Kat Vellos is an esteemed UX designer and speaker. She is an expert on the topic of connection, and has authored two books about building strong, authentic connections with others, We Should Get Together and Connected From Afar. On this episode of The OurVoice Podcast, host Reena Merchant and guest Kat discuss connection. Kat and Reena talk about building deep and honest friendships, how to navigate awkwardness, fear, and shyness, how to establish boundaries, and what to do when connections end.