The Great Design Lead Podcast

In this episode, I catch up with my friend and former coworker Brian Jacobs, a software engineer who loves tackling root problems and staying curious. We talk about connecting with users, personal growth, and the value of solo adventures and a little self-kindness along the way. Brian Jacobs Email: brianjcbs23@gmail.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-jacobs-0b1710bb/ Emily Giordano Em...

Michael Restiano is a Staff Content Designer at Webflow, yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga, and an overall kind person who was lovely to chat with for two hours. Listen for stories of Michael growing up in Massachusetts, winning grade school reading competitions, and his self discovery through travel and moving around the country. Michael Restiano: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrest...

Irina Deeva is an iOS Developer from University of Naples Federico II’s Apple Developer Academy. Irina is a friend of mine whom I met in Italy last Summer. Listen for stories of travel, adventures, and perseverance. Irina Deeva: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irina-deeva/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/with.deeva/ Emily Giordano Email: emily@greatdesignlead.com LinkedIn: https://www.l...

Matt Evans is an award-winning Webflow Developer from Wales, now residing in Dublin with his wife and two sons. Matt is the Director & Lead Webflow Developer at Fido & Patch Studio, he also co-hosts the 'Visual Div' podcast with Irish Webflow Developer, Ailín Tobin. Listen as Matt shares about about parenthood, his childhood, rugby memories, and the journey that shaped his career....

Melissa Mendez and I caught up since our last episode in July of 2022. Melissa is a designer, developer and beloved friend. Listen for updates on both our lives in the last two years. Melissa Mendez Twitter: https://twitter.com/melydelmar06 Eurecah: https://www.eurecah.com/ Email: hello@eurecah.com Eurecah Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurecahcollective/ Emily Giordano Email: emily@gr...

Little life lesson and update

Sharita Vogelzang, a UX Designer at YouSir, has become a new friend from my Dutch adventures. In this episode, you’ll hear about Sharita's childhood in Friesland, her journey studying design, her career adventures post-graduation, and her day-to-day life now. Having met a few months ago, Sharita and I discovered we have many things in common and that made recording this episode really fun expe...

Netherlands things and a little hello

First adventure down, many more to go...

Vasavi Aggarwal is a good friend and a multi-disciplinary designer for Sky. Vasavi and I met in college and have gotten really close over the last few years. Listen to stories of her growing up, studying product design at Westphal, traveling the world and moving countries for college, and now working a designer full-time. Vasavi Aggarwal Instagram: @vasaviaggarwal - https://www.instagram.com/vasav...

Max Angele is a digital product builder with a focus on user-centric Notion templates and optimizing web experiences. He was based in Munich at the time of this recording, but has since moved to Berlin. At Notus, Max and his teammates help founders build personal brands through interviews that are transformed into social media content. Listen as Max shares his life, growing up in a small hometown...

Edwin de Jongh is a staff designer at Airbnb, building new features to connect guests and hosts. Listen for stories of Edwin growing up in Rotterdam, a chance encounter that convinced him to study design, and a few different adventures starting his career in the US. Edwin de Jongh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwindjongh Twitter: https://x.com/edwin_de_jongh?s=21 Emily Giordano Email: emi...

Hi everyone! Just a quick check in to say thank you and share a bit about what I'm up to this summer and when I'll be back. Love, Emily

Marvin Kaunda is a freelance Webflow Developer and Web Designer as well as the startup founder behind CocktailAndDinner. C&D is a marketplace for homeowners to safely rent out their kitchen and dining rooms when not in use. Matching them with verified individuals in search of a larger & intimate space to host a dinner with their family, friends, or community. Listen for stories of Marvin’s...

JP Dionisio is a Webflow Wizard at Beyond agency, Webflow Global Leader, as well as an independent Webflow Consultant. When JP isn’t working on his own projects, he is mentoring and community building with other Filipino Webflower and designers. Listen for stories of JP growing up in the Philippines, changing careers, and how he got to where he is today. JP Dionisio Twitter: @jpthedio - https://tw...

Tanya Karpenko is a UX/UI Designer in web-based information system design and iOS app design. Tanya is currently based out of Italy and recently graduated from Naples’ Apple Developer Academy. Listen for stories of her adventures, career switch, and my plans to visit her in Italy. Tanya Karpenko All contact info: https://tanyakarpe6.notion.site/Hello-World-19440a3d5c634aa1b60a83b8453db528?pvs=4 Em...

Kristina Ivanović is the Creative Director at Flow Ninja. Listen for stories of how Kika and I walked very similar life paths on opposite sides of the world. Kristina Ivanović Linkedin: https://rs.linkedin.com/in/kristina-ivanovi%C4%87-642b26192 Twitter: https://twitter.com/kika_ivanovic Flow Ninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flow-ninja/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowninj...

Miša Vučković is the Media Innovation Manager at Flow Ninja. Listen for stories of dedication, following a passion, and what makes Flow Ninja a place to stay. Miša Vučković Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vuckovicmisa/ Flow Ninja Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flow-ninja/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowninjastudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlowNinjaStudio Website: h...

Tine Maher is the creative lead for The Wall Communications, a design, development and marketing studio based out of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Listen for stories of love, life, coffee and a bit of Webflow. Tine Maher Awwwards!! https://www.awwwards.com/thewall/ Website: https://www.thewall.design/ Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/__________thewall Twitter: https://twitter.com/________thewall E...

McGuire Brannon is a VP of Education & Community at Webflow. McGuire is, for many, the first face they met on their path to learning Webflow. Listen to hear a bit more about who he was before that. McGuire Brannon Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcguire-brannon-539903154/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcguirebrannon Stacy Han’s contact: Email: stacy@webflow.com Emily Giordano Email: emily@gre...

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Corey Moen is a staff brand designer at Webflow as well as a husband and father for his lovely family in Des Moines, Iowa. Listen for stories of kids, cars, boats, family, and fun. Corey Moen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreymoen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreyGMoen Website: https://www.coreymoen.com/ Email: hello@coreymoen.com Emily Giordano Email: emily@greatdesignlead.com LinkedI...

Emma Dietz is one of my friends from college back when we both were studying at the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Emma is a Product Designer at Grouphug Solar, a world traveler, and a really sweet person. Hope you enjoy the episode. Emma Dietz: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-louise-dietz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmer99/ Emily Giordano Email: emily@greatdesi...

Emily Giordano Email: emily@greatdesignlead.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-giordano/ Twitter: @greatdesignlead - https://twitter.com/greatdesignlead Instagram: @greatdesignlead - https://www.instagram.com/greatdesignlead Website: www.greatdesignlead.com Sponsor: Unfinished https://www.unfinished.cc/ Podwork (Network for Guests & Podcasts): www.podwork.io

Emily Giordano Email: emily@greatdesignlead.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-giordano/ Twitter: @greatdesignlead - https://twitter.com/greatdesignlead Instagram: @greatdesignlead - https://www.instagram.com/greatdesignlead Website: www.greatdesignlead.com Sponsor: Unfinished https://www.unfinished.cc/ Podwork (Network for Guests & Podcasts): www.podwork.io