A Couple of Things by Lade Tawak

In this episode, I talk about why I don't think we're going to get the rest of the books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series and link that to the pressures of creating in public. Related episode S02E039 - The joys and traps of creating in public https://youtu.be/ItbdLsREXM8 Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Bi...

In this episode, I talk about whether cats have more self control than humans based on my recent experience watching my friend's cats. Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, and share...

In this episode, I briefly explain the aesthetic usability effect and the one place where it could get you in trouble with your users/customers Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, a...

In this episode, Pastor Fums and I tackle a listener question: as a christian, how do you differentiate between going through a difficult time or a rejection as God's will and as something being an attack of the devil? Links  @fumsthebeloved on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fumsthebeloved/ Newsletter subscription The Life of Worship https://thelifeofworship.substack.com/ The Advocate's Advo...

In this episode, I talk about how learning Dutch is going and some of the very --if I do say so myself--impressive things I can do now Related episodes S02E099 - The one where I try to speak Dutch https://youtu.be/dsSeeiVYf7g S02E153 - Going Dutch: why and how I'm learning Dutch https://youtu.be/vTVQShbV3C4 Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTLi...

In this episode, I talk about social media and how constantly being online tricks you into believing you want or need things that you don't really want. Related episode S02E185 - The time I almost became an influencer https://youtu.be/5268F845t34 Other links How is everyone on vacation https://youtu.be/6sBl--Qh-D4?si=TGtVw1iUodGOHEY5 Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the pod...

In this episode, I talk about when I almost became an influencer and why I ended up not going down that path Related episode S02E123 The time I almost became a world famous photographer https://youtu.be/t8aYPqRI65s Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bli...

What started as a love love relationship became a love hate relationship and is now a hate hate relationship. I absolutely can't stand the weather anymore. Totally over it. And in this episode, I'll tell you why Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss...

In this episode, a recurring guest talks about company vision and mission statements are often a lie told to sell market Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, and share Hosted on Acas...

In this episode, I talk about a concept called "no blame investigations" from the airline industry and how it could apply to our own personal development and growth Related episodes S02E043 - Setting goals that stick https://youtu.be/S-IMrivu5xI S02E179 - Mid year check in: how's it going with my goals https://youtu.be/JE-PGBE6Whk Related link Why You’ve Never Been In A Plane Crash Submit a questi...

In this episode, I reflect on 180 days of podcasting and what I've learnt about myself from the past 180 days. As well as why one of the lessons scares me. Related episodes  S02E090 - Reflecting on 90 podcast episodes https://youtu.be/kajMdH51dkc S02E169 - Are you actually serious? https://youtu.be/sTVzGyMzsqE Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/AC...

In this episode, I discuss something that's been bugging me. I speak mostly from the lens of my work as a UX Researcher but it could apply to any role. If anything is a skill that can be taught, especially in software, and AI tools make it "easier for everyone to learn anything", what does it mean for us as professionals in the field Related episodes S02E050 - Will AI take our jobs? https://youtu....

It's almost mid year! In this episode, we do a live review of some of my 2024 goals, where I'm on track, which ones I've edited/changed/removed, and where I'm not doing so good Related episodes S02E004 - 2024 Productivity Tips: Documenting, Habit Goals, and Time Tracking https://youtu.be/ihKcL21Fua8 S02E043 - Setting goals that stick https://youtu.be/S-IMrivu5xI S02E089 - Checking in on my 2024 go...

In this episode, I share on a life approach I'm relearning which helped me through university and is helping me now with everything, including doing this podcast Related episodes S02E013 - Something I regret and something I learnt from it https://youtu.be/C-8x1Cm2qrM S02E170 - I'm tired https://youtu.be/Mer601UIahI Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.l...

In this episode, prompted by a question in a community I'm in, I talk about 4 decisions I've made in life that seem to be the best decisions of my life so far. Related episode S02E013 - Something I regret and something I learnt from it https://youtu.be/C-8x1Cm2qrM S02E022 - How I got into tech (and UX) https://youtu.be/TqBTNC1rsns Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcas...

In this episode, I touch (very lightly) on my thoughts on MTV pulling down their archive and what it means for understanding the zeitgeist. Related episode  S02E088 - What happens to our personal digital data when we die - https://youtu.be/Dg0IN5LeeYI Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado...

In this episode, I answer another set of randomly selected questions. Including my favourite animal, my favourite thing about work and my work specifically, my favourite website and other random things. S02E162 - Answering questions part 1 https://youtu.be/dOTG8qwDxAI Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music: Dream Big, Trave...

In this episode, I talk about a random memory about ankle chains and some thoughts it triggered around women needing permission Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, and share Hosted...

In this episode, I talk about lifestyle inflation and why it's not necessarily a bad thing Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, and share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Do you ever wonder how some cities can host up to 4 football games or 3 large concerts at the same time or almost back to back and the city doesn't break. That's what we're talking about today Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember...

In this episode, I share about a phenomenon I've been seeing online where people are asking where was this picture taken  Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, and share Hosted on Ac...

I'm tired. Who sent me Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, and share Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about being serious. Startling differences between humans and jukeboxes Are you serious? Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Remember to rate the show 5 stars, like, leave a review, and share Hosted...

In this episode, I share about how I have been pursuing career growth even as the only UX Researcher on my team. Related episodes S02E054 - How to get your team interested in UX research https://youtu.be/30dPrT5wzXY S02E055 - What if your team doesn't want you to talk to users? https://youtu.be/sLJtwL0AjKU Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTLi...

In this episode, based on a listener suggestion, I share some of my current podcast favourites to listen to. For some of them, I also share specific episodes that I have listened to most recently that I enjoyed. S02E164 - Q&A: How can I deal with feeling jealous https://youtu.be/dMDIN0N4cmc Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm In...