Honest UX Talks: Your Go-To Guide for Crushing UX Challenges (Without the Fluff)
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. If you’re sweating over portfolios, battling burnout, or just trying to keep up with AI’s march into UX—you’re not alone.Try Honest UX Talks, the podcast where Ioana and Anfisa spill 20 years of hard-earned UX wisdom in bite-sized, actionable steps. No jargon, no sugarcoating—just real talk.
Meet Your UX Mentors
Think of Ioana and Anfisa as your design BFFs who’ve seen it all:
- Anfisa: Senior product designer at MEWS, hospitality UX wizard, and portfolio makeover queen.
- Ioana: AI-driven strategy pro, author, and your hype woman for tackling tech trends.
Together, they’re serving up lessons so practical, you’ll want to take notes. Pro tip: Keep coffee handy.
Fix Your UX Pain Points (Fast)
Problem: Overwhelmed by career transitions, burnout, or AI anxiety?
Solution: Here’s your playbook:
- Build a Killer Portfolio (Episode #122)
- Quick win: Use storytelling to turn case studies from “meh” to “must-hire.”
- Template alert: Grab their free Figma framework for organizing projects.
- Slay Burnout Before It Slays You (Episode #121)
- Simple step: Audit your workload weekly. If “urgent tasks” outnumber “actual priorities,” pivot.
- Anfisa’s mantra: “Say ‘no’ now, thank yourself later.”
- Make AI Your Ally (Episode #124)
- Powerful tool: Use ChatGPT to brainstorm user flows (then tweak like a human).
- Ioana’s course drops 25% off for listeners—code HONESTAI at checkout.
Why This Podcast Works
- No fluff, all action: Every episode ends with a “Try This Now” checklist.
- Relatable: Debates on Figma vs. new tools? Check. Roasting bad thumbnails? Double-check.
Subscribe for $0.99/month
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UX is messy, but growth doesn’t have to be. Press play, take one step today, and repeat.