The View on Data

Sam Ferguson, staff product designer at dbt Labs, joins Faith, Paige, and Ric to talk about what AI is actually changing in the day-to-day work of data practitioners and designers alike. From inline code comments as agent context to the collapse of build costs in product design, Sam shares how constraints that have long defined both design and data work are starting to reorganize. The group also g...

In this episode of The View on Data, Faith, Ric, and Jerrie discuss their intentions for the new year, focusing on what is in and out in the data world. They emphasize the importance of simplification in data processes, the need for strong documentation, and the value of making learning engaging. The conversation also touches on the pitfalls of over-engineering and the importance of embracing tech...

Finding your people in data can change everything. Not just for your career, but for your confidence, your learning, and your sense of belonging in the work. In this episode of The View on Data, Jerrie, Faith, and Ric talk about what community has looked like for them across the data space, from Coalesce and local meetups to Slack groups, mentorship networks, and the (now legendary) era of Data Tw...

In data, there's always more to do. More metrics, more dashboards, more to learn. But what happens when "more" becomes too much? In this episode of The View on Data, Ric, Faith, Paige, and Jerrie share how they've learned to slow down, set limits, and define success on their own terms. They talk about: • Why burnout can sneak up on even the most passionate people • Boundaries that protect deep wor...

In this episode of The View on Data, hosts Faith McKenna, Paige Berry, and Erica 'Ric' Louie, along with new co-host Jerrie Kenny, explore the intricacies of data-driven decision-making, the importance of data quality, and effective communication of data insights. They discuss the challenges of working with imperfect data, the significance of asking the right questions, and the balance between int...

Perfectionism. Over-engineering. Spending way too much time on regex code that should've just been a copy-paste. In this episode of The View on Data, Faith, Ric, and Grace swap stories about the times they brute-forced their way through data work, and the lessons learned when they finally stepped back. They discuss: Why "good enough" is sometimes the smartest path How automation (and dbt) can actu...

In this episode of The View on Data, hosts Lauren Benezra, Faith Lierheimer, Erica Louie, and Paige Berry get real about a feeling so many data professionals experience but don't always talk about—imposter syndrome. Through honest reflections and personal stories, they explore: • The pressure to constantly prove your worth • How feedback, even when hard to hear, can be a sign of trust • The emotio...

Welcome to the very first episode of The View on Data, a new monthly roundtable podcast from dbt Labs. In this kickoff conversation, we get to know your hosts, Lauren Benezra, Paige Berry, Grace Goheen, Faith Lierheimer, and Erica Louie, as they share their journeys into the world of data. You'll hear how theater majors, political science buffs, and Excel lovers all found their way into data caree...