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
Email: greatdesignlead@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-giordano/
Twitter: @greatdesignlead - https://twitter.com/greatdesignlead
Instagram: @greatdesignlead - https://www.instagram.com/greatdesignlead
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/michaelrestiano/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeyrest
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
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. Overall, a little hangout about the ups and downs of life.
Matt Evans
Twitter: https://twitter.com/makermattevans
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattyevs/
The Visual Div Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevisualdiv
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheVisualDiv
Fido and Patch Website: https://www.fidoandpatch.com/
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
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 experience.
Sharita Vogelzang
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spottish/
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
Netherlands things and a little hello
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 and moving to Munich as a teenager, his first ventures with web design, and eventually the path that has led him to where he is today.
Max Angele
Instagram: @max.notion - https://instagram.com/max.notion?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==
Linkedin: https://de.linkedin.com/in/maxangele
Twitter: @MaxAngele1 - https://x.com/maxangele1?s=11
Moving with Notion Podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1d3i5mx2fOhsbobyTOhUyW?si=026c36a2bff94870
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
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 travels, childhood, and outlook on life.
Marvin Kaunda
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinkaunda/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaundaMarvin
CocktailAndDinner:
https://twitter.com/cocktailndinner
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
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://twitter.com/jpthedio
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jpthedio
Website: https://www.dionisio.jp/
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
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
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
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: https://www.flow.ninja/
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
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