Best Ellen & Caroline Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 124: The Tortured Neopets Department 1:09:21

2d ago1:09:21

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If you wanted to hear us talk about Taylor Swift's new album for about 20 minutes, you're in luck. Plus: some appropriately themed items, plot updates, a Neopets missed connection, and more!By Caroline and Hannah

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141 - How They’re Adopting a Producty Approach to Data Products at RBC with Duncan Milne 43:49

10d ago43:49

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In this week's episode of Experiencing Data, I'm joined by Duncan Milne, a Director, Data Investment & Product Management at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Today, Duncan (who is also a member of the DPLC) gives a preview of his upcoming webinar on April 24, 2024 entitled, “Is that Data Product Worth Building? Estimating Economic Value…Before You B…

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Episode 123: Ellen Would Be a Kyrii 1:35:24

17d ago1:35:24

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In this episode, we recap the new UC pet styles and TNT's latest AMA before getting to the center of the discourse - this year's April Fools' Day prank! We read some listener emails that continue the discussion around Neopian historical events and whether Kiko is a frog. Plus: our favorite site events of all time, and references to Dune in Neopets!…

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140 - Why Data Visualization Alone Doesn’t Fix UI/UX Design Problems in Analytical Data Products with T from Data Rocks NZ 42:44

25d ago42:44

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This week on Experiencing Data, I chat with a new kindred spirit! Recently, I connected with Thabata Romanowski—better known as "T from Data Rocks NZ"—to discuss her experience applying UX design principles to modern analytical data products and dashboards. T walks us through her experience working as a data analyst in the mining sector, sharing th…

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Episode 122: S'morchio 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In this episode, we catch you up on our adventures over the last three weeks before getting to the latest pet days, site updates, and some plot hints. Plus: extended Diddler lore, President Chia, wild suggestions from the Neoboards, and more!By Caroline and Hannah

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139 - Monetizing SAAS Analytics and The Challenges of Designing a Successful Embedded BI Product (Promoted Episode) 51:02

1M ago51:02

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This week on Experiencing Data, something new as promised at the beginning of the year. Today, I’m exploring the world of embedded analytics with Zalak Trivedi from Sigma Computing—and this is also the first approved Promoted Episode on the podcast. In today’s episode, Zalak shares his journey as the product lead for Sigma’s embedded analytics and …

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Episode 110: A Vulnerable Mother-Daughter Convo: Bridging Generational Gaps & Feeling Our Feelings 53:20

2M ago53:20

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In this episode, Lindsey and her daughter, Addie, have an intimate mother-daughter conversation. While at first listen, it may seem that the focus of this conversation is Addie's recent awareness about her disordered relationship with food, the heart of this issue is much deeper. Lindsey and Addie discuss how Lindsey's own dysregulation showed up a…

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Episode 121: Zafara, Which Art in Heaven 59:36

2M ago59:36

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Happy Gadgadsbogen! We've got a fresh new episode for you, with a follow up to our Banana Chia discourse, an unfortunate new Mynci color, and the conclusion of this year's Neopies. Plus: we discuss which historical events are canon in Neopets, and is it ethical for a Krawk (Neopet) to own a Krawk (petpet)?…

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138 - VC Spotlight: The Impact of AI on SAAS and Data/Developer Products in 2024 w/ Ellen Chisa of BoldStart Ventures 33:05

2M ago33:05

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In this episode of Experiencing Data, I speak with Ellen Chisa, Partner at BoldStart Ventures, about what she’s seeing in the venture capital space around AI-driven products and companies—particularly with all the new GenAI capabilities that have emerged in the last year. Ellen and I first met when we were both engaged in travel tech startups in Bo…

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Episode 120: Is a Kiko a Frog? 1:17:37

2M ago1:17:37

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In this episode, we share our weekend escapades and movies we've watched before catching up on the latest pet days and the Neopies. Plus: suggestions for skincare items and gross foods from the Neoboards, and DIDDLER IS NO MORE!By Caroline and Hannah

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137 - Immature Data, Immature Clients: When Are Data Products the Right Approach? feat. Data Product Architect, Karen Meppen 44:50

2M ago44:50

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This week, I'm chatting with Karen Meppen, a founding member of the Data Product Leadership Community and a Data Product Architect and Client Services Director at Hakkoda. Today, we're tackling the difficult topic of developing data products in situations where a product-oriented culture and data infrastructures may still be emerging or “at odds” w…

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136 - Navigating the Politics of UX Research and Data Product Design with Caroline Zimmerman 44:16

3M ago44:16

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This week I’m chatting with Caroline Zimmerman, Director of Data Products and Strategy at Profusion. Caroline shares her journey through the school of hard knocks that led to her discovery that incorporating more extensive UX research into the data product design process improves outcomes. We explore the complicated nature of discovering and buildi…

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Episode 119: Umbra Penn, Nonbinary Icon 1:23:39

3M ago1:23:39

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NC UCs are here!!! We share our reactions and thoughts about the newly released Nostalgic Pet Styles. Plus: celebrating the 1000th edition of the Neopian Times, a PSA about a glitch in auctions and the Trading Post, embarrassing Neopets stories, and more! Links: Neopets Styling Studio FAQ Pet Styles (Jellyneo guide) Neopian Times Editorial #1000…

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135 - “No Time for That:” Enabling Effective Data Product UX Research in Product-Immature Organizations 52:47

3M ago52:47

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This week, I’m chatting with Steve Portigal, who is the Principal of Portigal Consulting and the Author of Interviewing Users. We discuss the changes that prompted him to release a second version of his book 10 years after its initial release, and dive into the best practices that any team can implement to start unlocking the value of data product …

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Episode 109: The Transformational Power of Your Creativity with Sarah Teresa Cook 1:20:53

3M ago1:20:53

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In this conversation, Lindsey and Sarah Cook, a writer and trauma-informed mentor, discuss the transformative power of creativity, why it's so important to create simply for ourselves, apart from external validation or goals. Sarah also explores the cyclical nature of creativity, the need for periods of rest and dormancy, and the myth of writer's b…

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Episode 118: Grarrl Hybrid 1:17:12

4M ago1:17:12

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Happy New Year! It's our first episode in Year 26 (aka 2024) and we've got a lot to catch up on, including multiple pet days, lab ray woes, and some problems with the Daily Puzzle. Plus: Neopets on dating apps, a suggestion around pet security, and more!By Caroline and Hannah

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134 - What Sanjeev Mohan Learned Co-Authoring “Data Products for Dummies” 46:52

4M ago46:52

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In this episode, I’m chatting with former Gartner analyst Sanjeev Mohan who is the Co-Author of Data Products for Dummies. Throughout our conversation, Sanjeev shares his expertise on the evolution of data products, and what he’s seen as a result of implementing practices that prioritize solving for use cases and business value. Sanjeev also shares…

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Episode 108: Shiny, Happy People — Religious Cult Deconstruction with Tara Oath 1:30:16

4M ago1:30:16

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In this episode, cult survivor Tara Oathout shares her experience growing up in the IBLP cult (think the Duggar Family/Quiverfull Movement) and the impact it had on her life. Tara and Lindsey open up about the effects of purity culture and the shame they felt around sex, despite growing up in 2 different cult environments. Tara and Lindsey also dis…

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133 - New Experiencing Data Interviews Coming in January 2024 2:33

4M ago2:33

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Today I am sharing some highlights for 2023 from the podcast, and also letting you all know I’ll be taking a break from the podcast for the rest of December, but I’ll be back with a new episode on January 9th, 2024. I’ve also got two links to share with you—details inside! Transcript Greetings everyone - I’m taking a little break from Experiencing …

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Episode 107: WEBS OF TRUTH — Responsibility in Coaching from the Perspective of Coach & Client with Kat Lee 1:39:55

4M ago1:39:55

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Webs of Truth is a monthly sub-podcast of The Rooted Business Podcast with Spiritual Business Mentor Kat Lee and the Holistic Trauma Healing Podcast with Holistic Trauma Educator Lindsey Lockett. In this conversation, Kat and Lindsey explore the concept of responsibility from both the perspective of coach and client by examining the emotional wound…

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Episode 117: Peaostalgia 1:40:06

5M ago1:40:06

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Happy holidays! It's our last episode of 2023, and of course we discuss Peagate, along with other thoughts on the Advent Calendar, the Neopets community survey, staffing changes, and more. We also read some listener emails, chat about custom fonts and a 2000s mall roleplay, share some unusual items, and more!…

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132 - Leveraging Behavioral Science to Increase Data Product Adoption with Klara Lindner 42:56

5M ago42:56

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In this conversation with Klara Lindner, Service Designer at diconium data, we explore how behavioral science and UX can be used to increase adoption of data products. Klara describes how she went from having a highly technical career as an electrical engineer and being the founder of a solar startup to her current role in service design for data p…

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131 - 15 Ways to Increase User Adoption of Data Products (Without Handcuffs, Threats and Mandates) with Brian T. O’Neill 36:57

5M ago36:57

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This week I’m covering Part 1 of the 15 Ways to Increase User Adoption of Data Products, which is based on an article I wrote for subscribers of my mailing list. Throughout this episode, I describe why focusing on empathy, outcomes, and user experience leads to not only better data products, but also better business outcomes. The focus of this epis…

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Episode 116: A 15 Year Grudge Against Gnorbus 1:23:36

5M ago1:23:36

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We're back with our pre-Thanksgiving episode, in which we are thankful for some cute new pet colors and outfits, birthday freebies, and quests. We also discuss the 1,000+ items that have never been released(!), ideas for a new species of Neopet, and some peculiar foods.By Caroline and Hannah

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130 - Nick Zervoudis on Data Product Management, UX Design Training and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 48:56

5M ago48:56

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Today I’m joined by Nick Zervoudis, Data Product Manager at CKDelta. As we dive into his career and background, Nick shares insights into his approach when it comes to developing both internal and external data products. Nick explains why he feels that a software engineering approach is the best way to develop a product that could have multiple app…

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Episode 106: WEBS OF TRUTH... On Authenticity with Kat Lee 1:34:44

6M ago1:34:44

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Lindsey is joined by returning guest Kat HoSoo Lee to explore authenticity as a pathway to having our needs met. This conversation was sparked by the requests from Lindsey's and Kat's Instagram audiences of, "How do you show up authentically online??" Many of us have lost touch with our Authentic selves in pursuit of attachment, influenced by child…

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Episode 9: With Dr Kamran Qureshi, Dr Iram Qureshi, Peter Tilley, Alex Staunton-Hill and Kemal Yildirim 1:03:37

6M ago1:03:37

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On the show this week, Dr Kamran Qureshi and Dr Iram Qureshi, Join Joe to discuss their new film Only Love matters. Plus, Peter Tilley returns with Alex Staunton-Hill and Kemal Yildirim to talk about their new film The Foreboding: Fractured. Equally, Thanks but No Thanks makes a return... Only Love Matters: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&…

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Episode 105: Secrets of an Entrepreneurial Mom with ADHD with Theresa Lear Levine 45:08

6M ago45:08

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Lindsey speaks with returning guest, Theresa Lear Levine, an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner and author of Becoming More Me, Tapping into Success, Subconscious Secrets of an ADHD Entrepreneurial Mom. The book details Theresa's personal journey, discussing her traumas, ADHD challenges, client experiences, and insights into emotional f…

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129 - Why We Stopped, Deleted 18 Months of ML Work, and Shifted to a Data Product Mindset at Coolblue 35:21

6M ago35:21

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Today I’m joined by Marnix van de Stolpe, Product Owner at Coolblue in the area of data science. Throughout our conversation, Marnix shares the story of how he joined a data science team that was developing a solution that was too focused on the delivery of a data-science metric that was not on track to solve a clear customer problem. We discuss ho…

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Episode 115: Gelerts Love Soup 1:44:44

6M ago1:44:44

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In this episode, we cover the conclusion of the Faerie Festival and some...interesting new outfits. We also discuss the origins of Princess Fernypoo, do some dream analysis, and play Tenable!By Caroline and Hannah

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128 - Data Products for Dummies and The Importance of Data Product Management with Vishal Singh of Starburst 53:01

6M ago53:01

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Today I’m joined by Vishal Singh, Head of Data Products at Starburst and co-author of the newly published e-book, Data Products for Dummies. Throughout our conversation, Vishal explains how the variations in definitions for a data product actually led to the creation of the e-book, and we discuss the differences between our two definitions. Vishal …

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Episode 114: Let Skeiths Bejeweled 1:12:34

7M ago1:12:34

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We've got a new episode where we discuss the latest happenings in Neopia, including Skeith Day, Grarrl Day, the Gormball Championships, and of course, the Faerie Festival! Plus: healing your inner child, rent control in Kiko Lake, and some shady items!By Caroline and Hannah

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Episode 104: A Peek Into My Annual Appointment with My Psychiatrist 1:17:12

7M ago1:17:12

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In this episode, Lindsey delves into her personal experiences with psychiatry, tracing her struggles with anxiety, insomnia, and a suicide attempt in 2019. Misguided medical advice led her to self-advocate and push against standard practices, especially concerning tapering off medications. A turning point came when she met a supportive psychiatrist…

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127 - On the Road to Adopting a “Producty” Approach to Data Products at the UK’s Care Quality Commission with Jonathan Cairns-Terry 36:55

7M ago36:55

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Today I’m joined by Jonathan Cairns-Terry, who is the Head of Insight Products at the Care Quality Commission. The Care Quality Commission is the the regulator for England for health and social care, and Jonathan recently joined their data team and is working to transform their approach to be more product-led and user-centric. Throughout our conver…

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Episode 103: A Year Without My Mother — Reflections on Complex PTSD & Abandonment Triggers 1:01:38

7M ago1:01:38

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In this solo episode, Lindsey delves into the insights, lessons, pain, triggers, and progress she has been through. She vulnerably reveals a strained relationship with her mother and a year of non-communication and emotional pain, even while expressing a hope for future reconciliation. Lindsey discusses her understanding of her own Complex PTSD aba…

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