Best UX Architect Podcasts (2025)

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Uplift: She uses power of dance as activism, and honoring sacred spaces tied to African-American heritage. 29:36

8h ago29:36

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Allen. Founder and artistic director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. The conversation centers around the power of dance as activism, preserving Black history, and honoring sacred spaces tied to African-American heritage.…

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Uplift: Recognizing Dr. Gladys West's significant contribtions to GPS technology and importance of June 19th. 30:42

10h ago30:42

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson. ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN 🎙️ Podcast Overview This special Juneteenth episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, hosted by Rushion McDonald, features Dr. Jacque Rushin and Robyn Donlad…

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The Cost of Scaling for Peak Demand with Head of Engineering Martin Jensen 30:05

2d ago30:05

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In this episode, Martin Jensen, Head of Engineering, breaks down the true cost of scaling for peak demand. He explains the limits of autoscaling, when pre-scaling makes sense, and how tools like virtual waiting rooms are used to handle sudden spikes in traffic. Martin also discusses system bottlenecks, performance trade-offs, and practical strategi…

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Episode 465: Talking to your report's previous manager and how to replace a 30-year-old ticketing system 29:44

3d ago29:44

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Mike says, To what degree do you think it’s appropriate to talk with your peer managers about people that have moved from their team to yours? How much weight do you give their criticisms of an IC that they used to manage that is working out just fine under your leadership? …

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Episode 464: Rehiring an overpaid boomerang and AI has taken over my teammate's brain 49:38

10d ago49:38

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Mr A. N. Onymous says, Hi Dave and Jamison, Long time listened, second time caller! I wrote a little while back with a common new-manager question about how to handle one of my reports who was at the lower end performance wise, but at the top end on the pay scale. I’d been trying to manage i…

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News to Know: She educating the public about autoimmune diseases and navigating chronic illness. 28:00

13d ago28:00

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tamara R. Jackson. Founder of Hopeful Therapy and Consulting, she provides holistic mental health care with an emphasis on trauma-informed support for individuals living with autoimmune diseases. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights Understanding…

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Uplift: She provides free Google certification scholarships in cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, project management, and UX design. 28:01

16d ago28:01

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester. She is the founder of Grow Give Prosper, and discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide financial education and career opportunities through partnerships like Grow with Google. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights The Mission …

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Running High-Traffic Product Drops at Rapha with Tristan Watson 46:40

16d ago46:40

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In this episode, seasoned platform engineer Tristan Watson shares his learnings from handling peak traffic at Rapha and Booking.com. Tristan reveals the key challenges, trade-offs, and best practices involved in preparing infrastructure for high-traffic product drops and collaborations. Whether you're navigating traffic surges or optimizing for res…

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Episode 463: CTO w/ weak resume and I tried management and it was TERRIBLE 27:16

17d ago27:16

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Albert Nonymous asks, I am the CTO at a small (5 engineers) tech start-up with non-technical founders. I was their first full-time employee and as such have been able to fully form this company the way I want. I’ve worked here for 9 years now and own 10% of the company. I enjoy the tech and …

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Episode 462: Supporting laid-off employee and how to rebuild culture after layoffs 28:46

24d ago28:46

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: One of my employees is probably getting laid off, what do I do!?! I’m a tech lead / manager for a consultancy and a contract reduction means that one of the people I supervise is likely going to get laid off soon! We’ve found new roles for most of my people, but it’s likely that at least one…

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Keep Winning Info #5 - First-hand tips about overcoming depression 29:01

25d ago29:01

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In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class. In the fifth episode of the Keep Winning Information series. Entrepreneur Jackson Dunbar. Dunbar shares his journey of overcoming chronic pain, financial struggles, and systemi…

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50. Responsible AI Use for Research Analysis (feat. Alexander Knoll, Co-Founder of Condens.io) 41:15

27d ago41:15

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AI can do more than it’s ever done… but there’s a lot of unfounded hype, especially when it comes to user research. When should you delegate tasks to AI? And when should you insist on keeping the human in the loop? In this episode, Therese Fessenden sits down with Alexander Knoll, co-founder of Condens, to discuss the strengths and limitations of A…

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Designing Features For Scale with Head of Product & UX Karen Risvig 34:30

1M ago34:30

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What does it take to build product features that hold up under massive traffic while still delivering a great user experience? Karen Risvig, Head of Product & UX at Queue-it, joins Smooth Scaling to share how her team designs for scalability, resilience, and security from day one. From invite-only waiting rooms to real-time visitor analytics, Karen…

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Episode 461: How to do side projects with a family and demanding job and my company promised me a raise, but didn't give it 32:40

1M ago32:40

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, long-time listener, listened to almost all episodes now and have been loving it since day 1!! I am a senior engineer at FAANG and work 45-50 hours a week and have a lot of cross-org responsibilities. I am lucky to have a beautiful wife and two wonderful young children. I guess, you can …

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Uplift: How to be a Successful Business Owner using Amazon Business. 22:36

1M ago22:36

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Hi, I'm Rushion McDonald, the host of the weekly Money Making Conversations Master Class show. This show provides interviews and information for everyone. It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start living your own. Have you ever thought about starting a business? If so, why did – or didn’t – you do it? Rushion McDonald share…

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Brand Building: Successful Finance Coach gives tips after surviving Hurricane Katrina and Stock market crash. 31:25

1M ago31:25

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mujahid Muhammad. A financial coach specializing in wealth-building, shares his insights on personal finance, real estate investing, and financial independence. He discusses his journey, strategies for managing wealth, and the importan…

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Episode 460: Losing autonomy and I got skipped for a promotion even though I'm awesome 33:07

1M ago33:07

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I have managed a product for some months now. My previous manager split their team in to mini-teams of 2-3 people. They gave me a small team and plenty of autonomy to own the product and go crazy on it. I had the time of my life as the team lead. I learned a ton and was really developing man…

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Info to Know: He's making luxury dining accessible to the everyday consumer 24:26

1M ago24:26

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Lavae McClinnahan He is a seasoned luxury goods ambassador with over 20 years of experience in direct-to-consumer engagement, product activations, and high-profile brand collaborations. Throughout a distinguished career, Lavae has successfully designed and executed strategic partnerships for globally recognized brands, including Honda, Lexus, Activ…

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Uplift: She oversees largest Black owned bank where paycheck paid 2 days early and 100,000+ Surcharge-Free ATMs. 26:42

1M ago26:42

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Teri Williams President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks and launched a digital platform to create a powerful nat…

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Load Testing for Peak Traffic with Radview's Yam Shal-Bar 36:20

1M ago36:20

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In this episode, Yam Shal-Bar, CTO at Radview, discusses the the evolving world of load testing and how it's used to prepare for peak traffic. He covers the most common system bottlenecks, the importance of iterative testing, and strategies for accurately simulating user journeys. Yam shares insights into common misconceptions around testing, best …

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Episode 459: Am I cutting edge and how to compliment someone who went from super jerk to super nice 22:44

2M ago22:44

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I work for a B2C fintech startup as a senior engineer. Our onboarding funnel has a lot of moving parts due to regulatory compliance and a litany of requirements from various parts of the business. As a startup, we also live and die by optimizing for and demonstrating growth, so we need to ga…

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News To Know: He's empowering others to launch their own financial planning practice. 26:30

2M ago26:30

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Brett Chestnut. He is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright Gwinnett. Brett launched his financial planning practice in 2015, experiencing tremendous success helping clients achieve financial security. As his firm expanded, his passion and natural aptitude for leadership became increasingly evident, underscoring his ability t…

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Uplift: She has registered over 10,000 students to attend HBCUs and generated $100 million in scholarships. 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Christopher. She is a multifaceted individual: a dedicated mother to her son, Ryan, a CEO, an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania, and a stroke survivor. She founded the HBCU Week Foundation in 2017 with a mission to promote enrol…

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Uplift: She's creating solutions to address health inequities amongst Black Families living in the South. 39:53

2M ago39:53

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Schenita D. Randolph. Dr. Schenita D. Randolph is an Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing and Founding Director of the HEEAT Lab, which stands for addressing Health disparities through Engagement, Equity, Advocacy and Trust. A registered nurse for over 25 years, Dr. Randolph is advancing nursing science by using community partne…

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Info You Can Use: Free tools that automatically ID/flag fake AI-generated photos to prevent misinformation. 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Jon Miyachi. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of BitMind—the world's first decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deepfake Detection System. Ken is an authority on how people can protect themselves using free solutions. He can provi…

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Episode 458: Infinite tech debt hack and figuring out what is going on 34:00

2M ago34:00

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Nearly every time certain developers on the team want to address technical debt, they end up just adding more technical debt. Of course, after one round of addressing technical debt, the developers in question believe that yet another round of redesigning and refactoring is in order. This st…

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Uplift: Interview discusses a home screening test for health longevity and chronic diseases before they manifest. 29:42

2M ago29:42

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Naveen Jain. He is an indomitable force fueled by unyielding curiosity and an unwavering commitment to propel humanity toward a future of limitless possibilities. As the Founder and CEO of Viome, Naveen spearheads a revolution in perso…

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Uplift: Interview discusses her Superpower of how to build authentic personal and business relationships. 25:40

2M ago25:40

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jotaka Eaddy. She is an award-winning strategist, advocate, host and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the“Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” Jotaka is the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies and the Founder of #WinWithBlac…

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The First 90 Days - A Design Leader's Guide to New Role Impact 13:26

2M ago13:26

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This end-of-season episode demonstrates how effective design leaders navigate their first 90 days in a new role by prioritizing deep understanding and strategic relationship-building before implementing changes, creating a foundation for lasting organizational transformation. Paul reveals a three-phase framework—Listening, Vision Crafting, and Stra…

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Simple is Scalable with Product Architect Mojtaba Saroonghi 24:29

2M ago24:29

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What makes a system scalable? In this episode, Mojtaba Saroonghi explains why simplicity is the secret to scalability. Saroonghi explains why avoiding complexity helps minimize the risk of failure while improving troubleshooting, deployment, and the overall scalability of a system. He walks though how Queue-it has maintained simplicity as it has gr…

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Design for Failure with Product Architect Martin Larsen 27:35

2M ago27:35

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No system has 100% reliability. Failures and faults are inevitable. At scale, everything breaks. In this episode, Martin Larsen explains the design for failure approach behind Queue-it’s architecture and how it increases the platform’s availability and resilience. Larsen explores the principles behind designing for failure, the tradeoffs involved, …

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Episode 457: How do I get off the on-call rotation and "big tech" == "big leagues"? 27:25

2M ago27:25

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a senior software engineer in a big tech/faang company and this week is my first ever on call rotation. My team is doing a lot of CI work, monitoring pipelines and support queues during on call. It is probably not as much of a hassle as on call for product teams, but for me personally o…

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49. Design Leadership & Org Design (feat. Peter Merholz, co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs) 43:19

2M ago43:19

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In this episode, Peter Merholz—co-founder of Adaptive Path and co-author of Org Design for Design Orgs—joins us to talk about what it really takes to build and scale effective design teams. We explore the systems, structures, and leadership mindsets that shape successful organizations, the relationships between product and design teams, and how des…

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Uplift: "Women & Wealth," Cary shares tips and advice to financially empower women. 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cary Carbonaro. She is the author of Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empower Clients and Unlock Their Fortune (Wiley, 2025) is an award-winning Certified Financial Planner™ with over 25 years of experience. She leads a multimillion-dol…

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