External Musings

Are you a career shifter who is thinking about joining a bootcamp? In this episode we talk about the types education options out there and how to make the most of it if you decide to join one! Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings and Instagram @externalmusings

Hellloooo! We're halfway through the year, so what better time to review some of them OKRs. In this episode, I'm looking back at the OKRs that I set at the beginning of the year, seeing how they've progressed. Some are doing ok, some aren't 😅. But I think that is value in reflection evaluation as we continue in through the next half of this year.  Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings and Instagram @externalmusings

UI Design isn't just making things pretty. In this episode, it's a little bit of a rant, but we're talking about the value of visual design in digital product design. Articles, videos, and tweets I mentioned: In defense of the "look and feel" by Silvia Vitali Twitter Thread (OG - Ha Phan) High-fidelity UI design - Google UX Course review by a senior designer - part 5 Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings and Instagram @externalmusings

It seems like the world is opening up slowly but surely. It also seems like there has been a recent job boom, especially in the world of digital product design. If you're on the hunt or not, this episode explores some of the things you can do to hopefully make the job hunt a little easier.  Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings, Instagram @externalmusings

Help build up AAPI voices and #StopAsianHate Support the AAPI Community Fund  Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings, Instagram @externalmusings

Let's have a conversation about personal finances! Money is an inherent part of life! It doesn't have to be a taboo topic. One of my favorite things to discuss is budgeting and how to go about it. When you're able to understand your money better, you're able to make decisions that help you achieve what you want to do in life. No this isn't a finance podcast, but hopefully some of these tidbits can be helpful on your journey! If you're trying to find that budgeting app for you, check out You Need a Budget (YNAB)! Give it a try for 34 days. They have a ton of great resources to get you started if you get stuck. If you have any questions, I happy to answer them. Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings, Instagram @externalmusings

Burnout is very real and understanding how to navigate it can be hard especially with the initial onset. In this episode, this is very much a reflection on my experience and what I learned from experiencing burnout for the first time. Article about burnout: https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-burnout-symptoms-and-causes-3144516 Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings, Instagram @externalmusings

Shifting careers isn't the easiest thing to do. There is a lot of unknowns involved in the process, but it's a very much a possible process. My name is Tien-Tien, and I'm a mass communications major turned designer based in Atlanta, GA. My journey into design was as untraditional. There were a lot of learnings along the way, and hope some of the tidbits that I gained can help others making that shift in their career. Cool Links: Job application tracker template: https://www.notion.so/tienyco/4981d92fe3744807b4fc6c6ed6a5dc53?v=511ac1ba4d2d48669b7a55fd5e89e75f Check out Ran Segall's Content - https://www.youtube.com/c/FluxWithRanSegall Connect with the podcast and give it a follow! Twitter @extmusings, Instagram @externalmusings

Everyone has a different way they like to set goals and approach their resolutions. What was thought to be reserved for businesses, in this episode, we explore what OKRs are and how they can be applied to your personal life. Here are a some Cool Links and templates to share to help set up those OKRs! Michael Wong's video on his OKRs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8_WVY83uN8&t=461s OKR Examples - https://okrexamples.co/ Company OKRs Template - https://www.notion.so/Company-OKRs-Notion-template-9e787e68ab9b4281ac29cf089494752e Personal OKRs - https://www.notion.so/atoliveira/Personal-OKRs-83e5e1a988ab4ac5879c040838e12aac Connect with the podcast on social media at Twitter @extmusings and Instagram @externalmusings

The first of the External Musings Podcast! In this episode, quick introductions are made and what this podcast is about. Then, we delve into setting goals for the new year, and how podcast became one of them. What are some of the goals you're hoping to set for the next 365?   Cool Links:   David Hoang's Hype Doc - https://davidhoang.substack.com/p/your-career-hype-doc   Connect with the podcast on social media at Twitter @extmusings and Instagram @externalmusings