Best UX Writers Podcasts (2024)

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Getting into Content Design and UX writing + Generalists vs Specialists 41:47

1h ago41:47

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Episode 68: Getting into Content Design and UX writing + Generalists vs Specialists In today's episode, Andrew Stein shares his journey into the field from a background in copywriting. He also dives into what helped him figure out writing for UX before the job was really popular, plus tips on doing good work as a solo UX writer dedicated to a large…

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Impact of visuals in technical documentation with Dennis Dawson, Ripple 20:59

1h ago20:59

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner. Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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S2 Ep 2. From Special Ed Teacher to Customer Experience Manager with Shaine Frazier 32:22

9d ago32:22

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Learn about the secrets of a successful career transition as I chat with Shaine Frazier, a former New York City Special Education Teacher turned UX and Customer Experience Design expert. Shane shares his journey from classroom discontent to his thriving new role in tech, including the pivotal moments of self-study, LinkedIn networking, and professi…

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Irina Silyanova on Writing UX Microcopy 18:13

2h ago18:13

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Irina Silyanova offers advice on how to write better UX microcopy, the small chunks of text that allow users to navigate an interface. Her advice comes from her recent Smashing Magazine article: How to Improve Your Microcopy: UX Writing Tips for Non-UX Writers. Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for a transcript of the episode. Email ryan.weber@u…

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Karen Rempel on Technical Writer Resumes and Interviews 19:30

5d ago19:30

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Karen Rempel (https://karenrempel.com/) joins the podcast to give advise on crafting better resumes and giving better interviews. Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for a transcript of the episode. Email ryan.weber@uah.edu for more information on the show!By UAH Technical Communication

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Don't let Content Design gaslight you 54:26

1d ago54:26

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Episode 67: Don't let Content Design gaslight you In today's episode, the brilliant Sara Wachter-Boettcher shares parts of her Lead with Tempo talk in a discussion with me about all things lifting the weight of content design off our shoulders. How can we stop overidentifying with work? How do we set clear boundaries? And what can we do to take a s…

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Ep. 32. Knowledge graphs (Larry Swanson) 49:15

2d ago49:15

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Larry Swanson might be one of the most knowledgeable and friendly people in content design and content strategy. Every time you speak to him, he’s full of joy and passion about the craft. Not just that - he’s probably one of the most intelligent people in the industr…

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Proposal Writing(RFPs): Steps and Challenges with Mickella Rast, Chenega 14:21

9d ago14:21

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S2 Ep 1. Navigating the UX World from Big Tech to Startup with Hilda Nalwanga 37:12

23d ago37:12

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Unlock the secrets to a successful career transition with Hilda Naluanga, a senior UX researcher at Xsolla, in our latest episode. Discover how Hilda navigated the fascinating shift from a career development coach in South Africa to becoming a key player in the video game industry. You’ll learn how her passion for design thinking and human-centered…

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Ep. 31. Content for AI products (Kyra Lee, UserTesting) 53:45

1M ago53:45

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Get US $100 off your ticket for the upcoming Button Conference! Use UXCC100 at checkout! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! I know, I know. A lot of AI. But I swear, the conversation in this one is really worth listening to. For so many organizations, the use of AI is dictated by the CEO, or head of p…

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Get unstuck: Growing content design beyond the trivial 40:43

1M ago40:43

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Episode 66: Get unstuck: Growing content design beyond the trivial (online and at work) How many times should we really debate our title, serial commas, or the future of AI on social media? My guest Bill Kurland and I believe it's probably time to move on from some of the most evergreen content design and UX writing topics - both online and when ta…

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Information Architecture for Technical Writers with Lana Brindley, Shippit 12:07

23d ago12:07

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Revolutionizing Construction with AI-Driven Content Design 27:30

1M ago27:30

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Nurit Gazit, Director of Product Management at Beti, as we explore the intersection of AI, UX writing, and the construction industry. In this episode of the AI Experience podcast, Nurit shares how Beti, a software company specializing in construction site management, is leveraging AI and professional UX w…

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Ep. 30. How to crack content design contracting (Slater Katz) 55:33

2M ago55:33

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Getting into content design is hard enough, but contracting roles are a different struggle altogether. While they can be lucrative (potentially depending where you live) they're also difficult to crack. But they're also a necessary struggle to understand - often the …

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User Manuals: Benefits and Best Practices with Syed Haroon Shah, Edetek 22:36

2M ago22:36

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep 21. Season Finale: Bridging the Gap Between Teaching and UX Research 12:48

2M ago12:48

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What if your teaching skills could help you land an exciting career in User Experience Research? This season finale will guide educators through the essential skills and methodologies that make them uniquely qualified for a transition into the UX Research space. You'll learn how lesson planning and classroom management are directly applicable to UX…

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Ep. 29. From english major to content design lead: advice for grads 48:42

2M ago48:42

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Ah, English degrees. So often the target of snide comments and "there but for..." looks. I don't think there's another academic pursuit that's used as a metaphor for uselessness quite as much. Maybe basket weaving. And yet, as content designers know, English majors c…

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Anjana Rajan on Knowledge Management 7:08

3M ago7:08

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Anjana Rahan shares insight from her career in knowledge management and information architecture. Visit https://tenminutetechcomm.com/ for a transcript of the episode. Email ryan.weber@uah.edu for more information on the show!By UAH Technical Communication

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Ep 20. AI Tools to Boost Your UX Job Hunt 10:53

3M ago10:53

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If you want to transition to a career in tech, you have to use tech! Ever wondered how AI can transform your career transition from teaching to UX design? I'm Coach Zee, a 15-year teacher turned UX Researcher and in this episode, I uncover the secrets behind leveraging AI to streamline your job search and land your dream role in the tech industry. …

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Ep. 28. Inside Gemini: How a Google content designer helps build AI 51:18

3M ago51:18

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! There's an interesting path opening up in content design: working on the actual language models underpinning this explosion of new features we're seeing. This is a new and fairly anxiety-inducing area. But as content designers, it's important that we engage and help …

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Content design and UX writing tactics that move the needle 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Episode 65: Content design and UX writing tactics that move the needle What are some content design and UX writing tactics and processes that actually move the needle for solo writers or smaller teams? In this episode, I share some of my top tactics that I like to bring into my day-to-day work to help with change management, workload management, an…

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Exploring Use cases and Limitations of GenAI in Technical writing with Rene, Box 21:04

3M ago21:04

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep 19. Pros and Cons of Remote Work From a Former Teacher 11:01

3M ago11:01

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What if you could skip the exhausting daily grind, commute less, and transform your work-life balance entirely? That's exactly what happened to me as I transitioned from a traditional teaching role to becoming a Senior UX Researcher working remotely. In this episode of the UX Teacher Prep Podcast, I share my journey, recounting the joy of trading i…

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AI and Content Design Evolution in UX with Chris Willis, CDO @Domo 23:24

3M ago23:24

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Ep. 27. Using AI to scale UX writing at Monday.com, with Ron Yakar 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Ron Yakar made a bit of noise last month when he wrote a post on LinkedIn discussing how he created an AI tool to help scale UX writing at Monday.com. There was lots of debate. "This is cool." "This is scary." "Why don't you hire more content designers?" And everythi…

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Ep 18. UX Research Job Interviews: Top Questions and Answers for Aspiring UX Researchers 13:33

4M ago13:33

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In this episode, I unpack the most commonly asked questions in UX Research interviews and offer invaluable insights to help you ace them. Drawing from personal experiences and research, I guide you through key methodologies, the importance of staying current with industry trends, and how to showcase your versatility and commitment to professional g…

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UX Writing: Breaking Down the Essentials 6:49

4M ago6:49

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners. Visit www.document360.com/partners Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep. 26. Why Content Designers Make Great Leaders, feat. Aladrian Goods (Intuit) 46:25

4M ago46:25

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Many content designers want to be leaders. But how can they get there? Do they make great design leaders in general...and what will they struggle with when they get there? In today's episode I speak with Aladrian Goods, design manager at Intuit. We talk about her roa…

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Ep 17. The Teacher Shortage and Why Teachers are Not Ok 12:29

4M ago12:29

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In today's episode, I discuss the teacher shortage and recent teacher stories in the news. The first step to overcoming an obstacle is admitting there is a problem. There is a huge problem with the state of teaching and although it will take time, I believe a solution is possible. Announcement: Starting in June, the UX Teacher Prep Podcast will be …

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From Freelance Marketing to Senior UX Writing with Yael Ilani @Pipedrive 28:35

4M ago28:35

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Yael Ilani, a ux writer from berlin, had spent her last day of homeland vocation sharing some of her knowledge and experience with us: Why does it require more work and creativity to use fewer words as a ux writer? What does the future hold for content and ux writers? are they all gonna be replaced by machines and AI? How did ux writing affect her …

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Ep 16. From Classroom to UX: Five Things I Wish I Knew Before My Career Transition 13:36

4M ago13:36

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In today’s episode, I share the 5 things I wish I knew before transitioning out of the classroom. Knowing these 5 things would’ve eased my anxiety and helped me mentally and logistically prepare for my corporate role in tech. If you're considering leaving the classroom, or in the middle of this life-changing leap, remember you've got an ally. I’m r…

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Ep. 25. Content Design in China feat. Anna Potapova & Arnaud Frattini 52:45

4M ago52:45

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Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Last year the UX Content Collective published an extensive piece about content designers in China, written by Anna Potapova and Arnaud Frattini. The piece surveyed several people working in China, and revealed an amazing amount of insight into a place many people don't know anything about. Today, Ann…

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Ep 15. Building Your UX Portfolio: For Transitioning Teachers 15:17

4M ago15:17

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Are you a teacher interested in a creative career in UX (User Experience) Design? Let's unwrap the essentials of a portfolio that stands out, not just as a showcase, but as a narrative of your professional journey. In this episode, I offer tips for building your first UX portfolio and reflect on my early portfolio as a transitioning teacher to my c…

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Ep 14. Confronting the Challenges of Toxic Teaching Environments 20:38

5M ago20:38

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Don't forget to enter the Teacher Appreciation Giveaway on Instagram! Every day, teachers across the world face the daunting task of nurturing young minds, often at the expense of their own well-being. This Teacher Appreciation Week, I'm tipping my hat to these unsung heroes and shedding light on the challenges they face within the teaching profess…

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Ep. 24. Why (and how) content designers need to change - and fast! Feat. Chelsea Larsson 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

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The Writers of Silicon Valley podcast is back! Listen to the first new episode with Chelsea Larsson, Senior Design Director at Expedia. We discuss the future of content design, UX writing, how AI is impacting everything, and why content designers shouldn’t hang on to old definitions. And maybe…why content designers should learn Python? I’m really e…

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Working in a Growth team 25:04

5M ago25:04

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Episode 64: Working in a Growth team In today's episode, my guest Senior Product Designer Ademar Rodrigues and I talk about all things working with growth. We chat about how growth teams are different from other types of design teams, how content design works in a growth setting, and what some of the challenges and opportunities are. ---Learning ou…

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Ep 13. Job Search Tips with Recruiter Sarah Janosz 25:27

5M ago25:27

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Ever considered the leap from the classroom to a professional role in the creative industry? In this episode, I delve into this transition with the help of Sarah Janosz, a Creative Recruiter with a wealth of experience in creative placements. Sarah shares her career evolution, providing you with an authentic perspective on the nuances of such a shi…

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Docs-as-Code vs Dedicated knowledge base with Brianne Bennett, Opensee 13:43

5M ago13:43

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Thank you for tuning in, we have an exciting offer for our listeners: Explore Document360 Partner Programs and unlock a wide range of benefits by becoming our partner today! Visit www.document360.com/partners today! Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.By Gowri Ramkumar

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Ep 12. Getting Your Family to Support Your Career Change 16:33

5M ago16:33

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Transitioning to a new career can be challenging, especially when it involves moving from a long-established role in teaching to the dynamic and fast-growing field of technology. Having the backing of your loved ones can make a significant difference. In this podcast episode, I delve into a firsthand account of my experience unpacking the emotional…

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Ep 11. Committing to Better Health and Seeking Joy with Jite Lark 24:53

5M ago24:53

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Teachers are known for their unwavering dedication to their students, often at the expense of their own health and well-being. In this episode, Jite Lark, a former educator turned administrator and women’s fitness and life transformation coach, shares her transformative journey and how it's shaped her mission to help teachers nurture their health t…

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Ep 10. Communicating Your Why in Job Interviews 11:29

6M ago11:29

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Embarking on a new career path can feel overwhelming, but I can help. Crafting a career narrative is not just about explaining the desire to leave teaching but also about conveying the excitement and commitment to contributing to the success of a potential employer. In today's episode, I explain how to share stories from your teaching experience th…

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