The She Can Do Podcast

The conversation covers the transition into design, the impact of AI on design, the differences between formal and informal mentorship, and the role of leadership and management in professional growth. The conversation delves into the challenges of working with women and the importance of mentorship and leadership qualities. It explores the dynamics of working with women in high-pressure managemen...

The conversation covers Emelda's journey into design, her transition to UX and UI, the evolution of design tools, her role at MTN and market insights, her community work and mentorship, and the challenges of mentorship. Emelda's passion for design and her ability to navigate career challenges are evident throughout the discussion. The conversation delves into the importance of giving second chance...

Sune shares her journey from architecture to UX design, highlighting the challenges and opportunities she encountered. She discusses her enrollment in the She Can Do program, the takeaways from the program, challenges in the UX design landscape, reflections, and advice for aspiring UX designers, and the impact of the She Can Do program on her career. Takeaways Transitioning from architecture to UX...

The conversation covers Tenaya's background, role at Monkey River, favorite part of the job, impact of mentorship, female mentors and leadership, empathy and business in mentorship, mentoring experience and impact, formal vs. informal mentorship, and managing multiple responsibilities. The key takeaways include the significance of mentorship and the balance of empathy and business in leadership. T...

The conversation explores the concept of user experience (UX) and how it relates to the digital age. It delves into the idea of friction in user interaction and the realization of engaging in UX before knowing its name. Takeaways Friction in user interaction Engaging in UX before knowing its name

Nicolette shares her journey from operations to UX design, emphasizing the importance of human-centered experiences. She discusses her transition to UX design, the impact of the She Can Do program, and the challenges she faced in the industry. Nicolette provides valuable advice for aspiring UX designers, highlighting the significance of leveraging past experiences and taking up space in the indust...

Welcome to The She Can Do Podcast where community, creativity, and courage come together. In times like these, community really does mean everything. She Can Do began with just two volunteers and one big intention: to build a space where women in design could come together, learn from each other, and know they weren't alone. From that simple start grew a Learnership programme, a mentorship initiat...