UX: Applied Anthropology in Action

Lailla Elgohary, JPMorgan ChaseDesign DirectorLailla discusses the value of maintaining a creative practice outside of work and how representation in leadership can cause a domino effect.Links from the episode:Lailla's scifi comic, "Fluidum"

Evan English, American ExpressVice President, Product Design & ResearchEvan shares her “s-shaped” journey into design and provides advice on building a trusted network and stretching yourself by learning new skills.

Kristin Wisnewski, IBMVice President of CIO DesignKristin describes the meaning of a "true team,” outlining how diversity and authenticity enable team effectiveness to create the best work.

Meg Rush, MOBEChief Digital OfficerMeg discusses her career journey in the healthcare industry and provides astute guidance for up and coming digital leaders.Links from the episode:Customers 2020 - The Walker Study

Amy Buckner Chowdhry, AnswerLabCEO & FounderAmy describes her company's unique culture and provides tactics for maximizing influence and tackling gender imbalance in UX leadership.Links from the episode:Researchers, Please Join Our Pledge to Go Remote5 Strategies To Maximize Your UX Influence

Cara Determan, Consumer ReportsDirector of User ExperienceCara discusses being an introverted leader and offers insightful advice for pushing yourself and finding your voice.Links from the episode:Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop TalkingThe Leader of the Free World Is an Introvert. Here's How Obama Leads

Cynthia Kellam, TE ConnectivityGlobal Senior Director of Digital Customer ExperienceCynthia speaks from an anthropological perspective about the importance of creating experiences that are customer-first.Links from the episode:The Design of Everyday ThingsBeing DigitalClifford Geertz

Wendy Cown, Charles SchwabDirector of Operations and Accessibility, User Experience Design and Research TeamWendy maps her career journey and pinpoints experiences that helped shape her into a UX team leader.Link from the episode:Hurricane Cave Map

Alex Hurworth, BloombergMobile User Experience Team LeaderAlex shares how taking chances brought her to the industry and offers invaluable advice to those just starting out: Be brave!Links from the episode:To grow as a designer, think beyond designTeach girls bravery, not perfection