Amanda has leveraged her experience in Civil Engineering and Software Consulting to break into UX over the 3 years. She now owns her own UX design business helping service-based businesses create meaningful digital experiences for their customers. As of 2020, Amanda is also the host of the UX Hustle Summit and Podcast and the creator of the UX Portfolio PowerPlay, a 6 week group coaching program taking your portfolio from cookie cutter to uniquely you so you can get the UX job you love.
podcast episodes
Imposture Syndrome
In this episode, we talk about Imposter Syndrome — what is it, what it means (and what it doesn't mean).
Listen Masterminding to Crush Big Goals
In this episode, I share my experience having been in 3 different masterminds and just getting back from a mastermind retreat. If you've been wondering "what even is a mastermind? and what does it do?" then this episode is for you.
Listen Portfolio Tips for New & Experienced UXers
Listen 2021 Lessons Learned & How I'm Stepping into 2022
In this episode, I share the highs and lows and lessons I learned from 2021 that I'm bringing with me into 2022.
Listen Personal Branding
In this episode, Amanda shares what a personal brand is and how it can help you in your UX career. Then she shares the process that she's used to develop her own personal brand and how it's impacted her career — both in corporate and within her own business.
Listen Jumping Into New Decisions
Feeling like you need to make a change or make a decision, but aren't sure how to start? In this episode, Amanda shares the 3 ways she leaps into new decisions so that you can stop the analysis paralysis or self-judgment. Making a decision doesn't have to be a Herculean effort, it can be experimental and even fun!
Listen UX Through My Partner's Eyes
In this episode, Amanda interviews her fiancé, Will Cloyd, about what it was like when Amanda transitioned her career into UX design — and then later into full-time business. Will shares tips on how to bring your significant other along on the journey of big career moves and the perspective that he brought (and continues to bring) to Amanda's career.
Listen 3 Ways to Show a Growth Mindset in Your UX Case Study
In this episode Amanda shares her 3 ways to show a growth mindset in your UX case study and why it's important for your job search.
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Future-Proofing Your Design Career at the UX Hustle Summit
In this episode, Amanda shares the 3 ways to future-proof your design career at the 2021 UX Hustle Summit, Sept 24 & 25
Listen Designing a Sustainable Career
In this episode, Amanda talks about what to do when you're feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or just in a messy place.
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