Hey Giants welcome to episode number 37 – I’m recording this from my hotel room in Manhattan, NYC as I’m two-thirds through USA speaking tour. The podcast lives on – no excuses. I still have around 8 events to go across South Carolina, Kansas, West Michigan and Seattle. All part of launching my second book; How to get a mentor as a designer, guaranteed.
If you’re struggling to find a mentor, this book was written for you – you can grab it at GettingaMentor.com – it’s available in paperback, ebook and audiobook versions.
Another quick announcement, if you’re a Snapchat or Instagram stories user, I’m doing my best to document my day to day journey on those platforms, so if you’d like a sneak peek into my travels, you can add me on my handle: TheGiantThinker.
Now, to introduce today’s guest, she is the Executive Director of AIGA – the American professional association for design. She is known for her passion and ability to bring big ideas to big audiences, through her hybrid capabilities as an experience designer, educator and practicing innovator. But as you’ll hear in this interview, she encompasses all those things and more.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
I present to you … the multi-faceted, warm-hearted, Julie Anixter!
More on Julie can be found via the links below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janixter
Twitter: @JulieAnixter
AIGA: http://www.aiga.org
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Jake Kassan, Co-founder of MVMT on humble beginnings and growing a business to $80+ million in revenue in four years
Ayse Birsel on deconstructing and reconstructing to design the life you love
Lewis Howes on the story you tell yourself, the power of forgiveness and how to break through barriers
Dr. Jim Kokkinakis, expert optometrist on managing dry eyes and computer vision syndrome
Co-Founder and Principal of Meld Studios; Janna DeVylder on the materiality of service design
CEO of Publicis Worldwide (AUS & NZ) Andrew ‘Billy’ Baxter on leading an organisation with 450+ people and 60+ major clients
Oscar Trimboli, specialist coach in deep listening on how to listen beyond the words
Charbel Zeaiter, Co-founder at Academy Xi on UX design processes, VR, AR and the future of design
Dr. Carmel Harrington, sleep specialist for over 20 years on how to achieve better sleep
Musician Rachel Claudio on building electronic performances and the transcending power of sound
NOSHU founder Rachel Bajada on the reality of decision making, starting a business and creating a food product
Elle Luna on protecting your passion, interpreting your dreams and the practicality of transition periods
Ashleigh Axios, Former Creative Director of The White House on cultivating brand values and lessons learned along the way
Steve Frykholm, design legend of Herman Miller on navigating a career and dealing with differences and failed attempts
Debbie Millman, host of Design Matters on the cross-pollination of craft and going beyond operational excellence
Steve Babcock, VaynerMedia’s Chief Creative Officer on ideation, intuition and decision making
Dominic Walsh, Managing Director at Landor on better leadership and business meeting creativity
David Lee, Chief Creative Officer at Squarespace on design portfolios, how to stand out and knowing your north star
Russell James, Victoria’s Secret & Vogue photographer on creative discipline, persistence, adapting and mentors
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