Best Irani Podcasts (2024)

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Ep#39 The Mantey Twins (tik tok dancers) on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 45:25

1M ago45:25

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The Mantey twins are a set of identical twins based in Ohio. Moving to the U.S. from Ghana in 2014, this dynamic duo has built an impressive social media presence with an estimated 1.6 million followers. Additionally, one of them is a future medical doctor and the other an engineer? From dancing and singing to photoshoots and modeling, the Mantey T…

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Ep# 38 Maya Kaimal on Being Brown and Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 46:24

2M ago46:24

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Maya Kaimal is an entrepreneur & Cook book author who has been an early inspiration for the South Asian culinary field in the US. Raised in Boston then Boulder, Maya’s passion for food and cooking blossomed at a young age. From watching Julia Child’s The French Chef with her mother, Lorraine, to tasting her father Chandran’s vibrant South Indian di…

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Ep#37 Lisa Mattam of Sahajan on Being Brown & Bold Podast with Jes Thomas 47:36

2M ago47:36

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Lisa Mattam is the Founder and CEO of Sahajan, the leading Ayurvedic, clean beauty brand. Since founding the brand in 2015, Lisa has grown it into a global force with an international presence. . In 2023, she spearheaded Sahajan’s global partnership with leading luxury hotels: The St. Regis, The Ritz, J.W. Marriott, and W Hotels, placing it as the …

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#153 - Security-Minded UX with Caroline Morchio of Dashlane 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

In our Season 3 finale, Erin and Carol are joined by Caroline Morchio, Head of UX at Dashlane, a credential management platform. Their conversation explores UX research best practices at a security-minded organization like Dashlane, highlighting other what teams can bring to their own work. Caroline shares the ways she structures the UX team to sup…

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Ep# 36 Meherwan Irani & Vishwesh Bhatt on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 52:20

2M ago52:20

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Meherwan Irani (Chai Pani) & Vishwesh Bhatt (Snackbar) are both James Beard Award winners for their restaurants, chef abilities and cookbook. They are also a voice for the South Asian community as they have brought regional and personal Indian flavors at the forefront of culinary conversations. Local ingredients, ancient techniques and aromatic spi…

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Ep #35 Sajani Amarasiri of Kola Goodies on Being Brown and Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 51:51

3M ago51:51

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Sajani Amarasiri is the founder of Kola Goodies. She is an immigrant female founder on a mission to create a more culturally representative and equitable wellness industry, bringing together the best of her roots in Sri Lanka and life in America. Sajani was born and raised in Sri Lanka and came to the US at 18 for college, then worked in building t…

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#152 - The Future of Research in Three Trends with Jo Widawski of Maze 43:05

3M ago43:05

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Erin and Carol are joined by Jo Widawski, founder and CEO of Maze, to discuss the major findings from their "Future of User Research" report, which unearthed three trends animating researchers, PMs, and founders alike: 1) the demand for research is growing, 2) research democratization empowers stronger decision making, and 3) new technology—like ge…

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Ep# 34 Brittany Muddamalle ( @TheAlmostIndianWife ) on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 51:13

3M ago51:13

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Brittany Muddamalle, known on the socials as Almost Indian Wife, has thousands of followers who check in for her daily humor and relatable content. Brittany has dedicated the last decade to helping multiracial families navigate and celebrate their diverse cultural backgrounds. Drawing from her own biracial heritage and her husband’s Indian roots, B…

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Ep# 33 Sara Nahas Hormi on Being Brown and Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 39:37

3M ago39:37

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Sarah Nahas Hormi is my guest today! If you are a fan of Food Network, you have seen her work. She is the queen behind the scenes on many shows as the Culinary Producer. I met her working on Chopped during the pandemic. She comes from a dual heritage home, and now is raising mixed culture children with her husband. As she lives in the melting pot o…

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#151 - Improving Your UX Research Efficiency with Auzita Irani of AirBnB 54:47

3M ago54:47

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Erin is joined by Auzita Irani, a research manager at AirBnB to discuss being a more efficient user experience researcher. In today's work world, resources—time, budget, headcount—always seem to be in limited supply. How can we balance these things along with other important elements of our research practices? Auzita has been thinking about "doing …

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Episode #32 Cesar Aldrete on Being Brown & Bold with Jes Thomas 47:54

3M ago47:54

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2024 AMAZING RACE WINNER!!! Cesar Aldrete is a talented chef and food stylist with 16 years of experience. Born in Texas and raised in Mexico, Cesar now calls New York City home. His first job in NYC was at the 3 Michelin star restaurant Daniel. He has styled food for top magazines, international brands, and popular Food Network TV shows, bringing …

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#150 - The Future of UX Research with Judd Antin, Dave Hora, and Christiana Lackner 50:38

3M ago50:38

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It's our 150th episode! To celebrate, we brought together three thought leaders for a discussion about UX research's future. Erin and Carol are joined by Judd Antin, Dave Hora, and Christiana Lackner, who bring over 40 years of combined experience in UX research, both as practitioners and leaders. This wide-ranging conversation combines our guests'…

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Ep# 31 Joel Muddamalle Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 48:24

4M ago48:24

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This is a fun conversation! Joel Muddamalle serves on the preaching team at Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC and is a frequent speaker for conferences and events. He just released his first book, “The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a…

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DJ Borhan Melody Mix 1:22:41

4M ago1:22:41

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Enjoy DJ Borhan's latest Iranian music DJ mix. The Melody mix contains the best Persian old school dance songs. Share this mix friends and family. Download this Persian mix: tinyurl.com/478dsp3s Join Telegram channel t.me/djborhan Follow DJ Borhan on Snapchat, Instagram, or TikTok. 360 Show: Episode 31. **Persian party old songs Tracklist:** 0 - 1:…

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#149 - Research Tactics for Designers & PMs with Tyler Wanlass of CommandBar 51:26

3M ago51:26

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In this episode, Erin and Carol sit down with Tyler Wanlass, lead product designer at CommandBar, to explore practical strategies for conducting user research without a dedicated research team. They dig into techniques that designers and product managers can use to gather valuable insights efficiently, especially in resource-constrained environment…

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Ep# 30 Mac & Keen (Unstuk) on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Mackenzie & Keenan are my guests! Known as Mack&Keen on the socials, Mac (Mackenzie) and Keen (Keenan) are culture vloggers committed to sharing cultural differences and widening perspectives, in a fun way! They try their best to fully integrate themselves into different cultures by learning the languages, wearing the clothing, and trying to live d…

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Ep#29 Palak Patel on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 30:46

4M ago30:46

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You have got to meet Chef Palak Patel. In the food world, she has done it all - classically trained chef, restaurateur. Culinary instructor, private chef. You might have seen her on TV, whether it was winning Food Network’s Chopped , Beat Bobby Flay or as a finalist on Food Network Star season 14. She’s done other shows, TV news appearances, like t…

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Ep #28 Widza Gustin on Being Brown and Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 50:12

4M ago50:12

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Widza Gustin, owner of 180H4 Cuisine. "Shef Wiz" was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Widza graduated with a Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts from the International Culinary Center formerly known as the French Culinary Institute.Before getting into the culinary world, her journey began in the corporate world selling auto insurance. Everything she lea…

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Ep #27 Mr. Christopher on Being Brown & Bold podcast with Jes Thomas 47:51

4M ago47:51

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Mr. Christopher is an American who has been part of the Malayali community for over 7 years. He is a rapidly rising social media figure who goes online by Mr. Christopher and “your Nalla Vellakkaaran.” He focuses on creating cross-cultural content with a particular focus on Malayalam language and Malayali culture (both local and abroad in the NRI c…

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Welcome to Experian Exchange 0:24

4M ago0:24

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Experian Exchange is a new global platform, featuring discussions with the leaders at Experian. Hosted by award-winning news anchor, Del Irani, the series will unveil new insights about the world of Experian, including conversations about the many ways data, innovation, and technology are revolutionizing the world of business. Gain invaluable insig…

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#148 - Connecting Research to Revenue with Claudia Natasia of Riley AI 51:25

4M ago51:25

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In this episode, Erin and Carol tackle one form of research impact growing in importance and necessity: revenue. Their guest is Claudia Natasia, co-founder and CEO of Riley AI. Before starting Riley, Claudia grew product teams at early-stage companies and worked in the financial industry. These experiences showed her the importance of linking user …

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Ep# 26 Simon Majumdar on Being Brown & Bold podcast with Jes Thomas 45:31

5M ago45:31

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Simon Majumdar is a world-renowned broadcaster, food writer, speaker, author and cook who is dedicated to “Go Everywhere, Eat Everything.” It is a journey that has taken him to all fifty states and dozens of countries around the world. He was a restaurant critic for Time Out Los Angeles and has written hundreds of articles all over the internet and…

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#147 - UX Research in Healthcare with Nadyne Richmond 47:19

5M ago47:19

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Erin and Carol explore the complexities of healthcare research with Nadyne Richmond, a healthcare design advisor with a background in big tech who pivoted to healthcare research a decade ago to tackle the pressing issues she saw in the system. Nadyne underscores the nuances of conducting user experience (UX) research within healthcare settings, unp…

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Ep#25 Chef Ajay Chopra on Being Brown and Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 40:36

5M ago40:36

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Ajay Chopra is a renowned Indian chef, consultant, and media personality. From hosting the popular show MasterChef India to successfully launching restaurants around the globe, Chef Ajay Chopra has made a lasting impact on the hospitality industry.Born into a Punjabi family in Lucknow, Chef Ajay Chopra's passion for diverse flavors ignited at a you…

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DJ Borhan Power Mix 🔥 میکس آهنگ‌های رپ ایرانی 21:38

5M ago21:38

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📲 Download this new Persian Rap remix: 🔸 DJ Borhan's Telegram Channel: t.me/djborhan DJ Borhan & DJ Ash Carl present the ⭐️ Persian Power Mix ⭐️ Set 1: DJ Borhan - Persian Rap MashUp Mix Set 2 DJ Ash Carl - Persian Mix Master ✌🏼 Share this mix with friends and family. Stream this 2024 new Persian Rap MashUp DJ mix on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundClou…

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Ep# 24 Pooja Bavishi on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 48:32

5M ago48:32

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Pooja Bavishi is the Founder and CEO of Malai, an artisanal ice cream company with flavors inspired by nostalgic, aromatic spices and South Asian ingredients, based in Brooklyn, New York. She “founded Malai because desserts bring people joy and she wanted to be in the business of delivering happiness.. She won on Food Network’s Chopped Sweets Pooja…

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#146 - Building a UX Research Team From Scratch with Julian Della Mattia of the180 49:10

5M ago49:10

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Erin and special co-host Ben Wiedmaier are joined by Julian Della Mattia of the180 for a deep dive into being UX team-of-one. Julian has been the first user researcher at a number of companies and shares his top to-dos, milestones, and things to consider before accepting such a role. The episode digs into the ways a solo UXR can start making an imp…

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DJ Borhan Supermix 8 🤩💃 بهترین اهنگهای جدید و شاد ایرانی 1:03:59

5M ago1:03:59

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⭐️ DJ Borhan Supermix 8 | 360 Show, Ep 29 ⭐️ ✌🏼 Share this mix with friends and family. Stream this 2024 new Irani Party Mix on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud. New 2024 Shad Irani Persian Party Music DJ Mix was made just to put you in a good vibe, energy, and mood. 😊 Enjoy SUPERMIX 8, a new Persian dance party mix in high quality. Packed with the…

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Ep# 23 Mamajotes Jyoti Chand on Being Brown and Bold podcast with Jes Thomas 40:40

6M ago40:40

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Jyoti Chand (aka Mamajotes on socials) is an author, influencer, funny mom, and advocate for self-care, self-love, and maternal mental health. She has a background in stand- up comedy and improv, which explains why her videos are so hilarious. So many women find her relatable because of her honesty on the socials. She shares the reality of motherho…

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Ep#22 Giselle Bonetti on Being Brown & Bold podcast with Jes Thomas 43:06

6M ago43:06

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Giselle Bonetti is a sensational mulit talented woman who has worked in various fields: Real Estate Agent, Business Owner for a Luxury Concierge Services, Photographer, Child-focused international ministry and probably most well known for her cheffing skills as seen in the Netflix Cooking Competition, EASY BAKE BATTLE and won the whole thin and got…

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#145 - Kick-Start Creativity Using Desk Research with Victoria Sakal of Wonder 39:42

6M ago39:42

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In this episode, Erin chats with Victoria Sakal, Head of Growth at Wonder, all about desk (or secondary) research—think web searches, checking internal resource libraries (like repositories), or interviewing colleagues. Desk research is a critical step when starting a new project. Victoria shares her framework for thinking about the differences bet…

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Ep #21 Manwell Reyes on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 48:24

6M ago48:24

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MANWELL REYES was born in Frankfurt, Germany, Manwell moved to the United States when he was ten years old, but grew up all around the states - in Texas, Kansas and Florida. In 2003 he started a band called Group 1 Crew with friends Blanca Reyes and Pablo Villatoro. After being discovered on MySpace in 2006, the band was signed to Warner/Word recor…

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#144 - The Craft of Sample Sizes with Lauren Stern of WHOOP 46:46

6M ago46:46

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In this episode, Carol and Erin dive into all things research sample sizes with Lauren Stern. No matter your experience with user research, you'll need to recruit folks, making this an evergreen topic. Lauren has coached both new-to-research and junior UXRs on this critical topic and she shares some of her best advice. Lauren shares importance cons…

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Ep #20 Jessny Joseph on Being Brown & Bold Podcast with Jes Thomas 47:12

6M ago47:12

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Here's Jessny Joseph. You might know her from Instagram as a digital content creator for her bodybuilding and most recently diving into her Malayalee heritage. What you may not know about is her bicultural background, her science degree and her current career as a coder. She’s had quite the journey growing up in Las Vegas and settling in TX. Follow…

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#143 - Harnessing AI For Better Insights with George Whitfield of MIT and FindOurView 40:40

6M ago40:40

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Carol and Erin welcome George Whitfield, an expert in applying AI to the analysis of qualitative data. George discusses the intricate challenges of leveraging language models to interpret expansive open-ended data (like interview transcripts), emphasizing the importance of context and not just keyword or topic identification. They'll dig into the c…

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DJ Borhan Gold Mix 2 1:36:33

6M ago1:36:33

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📲 Download this Persian old school mix: https://www.djborhan.com/mixes/persian/gold2/ 🔸 DJ Borhan's Telegram Channel: t.me/djborhan Comment your favourite Iranian old school song on this mix. Click ❤️ If you enjoy old Persian dance music! DJ Borhan Persian Old School Gold Mix II. 360 Show | Ep 28 برگزیده اهنگهای شاد ده هفتاد،هشتاد،و نود در میکس منت…

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#142 - Quantifying Research Impact with Ruby Pryor of Rex 47:44

7M ago47:44

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In this episode Carol and Erin are joined by Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex, a consulting firm specializing in UX research and strategic design. They explore the world of measuring the impact of UX research. with Pryor introducing a four-level impact assessment framework. Ruby shares a four-level assessment framework and the conversation moves to prior…

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#141 - The Chaos Theory of Event Networking with Bryan Dosono of eBay 41:10

7M ago41:10

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In this episode of Awkward Silences, Carol and Erin dive into the world of conference networking and planning with Bryan Dosono, a staff UX research lead at eBay known for his extensive experience curating and organizing conference programs. Bryan share insights on how to prepare for conferences such as using apps to schedule meetings and emphasizi…

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BEST EBI Songs Persian Dance Mix 🤩 میکس بهترین اهنگهای ابی 48:07

9M ago48:07

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DJ Borhan All Out Ebi Mix. 360 Show | Ep 27 What's your favourite EBI song on this Persian DJ mix? Comment below. 🎵 Share this mix with friends and family. If you enjoyed this ALL OUT EBI mix, check out All Out Andy Mix http://youtu.be/MqHqRIRPZUE All Out Moein Mix http://youtu.be/kZwKyKDxu1o ALL OUT EBI MIX TRACKLIST Ebi - Khanoom Gol Ebi - Harigh…

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#140 - Should You Leave Academia? Advice for Researchers with Joe Stubenrauch 47:00

10M ago47:00

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The decision to leave academia can be difficult. Often, it involves giving up a stable career path and a lifetime commitment to a particular field of study. But as Joe Stubenrauch explains, the move also offers researchers the opportunity to pursue new career paths, improve work-life balance and geographic flexibility, and reinvent their lives. And…

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#139 - Content Design and the Power of Simple Language with Erica Jorgensen 43:56

11M ago43:56

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How often do you think about content design? The answer, most likely, is: “not enough”. The work of a Content Designer involves fitting the right words in the right places, understanding the nuances of things log in vs. sign in, and knowing the right words to use to engage customers. Content Design is an important part of the user experience—and th…

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#138 - Designers as Change Agents with Maria Giudice 43:26

11M ago43:26

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“I realized that design is about helping people make sense of the world. And I looked at the world differently then… treating everything like a design problem that's solvable [...] [Design leaders today] don't use the power that we have to engage people, to activate people, to help them believe in something bigger than themselves.” Maria Guidice, a…

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Book Talk: Ahmad Shamlou, Behind the Mirror 55:47

12M ago55:47

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October 5, 2023 Speaker: Bahram Grami A book talk about the acclaimed Iranian poet, Ahmad Shamlou, with Dr. Bahram Grami. Event is in Persian and was organized on Oct. 5, 2023. “The book 'Ahmad Shamlou, Behind the Mirror' is not a literary criticism, it is a step toward better knowing Ahmad Shamlou based on reliable sources. It is not a documentary…

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#137 - Practical Strategies to Foster Customer Obsession with Prayag Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Marvin 41:23

12M ago41:23

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What company isn’t “customer obsessed”? Well, a lot, as it turns out. That’s not for lack of caring—but building a customer-centric culture is easier said than done. And how you do this depends on whether you’re starting from square one or trying to change a company’s culture from the inside. According to Prayag Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Marvin…

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#136 - Designing Generative AI at Notion with Linus Lee 45:29

1y ago45:29

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AI is a big part of Notion's strategy for the future of knowledge work, and they're exploring ways to use AI to make people's lives easier. Linus Lee, a Research Engineer at Notion, spends his time researching and learning about AI—how users interact with it, the challenges of building trustworthy AI systems, and its - potential to help people work…

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Mohammad Reza Shajarian Records Singing with Hagia Sophia Acoustics 11:56

1y ago11:56

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In 2014, Maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian visited Stanford University. In collaboration with Stanford’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), he recorded a few test sessions using virtual acoustics of the Hagia Sophia. Recording and production of audio and video were made possible by the CCRMA team and the Icons of Sound Proje…

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#135 - How to Influence Stakeholders with Strategic Research with Andrea Amorós, Associate Principal Researcher at ADP 45:26

1y ago45:26

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“I think people really connect when you are just genuine and not transactional. I think it's much more easy to get to those kind of opportunities because they just feel genuine.” According to Andrea Amorós, Associate Principal Research at ADP, giving research a seat at the big table is all about building meaningful connections with the people you’r…

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#134 - The End of an Era: A Fond Farewell to JH 22:53

1y ago22:53

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134 episodes. That’s how long Awkward Silences has been going with Erin and JH as hosts. But now it’s time for something new. JH says goodbye to Awkward Silences as he kicks off a new chapter in his career. Today, he and Erin reflect on the years. They share a bit of the original background to the podcast, their favorite memories, and even some beh…

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#133 - Driving Actionable Decisions from Insights with Pejman Mirza-Babaei, UX Research Consultant 47:35

1y ago47:35

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As a researcher, you know the value of using research to drive business decisions—but other stakeholders might not. In order to drive action from research, you need to create alignment with key decision-makers and the research you do. Pejman Mirza-Babaei joins the Awkward Silences podcast to discuss how to transform research insights into actionabl…

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#132 - Unveiling UX Insights with Competitive Research with Rachel Miles, Research Lead at IBM 41:55

1y ago41:55

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Competition can be scary. But in UX, competitive research is insightful. You don’t want to chase your competitors, but you need to know what they are doing to know how you can improve. Rachel Miles joins the Awkward Silences podcast to discuss the value of competitive research in UX and design. As the UX research lead at IBM, Rachel integrated comp…

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