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The UX Growth

A seasonal podcast about all things UX design to help us learn and grow as designers.Follow the host on Twitter & LinkedIn @MannDesigner, and the email is Nick@NickMannDesigner.com

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Season 5 Finale

The UX Growth ·

2025/12/30

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Season 5 -Episode 15 Sarah Johnson

The UX Growth ·

2025/12/18

How can you have a conversation if you don't know the words?That is the question my guest, Sarah Johnson, asked me on the latest episode of the UX Growth Podcast.I think many of us have been there. We are asked to design a layout, but we don't have the copy yet. So we focus on the visuals. We focus on the branding. We paste in Lorem Ipsum and hope for the best.But Sarah, the author of Content First Design, challenges that process.She believes that a digital experience is fundamentally a conversation

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Season 5 -Episode 14 Erin Essex

The UX Growth ·

2025/12/09

What if the thing you were told you’d never be good at became your UX superpower?That’s the story Erin Essex shares in the newest UX Growth Podcast episode, and it’s one of my favorites so far.3 reasons to listen 1️⃣ How dyslexia helped Erin become a sharper problem solver 2️⃣ Her simple system for managing overwhelm and staying focused 3️⃣ Honest advice for introverted designers who want to show up online without faking itIt’s real, practical, and inspiring.Give it a listen and tell me what stood

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Season 5 -Episode 13 Šimon Jůn

The UX Growth ·

2025/11/25

A lot of UX designers are closer to leadership than they realize.Šimon Jůn, author of Design Beyond Limits with Figma, we talked about what UX designers can learn from his journey from agency designer to C level.Here are a few takeaways that stood out:Designers are already doing half the job of leadership.A design system only matters if it solves a real problem.Your workflow is a product, so improve it.If you work in UX and feel like you are stuck at the Figma screen, this conversation is worth your

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Season 5 -Episode 12 Megan Legawiec

The UX Growth ·

2025/10/29

I talk with Megan Legawiec, who brings her background in teaching into UX writing. Making accessibility not just a goal, but an ethical responsibility.We dive into:• What trauma-informed content really means• Why accessibility often gets deprioritized• How to make your writing more inclusive without overhauling everythingIt’s a powerful conversation on empathy, ethics, and design that truly serves people.How to Support MeganConnect with Megan on LinkedIn—You can contact the host, Nick Mann via Email

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Season 5 -Episode 11 Andrew Schall

The UX Growth ·

2025/10/07

Are we still doing personas wrong?That’s the question I asked Andrew Schall, the author of The Persona and Journey Map Playbook, on the UX Growth Podcast.We talked about: • Why personas often fail to influence real design decisions • How to create ones that actually matter to stakeholders • Why context and ‘altitude’ determine whether your journey maps succeed or stall • The growing role of AI in building (and breaking) our research processThis episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever wondered why

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Season 5 -Episode 10 Aishwarya Navale

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2025/09/30

New episode of the UX Growth Podcast with Aishwarya Navale, a UX designer at a top tech company.We talked about:Why documenting your progress keeps you from feeling stuckThe underrated skills of writing and business acumen every designer should buildHow to make the most of just 5 hours a week for growthWhat I loved most was Aishwarya’s reminder that no question is a bad one. Asking, clarifying, and challenging assumptions is what makes us stronger designers. If you’ve ever felt like your growth has

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Season 5 -Episode 9 Carrie Peralta

The UX Growth ·

2025/09/23

"If you don’t get in the driver’s seat of your career, the company will do it for you."That’s the kind of clarity Carrie Peralta brings in the newest episode of the UX Growth Podcast. As a career coach for UX designers, Carrie helps people rebuild after layoffs, transition into leadership, and stop waiting for permission to grow.This conversation is for anyone feeling invisible in the job market, confused about next steps, or burned out from rejection. We talked about how to actually stand out, how

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Season 5 -Episode 8 Sandy Doody

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2025/09/04

New episode of the UX Growth Podcast with Sarah Doody is here!Here’s what we got into:How to reframe the job search as a UX experimentWhy most resumes and portfolios are still not good enoughThe 10% better mindset and why it beats perfectionismThe truth about one page resumesTips to ask stronger questions in interviewsWhat actually makes a senior level designer portfolio stand outHow to do research when you don’t have time, money, or supportAnd why your portfolio should be functional and story

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Season 5 -Episode 7 Alex Smith

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2025/08/11

The first non-UX designer on the UX Growth podcast might have just given the most important career advice of the season.Alex Smith, co-founder and Head of Partnerships at Fuego UX, has helped agencies survive when others shut their doors and his perspective flips a lot of common designer beliefs.In this episode, we talk about:• Why 'staying in your lane could be the fastest way to stall your career• The #1 misconception companies still have about designers (and how to fix it)• How to stand out in a

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Season 5 -Episode 6 Rushi Patel

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2025/08/06

New UX Growth Podcast episode just dropped, and this one surprised me.I didn’t know what to expect going into this, but Rushi brought a calm intensity to the conversation that really stuck with me.He's an information designer with a background in industrial and automotive design. We talk about:– How he made the jump from 3D industrial work to 2D UX– Why most UX portfolios feel fake (and what to do about it)– The real value of research (and when it actually wastes time)– Advice for junior designers

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Season 5 -Episode 5 Thomas Girard

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2025/07/29

I’m joined by Thomas Girard: TEDx speaker, design educator, and host of the Unique Ways podcast. We talk about what doesn’t get talked about enough:Why beginner designers struggle to innovate (and what actually helps)The power of analog UX methods in a world that’s gone all digitalHow frameworks like UX Now help you think, not just executeWhat it really takes to give a TED Talk (and what happens after)Why documentation and iteration matter more than flashy portfoliosIf you’ve ever felt stuck in your

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Season 5 -Episode 4 Mel

The UX Growth ·

2025/07/22

So much of UX career advice is aimed at juniors.But what about the experienced designers? The ones who’ve ‘made it’ and are still asking, what’s next?In this episode of the UX Growth Podcast, I sat down with Mel, a UX career coach who specializes in helping senior ICs and design leaders navigate career transitions, burnout, layoffs, confidence gaps, and the mental blocks that quietly hold us back.We talked about:✅ Why burnout isn’t just about workload✅ How senior UXers can figure out what truly

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Season 5 -Episode 3 Dane O’Leary

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2025/07/15

There’s no single path into UX. And that’s both terrifying and kind of beautiful.In this episode of the UX Growth Podcast, I spoke with Dane O’Leary, a talented freelance UX designer who built his career by blending creativity, self-discovery, and a constant hunger to learn.We covered so much, but a few moments stood out:Why trying different paths isn’t a setback, it’s part of the workHow to stay organized, grounded, and avoid burnout as a freelancerWhy LinkedIn is misunderstood and how to use it

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Season 5 -Episode 2 Mahnaz Hajesmaeili

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2025/07/09

On this episode of The UX Growth Podcast, I talk with Mahnaz Hajesmaeili, a UX designer who blends behavioral science and AI into her work.You don't need a perfect UX origin story to thrive. You just need curiosity and the drive to keep exploring.In this episode, we talk about:→ How to practice UX research without access to real users→ Why designers need to stop settling and how exploration leads to clarity→ Navigating rejection, imposter syndrome, and unclear job postings→ Communicating UX

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Season 5 -Episode 1 Craig Jameison

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2025/07/01

“If you don’t feel like a designer yet, that doesn’t mean you’re not one.”Craig Jamieson, former CDO, creative director, and self-taught designer, joins me on the latest episode of The UX Growth Podcast to talk about what it really takes to build a career in design without losing yourself.We cover:Making impact without a fancy titleThe messy, non-linear path to creative leadershipWhy most portfolios fall flat and how to fix yoursBuilding a voice in the industry without selling outIf you're feeling

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Season 5 Introduction

The UX Growth ·

2025/06/26

Email: nick@nickmanndesigner.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manndesigner/Website: The UXGrowth.com

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Season 4 Finale

The UX Growth ·

2025/06/25

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Season 4 -Episode 10 Joseph Louis Tan

The UX Growth ·

2025/04/22

Joseph Louis Tan has one of the most unique UX career stories I’ve ever heard. From retail product design to lecturing at 27, to leading product design at an 11M+ SaaS company. He’s done it all. And he’s helping UX professionals land six-figure roles without applying online.Here are three reasons to tune in:Joseph breaks down how the job search actually works in today’s market and why job boards aren’t your best option.We talk about the real stuff: imposter syndrome, burnout, getting overlooked, and

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Season 4 -Episode 9 Boris Savic

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2025/03/30

New UX Growth Podcast Episode! Join me and Boris Savic, Director of UX & Product at Boston UX, as we explore:✅ Growing from designer to UX leader ✅ Thriving in regulated industries like healthcare and IoT ✅ Balancing stakeholder, marketing, and user needs ✅ The critical UX skills most designers overlook ✅ The future of AI in UX design💡 “Remember that UX is collaborative. You don't own anything alone; you co-own the results with your team.” – Boris SavicHow to Support

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