Career Pivot, Design Legacy & Finding Meaning Through Podcasting | Personal Journal

cMonkX Podcast

Kind of processing things out loud today... thinking about this design career, what actually leaves a mark, and feeling this pull towards making podcasts more seriously. It's a bit of a ramble, includes a walk outside (mic and all), and ends with a hint about a really personal new project I'm starting.

Show Notes:

* Just me thinking out loud from home today, feeling a bit adventurous.

* Talking about why I like podcasts that feel like a raw audio message, not too polished. Trying to capture that here.

* Reflecting on the long winter and how this sunny day feels different.

* Getting into my career as a designer and this nagging feeling about legacy – what actually lasts when projects disappear or companies fold?

* Had a realization that maybe the work I thought I was made for isn't quite it.

* Why podcasting? It's always been there, even the messy attempts. Feeling more ready now, less hung up on having the perfect "radio voice."

* Thinking about how standards have changed in content creation.

* Critiquing platforms like Substack – they kinda suck, right? But you still need them.

* Decided to take the mic outside for a walk – apologies if the audio gets a bit rough, but it felt right to move. (Around 20:07)

* Talking about a really personal new podcast project I'm starting called "You Gonna Be Okay," stemming from my journey into single fatherhood after separation.

* Why now feels like the right time to share that story.

* This whole episode is kind of a marker for me – acknowledging a shift.

* More on the new project coming soon.

* Chapter Marks (Timestamps approximate based on original recording structure):

* 00:00 - Feeling Adventurous at Home

* 02:02 - Why Raw Style, Free-Form Podcasting Feels Right

* 03:33 - Clear Skies, Clear Thoughts?

* 05:50 - The Realization About Design & Legacy

* 08:15 - Overcoming the "Radio Voice" Doubt

* 09:55 - Committing to This Podcasting Thing

* 11:15 - Platform Problems (Substack etc.)

* 20:07 - Stepping Outside (Audio Shift)

* 21:03 - A New, Personal Project: Single Fatherhood

* 23:55 - Why Share This Now? / Final Thoughts

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