🎙️ New Episode: The UX Consultants Lounge

Calling out big tech for being poor stewards of UX, Lisa D. Dance shares how her journey from founding her consultancy in 2011 to moving between full time and independent roles has relied on staying adaptable.

I’m excited to join the Collective Cohort on Reimagining UX Research in the AI Age to share my process for using AI to streamline the creation of personas and journey maps!

The cohort runs from Oct 9—24, 2025. See link in 🧵 for more details.

🍫 + 🥜 When two independent consultants combine their strengths, they create something neither could offer alone...

In this new ep. of The UX Consultants Lounge, I talk w/ @steveportigal.bsky.social and @pseudoroom.bsky.social about their recent decision to collaborate.

🎉 One year ago, I launched The UX Consultants Lounge, a podcast about the real, messy, and meaningful work of UX consulting. Twelve months and eleven episodes later, it’s still going strong!

📍 You can find it on your favorite podcast platform or at uxconsultantslounge.com

Writing proposals without knowing the budget? What could possibly go wrong? 🙃

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄: You can find 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘟 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘦 on your preferred podcast platform or visit the podcast website: uxconsultantslounge.com.

🚨 🎧 Ever wonder what really goes on when a client decides whether to hire you, or whether you should bring in a UX consultant?

This week on The UX Consultants Lounge, I welcome my first client into the Lounge, Susan Mercer!

✨ How can consultants maintain their authenticity by speaking out on important issues in the world? In yesterday's ep. of The UX Consultants Lounge, I talked w/ @brownorama.bsky.social about this and much more.

🎬👇 CLIP: Dan talks candidly about the risks & rewards of staying true to your values.

🎙️ In the latest ep. of The UX Consultants Lounge, I had the pleasure of talking w/ @brownorama.bsky.social, co-founder of EightShapes & founder of Curious Squid. We covered everything from scaling, closing EightShapes, starting fresh with Curious Squid, and designing a consultancy with intention.

🎧 New episode just dropped! I sat down w/ UX leader @cperfetti.bsky.social, who’s blending her consulting work w/ a mission-driven passion project called Lift Up Connections. Great convo if you're questioning...

👉 Should I stay in UX, or is it time to pivot?

Listen Now: bit.ly/uxconsultant...

Do you ever struggle with self-promotion? You're not alone! 🙋‍♀️ That's why I  invited Lisa Bragg, author of "Bragging Rights" to be a guest on the latest episode of The UX Consultants Lounge. Tune in: uxconsultantslounge.com

#UX #Consulting #UXConsulting #Freelancing #UXFreelancing #UserExperience

🤖💡 Just published: "Using AI to Streamline Persona and Journey Map Creation." Check out the article for a detailed exploration of practical, effective prompts and a step-by-step approach that respects the fundamentals of UX research while harnessing AI's potential.

medium.com/@ksoucy/usin...

In the latest episode of The UX Consultants Lounge, I chat with Tamara Adlin, owner of Adlin Inc., about her impressive career journey and her profound impact on the field of UX consulting. Enjoy! uxconsultantslounge.com #UX

#Consulting #UXConsulting #Freelancing #UXFreelancing #UserExperience

As the year comes to a close, I want to reflect on the incredible journey of launching and hosting The UX Consultants Lounge podcast. It’s given me a creative outlet to connect with amazing guests, share their invaluable insights, and learn so much about the art of podcasting along the way.

🎙️ New episode alert! @erikahall.bsky.social & @monteiro.bsky.social join The UX Consultants Lounge to talk about the state of UX consulting, self-promotion, building trust, & stepping up as leaders. Honest, bold, & practical—this is a must-listen! 🎧 uxconsultantslounge.com

Me: “Please hang up your shirt nicely.”

Him: “Ok.”… [pic]

Me: 😑🤦‍♀️

Him: “What??”

#teenagerslivehere

🚀 New Podcast Episode Available!

In the latest episode of The UX Consultants Lounge, I sit down with the incredible @lynneux.bsky.social and Justin Davis to tackle some of the biggest questions facing UX consultants today.

🎧 Listen Now: uxconsultantslounge.com

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My spring bulbs have arrived and my husband felt it was necessary to label the box for the kids. 😆

First flakes are dropping here in S. New Hampshire. ❄️