Technical Difficulties

Join Bea Alessio, Group Product Manager of Generative Design at Google DeepMind, as she shares her journey to design and build purpose-driven, award winning AI/ML products with teams. Hear Bea's perspectives on:

• The life lesson of aiming for joy in your career
• Creativities power of healing and improving our world
• Working with teams to generate ideas for communities

Follow Bea!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bea-alessio/

Website: https://bea-alessio.com/

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Amy Guterman, Senior Director of AI for Impact at Salesforce, as she shares her journey through work that spans global health systems, equity in education, and tech-supported social impact. Hear to Amy's perspectives on:

• The expansive applications of design
• Where you start in career doesn't have to be where you end up
• Volunteering as a door for opportunities

Follow Amy!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyguterman/

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/afdhelaziz/2020/12/30/the-power-of-purpose-how-salesforce-impact-labs-is-helping-innovation-scale/

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Moneta Ho Kushner, Director of Product Design at WhatsApp, to hear the story of a designer who blends structure and soul to shape the way we connect. Hear to Moneta's perspectives on:

• How practice makes perfect
• Shifting careers post-graduation
• Staying flexible in your design journey

Follow Moneta!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneta-ho-kushner-398b911

his episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Doris Sung, Professor at the University of Southern California, co-founder of TBM-Designs, and Principal Owner of DOSU Studio Architecture LLC, as we dive into her dynamic world of architecture and smarter cities.

Hear to Doris's perspectives on:

• Finding your passion by being open to learning
• The connection between the natural and technological
• The concept of exactitude

Follow Doris!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-sung/

TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/doris_sung_how_buildings_can_improve_life_inside_and_out

TBM-Designs: https://www.ted.com/talks/doris_sung_how_buildings_can_improve_life_inside_and_out

DOSU Studio Architecture LLC: https://www.dosu-arch.com/

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Mariana Amatullo, the National Dean of Architecture, Art, and Design at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico City, as she shares her style of teaching, mixed methods research and consulting to emphasize the role of design as a cognitive approach for transforming organizational culture and driving societal impact..

Hear to Mariana's perspectives on:

• Her career evolution from liberal arts to tech and design
• The five dimensions of a design attitude
• The power of staying positive

Follow Mariana!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-victoria-amatullo-phd-frsa-3126a81/

Website: https://eaad.tec.mx/es

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Liz Danzico, Vice President of Design at Microsoft AI, as she shares her experience of working in digital strategy, product, design, innovation, and education for over 20 years.

Hear to Liz's perspectives on:

• Finding the path in digital spaces
• The importance of connections in constant learning
• Technologies that change the world

Follow Liz!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobulate/

Fortune Interview: https://fortune.com/2025/12/03/microsoft-employees-ai-native-vp-design-liz-danzico/

CreativeMornings HQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Gt7zjSiNM

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Raja Schaar, Associate Professor of the Product Design Program at Drexel University, as she reflects on her career journey from museum exhibit design to wearable tech for maternal health.

Listen to Raja's perspectives on:

• The intentionality of slow tech
• The importance of respect for the tools you use
• How can what your doing now create positive change for others?

Follow Raja!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaschaar/

Website: https://drexel.edu/westphal/about/directory/SchaarRaja/

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Kris Woyzbun, design executive and co-founder of Gumption Inc., as we dive into her career journey from her role at Google to co-founding three tech-centered companies.

Listen to Kris's perspectives on:

• Finding the people to support your career journey
• The future of AI and design
• The power of design
• How to create a human-centered company

Follow Kris!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswoyzbun/

Website: https://www.getgumption.co/

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

Join Arianne Miller, managing director and co-founder of the Civic Design Collaborative (Civic), as she shares her journey of working with government agencies and civic-minded organizations to adopt human-centered design practices that lead to more equitable, effective public service.

Listen to Arianne's perspectives on:

• Giving space for kindness in collaboration
• Continuous learning in your career
• The importance of how and when to find rest and recovery
• What to focus on during your education

Follow Arianne!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianneheienmiller/

Website: https://www.civicdesign.co/

This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.

The Technical Difficulties Podcast is coming back this spring with a new line-up of incredible women shaping the world of tech and design. Hear from incredible founders, leaders, and educators like Doris Sung, Liz Danzico, and more.

Stay tuned for the first episode of season four, dropping March 9th, 2026.