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Ep 53 - How to Become A UX Strategist with Zalyia Grillet
On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Zalyia Grillet, a UX Conceptual Creative with over 11 years of experience transforming user experiences for Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte Digital, General Electric, and Salesforce. Recognized on platforms like Beyoncé’s site and People of Color in Tech, Zalyia has shaped her career at the intersection of ethnomusicology, UX, and behavioral science.
As the founder of TechUnleashed, Zalyia leads a community of Black creatives in tech, combining her passions for music, fashion, and art with mentorship to uplift others. She consults with organizations like RVATech and Black Girls in Cyber to make tech more inclusive.
Zalyia will share her journey as a UX visionary, her insights on building inclusive tech spaces, and advice for blending creativity with tech to make a real impact.
𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie
CONNECT WITH ZALYIA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zgrillet/
Website: http://zgrillet.co/
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Choosing UX
12:40 - Finding a Community
18:30 - Finding a Purpose
24:20 - The First Role
31:45 - Keys to Understanding UX
35:41 - Challenges of being in UX
41:35 - Salary Progression
47:50 - Getting in on the Ground Floor
51:15 - Career Progression
53:15 - AI & UX
54:45 - TechUnleashed
57:00 - Final Words
58:41 - Conclusion
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By juwonthetechieOn this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Zalyia Grillet, a UX Conceptual Creative with over 11 years of experience transforming user experiences for Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte Digital, General Electric, and Salesforce. Recognized on platforms like Beyoncé’s site and People of Color in Tech, Zalyia has shaped her career at the intersection of ethnomusicology, UX, and behavioral science.
As the founder of TechUnleashed, Zalyia leads a community of Black creatives in tech, combining her passions for music, fashion, and art with mentorship to uplift others. She consults with organizations like RVATech and Black Girls in Cyber to make tech more inclusive.
Zalyia will share her journey as a UX visionary, her insights on building inclusive tech spaces, and advice for blending creativity with tech to make a real impact.
𝕏 CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIALS 𝕏
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juwonthetechie/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuwonTheTechie
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@juwonthetechie
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juwonthetechie/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juwon-io/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juwonthetechie
CONNECT WITH ZALYIA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zgrillet/
Website: http://zgrillet.co/
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Choosing UX
12:40 - Finding a Community
18:30 - Finding a Purpose
24:20 - The First Role
31:45 - Keys to Understanding UX
35:41 - Challenges of being in UX
41:35 - Salary Progression
47:50 - Getting in on the Ground Floor
51:15 - Career Progression
53:15 - AI & UX
54:45 - TechUnleashed
57:00 - Final Words
58:41 - Conclusion