefit. Finally, I admire Annie’s holistic approach to life. She refuses to follow convention or stay in her comfort zone. Instead, she searches for alternative ways to challenge herself. And although she’s had such a diverse background, she’s still able to synthesize all her experiences into a cohesive narrative. Throughout our conversation, Annie explains her proven strategy for landing big opportunities and shares stories from her year in Thailand. She also explains her most memorable day and a story about the kindest thing that anyone’s ever done for her. But before all that, Annie talks about her recent bike adventure.Over the course of 69 days, she biked from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, California, covering a total of 3,760 miles.And that is where our conversation starts00:00 - Introduction | 02:59 - What motivated Annie to bike from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, CA | 06:30 - The logistics of packing, cooking, and sleeping while on the road | 11:59 - How Annie responded to the physical challenges of her trek | 14:20 - Annie’s bike route, along with her favorite and least favorite parts of the ride | 17:19 - Annie’s takeaways from the bike trip | 20:05 - Background on the Luce Scholars Program | 22:35 - Annie’s general approach with her written application | 26:15 - Annie’s approach to her first interview | 31:20 - Annie’s daily life in Bangkok, Thailand | 34:40 - Annie’s perspective on learning Thai | 36:30 - Annie’s involvement in the Bangkok Urban Sketchers group | 41:30 - How talking to people informs Annie’s decisions as a designer | 43:32 - How living in Thailand for a year changed Annie as a person | 46:49 - Annie’s philosophy on leading a nontraditional, exciting lifestyle | 50:00 - Annie shares one of her memorable days | 54:33 - Annie shares the kindest thing that anyone has ever done for her Annie's Blogs at ProFellowLuce Scholar's ProgramGlobal Health CorpsMusic credit: Lee Rosevere's "Southside" (adapted) (CC BY 4.0)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/switchbacktech)