How do you take care of your mind, body, and spirit when you don’t have the time, money, or resources? Join the RAFT team as they share their own budget-friendly self-care tips. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:25 Welcome 01:05 RAFT Team Intros 02:40 What would you do on a self-care day but you had no money to spend? 07:40 Match your time availabl…

Join Maegan, Nicole, Sophie, and Joy as they come together to reflect upon Women’s History Month and answer questions about what womanhood means to them, inspiring women, strengths, and advice they received and wish to share with others. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:25 Welcome 00:55 RAFT Team Intros 02:55 What does womanhood mean to you? 03:05…

In this episode, the RAFT Team comes together to reflect upon their personal highlights of 2023 and discuss all things gratitude. From embracing gratitude through challenges and reminding yourself to practice gratitude, you will learn a few ways to incorporate gratitude in your daily life. Episode Time Codes 0:00 Intro 0:35 RAFT Team Intros 01:20 R…

You’ve seen changes you want to make in your organization, you’re collaborating with co-workers, but now you might be wondering, “What are the leaders thinking about and looking for with change initiatives?” Join Jeremie and Amber as they continue discussing how to make organizational changes by focusing the conversation around the leadership’s poi…

Join Jeremie in a conversation with Charlie Gilkey about principles from his book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results, including small actions that bring lasting change and creating a team that can solve problems without you. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:40 Jeremie highlights talking points and welcomes Charlie 01:40 …

Have you ever seen something you want to change in your organization, but not sure how to get others involved or talk to your boss about it? Join Jeremie in a conversation with Amber Beam about making changes in your organization by collaborating with co-workers and successfully bringing ideas to leadership. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 01:40 Amb…

Join Nicole and Joy from RAFT in a conversation with Dee, Jackie, and Tatiana of The SOAR Collective, an organization working “to mobilize advocates to demand accountability and revolutionize the way anti-violence organizations operate.” Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:50 RAFT & SOAR Collective Introductions 01:50 Who SOAR Collective is, their mi…

In this episode Raft’s founder, Indrani Goradia, introduces us to a friend she met by chance when their flights were delayed. Monique shares her past experience navigating life as a leader & advocate in the domestic violence field while in an actively abusive relationship. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:28 How Indrani met Monique & how they conn…

This month’s podcast features Grace Harvey, who recently stepped away from advocacy work and was surprised to see her advocacy skills transferred to work in a completely different field. If you think you need a change but are hesitant to look for something new, Grace has an encouraging message to share with you. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 01:13…

In this episode, the RAFT team is joined by our Founder, Indrani Goradia, to discuss our “Why?” Inspired by Simon Sinek’s theory of starting with your “Why?” to help connect your work to your purpose in a meaningful way. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:24 Nicole introduction – Explains inspiration for Podcast 02:40 Maegan introduction – Shares st…

Today we welcome Joy Ingram to our team as a new workshop facilitator and learn a little about her background. Join RAFT as we discuss some reasons for high turnover rates within SV/DV advocacy organizations and a few ideas to combat this issue. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 01:10 Nicole introduces new RAFT team member, Joy 2:45 Joy shares her bac…

Today on the RAFT podcast, Jeremie and Johnanna Ganz continue their discussion about occupational identity and how it connects to leadership and the development of organizational culture. Episode Time Codes 0:00 Intro 0:45 Johanna reviews what it means to have a strong occupational identity. 2:51 What is “Organizational Culture Development”? How do…

Today on the RAFT podcast, Nicole and Mariam share their reflections on NCADV’s National Conference on Domestic Violence. This year’s NCADV National Conference Keynote Speaker was Tommi Vincent. Episode Time Codes 0:00 Intro 1:40 Nicole and Mariam talk about meeting each other in person for the first time and how it felt to connect with so many adv…

Jeremie and Johnanna conclude their discussion on occupational identity, a state of identifying closely with one’s job. Join RAFT as we learn about how to manage this identity in mission-driven fields, such as SV/DV advocacy. Episode Time Codes 0:00 Intro 0:26 Johanna shares signs that work relationships might be switching from healthy and function…

Jeremie and Johnanna continue their discussion on occupational identity, a state of identifying closely with one’s job. Join RAFT as we learn about how to manage this identity in mission-driven fields, such as SV/DV advocacy. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 01:20 Johnanna introduces herself, experience, and research 02:20 Recognizing our Comfort, Le…

Today we discuss occupational identity, a state of identifying closely with one’s job. Join RAFT as we learn about how to manage this identity in mission-driven fields, such as SV/DV advocacy. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 01:00 Johnanna shares her background and work. 04:30 Definition of occupational identity 06:30 Definition of strong occupation…

In honor of Women’s History Month, the women of RAFT share their career and life experiences–advice, strengths, and lessons learned. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:40 Anneka introduces the topic in celebration of Women’s History Month 01:00 Q1: One lesson or piece of advice we’ve learned from another woman? 01:10 Nicole: Take care of the people …

Do you struggle with procrastination? Join the RAFT team as we dive deeper into S.M.A.C.K., a procrastination prevention tool designed by clinical psychologist and Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:27 Esteniolla introduces the topic and the guest, Dr. Christine Li. 01:19 Dr.Christine Li reintroduces herself …

Do you struggle with procrastination? Are you unsure about the difference between procrastination and rest? Join the RAFT team as we answer these questions and more with clinical psychologist and Procrastination Coach, Dr. Christine Li. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:30 Jeremie & Indrani introduce the topic and the guest, Dr. Christine Li 02:30 …

In this episode, Jeremie and Indrani discuss their own challenges with reflection and share some of their personal reflection practices. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:20 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team. 01:19 Jeremie asks, “Why do you find it difficult to reflect on things that have happened?” 01:36 Indrani shares how her attitude tow…

In episode two of the annual RAFT holiday podcast, the RAFT team continues their discussion on tips and tools for thriving, not surviving, the holidays. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:18 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team. 03:52 Jeremie’s Tip #1: Create a holiday budget and stick to it. 06:20 Jeremie’s Tip #2: Start saving for the holiday…

In episode one of the annual RAFT holiday podcast, the RAFT team discusses tips and tools for thriving, not surviving, the holidays. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:19 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team welcomes readers. 02:40 Anneka’s Tip #1: It is okay to say “no” to social invitations. 03:55 Anneka’s Tip #2: Give to yourself in addition…

In this episode, Jamie (@bad_mmama), a professional MMA fighter, shares her journey from survivor to advocate. Learn how she leverages her training in physical and non-contact defense to empower other survivors. Listeners, please note that there is discussion of domestic violence in the podcast and specific discussion about rape at 35:55. Episode T…

In this episode, join the entire RAFT team as they discuss how to ask for help and the various things one must consider as they hone this practice. Tips range from the timing of how to ask for help to determining the right people to ask for help. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:29 Listeners are welcomed and the RAFT team is introduced 00:55 Intro…

In this episode, join the entire RAFT team as they discuss how to ask for help and the various things one must consider as they hone this practice. Tips range from how to be specific in your ask to the right mindset needed when asking for help. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:30 Listeners are welcomed and the RAFT team is introduced. 01:19 Introd…

In this episode, Heather Slutzky from Anchor & Flame shares how she anchors caregivers in their resilience without compromising the flame that ignites their passion for the work. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:28 Jeremie welcomes listeners and Introduces Heather Slutzsky, Principal Celebrant of Anchor & Flame 01:45 Heather introduces herself and…

In this episode, Sherry Hamby, Director of the Life Paths Research Center and Founder of ResilienceCon, discusses universal and cumulative trauma and resilience. EPISODE TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 00:30 Jeremie Welcomes listeners and introduces Dr. Sherry Hamby. 00:50 Dr. Hamby introduces herself. 02:27 Q+A: You talk about trauma as a universal experie…

In this episode, learn how social journaling can be used to make powerful, meaningful connections with the self, the we, and the us. EPISODE TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 00:39 Jeremie Welcomes listeners and introduces Alex and Nikolay from Oh-lay, a workplace culture design company. 01:37 Nikolay and Alex introduce themselves and their mission. 03:01 Too…

In this episode, Indrani and Jeremie discuss self-love and acceptance through the lens of time management. EPISODE TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 00:30 Jeremie Welcomes Listeners and Introduces Indrani 00:57 Indrani: Why This Topic is So Important 02:52 Jeremie: Not Taking What Comes First 04:33 Indrani: Time is Not a Piece of Elastic 06:04 Discussion 08:5…

In this episode, RAFT invites Stacy Brookman, a resilience and life story expert, to share a new resiliency tool for advocates. EPISODE TIME CODES 00:00 Intro 01:20 Stacy introduces herself 03:25 The Tool Overview: Life-Story Writing 04:20 Jeremie Shares How He Used the Tool to Reflect on His Leadership 05:15 Where did Life-Story Writing come from?…

In this episode, each RAFT team member continues to share their experiences with making difficult decisions. How do you make a choice with neither decision seems ideal? Listen as the team discusses the tools and processes they use to support them in being intentional about decision-making. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:25 Jeremie Shares How We …

In this episode, each RAFT team member shares their experiences with making difficult decisions. Listen as the team discusses the tools and processes they use to support them in being intentional about decision-making. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:28 Team Welcome 01:00 Advocate Scenario: Go Back to Work at the Shelter During COVID-19 and Spend…

In this episode, Indrani offers a body scan. It is a perfect and brief tool that helps build resilience. Relax and enjoy. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:21 Breathe with Intention to Start 01:06 Body Scan Begins 12:01 Three Deep Breaths to Transition Out of Body Scan 12:29 OutroBy RAFT: Indrani Goradia, Alyce Jurgensen, Jeremie Miller, Amy Jaffe

While Development and QA are often assigned with the responsibility to keep software safe from hackers, recent events with Facebook, Twitter, Zoom, and more show it’s designers that aren’t thinking enough of software threats and how to handle them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsfixthings/message…

Discussing the engaging user interface of Tiktok, its content presentation, and how it was a natural evolution after Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsfixthings/message

Exploring the two fundamental questions any designer should start with, and why companies seem to so often miss them - What is the problem you are trying to solve? What is the demand you are fulfilling? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsfixthings/message

After an initial kick-off with Neeva and its disappointing Digital Bill of Rights (https://neeva.co/digital-bill-of-rights), Guus and Joe turn to the topic of how design jobs are changing. They put fourth that design is a mindset and way of thinking that forms a foundation of a designers toolbox, but as product platforms grow (voice, chat, bots, AR…

In this episode of the RAFT Podcast, Indrani reveals a new tool called W.A.I.T., a tool for intentional decision-making. Listen in as Jeremie and Alyce apply the tool using their unique styles and learn how you can, too. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:57 Intro to Conversation 01:40 Tool Objective: Guides the Process of Being Presented with a Dec…

Guus and Joe look at the https://replika.ai/ application, which creates a digital version of your personality, and discuss how bots build and grow their identity. The end of the conversation begins to tackle the future of design as a discipline, which is continued in episode 94. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/l…

As stores, restaurants, and cafes open, Guus and Joe discuss the deplorable state of physical space design we now have to deal with. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsfixthings/message

Following up on old episodes of Let's Fix Things and The Dark Side of Design, which asked "Does it matter if all my friends are only digital", Guus and Joe continue to explore the topic, now that digital is all we have during lockdown. What do friends, relationships, loneliness, and connection all mean in a digital world. --- Send in a voice messag…

An extra 5-minute episode around Don Norman and design fundamentals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsfixthings/message

In this episode of the RAFT Podcast, Jeremie, Indrani, and Alyce discuss tools that Advocates and Management can utilize to mitigate the stress and anxiety that often accompanies change. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:25 Intro to Conversation 01:28 Tool #1 – Intentional Body Scan Meditation with a Written Reflection 07:30 Discussion: Takeaways o…

Based off an article written almost a decade ago by Don Norman, Guus and Joe discuss how design education has changed in the last 20 years and the current skill gaps with students exiting university and joining the workforce. https://jnd.org/why_design_education_must_change/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsf…

For the first time in months Guus and Joe are recording from the argodesign studio in brand new isolation booths. The discussion this week focuses on two elements driven from the COVID-19 situation. Dystopian drawbacks and potential new entrepreneur activities. The former looks at Boston Dynamics robot dogs released in Singapore to watch and remind…

Starting off of an article where a person managed to get personal data from an old Tesla car, Guus and Joe discuss the ongoing topic of data privacy, data clean up, and regulation. The discussion moves back and forth between company responsibilities, individual responsibilities, and what designers can do to help both. --- Send in a voice message: h…

As we continue to have a global captive audience, industries such as of sports, music, video production, and more are finding new ways to engage with audiences. Applying the rule of "create once, scale infinite" everything is software now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letsfixthings/message…

Jumping off Marc Andreessen's It's Time to Build essay and a post from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Guus and Joe discuss how the COVID-19 situation is accelerating trends and changing businesses. What companies thought may take another 5 years to accomplish is happening in months, and now companies are left with the ability to either adapt…

On continued lockdown in Amsterdam during the COVID-19, Guus and Joe look at what technologies might make a leap forward due to this worldwide change in social behavior. While many of us thought AR might be the next big technology, will VR leapfrog it and become the more natural extension of the real world, giving us an escape during times of solit…

What happens when truth becomes irrelevant. As the world sits in their homes waiting for the end of the COVID-19 closures, many may fall deeper into their own echo-chambers. With billions of people posting their opinions and their own "truth" beside news, if you search, you can find support for almost anything. While many look at the mental and eco…