These interviews started as a way for me to learn from others navigating complexity - whether they were shifting careers, scaling new ideas, or improving the systems we all rely on. What began as curiosity has turned into a thoughtful collection of stories from operators, leaders, and changemakers across industries.
Each conversation brings a grounded, real-world look at how people adapt, make decisions, and create momentum. Whether you're exploring a pivot or scaling your impact, you'll find practical takeaways and honest insights here.
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A Career Shift: Finance to Project Management
Colleen Fitzpatrick – Navigating Career Change with Purpose
Colleen shares her journey from finance to project management highlighting how curiosity and a drive to support others shaped her path. With experience across healthcare, manufacturing, and design, she discusses leading complex projects, resolving team conflict, and staying adaptable across industries.
Journey to UX Research: An Interview with Erika
Erika Webb – From Clinical Research to UX Insight
Erika shares how her clinical research background evolved into a successful UX career. Starting in consulting and later moving into industry, she highlights the importance of seizing unexpected opportunities and staying passionate about improving user experiences in a rapidly evolving field.
Tamara Copple's Inspiring Journey in Product Management
Tamara Copple – From Admin Desk to Product Leadership
Tamara’s path to product management wasn’t immediate—it was shaped by grit, learning, and community. After feeling stuck early in her career, she found strength in Kansas City Women in Technology and grew into a recognized thought leader. Her story highlights the power of resilience, continuous growth, and showing up for others.
Coffee & Chat: The Importance of Systems
Dean Van Dyke – Building Systems That Actually Work
In this coffee chat, Dean shares why systems go beyond checklists—they’re essential tools for clarity, accountability, and sustainable growth. Drawing from his experience in military service and business strategy, he offers real examples of what happens when companies patch issues instead of solving them—and how to fix that with the right tools, structure, and mindset.
Scrappy Product Management: A Coffee Chat with Prerna Anand
Prerna Anand – The Power of Scrappy Product Management
In this insightful coffee chat, Prerna unpacks what it means to be a scrappy product manager—balancing curiosity, creativity, and business alignment. She shares how asking the right questions, like the 5 Whys, and focusing on revenue, growth, and cost efficiency can turn constraints into competitive advantages.
From Adversity to Advocacy: An Interview with Nicole Craveiro
Nicole Craveiro – From Adversity to Advocacy in HR
Nicole’s path to founding CraveHRO was shaped by personal hardship and a desire to transform how people experience work. Through resilience, community, and a no-nonsense approach to HR, she’s helping small businesses create spaces where people truly thrive. Her story is a powerful reminder to advocate for yourself—and never shy away from bold dreams.
A Journey of Passion, Empathy, and Bold Leadership
Kassandra McLaren – Leading with Boldness and Heart
As a Fractional Customer Success leader, Kassandra blends strategy with empathy, turning CSM teams into growth drivers. Her story is rooted in resilience, coaching, and fearless leadership—both in the boardroom and at home. From speaking up in tough rooms to empowering others through every “ah ha!” moment, she leads with clarity, conviction, and care.
Perspective, Possibility, and Purpose: A Meaningful Conversation
Matthew Johnson, whose work in UX, education, and content is shaped by purpose and generosity
This post captures insights from a conversation with Matthew Johnson, whose work in UX, education, and content is shaped by purpose and generosity. It explores how to stay grounded through change, understand hiring shifts, and prioritize curiosity and connection.