Discovering Design

Our guest for this episode is Mincho Kavaldzhiev, PhD (https://mincho.xyz/); A former Material Science Researcher and current a Senior Product Designer at OneMain Financial where they are helping to improve the financial well-being for all.

We'll learn about growing up in Bulgaria, what it’s like to wear a bunny suit to enter a laboratory cleanroom, and how watching a single 18 min TED talk could change your life forever.

Our guest for this episode is Olga Bulygo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-bulygo/). A former Sound Editor and current UX researcher at Surfshark where they are helping humanize digital security to make it more accessible for all.

We'll learn about growing up in Vilnius, What life is like as a sound operator for a news radio station in Lithuania, and how documentary film making can be the gateway to user research.

Our guest for this episode is Meighan Agosta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanagosta/); A former teacher and current Lead User Experience Researcher at Teachers Pay Teachers where they are helping create the world's largest online marketplace for educators to buy, sell, and share original teaching resources.

We'll learn about growing up on Long Island, What it’s like teaching your mentors’ high school english class while they have a baby, and why sometimes just taking a job could actually lead to your next career.

Our guest for this episode is Shannon Blietz (http://shannonsgallery.com/); A former 3D Animator and current UX Design + Research consultant.

We'll learn about growing up in Washington State, What it’s like creating digital assets for Microsoft games, and why siblings are often the only persons capable of seeing who we really could be.

Our guest for this episode is Jeanette Kao (https://www.jeanettekao.com/); A former Sustainability Analyst and current Product Designer at Alaska Airlines where they are helping create an airline people love.

We'll learn about growing up in Southern California, what it’s like collecting samples for a study from a sewage treatment center in Massachusetts, and why getting laid off from a job you didn’t enjoy is really an opportunity in disguise.

Our guest for this episode is Nadita Amalia (https://www.naditaamalia.com/); A former Interior Architect and current Product Designer at CoreView where they are helping IT teams get the full value from Microsoft 365

We'll learn about growing up in Jakarta, Indonesia; What it’s like to run your own Interior Design firm; And how much more challenging learning design can be when you attempt it in a language you just learned.

Our guest for this episode is Ashley McNeill (https://www.ashleymcneilldesigns.com/); A former Teacher and current Associate Product Designer at Kroger where they are helping the world find affordable, easy-to-enjoy, and fresh food.

We'll learn about growing up outside of D.C., What the differences are between private and public school teaching in a world with covid-19, and why it pays to have a parent with a flexible schedule.

Our guest for this episode is El Salem (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenasalem/); A former corporate lawyer and current founder at Eatwell App where they are helping people with various types of dietary needs easily find places to eat.

We'll learn about growing up in Sydney amongst a family of lawyers, what it’s like to experience “Zoom fatigue”  during a pandemic, and why it might be time to turn your passion into a business.

Our guest for this episode is Danielle Ryce (https://www.danielleryce.com/); A former Violinist and current UX Designer at ChaiOne where they are helping power industrial modernization.

We'll learn about growing up in NoLA, what it’s like to be a gigging jazz musician, and why prioritizing a healthy work/life balance could be the best thing for your creativity.

Our guest for this episode is Maryam Ndope (https://maryamndope.com/); A former Microbiologist and current Senior UX Designer at Apply Digital where they are helping companies create innovative products and experiences.

We'll learn about building a Kashata marketplace while growing up in Kenya, how to test for Foot and Mouth disease, and why it’s critical to continue to look forward and not get too hung up on the past.