Episodes

Emerson Taymor has worn many hats: designer, founder, investor, and entrepreneur exploring the intersection of design, product, and AI. In this episode, Emerson reflects on his path from scrappy freelance gigs in high school ...

In this episode, we go ringside with Andy Vitale - yes, literally. From professional wrestler to powerhouse design leader, Andy’s career path is anything but predictable. He shares how his early days in the ring taught him le...

Michelle Parsons, Chief Product Officer at Lex and former product leader at Kayak, Spotify, Netflix and Hinge, joins That Pivotal Moment of Change for a wide-ranging conversation on product, leadership and personal growth. Sh...

In this episode, Seth Carpien - Chief Growth Officer at Tricon Infotech - shares how “unintentional mentors” helped shape his career from finance to sales to product leadership. He reflects on the moment a colleague challenge...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change, I sit down with design and operations leader Jose Coronado to talk about the moments that shaped his approach to leadership, growth, and building high-impact teams. Jose share...

In this live episode recorded at UXDX NYC , Prayag Narula - cofounder and CEO of HeyMarvin - joins That Pivotal Moment of Change to share how a career rooted in research led to an unexpected but impactful journey through entr...

What does it take to build a personal brand that opens doors—and still feels authentic? In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , Lorraine K. Lee shares her journey from editorial leader at LinkedIn and Prezi to keyn...

In this episode, Roger Rohatgi shares the remarkable journey that led him from designing rave flyers and producing an award-winning film to becoming Chief AI Officer at Chai. Roger opens up about how building an app to help c...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , Kevin Hawkins shares a thoughtful look at his evolution from building products to building high-performing teams. Reflecting on experiences that span from fintech startups to...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , I sit down with Tim Gilligan, whose career has taken him from immersive theater productions in New York to the world of design operations at Capital One. Tim’s story challeng...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , we sit down with Matt Walsh — Founder & CEO of Greenstone and a veteran behind some of the most iconic digital agency work of the last two decades. Matt takes us back to wher...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , I sit down with Philip VanDusen , a creative visionary whose career journey is a testament to the power of reinvention. From his early days as a fine artist selling prints at...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , Uta Knablein, a seasoned product and design executive, shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey—from driving UX innovation at Nickelodeon to leading larg...

n this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change, Kip Voytek shares how his career—starting in political consulting and speechwriting—evolved into game design, UX, data strategy, and digital business transformation, all driven...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change, Sophia Prater, CEO & Founder of Rewired and Chief Evangelist for Object-Oriented UX (OOUX), shares how a pivotal challenge designing CNN’s 2012 election results platform led h...

Peter Merholz has never followed a conventional path—and that’s exactly what has made him one of the most influential voices in UX and design leadership. In this episode, Peter shares his journey with rare self-awareness, ope...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , Valerie Madden shares her journey as a creative leader in entertainment marketing, from launching iconic TV shows at NBC and Amazon to navigating unexpected career pivots and...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , host Ryan Leffel sits down with Felix Lee, co-founder of ADPList, a platform that has transformed mentorship for professionals across product, engineering, design, marketing,...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change, we talk with Teresa Cain—Product & UX Leader and best-selling author of Solving Problems in Two Hours and Next-Gen Product Management. Teresa shares her career journey, from b...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change, we explore the inspiring journey of Connor Joyce—researcher, author of Bridging Intention and Impact, and influencer. Connor shares how he navigated setbacks, embraced change,...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , Richard Dalton, Head of Design for Consumer at Verizon, reflects on the twists and turns that shaped his remarkable career. From navigating career pivots to embracing leaders...

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Paul Strike, a UX and digital experience leader who has spent over a decade shaping transformative design strategies. In our conversation, Paul takes us on a journey through his career, star...

In this episode, Catt Small, a staff designer and founder of the Games Devs of Color Expo, shares her journey from graphic design to UX mastery. She reflects on her growth as a designer, emphasizing the importance of empathy,...

In this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change , we sit down with Susie Hall, President of Community and Customer Engagement at Aquent, to explore the transformative power of kindness, curiosity, and authentic relationships...