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[Event recording] Live UX Research Resume Feedback Session hosted by UXRS

On May 26th, I sat down for a live review of real UX research resumes submitted by the community for an event hosted by UXRS. We received...

Birdathon 2022! Give me your money for bird and habitat conservation & education

I am excited to take part in the 2022 Birdathon, Portland Audubon’s biggest annual fundraiser. Birdathon’s goal this year is to raise...

[Upcoming event] Live Feedback Session for UX Research Resumes

Join me on May 26th, 2022 for a live UX research resume review and Q&A hosted by UX Research & Strategy! Event Details A resume is the...

Negotiation goes beyond your take home pay

What comes to mind when you think of negotiating a job offer? The number of dollars on your paycheck, of course! But there's more to your...

Expenses and investments for a small coaching practice

It costs a lot to run a small business. But I love it. I spent several hours this weekend prepping my 2021 tax stuff to send to my...

Siri, define class solidarity: 10 anti-capitalist memes

[Upcoming event] Know your Rights: How the law protects workers’ right to speak out

Tech Workers Coalition is hosting a live event on January 27th, 2022, to inform tech workers about the legal protections and legal...

2021 coaching year in review

At the end of each year, I complete a review and analysis of all things related to my business to understand how I spent my time and...

Practicing boundaries at work - why it's important and how to do it

Brendan Jarvis, who interviewed me a few months ago for his Brave UX podcast, invited me to participate in a year-end wrap-up by sharing...

[Podcast] Amy Santee on UX careers, Brave UX with Brendan Jarvis

I had the honor and pleasure of joining the amazing Brendan Jarvis for a fun conversation about UX careers on his show, Brave UX. You can...

[Podcast] The Grief Coach: Setting Boundaries and Grieving Difficult Relationships with Amy Santee

I have been on a boundaries bender for the past several years, set into motion when my mom died in 2017 from the complications of a...

Amazon warehouse workers get second chance at unionizing

Back in April 2021, Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama held a vote to unionize for better pay and working conditions. In greedy...