In this episode, we talk to Kendra Stepp-Davis. A Black artist and creative hailing from New York, and the co-founder of The Culture Rooms (@theculturerooms). We talk about the importance of representation, how Black culture is culture, and why learning about Black artists is everyone’s responsibility.

050: Social Reckoning

Leaders x design is a podcast that highlights and empowers women, non-binary, trans, and all those who are gender non-conforming within the broader design, community relations, engineering, and marketing communities who are doing incredible things. We want to share the stories of these badasses, and how their passion for their pursuits motivates them to push themselves to the limit. Join Allie Umansky and Krista Serianni every week as they interview amazing people who are not afraid to go above their own expectations.

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This episode we speak to Dani Chambers— a designer and entrepreneur hailing from Oregon and the CEO of Northwest Brand Design— a boutique branding . We discuss the importance of work life balance, how being in a supportive role doesn’t mean that you’re not a leader, and our worst design mistakes that we’ve made on the job.

076: Look Ma, No Hands

This week we talked to Maribeth Kradel-Weitzel. A Designer, Creative, and Professor—and someone who has been a part of our network since we were baby designers. We discuss the importance of creative flow, always keep curiosity at the forefront of the design process, and how laughter can get you into a groove.

075: Developing Creative Confidence

This week Allie and Krista scratched the surface of Artificial Intelligence as we know it today. Throughout this breakout episode, we discuss how it could change how we work, how we use it throughout our lives today, and, generally, our feelings on what could happen next.

074: Intelligent Design

This week talk to Adrienne Ray. The self-described fat, Black, queer business owner and powerhouse behind Curve Conscious (@curveconscious). We discuss the reality of being a business owner while navigating the pandemic, the importance of making space for fat bodies, and how it is okay to admit when you need help to reframe your mindset.

073: Pivot to Survive

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MENTIONS OF EATING DISORDERS AND NEURODIVERGENCE. JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ANYONE WHO IS LISTENING GOES IN MENTALLY PREPARED FOR THESE TOPICS; THANK YOU!This week we talked to Stacie Fanelli, an eating disorder (ED) and ADHD therapist, and Allie’s go-to social media account over at @edadhd_therapist. We discuss the holes in traditional treatments of eating disorders (and where they intersect with neurodivergence), having flexible but strong boundaries, and the importance of giving yourself the grace to stop trying to meet standards that were not made for you.

050: Social Reckoning

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