Brave UX with Brendan Jarvis đșđŠ
Welcome to the Brave UX with Brendan Jarvis podcast, your go-to destination for exploring the intersection of UX research, design, and product. Do you share a passion for developing and launching products that deliver superior and ethical experiences? If so, join your host, Brendan Jarvis, as he talks to industry and thought leaders in UX, product management, and product design. Get inspired and informed, and challenge yourself to become a better leader and think outside the canvas, both in what you do and occasionally in who you are.
Episodes
After 5 years and 171 episodes, Brave UX is coming to a close.
In this final monologue, Brendan Jarvis reflects on how the podcast began, what it became, and what he learned along the way. From uncertain beginnings during a global pandemic to becoming a globally recognised platform for thoughtful, human-centred conversationsâthis is a farewell, but not a goodbye.
â Why Brave UX began  â What it became  â How it helped Brendan gro...
Wolfgang Bremer shares a candid look at design leadership, the weight of trust, and why real impact goes far beyond pixels đ â revealing how humility and humanity shape design at scale đ.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 â Learning Patience Through Fatherhood 00:30 â Welcome and Introduction 02:10 â Early Design Projects and Bootleg CD Covers 05:30 â How Parenthood Changed His Communication and Leadership 10:00 â The Importance of ...
Aryn Korpalski reminds us that research is as much about human connection đ€ as it is about dataâand why hospitality, curiosity, and thoughtful service are the real secrets to impactful insights đŻ.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 â Why In-Person Magic Canât Be Replicated Virtually 00:30 â Welcome and Introduction 02:00 â Meet Aryn Korpalski 03:06 â Musical Theatre, Sports, and Finding Confidence in Rugby 10:00 â Growing Up in Denve...
Thomas Girard brings a thoughtful lens to design, creativity, and resilience đ â sharing why processes matter đ§ , and how the quiet work of reflection can shape the future of design đ.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 â Why Designâs Processes Still Matter 00:30 â Welcome and Introduction 02:09 â Meet Thomas Girard 04:19 â Family Legacy, Photography, and Airports as âNon-Placesâ 07:33 â Cultural Similarities and Craving the Familiar...
Theresa Neil is reshaping the future of healthcare đ, challenging outdated systems đ§ , and championing womenâs health innovation when itâs needed most đ â reminding us that the stakes in design have never been higher â€ïž.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 â Why âMove Fast and Break Thingsâ Doesnât Work in Healthcare 01:00 â Welcome and Introduction 02:11 â Meet Theresa Neil 03:03 â From Chef to UX Designer 05:22 â Early UX Work at Sa...
Jennifer Speciale helps leaders rewrite the rules of career growth đ, redefine executive presence đ§ , and build unapologetic clarity in an uncertain market đâsharing why designing your career is the ultimate act of leadership đŻ.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 â Why Candidates Should See Themselves as the Prize 00:43 â Welcome and Introduction 01:15 â Meet Jennifer Speciale 03:15 â Life in Florence and Sicilian Roots 10:30 â Myth...
Dave Hoffer shares why design demands empathy đ§ , courage đĄïž, and long-term thinking đ±âand how amplifying others can transform leadership in uncertain times đ.
He explores designâs shifting role in business, the disruptive rise of AI, and why resilience and critique will shape the future of design.
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Episode Chapters
00:00 â Why Empathy Matters in Design 01:02 â Introducing Dave Hoffer 03:17 â Amplifying Others Over Self 05...
Josephine Wong challenges us to design with intention, build cultures that care, and recognise the quiet power of everyday interactions to create truly meaningful work.
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Episode chapters
00:00 â Curiosity, Systems Thinking, and Adding Value 00:30 â Welcome and Introduction 01:13 â Meet Josephine (Jo) Wong 03:27 â Starting in Advertising and Early Career Lessons 05:44 â Multicultural Roots and Open-Mindedness in Research 09:00...
Roberta Dombrowski invites us to rethink success, tune into our intuition, and lead with intention âsharing how mindfulness, healing, and self-compassion can transform the way we work and live.
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Episode chapters
00:00 â Defining Success on Your Own Terms 00:30 â Welcome and Introduction 01:17 â Meet Roberta Dombrowski 04:25 â Growing Up as a Transracial Adoptee 09:04 â Reading Other Adopteesâ Stories and Finding Comfort 13:42...
Gloria Osardu urges researchers to slow down, understand the business, and partner with intentionâsharing why empathy, alignment, and asking the right questions are the foundation for research that matters.
Highlights include:
05:02 â How did your parents shape your worldview and curiosity? 15:22 â Why is success as a research leader about facilitating others? 24:26 â What does âunderstanding the businessâ really mean? 30:43 â What...
Esther Ahn reflects on the twists and turns of her creative journey, shares how critique can unlock better design without breaking spirits, and reveals why embracing the oops is essential for building resilient teams and products.
Highlights include:
12:13 â How do you make sense of your careerâs twists and turns? 28:52 â What does a healthy culture of critique look like? 35:24 â What works best when presenting design work to execu...
Meryl Evans shares why accessibility is everyoneâs responsibility, how captions can create connectionânot just convenienceâand why progress over perfection is the mindset that drives lasting inclusion.
Highlights include:
- 11:30 â How did publishing your first video in 2018 change everything?
- 20:28 â Why progress over perfection is essential in accessibility
- 29:06 â How do you carry the responsibility of being an advocate?
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Tammy Everts unpacks why web performance is a fundamental UX issue, how slow websites affect user perceptions and business outcomes, and why designers need to take ownership of performance alongside developers.
Highlights include:
- 02:14 - How did you come to own uber.com?
- 15:27 - What does performance have to do with UX?
- 28:54 - How do you identify the best executive champion for performance?
- 35:24 - Is measuring the business ...
In this episode of Brave UX, host Brendan Jarvis interviews designer, author, and educator Carla Diana, a leader in human-centered product design and technology. Carla is the D Designer-in-Residence and Head of Program at the Cranbrook Academy of Art and works part-time as the Design Advisor at Diligent Robotics.
Join Carla and Brendan as they explore the future of smart technologies, including Carlaâs work on humanizing healthcare...
In this episode of Brave UX, Brendan welcomes Kelly Goto, CEO and Founder of gotoresearch and gotomedia. Kelly is a trailblazer in web and UX design with nearly 25 years of experience. She shares her inspiring journey as a fourth-generation Japanese American and discusses her work with major brands like Netflix and Samsung. They delve into the importance of emotional connection in product design, the impact of technology on attenti...
In this episode of Brave UX, Brendan welcomes Lawton Pybus, Principal and Co-Founder of Drill Bit Labs. Join them as they dive into the evolving landscape of UX amidst recent tech layoffs. Lawton shares insights from his extensive research on UX job markets and discusses the importance of valuing UX in organizations. With a blend of personal anecdotesâincluding a âfunâ story about a venomous snakeâthis conversation highlights key t...
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