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Blossoming Technologist
Author: Marisa Hoenig
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A podcast for young professionals in tech discovering skills, careers, and tips for being in the tech industry. How do you get an internship? Which career paths exist? Every week, Marisa interviews a young professional to learn about their career and path in tech.
Stay updated about new episodes through Instagram and Twitter @blossoming_tech.
Stay updated about new episodes through Instagram and Twitter @blossoming_tech.
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How do you get an internship at a top tech company? Once you secure the internship, how do you make the most of that experience?
Meet Alexandra Foote, a product manager at Microsoft and career coach helping students secure internships. During her time studying computer science at Georgia Tech, Alexandra interned at Google, Microsoft, and Bank of America. With her internship experience, she began coaching hundreds of students to land job offers at top tech companies. Now, she continues to coach students through her course "Tech Internship Toolkit" and free masterclass "How to Land an Internship at a Top Tech Company."
In this episode, we dive into how to get internships and why they're so important. We talk about common mistakes students make, how to make the most of your internship experience, and how to prepare for technical interviews.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Tech Internship Toolkit Course: techjobshop.com
How to Land an Internship at a Top Tech Company Masterclass: alexandrafoote.com/blossoming-technologist
LinkedIn Learning: linkedin.com/learning
Connect with Alexandra:
Website: alexandrafoote.com
LinkedIn: /footealexandra
Instagram: @fancyfootework
Facebook: @fancyfootework
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram: @blossoming_tech
Twitter: @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn: /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
What does a career in security look like? Why is security crucial for everyone to understand? Meet Sara Diaz, the Information Security Lead for ThoughtWorks North America. After starting her career as a quality analyst, she moved into information security and has been at ThoughtWorks for 5 years. Sara is passionate about making security accessible and easy to understand; you shouldn't need to be an expert to protect your digital life.
In our conversation, we talk all things security: what it means, different career paths, what a day-to-day looks like, resources, skills, and more.
Mentioned in This Episode:
CIA Security Triad: bit.ly/3c5zF0i (f5.com)
GDPR: bit.ly/3qKwgIh (wiki)
SANS: www.sans.org
Axios: www.axios.com
Password Managers: 1Password, DashLane, KeePass, LastPass
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram: @blossoming_tech
Twitter: @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn: /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
What’s it really like to get a master’s degree? How does the workload compare to a bachelor’s degree?
Learn from Stephen Sam, a Cloud and LexMobile Solutions Software Developer at LexMark. Stephen recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Masters in Computer Science & Engineering. During his master's program, he was a GEM-Full Fellow and active member of his local National Society of Black Engineers chapter. Stephen is also a co-host to the podcast, After Dinner Conversations, discussing challenges in adulthood.
In this episode, we talk about everything grad school: when to get your master’s, your advisor’s role, the experience of taking the GRE, the workload, the experience of doing research, and how a fellowship can help.
Mentioned in This Episode:
GEM Fellowship: gemfellowship.org
Lexmark: lexmark.com
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP): nsfgrfp.org
After Dinner Conversations Podcast: linktr.ee/AfterDinnerConversations
Pass the Aux Vol. 1 (Spotify): spoti.fi/3FpcAkq
Connect with Stephen:
LinkedIn: bit.ly/30DAhaa
Instagram: @ReigningBoss
After Dinner Conversations Instagram: @adconvos
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
How do you shape a career you love? Why should you pursue software engineering especially if you don't want to sit behind a computer all day?
Meet Victoria Kirst, an incoming software engineer at The Browser Company, former software engineer at Google for 8 years, former lecturer at Stanford, and most recently the Director of Platform and then VP of Engineering at a startup, Glitch. Victoria is passionate about software engineering and education, and in our conversation, she shares insights about her career journey to help others succeed in software engineering.
In this episode, Victoria discusses what she loves about software engineering, what stops people from choosing software engineering, how to shape your career, choosing the right career, when to leave a job, how to define a startup, differences between working at a big company versus a startup, and the responsibilities of a VP of Engineering. We also talk about her new project that you can get involved in to stay on track with your learning goals: Everybody Study Club.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Code In Place Call for Teachers: codeinplace.stanford.edu/teach
Ashley C. Ford Quote (Twitter): bit.ly/2OnJeOM
"Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir" by Ashley C. Ford (preorder): amzn.to/2OmLaHg
"What the Hell is a Startup Anyway" Techcrunch Article: tcrn.ch/3tkHJ2j
"The Manager's Path" by Camille Fournier: bit.ly/2OxpRm9
Connect with Victoria:
Twitter: @heyvrk
LinkedIn: /victoriakirst
Everybody Study Club: everybodystudy.club
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram: @blossoming_tech
Twitter: @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn: /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
How can your job impact your mental health? What can you do to make your mental health a priority? Today's episode features Mahmoud Khedr, the Co-Founder and CEO of FloraMind, an organization that develops tools to guide young people toward positive mental health.
Mahmoud is a proud Egyptian immigrant passionate about empowering underserved communities through mental health education. His career began in tech, with companies like Facebook and Google, which led to his focus on entrepreneurship and mental health. We discuss his experience working in tech and starting companies, with lessons on entrepreneurship and how to prioritize your well-being. We also dive into the inspiration behind FloraMind, stories from teaching mental health workshops to kids, and why toxic positivity is a problem. Get ready to be inspired!
Mentioned in This Episode:
FloraMind: https://www.floramind.com
Mahmoud’s Toxic Positivity TED Talk: https://bit.ly/2LaYw7v
Virtual Enterprises International: https://veinternational.org
Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org or Text HOME to 741741
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
NYC Well: 1-888-NYC-WELL or text WELL to 65173M
Connect with Mahmoud:
Instagram: @mahmoudkhedrnyc
LinkedIn: /mahmkhedr
Twitter: @MoodyKhedr
Website: http://mahmoudkhedr.com
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram: @blossoming_tech
Twitter: @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn: /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
Why is it important to take breaks?
In this short solo episode, Marisa talks about the benefits of taking a break. This will also be the last new episode before a short break where we'll be replaying some favorite episodes from seasons one and two. We'll be back soon to continue season three!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Todoist
Your Brain at Work book
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
How can you use your tech skills in healthcare? What are gaps in healthcare that technology can solve?
Meet Gulé Skeikh, a former CTO who has been bridging the gap between Healthcare and Technology for over 12 years. As CTO of eazyScripts, she developed the first proprietary algorithm for medication price transparency in the United States.
In this episode, we discuss innovations in healthcare, how technology helps in healthcare, and how to get started in healthcare tech.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/epe5m8KR_K8
Mentioned in This Episode:
eazyScripts
Gulé's Presentation
Start with Why TED Talk
Good to Great book
Connect with Gulé:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
What is engineering operations and how do you get started? Why should every young professional know what "glue work" is?
Meet Shannon Jackson, an Engineering Manager of Engineering Operations at Chime and a former Ruby software developer. In her role, she creates and crafts everything operational that makes a healthy, happy, and lasting engineering organization. While Eng Ops is found at several organizations, it's a new role in the tech industry.
In this episode, we discuss what Engineering Operations is, why it's necessary, and how it can improve the lives of developers day-to-day. We also talk about glue work, in which early/mid career folks are tasked with essential work that is never actually assigned to anyone. These two topics are related and important for young professionals to know about.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Mystery Code Society
Dropbox article about engineering ops
Video: Being Glue by Tanya Reilly
Article: Being Glue by Tanya Reilly
graceful.dev
Connect with Shannon:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter
LinkedIn
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
Why should you use a password manager and 2-Factor Authentication? How prevalent are cyberattacks today?
Learn from Lakeidra Smith, the Founder and CEO of The Cyber Consultant, LLC and author of Cyber Curiosity: A Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity. She shares the best ways to protect yourself online and examples of cyberattacks happening to everyday people. We also discuss what cybersecurity means and why it's important to understand it.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_53IWtrcX5k
Mentioned in This Episode:
Buy Cyber Curiosity on Amazon
Google 2FA
LastPass
1Password
Connect with Lakeidra:
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
What does the path from software developer to CTO look like? What skills do you need to take on the role?
Learn from James Connor, a social entrepreneur, founder, and fractional CTO. James helps organizations solve their tech problems. He built a nonprofit and multiple startups to provide the tools for these companies to succeed in this fast-evolving technological world.
In this episode, we discuss the role of CTO (Chief Technology Officer): the path from developer to CTO, the day-to-day of a CTO, what skills you need, how technical you need to be, and advice for aspiring CTOs.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v-DBpdcNacU
Mentioned in This Episode:
AdvisorBOB
ONTrac
Voice4Impact
Connect with Jim:
LinkedIn
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
What's it like to interview for and work at a startup? How is the startup experience different from bigger companies?
Learn from Chase Kocher, the Founder and CEO of Aim4Hire, a boutique tech recruiting firm based in Austin, Texas. Aim4Hire partners with hyper-growth tech companies to recruit tech talent in Austin and for fully-remote positions. Not only does Chase own a startup, but he works with dozens of startups every day.
In this episode, Chase talks about why candidates should consider working at a startup, how that interview process is different from bigger companies, and advice for current job-seekers. We also cover what it's like to work with a recruitment agency to secure a job.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pzFiS772Dig
Mentioned in This Episode:
Crunchbase
layoffs.fyi
Connect with Chase:
LinkedIn /chase-kocher
Aim4Hire Website
Aim4Hire Instagram
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Cover Art by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
How can you better understand technical concepts as a non-technical professional?
In this episode, we chat with Aman Y. Agarwal, the Founder and CEO at SANPRAM TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION and host of two podcasts: The Age of AI and The Eccentric CEO. He also recently published his book "Tech Fluent CEO," which helps non-technical founders gain an understanding of technical concepts like databases, caching, and artificial intelligence.
While his book is aimed at CEOs, it's a great book for anyone looking to learn more about technical concepts! We discuss why it's important for CEOs to understand technical concepts, the inspiration behind Aman's book, and a deep-dive into databases' similarities to libraries. Check out the link to a free PDF of "Tech Fluent CEO" below!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RGttkQqFdgg
Mentioned in This Episode:
Free PDF of Tech Fluent CEO Book
Purchase Tech Fluent CEO
Medium article: "College seniors, here’s the #1 way to get yourself a JOB you love, before graduation"
Connect with Aman:
Website
Twitter @mngrwl
LinkedIn /mngrwl
Medium
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
How do you get started in tech? What programming language should you learn first?
In this solo episode, Marisa answers the #1 question people ask her: "How do I start in tech?" She talks through 3 main sections: figuring out the right role, understanding that tech is everywhere, and where to start as a software developer.
Marisa Hoenig is the founder and host of Blossoming Technologist. She also works full-time as a software developer consultant at Thoughtworks and is based out of Denver, Colorado. She is on a mission to help young professionals discover the right tech career for them through her podcast.
Mentioned in This Episode:
choice.crd.co
Ep 36. Choosing a Great Coding Bootcamp with Jai Bhagat
Stanford 106A - Karel Reader
freeCodeCamp
Harvard CS50 - Intro to Computer Science
dev.to
100 Days of Code
Coursera
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
How do you choose the perfect coding bootcamp? After graduating bootcamp, how do you find the right job?
Jai Bhagat is a UI Engineer working on Nomad, a flexible container orchestrator. He is currently building a free course to help fellow bootcamp grads who are struggling to get hired. Jai has personally worked with 60 bootcamp grads to get them hired and has studied 100+ existing bootcamps to determine the best ones to enroll in.
In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions about bootcamps, how to determine the right bootcamp for you, which questions to ask before enrolling, how to find a job afterward, and much more.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sOw57fxsXzU
Mentioned in This Episode:
choice.crd.co
Ship30for30
CIRR
Myers Briggs Personality Test
DISC Personality Test
Principles You Personality Test by Ray Dalio
freeCodeCamp
How to Teach Adults by Dan Spalding
Bootcamp: Turing School
Bootcamp: Codesmith
Bootcamp: Rithm
Bootcamp: Launch School
Bootcamp: App Academy
Bootcamp: Hack Reactor
Icky Guy
Reach Out by Molly Beck
Connect with Jai:
Twitter @ChaiWithJai
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
Looking for a new job and wondering how to pivot? Want to learn how to leverage LinkedIn to find your dream job?
In this episode, we chat with Chloe Belangia, an executive recruiter and self-professed die-hard LinkedIn fan. Chloe is passionate about helping young professionals find the perfect careers, with her podcast, TikTok, LinkedIn group, and 1:1 mentorship calls. Her LinkedIn group, Young Professional Career Connects, helps connect young professional job seekers to recruiters and full-time employees.
In this episode, we discuss mistakes people make with their LinkedIn profiles, how to stand out to recruiters, when it's the right time to leave your job, and so much more!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lPL4nwpzHVU
Mentioned in This Episode:
Young Professionals Career Connects LinkedIn Group
The Passages Project Instagram @thepassagesproject
Connect with Chloe:
TikTok @chloebelangia
Instagram @chloebelangia
LinkedIn /chloebelangia
Website
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
How does Research & Development in aerospace relate to tech? What are grant proposals used for?
Sean Hoenig is a proposal manager at Advanced Space in Westminster, Colorado. He has over 7 years of experience in Research & Development as well as a Bachelors and Masters in chemical engineering from Lehigh University.
In this short episode, we talk about research & development in aerospace, what grant proposals are used for, and challenges while writing proposals.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Advanced Space
Capstone Mission
Connect with Sean:
LinkedIn /seanhoenig
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
Welcome back for Season 3 of Blossoming Technologist! We're so excited to share this season's episodes. We will once again be publishing episodes every Monday!
In this episode, Marisa talks about upcoming changes to the podcast, including publishing both audio and video versions of the podcast! Want to check out the video? Watch on Spotify or YouTube.
Marisa also discusses 6 lessons she learned from interviewing 30+ technologists over the course of this podcast and how these lessons can relate to your job.
Episodes Mentioned:
Episode 6. Prioritizing Mental Health with Mahmoud Khedr
Episode 14. Shaping Your Software Engineering Career with Victoria Kirst
Episode 13. Intro to Cloud Computing with Joshua "TechDev" Walker
Episode 4. Building a Viral Side Project with Benji Bear
Episode 31. Learning Through Side Projects with Justin Higgins
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
YouTube channel
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Video & Audio Editing by Podlab (Private) Limited
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
What's it like to be a tech lead? What about playing the role for the first time?
In this solo episode and the last episode of Season 2, Marisa Hoenig talks about her 5-month experience as a tech lead, from the initial discussion that led to taking on the role to her decision to move back to a developer position. Based out of Denver, Marisa is the host of Blossoming Technologist and a software developer consultant at Thoughtworks.
This episode covers the feelings of imposter syndrome taking on the tech lead at a young age, the 7 biggest lessons learned from being a first-time tech lead, and advice for others taking on the role.
Thanks for listening, and we'll see you soon in Season 3!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Medium article: bit.ly/3wlDPLn
MURAL: mural.co
ADR Templates: adr.github.io
Bus Factor: wikipedia.org/wiki/Bus_factor
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter: @marisahoenig
LinkedIn: /marisahoenig
Instagram: @marisahoenig
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram: @blossoming_tech
Twitter: @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn: /blossoming-technologist
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
Why should you start a side project? How do you come up with new project ideas?
Meet Justin Higgins, a software engineer and creative programmer based out of Los Angeles. With over ten years of software development experience, Justin has helped companies like Beats Music and Polaroid launch and scale their services to millions of users. Justin is the Founder of 24 Hour Homepage, a website in which every second is a clickable image for advertising. This creative endeavor was an effort to learn sales and marketing while leveraging his software development skills.
In this episode, we discuss Justin's love for side projects, and how he utilizes them to tackle skills he wants to learn. We also discuss ways to learn and come up with ideas and how he utilizes platforms like Twitter to connect with people for his projects.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Ship 30 For 30: ship30for30.com
The Most Dangerous Writing App: squibler.io/dangerous-writing-prompt-app
Getting Things Done by David Allen: bit.ly/3vE21bI
Starting Condition project: startingcondition.com
Azul Board Game: bit.ly/3vLfOgC
Connect with Justin:
24 Hour Homepage: 24HourHomepage.com
Twitter: @justinprojects
Medium: higgins.medium.com
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter: @marisahoenig
LinkedIn: /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
What are the parallels between UX design and Mesoamerican culture? What's it like to switch from graphic design to UX design?
Learn from Itzy Ramirez, a New York City-based user experience designer with more than 10 years of design experience. She's worked in content marketing and publishing and has seen how user experience principles can be applied to graphic design. Itzy is also deeply connected to the culture of her ancestors in Mesoamerica, which inspires much of the art she creates.
We discuss switching from graphic design to user experience design and how the two are different. Itzy talks about how her appreciation for Mesoamerican culture has made her a better designer and the parallels between her culture and design.
Mentioned in This Episode:
General Assembly UX Design Immersive: generalassemb.ly/education/user-experience-design-immersive
Antropologist Dr. Dori Tunstall, Twitter: @dori_danthro
Semillas Collective Instagram: @semillas_collective
Connect with Itzy:
Design Instagram: @itzy_designs
Personal Instagram: @itzyra
Shop: society6.com/itzybitsydesign
Follow Blossoming Technologist:
Instagram @blossoming_tech
Twitter @blossoming_tech
LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
Connect with Marisa:
Twitter @marisahoenig
LinkedIn /marisahoenig
Credits:
Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns