MRXplorer
By KP and Z
MRXplorerApr 28, 2020
Leave-taking
We explore Kristina's experience taking leave as a parent of a newborn, and, true to MRXplorer form, expand it to how leave should be for everyone everywhere.
Do I still belong here?
Z gets pretty vulnerable as she shares her struggle with whether or not she can still be considered a market researcher now that she's in a research operations role. If you've ever experienced impostor syndrome, you'll likely relate quite heavily to her concerns about the way her career has evolved. From career paths to how one's focus changes during a career and what that means for the roles they take on, Kristina and Z talk it out in this impostor syndrome therapy session.
We're Back! with Kristina and Z
Kristina and Z are back! They chat through some of the "where have we been," and then, "what are we gonna talk about the next few months," and generally just catch up podcast-like.
Also, Wordle and Nerdle get a mention!
Semiotics 101
MMM: Is agile the correct focus point?
Z and Kristina muse over a few things in this episode.
- When will "agile research" become "research"?
- When will "agile research" reach business-to-business research?
- Is "agile" excluding the ability to achieve inclusive research?
- Whose job is it to solve data quality issues or DE&I in research?
DEI Part 1: That's a Wrap
Kristina and Z take some time to reflect on the conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion with the guests from the past few months on the podcast.
Exploring DEI in MRX: Accessibility with Mary Ann Mendez
Mary Ann Mendez joins Kristina and Z to chat about her experiences as a blind woman in the field of market research. Learn about the opportunity for online qualitative tools to be more inclusive, the diversity philosophy, and the skills of blindness.
Interested in Mary Ann's consulting to help your platform be better? Or just want to learn more about accessibility in insights? Reach Mary Ann on LinkedIn or at the email address below.
Mary Ann Mendez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamendez1/
Contact Mary Ann via email: maryann@jmendez.us
Monday Musings: Storytelling in #MRX
Welcome to Monday Musings, the series where Z and Kristina muse over a market research topic. We kick it off with a chat about storytelling in market research, the difficulties around storytelling as a market researcher who wants to share ALL the numbers, and some advice on how to kick off any project so that the story practically tells itself when the data comes in! (As an extra bonus, the tip from Kristina also helps manage all those stakeholder add-ons that creep up in a project.)
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Twitter: @mrxplorerp
Email: mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com
Exploring DEI in MRX: Melissa and Anacely on being Latinx in MRX
Melissa Nevarez and Anacely Vazquez-Carrillo join Kristina and Z to share their experiences being Latinas in the world of market research. We get into topics like different subgroups within the Latinx umbrella, 2020 polling and messages about the Latinx community, and more!
As always, we hope this inspires discussion, though, and, ultimately, action towards improving the diversity, equity, and inclusion in the market research we conduct, and in the cultures we are part of within the market research community.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mrxplorer
And on Twitter: @MrxplorerP
Exploring DEI in MRX: Mario Carrasco
Hear from Mario Carrasco, co-founder and principal of ThinkNow as he explains some of the cultural nuances that lead to marked differences in the way Latinx survey respondents are recruited and nurtured, then stay as he candidly shares his experience on being a Latinx market research company co-founder.
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Exploring DEI in MRX: Sia Najumi and Tatenda Musesengwa
In our first international episode, we chat with a couple of the founding members of Colour of Research (CORe) in the UK. Listen to their experiences as people of color in the market research industry, and enjoy their passion for the work they're doing with CORe. When you're done, come back to the show notes to learn more about them at the links below!
Learn more about CORe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colour-of-research-core
Check out the opportunities to get involved with CORe: https://www.colourofresearch.org
Subscribe to their podcast: https://www.colourofresearch.org/podcast
Exploring DEI in MRX: Pepper Miller
Our journey exploring the world of diversity and inclusion inside and outside the market research walls starts with our conversation with Pepper Miller, author, market researcher, and Black-American subject matter expert. This candid conversation was very thought-provoking; we're sure you'll agree. Are you ready to dig in?
To shop Pepper's books: https://peppermiller.net/black-still-matters/
To learn more about Pepper: https://peppermiller.net/
MRXplorer Diversity and Inclusion: An Intro
We're kicking off a series of interviews that talk about diversity and inclusion from the perspective of underrepresented groups. We hope you'll join us as we share the fun and courageous conversations we've had (and continue having) around this topic.
Ethnography 101 with Carrie Williams of brand-lab
Ethnography: it's way, WAY more than just following someone around while they shop. Learn what it is, what to consider when performing an ethnography, and how to be sure your ethnography is inclusive!
References mentioned:
Paco Underhill, Why We Buy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QA4SY2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Trendwatching: https://trendwatching.com/
S2: Ep2 - CX 101 with Rajul Jain
Season 2: Ep 1 - A Bunch of Types of Research
A group of crows is a murder. A group of fish? A school. But what do you call a group of research methodologies?
We're kicking off our 2020-2021 season with a live brainstorm of research methodologies in various groupings - advanced modeling, behavioral research, retail, ethnographies, and more! This kicks off a new year of exploring the world of insights, where we'll dive into each group of research types. For now, enjoy hearing us list off 27 different methodologies, some of which have sub-types! The list is FAR from conclusive, so send us methodologies we missed!
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Email: mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com
Reflection, Resources, and the Future of MRXplorer
We've been doing a lot of learning, listening, and self-evaluating the past few weeks with the renewed emphasis on systemic racism in the world. We wanted to share some of our fledgling thoughts and actions, and our decision for where this podcast is going to focus next.
We mention a number of resources in this episode; links to the podcasts and groups mentioned can be found below and at MRXplorer.com. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MrxplorerP), and send us a note to mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com with your own recommended resources!
Black History Year podcast: https://www.pushblack.us/black-history-year-podcast
Higher Learning podcast: https://www.theringer.com/2020/5/26/21270685/introducing-higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay
Pod Save the People: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-people/
AnitaB.org panel discussion recording: https://anitab.org/news/announcements/anitaborg-presents-a-candid-conversation-building-an-antiracist-society/
Female Quotient: https://www.thefemalequotient.com/equality-lounge/
Be part of the solution
Two women's experience in insights
Z and Kristina chat about being a woman in the market research industry, and their experiences seeing other women in leadership roles within the industry, their perceptions of being able to the mothers AND market researchers climbing career ladders, and considerations they've made when looking for new roles and new companies at which to work.
We would love to hear from you, especially if you are not a cisgender woman in market research, and your experience in the industry. Please reach out to us and send a note to mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com to share your experience and let us know if you'd like to be a guest on an upcoming episode to share your thoughts!
Twitter: @mrxplorerp
Mini-sode: empathy amid uncertainty
Virtual Insights Summit: a brand new type of market research event
Zappi and VoxPopMe recently hosted the first ever Virtual Insights Summit, held May 5-6. Z shares a high-level view of what this event was like, how it differed and was similar to in-person events, and her experience being a speaker at the summit. Then she and Kristina close things out with a bit of forecasting of events for the rest of 2020 and possible changes to events longer-term.
For more about the Virtual Insights Summit: https://www.virtualinsightsummit.com/schedule/
Follow us on Twitter: @mrxplorerp
Email us: mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com
Learning the hard skills
Hard skills: the ones like statistical analysis, how to write a survey, how to be a focus group moderator... Kristina and Z explore not just how to learn those skills, but how they identify when they need to expand their skillset, how to choose the learning tools they'll use, and Z shares some ideas on how she prioritizes things like what webinars to attend.
Have comments, ideas for future episodes, or tips for triathlon training? Drop us a note at mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com!
Connect with us on Twitter: @mrxplorerp
Learning, mentors, and networks: OH MY!
Join Kristina and Z in a chat about learning, which morphs into a discussion about mentor relationships, turning to your network to help you learn, and various options available for learning hard skills on the job and off the job.
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Send us an email: mrxplorerpodcast@gmail.com
FFL: Kristina Perkins, Microsoft on COVID-19 impacts to work and life
Kristina Perkins is a market research manager at Microsoft with brand, vendor, and software provider experience. We chat through the impact COVID-19 is having on the ways we work, the ways we interact with our co-workers, the types of research she's doing, and the ways she's adapting to the current scenario. She also shares her advice for those on the brand-side, supplier-side, and MR software suppliers side. Key theme you'll hear throughout: empathy!
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Coronavirus and Insights Impacts
Conferences: what will we hear?
Research is people!
2019 Learnings and 2020 Anticipations!
Save the Trackers!
Transformation: what it isn't, what it IS
A Board Game Lesson on Insights
Events: brands, agencies, attendance, oh, my!
Opportunities for growth and for sharing your stories!
Changing the way we work
The Many Fields of Market Research
Education in insights
Insights industry vernacular
IIeX NA 2019: a few weeks later
IIeX NA 2019: Expectations and Experiences
Support MRX or replace our jobs? The role of tech
Benefits of tech: more time to think! Or is it?
Blockchain on my mind
#MRxChat January recap
Rambling thoughts post-Converge
IA Converge 2018 Conference Report
This is unedited, so enjoy!
And Bunmi Onibokun, I'm sorry for not writing your last name down.
3: Do bees bite? and other business questions
2: Time Travel and Trend
01: Digital nomadery and market research
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