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If you're sending pitches and hearing crickets, you're not alone. You're probably not doing anything wrong; you're just missing a few key tweaks. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the three biggest mistakes speakers make when pitching themselves for events (and how to fix them fast). These aren't just theories—they're based on 22+ years of helping speakers get booked. Whether you're new to pitching or have been sending emails without much traction, this episode will help you stand out in a crowded inbox—and start landing “yes” responses from event planners. You'll Learn: Why generic pitches get deleted (and how to make yours pop) How to instantly shift your pitch from “me-focused” to audience-centered The simple follow-up framework that gets you back on an organizer's radar A better way to pitch without sounding pushy or robotic Free Resource: Want a shortcut to finding events that are actively booking speakers? Grab my free curated list of 50 speaker-friendly events here  https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers Links Mentioned: Speaker Biz Toolkit: https://charlijane.com/growyourspeakingbiz  Charli Jane Speakers Club: https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club  Speaker Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakthroughpublicspeakers  Let's Connect: Have a question or pitch struggle you want help with? DM me on Instagram @CharliJaneSpeakers or drop a message at Wendi@CharliJane.com Rate & Review: If this episode helped you, would you mind taking 60 seconds to leave a review? Your support helps get this show into more speaker ears, and helps more speakers get on more stages.   Keep Inspiring, Wendi - Charli Jane Speakers- CharliJane.com

A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 177  On this episode, I begin with a quick recap of last week's powerful chat with Professor Bob Anderson, where we explored the science behind coeliac disease and the complexities of its diagnosis and treatment.This week, I'm taking a more personal turn.I want to talk about something I know many of us carry: guilt. Whether you've been recently diagnosed or have been living gluten free for years, you may carry around the thought that your coeliac disease is your fault. I know I have and it's taken me a long time to shed that guilt. Admittedly, I'm still working on it! Is it something I did? Was it my genes? My lifestyle? My diet? Or the doctors who missed it?The truth is—coeliac disease is caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors that are completely out of our control. So let me say this clearly:

Welcome back to Unwritten Beauty Talks, where we go beyond the surface and into the heart of what makes you feel radiant in your skin. In today's episode, your host Katarina dives into one of the most frustrating and misunderstood skin concerns she sees constantly in the treatment room: hormonal acne.In this episode, you'll learn:How your skin is a detox organ — and what it's really trying to tell youThe role of your gut health, probiotics, and digestion in clearing acneWhy you should start your day with water, not caffeineCortisol, sleep, stress & their direct link to hormonal breakoutsEvening wind-down routines to balance your hormones (hint: red light therapy is a game-changer)Why tools like the LumeBox and Shark Beauty LED mask are worth the hypeProduct recommendations and a breakdown of what actually works for hormonal acneThe skincare myths that might be making your acne worse (cough hydrating cleanser only routines)Why “perfect skin” isn't the goal — but healthy, supported skin isKatarina's Holy Grail Products + Tools:LumeBox Red Light Therapy Device – $260 OFF with this linkShark Beauty Red & Blue LED Mask – Shop hereSkinBetter AlphaRet Clearing Serum – Shop via Your Honest GlowGlyMed Plus Fulvic Elixir – Shop hereGlyMed Plus Mandelic Radiant Serum – Shop hereGlyMed Plus Sulfur Masque/Spot Treatment – Shop hereGlyMed Plus Spot Treatment – Shop hereGlyMed Plus & SkinBetter products available via provider portal: Your Honest GlowTools + Lifestyle Shoutouts:Tongue scraping, red light filters, cortisol regulation, and clean oral hygieneHerbal teas (ginger, turmeric, peppermint, spearmint — loose-leaf only!)Morning fruit and protein-rich breakfast ideasMovement + lymphatic support to start your dayAdaptogenic coffees and mushroom alternativesWhy cutting out everything isn't always the answerA few favorite quotes:“Your skin is just the messenger — not the problem.”“Don't punish your skin with harsh actives. Support it.”“You're not on a 24-hour clock, babe. You're on a 28-day cycle. Act accordingly.”Let's Connect:Have questions or want help personalizing your skin journey?Katarina offers virtual skincare consultations — just mention you're a podcast listener for an exclusive discount.If this episode spoke to you…Share it with a friend, tag us in your stories, or leave a quick review to keep these conversations going.Because fuck hormonal acne — and we're not doing this alone anymore.Support the showConnect with Me:Katarina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.master.aesthetician/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenbeautytalks/Katarina's Website: Code UNWRITTEN for 10% off https://www.yourhonestglow.com/Interested in being a guest? Email: honestglow.master.esthetician@gmail.com

In this debut trailer episode of Mastering Wealth, we set the stage for what's to come on your journey to building wealth and abundance. Wealth isn't just about money—it's about thriving in every area of your life, from your business and relationships to your health and personal fulfillment.We introduce the vision behind the podcast and how we'll bring you insights, strategies, and behind-the-scenes stories from 6, 7, 8, and even 9-figure entrepreneurs. You'll learn about the mindset shifts, habits, and lessons they've mastered, so you can apply them in your own life and business.[0:00] - Welcome to Mastering Wealth: The mission and vision behind the podcast.[1:25] - The elusive nature of wealth: Why most people feel stuck and how to shift your perspective.[3:10] - A look at upcoming episodes: What you can expect and why this podcast will transform your approach to wealth.[4:45] - How to join us on this journey and become part of a growing community of high achievers 

Get ready for an unforgettable episode of Killers, Cults, and Queens! Nikki Druce and Cheryl welcome the legendary Fenton Bailey—co-creator of RuPaul's Drag Race, celebrated documentarian, and TV pioneer. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of Tammy Faye Bakker, her impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and her role as a trailblazer in television history.

Episode Title: My Holiday Wish for YOU.Episode Summary:In this special holiday episode of The Nichole Banks Podcast, Nichole shares her heartfelt gratitude for her listeners and reflects on the courage and strength it takes to heal and thrive after divorce. This episode includes an inspiring story, The Blind Man by the Window, that highlights the power of perspective and kindness. Nichole offers encouragement to find joy during the holiday season and reminds listeners that they are never alone on their journey. Tune in for a warm, uplifting message to carry you through the holidays.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Nichole's personal message of gratitude to her listeners.How to embrace the holidays with grace and self-love.The inspiring story of The Blind Man by the Window and its powerful life lesson.Encouragement to be a light for others during the holiday season.A reminder to celebrate progress and find joy in small moments.Memorable Quote: “Here's my wish for you: May your holidays be filled with moments of healing, unexpected laughter, and love—most importantly, love for yourself. You deserve it.” – Nichole BanksLinks and Resources:Explore Nichole's coaching courses: nicholebanks.comJoin the Dare to Begin Membership for ongoing support.Follow Nichole on Instagram for daily inspiration: @msnicholebanksLet's Connect:Have a question or a topic suggestion? Email Nichole at nichole@nicholebanks.com.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode!Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who could use some encouragement this holiday season. Leave a review to help more women discover the podcast and join our supportive community.Next Steps: Make time this holiday season to reflect on your growth, share kindness with others, and step into the new year with hope and confidence. Remember, healing is a journey, and you're exactly where you need to be.Until Next Time: Wishing you a holiday filled with light and love. See you in the new year! – Nichole Banks

As we close out 2024, it's time to pause, reflect, and honor everything this year has brought us—the moments that made us smile, the challenges that made us grow, and the lessons that shaped who we are today. In this episode, we're diving into a heartfelt year in review. I'll share my personal highlights and lowlights, the unexpected lessons along the way, and how I'm using these reflections to step into 2026 with clarity and intention. Plus, I've got some reflection questions for you to explore your own journey and set the tone for an incredible new year. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to reflect on your year with curiosity (not judgment). Why both the highs and the lows are equally important for growth. The key lessons I'm taking from 2024 into 2025. Practical questions to help you uncover your own highlights, lowlights, and intentions for the new year. Reflection Questions to Explore: Your 2024 Year in Review What's one moment from this year that made you feel truly alive or joyful? What challenge pushed you to grow the most? If you could name one theme for 2024, what would it be? Your Intentions for 2025 What's one word or phrase you want to guide your new year? What's a lesson you learned this year that you'll carry forward into 2025? What are you most excited to create, explore, or experience next year? Take Action:Grab your journal, a quiet moment, and dive into these questions to reflect on your year. This simple practice can help you gain clarity, celebrate your wins, and transform your challenges into valuable lessons as you move into 2025. Let's Connect: Have a reflection or insight to share? I'd LOVE to hear it! Send me a message or tag me on social media [@brittnyking_ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Thank you for being part of my 2024 journey. Here's to stepping into 2025 with open hearts and big dreams! Listen now and start reflecting!

Send us a textEver felt like you're on the outside looking in? This week, Alex and Carol are joined by the inspiring Johanne O'Halleron for a transformative conversation about belonging, identity, and how these elements influence our decisions, relationships, and success.Johanne shares her heartfelt journey as a single mom turned successful business mentor, weaving personal challenges into a mission to help others overcome self-doubt and step boldly into their potential. Her story is one of resilience, generational healing, and actionable insights to help you cultivate belonging and rewrite your narrative.✨ About Johanne O'Halleron:Johanne O'Halleron is a Business Mentor and Strategist for coaches who want to accelerate their audience, authority, and ignite their income. She's an international speaker, a two-time International Best Selling Co-Author of Life Lit Up and Girl.On.Fire, and has mentored over 1,000 students globally. With a background as a senior HR professional, Johanne brings her passion for empowering women to create the businesses they want—without restrictions—and to enjoy the process along the way. Her motto? It's never too late to go after what you want; you just have to decide you're going to.

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Compliments of the season!! Can you believe 2023 just happened? It's a behind-the-scenes situation because I still feel like it's June, and I have six months to do what I intended.

The 5 Key Characteristics of Successful EntrepreneursOverview: Sasha unravels the core traits that fuel successful entrepreneurs. Discover what sets trailblazers apart in the ever-evolving world of business.Highlights:Resourcefulness & Responsibility: Embracing challenges and being the hero of your own journey.Intuition: Trusting your inner voice amid external noise and bouncing back from setbacks without playing the blame game.Intrinsic Motivation: The undeniable power of being driven by deeper purposes beyond profit and external validation.Discipline: It's not about the early wake-ups; it's about consistent dedication to your entrepreneurial marathon.Continuous Improvement: Why thinking you've peaked can be your downfall, and the importance of lifelong learning in entrepreneurship.Key Takeaway: Successful entrepreneurship isn't about ticking off a checklist but cultivating a resilient and innovative mindset.Connect: Have you seen these traits in your journey, or are you striving to cultivate them? Join the conversation and share your insights with Sasha. Connect with us: Snag business-building freebies that are so good, you'll be annoyed you're not paying for them: daringmade.com/free Hang out with Sasha: @daringmade Work with Sasha: daringmade.com Check out the biz growth + marketing agency: daringhaus.com

When I became a mum, I was hit with the sobering realisation that I was now responsible for the direction an entire human would take. It was heavy. The truth is, I had been accountable for my life for many years before then. When making decisions, we can go in one of three directions; throw caution to the wind and go for it, contemplate and consider all possibilities; or do nothing. Relying on our feelings to decide for us is easy but irresponsible because emotions, though incredibly powerful and convincing, also make bad rulers. In this episode, we explore three ways our emotions can sabotage our journey when they come into the picture.   Sitting and waiting for everything to be perfect Relying on the physical or emotional for inspiration. Using past successes as a measure of our capability.   As always, I draw examples from my journey; I hope you are inspired sufficiently to explore how you make decisions

This is a special episode, as it is our 80th one, but made even more special by  my guest, a Rock Star, Ashley Randolph. Ashley is the founder of Glo Preemies and Co-Founder of the Alliance for Black NICU Families. And she is a ROCK STAR because she turned her challenges, literally into a purpose. I believe purpose must tick three boxes: 1. Glorify God. 2. Help others. 3. Grow you in the process. Ashley takes us on a journey that begins with her desire to become a doctor, getting into pre-medical school and then getting pregnant and dropping out at the age of 21. Normally, that's enough to cause one to imagine the challenges she must have gone through. Normally, she'd be a statistic- young, single girl gets pregnant, dreams die. Normally, we wouldn't even know her name. But this Rock Star went on to get married, have three babies all pre-term, experience the shortcomings of  the medical care system and still come out on top. Today, she uses her experiences to empower and encourage families who are going through or have gone through what she did. My hope is that as you listen, you will be inspired to rewrite your story, so that your pain becomes your purpose. Enjoy!   Resources:   Ashley's IG: @glopreemiesfounder Website:  www.GLOPreemies.org Other Social Media Platforms: Glo Preemies   The Mindset Mentoring programme runs twice a year. Every dream you have for yourself is valid. God gave you the vision. He also equipped you with everything you need to manifest it physically. Join me on an exciting journey to Get Unstuck through Mindset Mentoring as we peel back the layers that have camouflaged your gifts and then gain the clarity you need to use them to propel forward. Spaces are limited as we run the course in small groups.    Start Date: 24th June 2023 Duration: Six Weeks Cost £1299 per person   Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

This episode is for you if you've ever felt stuck and unable to move forward- despite knowing you should. We often hear about mindsets and limiting beliefs, but what does that mean?   First, you have to understand where your mind sits in the process of manifesting ideas. Your mind is sandwiched between your spirit and your body. Ideas and pictures from your spirit are fed into your mind; you then process and pass them to your body as an instruction to take action. The trouble starts when an interruption or blockage stops you from manifesting or acting on your idea. It can be as apparent as the fear of failure or as complex as your view of the world based on childhood experiences; anything that interrupts the flow as it makes its way from your mind into the outer world is a limiting belief.   Everyone has a mindset, and how they interact with the world can be positive or negative, yet they are often subtle. In this exciting episode, I pull out two modules from my ongoing course, Get Unstuck: A Mindset Mentoring Program.    Introspection- the practice of looking inside yourself or self-reflection. One of our mantras is the inside is superior to the outside. If you want to change the results you see, you must begin internally because our lives reflect our thoughts. This module teaches about the necessity to contemplate, the wrong and right ways to do so and how to utilise what we discover for our growth. Lies we believe- The subtle lies that are on the surface harmless but manage to hold us back. Lies, such as expecting your current challenge to follow the pattern of the previous one or that your unfavourable circumstance means you are on the wrong path.   The Mindset Mentoring programme runs twice a year. Every dream you have for yourself is valid. God gave you the vision. He also equipped you with everything you need to manifest it physically. Join me on an exciting journey to Get Unstuck through Mindset Mentoring as we peel back the layers that have camouflaged your gifts and then gain the clarity you need to use them to propel forward. Spaces are limited as we run the course in small groups.    Start Date: 24th June 2023 Duration: Six Weeks Cost £1299 per person   Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

Hello friends! This week we take a break from scripture reading and have a more open conversation about dating and relationships. What are you looking for in a dating relationship? How do I value myself and my boundaries? What does a meaningful relationship look like? CONNECT -Have topic ideas or questions for Kyle? Share them here! Wildandbeautifulpodcast@gmail.com -Like the show? Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wbpod -We're on video! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel

"If you're not invited to the table, create your own table"   In a male dominated industries, women who are openly ambitious are frequently labeled as “aggressive” by the society. Even if you can push past all that, sometimes you get to the table and you're told here's no place for you. Or, worse yet, you discover "your table" doesn't actually exist. Funmi Onuma is here to tell us to make our own table. In this episode, Funmi and I talked about women in the cinema industry and that we should own our abilities and grab the opportunities that come our way. We may think we are not qualified of something, but the truth is, the opportunities would have never come our way if we weren't capable at the first place. Think about this the next time you feel the burden of doubt and hesitation. Despite the circumstances, we, women, belong to the society that we want ourselves to be in. Visit Funmi Onuma's website if you wish to know more of her and her works here www.funmionuma.com then follow her social media accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram) "Funmi Onuma. Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

In this Episode we compare two mentalities, the one who recognizes pain as part of the process and the one who expect no pain, and still, success. The Immigrant Mentality used to have negative connotations until people started to take note that they worked incredibly hard, were unfazed by difficulties and ran successful businesses. Contrast that to indigenes who have higher expectations of success, with less effort; the goal of many indigenous people is comfort.   Our paths are dotted with obstacles and wins, but if we are aiming for comfort, chances are that is what we'll work towards. Episode 75 teaches us how to make peace with trials; because rejecting and vilifying our problems will keep us stuck as we fight to change it into our preferred scenario. The pain of sacrifice  is the currency used to purchase our dreams. If you are not prepared to pay, you will not receive the goods.   Don't make the mistake of thinking hardship is the same as sacrifice. You can go through hardship due to ignorance, laziness, complacency. procrastination and the likes and sit still waiting for it to end. That is not sacrifice. That is the consequence.   Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

Trials. Difficulties. Challenges. It's all the same. Many of us define our lives by seasons; for example, we name a season difficult when things are not going as planned. In this landmark episode, #75, I share a lesson I am currently learning- making peace with trials.   Episode 72, How to Build Resilience, formed the foundation of this lesson. If you are going to accept what you cannot change, and embrace your life in its entirety, you must first learn how to be resilient.   Making peace with difficult situations does not mean embracing or expecting a life wrought with challenges. It means recognising that this is a normal part of life and you are equipped o handle it.   Life is a journey and not a destination. Treating your life as a destination will lead you to: Build an altar to the problem and worship it- and you'll give all your attention to it while forgetting to live life. Fail to see the good in your life- except when you compare your situation to others experiencing a 'worse' pain. Struggle to have constant joy or peace- peace should be the foundation from which you operate; without it, your efforts will be inconsistent.   Making peace with the challenges in your life allows you to operate and progress through the pain instead of waiting for it to be over, thereby placing your life on hold. Remember that life still goes on even if you press the pause button.   Resources I have been interviewing some phenomenal women, and you can catch them all on Living Inside Out, YouTube:   Beverly Adaeze: Living Authentically Celia Toks: Raising Teens with Intention Kiki Jolugbo: Raising Our Boys with Intention Sherri Blum: The Journey of a Tenacious Entrepreneur     I love hearing true stories of life and business because when I sought such stories of successful businesswomen, they were hard to come by. Authentic stories are inspiring and permit us to live the way God created us to and tell our stories so others can be blessed. Know someone with an intriguing journey? Please send them my way but dropping a note here https://toksaruoture.com/contact/   Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

Does it feel like we, the citizens of the world, can't catch a break? In this episode,  I share three steps for navigating uncertainty. The world has been shifted out of its comfort zone, and many of us feel unsettled, unsure and unwilling to accept that this season may be here to stay.  From the pandemic and lockdown to talks of a financial crisis which kept us on edge, waiting for the axe to fall, to the war in Ukraine, rising energy prices, cost of living situation and a massive earthquake that has killed tens of thousands and displaced thousands more.   Accepting change is difficult, especially when we prefer the former reality. It doesn't make sense that things turned bad on their own accord. But we can't fight nature. Acceptance does not mean giving up; it means recognising that the change may be here to stay and you are equipped to adjust your sails.   But to navigate your new environment, you need space. Space to make mistakes and learn, because you will take a wrong turn or two. You also need grace so you do not prejudge yourself, you need space to think, to feel, to grow and to move.   Only after you have accepted your new reality can you then redesign your life, or your path so that your goals are still realised. For that to happen, understand that the destination was never in question, but sometimes the vehicle breaks down and we have to get into another car. And that's okay.   Resources Canva- for vision boards Get Unstuck: Mindset Mentoring     Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.  

Have you been wondering if your new year resolutions will last? It's the start of 2023, and we are surrounded by more inspiration and motivation than ever. It would appear, actually, that we are in an incubator, and you may be feeling unbelievably optimistic. Or perhaps you feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable as you struggle and fail to get into the new year, new me vibe. If that's you, you're not alone. There are some obvious reasons why new year resolutions fail. New Year resolutions often fail because of a lack of motivation, planning, and accountability. Setting big goals at the beginning of the year can be easy, but it can be challenging to stay on track without a plan for achieving them and someone to hold you accountable. Additionally, it can be easy to forget or get distracted if you don't have a solid motivation to make the resolution happen. To increase your chances of success, create a specific plan with achievable, measurable goals and find an accountability partner who can help you stay on track. But some mindsets can set you up to fail, even with meticulous planning and intrinsic motivation. In this episode, I highlight why new year's resolutions don't stick. Past failures may be responsible for your reluctance to set new goals if you are wondering, and I share reasons you might want to step back from all the goodness of motivational gurus, at least for now. You want to avoid motivation overwhelm. Too much food, even when healthy and delicious, will leave you feeling uncomfortable and unable to enjoy the benefits. You risk embracing solutions to a problem you don't have;' this will lead you to subconsciously create the problem, so the solution you adopted will be effective. As usual, I share stories from my life; I hope you will leave this episode feeling less burdened, less overwhelmed and with no judgment on how you have chosen to navigate this season and set your new year resolutions. Resources: Resources The Temptation of Eve Get Unstuck in 2023 Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

You know what it's like to discover somebody whose life inspires you greatly? And you are so moved by them that their life becomes your classroom. In addition, these are not necessarily motivational speakers who speak and share their knowledge; these are people whose existence in themselves is a lesson for all. In this episode, I share some people who have impacted my life simply by living theirs.    I believe our lives should be a classroom to others; that role isn't reserved only for celebrated people. The people in your life today should be blessed because they crossed your path. And you must leave a legacy behind for generations to learn from. I believe we all have that responsibility.   I also tell you why I am motivated to propel forward by this Patrick Overton quote: When you come to the edge of all the light you have, and must take a step into the darkness of the unknown, believe that one of two things will happen. Either there will be something solid for you to stand on - or you will be taught how to fly.   Patrick Overton   Resources Concepts World Valorie Burton Get Unstuck in 2023     Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.    

To understand where you stand today and how you got there, you've got to know where you've been. In this episode, I catch you up on the last three months; I have been on hiatus for that long. It has been a trying season, and while I am still physically in that space of lesson learning, challenges, mentally, I have departed, which is good.   Our difficulties come to teach and stretch us. I believe they come to push us to increase our capacity for learning more, living more and being more of who God created us to be. This season has delivered well. Do you work hard to plant and nurture- and forget to pick your fruit? I have been reciting the scripture "I will bear fruit in each season", but what's interesting is how often I have planted, nurtured, and borne fruit but not actually picked it. There is something oddly satisfying about knowing you have potential or opportunity but not utilising it. Sometimes it's because you feel once it's used up, you'll have nothing to look forward to. Does that make sense? I know I have lived that lie. At other times we hold back from picking fruit because the possibility of ownership brings us more satisfaction than the striving to own. So after you have worked hard, you don't cash that cheque and instead hold on to it- which doesn't make sense, but we do it. I am reminded of the former baseball player Ricky Henderson who received a signing bonus of $1 million. The accounting office for Oakland Athletics called him as they noticed an inconsistency in their books. The cheque hadn't been cashed, and when Henderson was asked why, he said he had framed it. He didn't know he had to actually cash it.  But you see, cheques often have an expiry date. In the UK, it says valid within three months. And if you choose to remain in the place of possibilities, your fruit will die while still hanging on the tree. New friends, New traits One of the lessons I have learned this season, while still blowing my mind, is how being in a different circle can expose you to your own character traits. That's been the case with me. As my network expands, I have seen tendencies about myself that I have been shocked by, and I have had to address them. And this again buttresses my point about how challenges come to teach us- I am learning more about myself and my detrimental tendencies. Mindset Mentoring update In other news, my mentoring program is going amazingly well! The programme comprises a mix of live zoom calls, daily thoughts to ponder, activities and in-person meetings with good food (of course!). Here are some of the comments I've received so far: "Thank you, Toks, for sharing real wisdom, and being able to see your vision was such a blessing." "I really enjoyed yesterday's session. I've been thinking about it thought out the day learning how to listen to myself and my own voice and trying to realise it's also part of self-care as well taking time to listen to myself is self-care." "I am so hopeful that before the end of this master program we will have more clarity, our mindset would have shifted more (I'm already in a reset mode after yesterday's session ) and ready to do exploits

Down memory lane has many benefits, but only if you know to navigate your way to the right spots. There are gems hidden in the dark places we left behind. We shy away from going back there because of the painful memories, but do you know that you displayed incredible strength in that space?   How else would you have been here to tell the tale? Yes, it was hard, but you survived. Yes, it was dark, but you found your way out. You never want to experience it again, but you did. And you're here; scarred? Maybe, but alive.   In this episode, I share my experience of going back to one of the darkest periods of my life, and I uncover some personality traits that I buried, along with the experience. I intend to get you to do the same. Storms transform us into better versions of ourselves- but only if we submit to the change process.   Some of the gems I uncovered include:   Courage isn't a feeling. It's a decision you take amid fear. It is counter-logical but do it anyway.   Authenticity; is the practice of being yourself and showing up as you- even when the world would prefer a different version. Show up anyway.   Raised Expectations; raise your expectations to meet God's promise for you; don't lower them to agree with your present circumstances.   I also shared tips on how to hope again when all hope is lost.   I pray this episode fulfils my intention for it, which is to help you propel onto the next phase of your life, whatever that looks like, with confidence that God has got you.     Resources: Finish Strong: Your Foundation for Starting Next Year Well Get Unstuck: Mindset Mentoring Programme  The Simplifiers Podcast: How to Adopt a Healthy Mindset   Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

No doubt you have heard and perhaps used the adage, Seeing is believing. This suggests that you cannot deny what you can physically see. It also means that if you can't see it, it doesn't exist.   In this episode, I challenge you to reverse that thinking; you see what you believe. The unseen world is superior to the seen; everything we see today started in the mind- either in the mind of the Creator or in the mind of man, the creator. Every painting we see and admire was first completed in the mind of the artist before he represented it on canvas.   Your shoes and clothes existed first in the designer's mind before they fashioned what only they could see into the physical versions. It follows then that if you want to manifest an idea hidden in your mind, you must believe it is real and worthy of being embodied.   We tend to only give our time and effort to what we can see- because we deem that real. But that demotes you from creator to arranger. You are simply rearranging other people's creation and not manifesting any of yours.   As always, I draw examples from my experiences which form the basis of the lessons shared to help you take a step of faith.   Resources: The Simplifiers Podcast: How to Adopt a Healthy Mindset The Call of Abram: Genesis 12 Joshua's Installation Joshua Get Unstuck: Mindset Mentoring Programme   Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

於 2013 年創立的 VoiceTube ，至今已成立 9 年且已出海落地於日本，從一開始在 PTT 板上分享平台資訊，如已是亞洲最大教育科技平台。在新創生態系初建立與資源不多的年代，想必創業之路更是艱辛，VoiceTube 是如何克服阻礙一路從創建初期的 6 人團隊擴編至現今的 40 人團隊？這些年臺灣的創新創業環境又有哪些轉變？今天節目將與身處生態系中心的 VoiceTube 共同創辦人暨執行長 蔡豐任 Johnny Tsai 以第一視角分享對於臺灣新創環境轉變的觀察與看法。 本集重點： ✔️VoiceTube 如何從免費漏斗中得到忠實用戶創造變現？ ✔️身為前輩會如何建議學弟妹選擇政府補助案？每個都申請？還是選擇合適的？ ✔️經過 9 年的土法煉鋼創業經驗與觀察，會建議臺灣哪部分資源較需優化？ ✔️選擇出海日本的原因？若回到過去還會選擇日本嗎？ ✔️出海日本遇到的困難與挑戰 ✔️Connect Have fun! VoiceTube 的未來計畫

The Middle Ground. The Neutral Zone. Mediocrity. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what mediocrity looks like.  Because it can show up looking like ambition. Years ago, after losing everything, I went from aiming for the stars to aiming for normalcy. The story of the temptation of Eve in the Bible forms the backdrop for this episode as I recently found myself on shaky ground. And I needed to uncover how I got from being so certain about my future to questioning everything around me.   Eve had it all made! Her life and marriage were figured out; what about that conversation with a serpent that caused her to throw it away? She ended up in the middle ground. The space between where she used to be and where she was headed. And in that middle ground, you can fall to the left or right in that middle ground.   Mediocrity will have you thinking you are advancing because you are no longer where you need to be. We say the sun rises and sets when it is stationary; the earth moves. Likewise, you could be stationary, and the world's movement will have you thinking you are flourishing.   As always, I use examples from my life, from the season when I decided to settle in no man's land because it was more comfortable than where I used to be.   Affirmation: My expectation is for better, not worse. Success, not failure. Completion, not abandoned projects. Excellence, not mediocrity. I am getting better and better as a... Insert Role (woman, as a mum, as a wife, as a business owner, as a friend, as a daughter). I am getting better as a person.   Resources: The Temptation: Genesis Chapter 3 Affirmation: Proverbs 4:18 Get Unstuck: Mindset Mentoring Programme   Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

Everyone talks about going for your dreams, don't hold back, being resilient, etc. these are well-meaning phrases repeated by motivational gurus, but just how easy is it to go for your dreams? We can all agree resilience is necessary if we are to keep going, but how do we build strength when we get knocked down before we can stand straight up again?   By having a non-negotiable why.   In this episode, I share how having a non-negotiable why can override all the reasons to give up. The power released each time you look at your ‘why' infuses you with the strength to either begin again or keep going.   As always, I draw examples from my life and Eric Thomas and Lisa Nichols, two well-loved motivational speakers who have generously shared their personal stories over the years.   I hope that by the end of this inspiring episode, you'd have unearthed powerful reasons to produce fruit from the seeds God planted within you.   Announcement: I'll be opening up a much-needed programme soon, where I will be working with a few people to transform through a change in their mindset. Send me a DM or email if you'd like to know more.     Resources Ep #25 Evidence-Based Living Eric Thomas Lisa Nichols     Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

Episode 63 Show Notes: How To Facilitate a User Research Study Part 2 is finally here!

In this Episode, I take you back in time to my early days in business; because the good stuff is always readily available to see. Let's face it, I am more likely to post a link of a press interview that shows me in a good light, than I am if the article said some not so nice things about me. Life, business is hard. This isn't just a cliche but a statement of fact.   But just because it's true does not mean we should embrace the opportunity to quit when it shows up. I have had many of those, some I accepted, others I was able to turn my back on and keep moving.   Is there a  secret to why people press on when they should quit? I think so. But I believe that the secret applies to that individual only; which is why we must take time to listen to what our soul is saying.   Your path is unique and the answers to the challenges you meet are unique to you. Growth is painful, yet it is pain that builds resilience. You need resilience to get up when you fall- and to try again when you fail.   Listen to this inspiring episode and let me know your thoughts!   Resources Ep #54: Recognising The Pieces of Your Dreams   Amazing Massage: Saeng Jan Thai Spa http://saengjanthaispa.co.uk     Let's Connect: Have you subscribed to this podcast? Why don't you do so on your favourite podcast app? Then head to Youtube.com/toksaruoture to watch and subscribe to my show, Living Inside Out. I would LOVE to connect with you on social; let's stay in touch at toksauoture.com and hang out together on Instagram- @toksaruoture and on Facebook, Living Inside Out.

Does guilt about being a professional working mom seem to overwhelm you at times? Join host, Dr. Rupa Wong, physician and mom of 3 kids as she talks about 4 scenarios that trigger mom guilt for us as working parents and what we can do to combat them. She draws from her own personal experience and lists actionable strategies to change your mindset the next time that guilty feeling rears its ugly head. Let's Connect: Have an idea for topic? Email us at hello@drrupawong.com Instagram: @drrupawong Youtube (Eye Health, Kids Eyes and Doctor Mom Vlogs): @drrupawong

Episode 62 Show Notes: Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, knowing which ones to use can be tricky with many different fonts available. In this episode, Thomas Girard provides tips on using type properly for digital interfaces. Some of the topics we discuss include: -Typography best practices -How to pair typefaces -How to check for accessibility and inclusivity -How to stand out and make your font choices memorable -The importance of phonetic type -Best fonts to use on your first UI project This episode is excellent for those looking to learn more about typography and improve their skillset. So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions: Connect with Thomas Girard! LinkedIn - Send him a message His books - Emerging Scholar book series Website Instagram YouTube Twitter TEDx Talk - How to feel at home in the airport   New Directions in the Humanities Conference Common Ground Conference  Design When Everyone Designs - book The Design of Everyday Things - book Google Fonts   ------   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 61 Show Notes: How much do you actually know about the history of UX? Think about it, UX has been around since before many of us were even in elementary school.

Episode 60 Show Notes: There are so many paths to take to get into UX, but have you considered Content Design? I know it's another term in the sea of UX terminology, but this could be the career you've been searching for, mainly if you've found that being a visual designer or researcher isn't your thing. In this episode, Aladrian and I discuss her unconventional path to becoming a Content Design Manager at Intuit. We talk about the skill sets you need to become a content designer and get started in this career. She also even gives some tips for how to improve your copywriting skills! So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments. Mentions:   Connect with Aladrian LinkedIn Twitter Instagram   Intuit is hiring! Check out the job post here   Content Design Recommendations // Books Content Design by Sarah Richards The Content Strategy Toolkit by Meghan Casey Writing is Designing by Michael J. Metts, Andy Welfle // Articles Daily UX Writing - Become a better UX Writer UX Writers Collective // Conferences Brain Traffic Events Confab - Content Strategy Button - Content Design Perspectives - Content Design // Job Board WorkinginContent.com // Courses UX Content Collective // Community Content + UX Slack Channel ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Ready to get started in UX? Sign up for the How To Get Started in UX waitlist today!  Learn More   Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 58 Show Notes: Who should use a UX Audit? Suppose you have little to no budget for user research and need a quick yet efficient way to help clients understand digital product problems affecting business goals. It also works well if you are the only UX Designer or Researcher on the team.  Those on an in-house team are most likely evaluating the product and tweaking the experience continually. If you're on an in-house team and trying to convince management for a buy-in, you could use this method too. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   Course: Getting Started in UX: Design and Research Very limited spots for beta with one-time only discounts uinarrative.com/uxcareer So What? How To Do a UX Audit How To Conduct UX Audits The UX Audit: A Beginner's Guide 10 Usability Heuristics for User Experience How To Conduct a UX Audit: Step-By-Step Guide   Need help organizing your usability findings? 250 best practices for usability Word template for measurable usability goals   When looking for trends Try insight incubation   ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired. Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 57 Show Notes: Is anyone overwhelmed with the idea of setting new goals for 2022?

Episode 56 Show Notes: It's time to reflect! I spent this episode reflecting on my UX career and my journey to become a senior product designer. I'm grateful I didn't become a senior designer earlier because I wouldn't have been truly ready. There are a lot of situations I needed to experience beforehand, and I'm still learning and growing. I also go over several tips to become a senior designer or researcher. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   Cyd Harrell - Getting to Senior in UX UX Salary Talk - podcast episode T-Shaped Skills - podcast episode   ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired. Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 55 Show Notes: After almost eight years as a designer, I've learned many things about UX, in general, that teachers didn't teach in the university and UX bootcamp I attended. In this episode, I go over the ten things I wish I knew before becoming a Product Designer. Some of these tips are groundbreaking pieces of advice I discovered early in my career. Others are helpful tips I've picked up along the way.  To be prepared for the real world, you have to experience the good and bad things about being a UXer on your own. Hopefully, this will prepare you for what you might expect. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments. Mentions:   Becoming a T-shaped Designer or Researcher | Donald Burlock https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode48   DesignSystemsRepo.com for Web inspiration Mobbin.design for mobile inspiration.   The Verge for tech news  NNGroup for UX research.  ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired. Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 54 Show Notes: A sense of delight, a satisfying experience, a sense of belonging, predictability, and a sense of hope are all feelings that people experience in their daily life. Emotion is a part of being human which can be natural or manufactured. At times, it's a challenging experience to design for, but with practice and knowledge, you can make products that make people's lives easier and better. In this episode, James Castro-Griffiths talks about his experience designing for emotion. We dissect the psychological aspects that play a massive role in human decision-making. We also share our personal stories about various products that have affected us positively and negatively. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions: James Articles on Medium Why Design For Emotion How to Research Emotion How to Establish Emotion   James LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-castro-griffiths-1a3b6456/   Emotional Design - Interaction Design https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/emotional-design Podcast Episode: UX Salary Talk https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode38   ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 53 Show Notes: To jump from HR to the research ladder is nearly impossible at Google, especially for someone who doesn't have a Master's or PhD. However, Morgan Ramsey proved all the critics wrong by planning her unconventional way into UX Research. She started her career as an HR Analyst but quickly realized that her true passion was UX.  In this episode, we discuss her resilient journey to becoming a UX Researcher. It took years of dedication and strategically mapping out her plan to obtain her dream job in research. I'm so inspired by Morgan's commitment to utilizing the resources around her to create her career path to UX Research, and I think she'll inspire you too.  We also discuss what it's like being an AIUX Researcher! Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   Morgan's links:   Website https://www.morgancramsey.com/services-1   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgancramsey/   Twitter https://twitter.com/_Morgan_Ramsey   The Pocket Universal Methods of Design: 100 Ways to Research Complex Problems https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781631593741   Universal Methods of Design Expanded and Revised: https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781631597480   Clubhouse: UX Research Corner https://www.clubhouse.com/club/uxresearchcorner   Unpacked Angles - Youtube by Nannearl LeKesia Brown https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCum8djro0z8MuZJ9afFVGxQ/featured ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 52 Show Notes: Preparing for a job interview can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search. There's a lot of pressure to make a great first impression and convey that you are the perfect fit for the job. The key to any interview is to prepare in advance by writing down your answers to questions. Are you prepared for your interview? Do you know what you're going to say? Have you even practiced? In this episode, I'm narrating a parody UX mock interview with two characters. Yemi

Episode 51 Show Notes: I think it's essential to improve your work rhythm as you progress in your career. But, first, you must understand how you work best and your method for problem-solving. Of course, you should use the design thinking process for problem-solving, but you've got to know what you need from your clients to provide value. In this episode, I'll be going over how I lead a UX project—basically going over my entire thought process from the beginning, middle, and end. I also cover how to manage your time on a project which will help improve your workflow and efficiency. You should learn how to lead a project because I want you to aim for career growth and not be a mediocre designer or researcher. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   The UX Process podcast episode with Shanisha Collins https://www.uinarrative.com/podcast-posts/episode23   A simple UX exercise to validate product features and requirements https://youtu.be/PnC1gM6YlEo   How to improve your visual design https://medium.com/facebook-design/how-to-make-your-not-so-great-visual-design-better-67972eee3825   What is an MVP? https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/process/prototyping/mvps-in-ux-design/   Prioritization Matrix (MVP Chart) https://www.nngroup.com/articles/prioritization-matrices/   ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired. Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 50 Show Notes: We've made it to the 50th episode of the UI Narrative podcast!!!!

Episode 49 Show Notes: As a designer, a lot of my podcast topics are about design. However, some of you may be struggling more than others with design, or you're finding that your day-to-day pixel-pushing isn't making you happy. So I must ask you, have you considered that maybe you're not supposed to be a designer? Perhaps it's UX Research that you're genuinely passionate about. Nandi Manning is currently a UX Researcher at Mailchimp, but she didn't start her career out as a UX Researcher. She was previously a UX Designer! In this episode, she walks us through her process of transitioning from UX Designer to UX Researcher. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   Nandi's Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/nandimanning?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nandimanning/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nandi-manning-bb7a7593/   UX Her Social UX Mentorship Program (I highly recommend): https://www.uxher.com/mentorship Website: https://www.uxher.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareuxher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareuxher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareuxher   Mobbin https://mobbin.design/browse/ios/apps Land-book https://land-book.com ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 48 Show Notes: I've talked a lot on the podcast about how crucial it is to become a multitalented UXer to stand out amongst the competition. A way to do that is to have T-shaped skills.  T-shaped skills mean having deep expertise in one particular area but also broad experience across the field. As an engineer turned designer, Donald Burlock shares in this episode the skills he's gained over the years that help organizations understand the value of the design process. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   Book: Superhuman by Design Website - Include a Post-it Note highlighter Superhumanbydesign.com - Amazon & Kindle   @MrBurlock Instagram & Twitter @Superhumanbydesign Instagram   I, X, and T-Shaped Designers: What's the Difference?   UX Terms Glossary - Strings article   The Different Types of UX, UI, and Product Designer Roles - Podcast ep 28   ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 47 Show Notes: Randall Wilson has been a designer for several years and has spent a decade working at Capital One. I was surprised when I saw his long tenure with a company because I've had to jump to new positions to achieve growth opportunities and salary increase in my career. His response to why he's stayed so long was, "People don't leave jobs, they leave managers," and that phrase has stuck with me because it's so genuine. There's a lot more I'd love to share with you about Randall's career experience, like being on the hit TV Show Lego Masters and how his background in architecture influences his design. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments. Mentions: Randall Wilson's Social Instagram @therockfiles Linkedin @randallwilson Twitter @RW2Designs   Most Incredible - Website Most Incredible on Instagram @mostincrediblestudio HUE Design Summit - Website  Twitter  Instagram  @huedesignsummit Lego Masters Interview   ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 46 Show Notes: You can indeed start your career in UX with no college degree, but how is it possible to land a job afterward? In this episode, Jeremy Gaston and I discuss his journey to becoming a UX Designer with no college degree. He stresses the importance of understanding the value you bring to your clients and finding education tailored to your learning needs. We also break down methods he used to grow and how he learned to excel with imposter syndrome. Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   Jeremy Gaston's social Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrmygstn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrmygstn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrmygstn Uballn app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uballn-organize-play-earn/id1457252158   ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Episode 45 Show Notes: Omar Tosca was born an engineer but was raised between designers. He has over seven years of experience as an interaction designer in Mexico, working with almost fifty companies. In this episode, we discuss his journey and the impact a mentor can have at all stages in your design career.  "I always thought that you always needed to manage people all the time to improve. Some designers just want to improve their skills. They want to be better at illustration or managing colors. And that's good too. If that's the way, you want to go at that time of your life." Omar Tosca Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.   Mentions:   Polywork https://www.polywork.com Omar's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/omartosca/detail/contact-info/ Omar's Twitter https://twitter.com/omartosca Omar's Dribbble https://dribbble.com/omartosca Omar's Website Omartosca.com Omar's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/omar.tosca/?hl=en Omar's podcast: Diseño con Ñ https://open.spotify.com/show/0OkPACgPsJlQT4fvDjIUAS ------ Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.   Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Women are still not earning and investing as much as men. When women control money, good things happen. This is one of several reasons why women need to get rich.We're diving into the stats about the current state of women and wealth and differences between the wealth of white women and women of color.In this episode:The income gapThe wealth gapThe giving gapReasons why women need to get richSources:EllevestWashington PostFederal ReserveWomen Give 2010 ReportAmex State of Women Owned Businesses ReportLet's Connect:Have thoughts? Want to share another reason you think women need to get rich? Connect with me on Instagram.Visit my website.