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In this episode, I talk with Maggie Olson, a business coach for start-up creatives, about the top mistakes or struggles she sees people make when first starting their business. If you've considered breaking out on your own — or even how to break through a "maybe" phase, this episode is for you! Connect with Maggie Olson on Instagram @maggielynncreative, Facebook @MaggieLynnOlson, or MaggieLynnOIson.com Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, Darrin and I talk about what it's like starting a new UX role mid-pandemic. How to make the most of the first few months without letting imposter syndrome eat you alive. Darrin talks about balancing wanting to make immediate impact, while trusting teammates and setting himself up for success. Darrin is a UX & Product Designer at LaunchDarkly, where he is currently focused on creating experiences that help software developers stay in their flow. Outside of work, Darrin enjoys going on scenic drives in his Miata, and trying to get better at pouring latte art. Connect with Darrin Lin on Twitter @makeitfancy Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram  Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, I talk with Sarah Gemmell about the importance of prioritizing yourself and your health & wellness in your work-life. Sarah shares her perspective on how to make internal wellness initiatives work for you and how effective programs can help organizations seek and keep talent — while also producing great work. Sarah is an addictions counselor turned fitness coach who has spent years helping women to get in shape, get healthy, and gain a ton of confidence through holistic, anti-diet culture fitness and wellness coaching. Sarah addresses the exercise, the nutrition, and the mindset in a way that is simple and easy to follow, but also in a way that allows you to actually enjoy your life. After working with individuals and watching the Great Resignation start, it became apparent that corporate organizations needed help to acquire and retain talent, so Sarah began helping organizations to implement much-needed employee wellness initiatives.  When she is not working, she is either learning TikTok dances, exploring outdoors, or with her horses. Connect with Sarah Gemmell at Gem-Fitness.com or text Sarah "Consult" to 610-427-2611 Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuxhustle & https://www.instagram.com/amandamworthington Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

Let's take a minute to break down taking care of yourself, what you actually have control over, and the impact of action or inaction.  When you look at your zone of influence you need to focus on your circle of impact and influence because you don't have much control over your circle of concern.  Also, consider the things that you spend worrying or stressing about.  Does the stress lead to inaction? What are you protecting yourself from?  I also want you to realize the ripple effect you actually have.  You have a ripple effect you may not be aware of right now. When we enjoy work and life we have a certain energy we give off to others, our ripple effect.  In order to enjoy work and life you need to listen to yourself in order to trust yourself. And fill that cup up people.  I laugh at myself for finally understanding that saying.  It's true and you have control over it! Take action as self-care in order to have a ripple effect to enjoy life and attract more business. Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuxhustle & https://www.instagram.com/amandamworthington Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

Join me on this journey with Cara Schwartz as we explore listening to ourselves and others with curiosity, compassion, and kindness. We have an open conversation about resistance, ways of practicing self-awareness and kindness — and how it impacts our relationships with others. Take note of the questions and practices that Cara shares and guides me through — How could you get curious with yourself? Cara is a queer, self-employed designer, transformative facilitator, and activist of love. Partnering with community projects, small businesses, award-winning agencies, and large brands since 1998, she has lived and worked in the US and internationally as a graphic & UX designer, production artist, print producer, studio director, and certified OOUX strategist. Now based in the magical, healing desert of Tucson, Arizona, she volunteers as a Community Dialogue Facilitator, holding trauma-informed space for structured conversations that allow many voices and viewpoints to be heard in a brave and respectful environment. In all of her endeavors, Cara seeks to hear and empower people through compassionate listening, meeting herself and others where they are, and co-creating community care. A recovering work hard/play hard design veteran, she begins *most days with a self-care routine of Qi Gong, meditation & journaling before inviting the world in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, I share with you the revelation that I had with worry this past week!  I have always associated worry with showing I really care about the task at hand.  So when I woke up in a panic recently...I practiced associating words like safe, calm, secure, and others.  The result was amazing! I want to encourage you to try this exercise simply with panic or with any other emotion that you may want to change the relationship. Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuxhustle & https://www.instagram.com/amandamworthington Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, I talk with Rylee June, intuition master coach and business coach for spiritual entrepreneurs. I connected with Rylee through a business mastermind I was a part of in 2021. Rylee and I talk about the technical gap in spiritual entrepreneurship and the challenges her clients face in connecting their tech, staying organized, and maintaining a positive user experience while pivoting online. Rylee's heart and soul go into her daily devotion and commitment to serve her community, family, and self. Her values are rooted in truth, trust, and integrity and is always open to connection and support others in their self-expansion journeys. Rylee truly believes collaboration and supporting the next soul in line is what we came here to experience together. If your values are infused in community, support, truth, and integrity we're going to get along quite well! Rylee's website: https://www.ryleejune.ca/ Connect with Rylee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryleejune.ca Follow UX Hustle & Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theuxhustle & https://www.instagram.com/amandamworthington Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/amaeworthington --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, we talk about Imposter Syndrome — what is it, what it means (and what it doesn't mean). Plus I provide some tips and tricks for working through imposter syndrome and how to be more kind to yourself if that's what you're experiencing. Follow on Instagram: @theuxhustle and @amandamworthington Tweet what you loved about this episode and tag @amaeworthington --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, I talk with Sonya Lewis all about inclusive design and technology in the workplace. After Sonya reached out to me about ways I could improve the experience of Camp Case Study for neurodivergent participants, she's been showing me how to incorporate inclusive design in the communities I'm building and meeting I facilitate. Tune in to this episode to do the same. Sonya focuses on inclusive research and co-design. Sonya's passion is making inclusive research the norm so that no user feels invisible, unheard or unseen. She's given a voice to users by meeting them where they work, live and play. And, she includes users throughout the design process. Over the past 15 years, she's improved the lives of people and pets through research with: Congress and taxpayers Pet adopters and shelter workers UX mentors and mentees Patients and laboratory staff Healthcare providers and allied professionals Employees and employers US-based and global/remote teams Sonya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyadlewis Sonya's Portfolio: https://uxfol.io/sonyadlewis20 Transcript of the recording of this episode: https://www.uxhustle.org/podcast-episode/51-sonyalewis https://www.deque.com/axe-con/schedule/ https://www.viveevent.com/ https://www.text4baby.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, I share my experience having been in 3 different masterminds and just getting back from a mastermind retreat. If you've been wondering "what even is a mastermind? and what does it do?" then this episode is for you. I also share that I'm creating a UX Mastermind, The UX Hustle Mastermind! If you're wanting to crush big career and personal goals over the next 90 days and want to be supported while supporting others — and apply your creative problem solving to help other UXers — email me at [email protected] with subject: MASTERMIND. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In today's episode, I talk with Havana Nguyen about how to rock your first UX role. We discuss how to handle a seemingly dysfunctional organization, the importance of mentorship, and how to make the most of being the "newbie" at any organization so that you stand out—in a good way. Havana Nguyen is a Sr. User Experience Designer who specializes in design ops, interaction design, usability testing, and product discovery. She has done UX for healthcare, aerospace, human capital management, and other enterprise SaaS products. To advance the UX community, she leads Ladies that UX Atlanta and has written for UX Design Collective and UX Planet. When she’s not doing UX, she is the Lead Character Artist on the award-winning graphic novel series Kamikaze. Find her art and work at http://www.havananguyen.com. Connect with Havana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/havananguyen/ Check out Havana's website: http://www.havananguyen.com Read the Kamikaze Comic series: http://www.kamikazecomic.com Read Havana's Job Hunt Series: https://medium.com/jobhunt --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

In this episode, I share what I've noticed after reviewing 30 portfolios from new UX designers and from working with experienced UXers on their portfolios. UX Portfolios can be tricky, daunting, and there's a TON of information out there which can feel overwhelming — adding to any imposter syndrome you may be feeling. Whether you're a new UX designer wanting help with your case study or an experienced UXer wanting to showcase your expertise, this episode is for you if you're struggling with getting your portfolio the way you want. UXPPP: https://www.uxhustle.org/uxppp Landing Your First UX Role: https://www.uxhustle.org/firstux --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support