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by Liz Gerber
Technical Difficulties centers the stories of female leaders in tech and design. In each episode, these women share career-defining moments, unexpected pivots, values they live and design by, and advice for students and new grads. Join Liz Gerber, Northwestern Professor and founder of Design for America, as we learn alongside the leaders designing a human-centered digital future. Season 1's lineup explores design leadership, research, storytelling, identity, social impact and ethical innovation, creativity, and curiosity. If you’re a student, designer, technologist, researcher, or creative, Technical Difficulties is the podcast for you!
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- 1 weeks ago37 min
Smart Tech, Real Problems, Bold Solutions with Bea Alessio
Join Bea Alessio, Group Product Manager of Generative Design at Google DeepMind, as she shares her journey to design and build purpose-driven, award winning AI/ML products with teams. Hear Bea's perspectives on:The life lesson of aiming for joy in your careerCreativities power of healing and improving our worldWorking with teams to generate ideas for communitiesFollow Bea!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bea-alessio/Website: https://bea-alessio.com/This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
- 2 weeks ago35 min
From Ideas to Impact; Amy Guterman's Journey in Tech for Good
Join Amy Guterman, Senior Director of AI for Impact at Salesforce, as she shares her journey through work that spans global health systems, equity in education, and tech-supported social impact. Hear to Amy's perspectives on:The expansive applications of designWhere you start in career doesn't have to be where you end upVolunteering as a door for opportunitiesFollow Amy!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyguterman/Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/afdhelaziz/2020/12/30/the-power-of-purpose-how-salesforce-impact-labs-is-helping-innovation-scale/This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Desigining What Matters with Moneta Ho Kushner
Join Moneta Ho Kushner, Director of Product Design at WhatsApp, to hear the story of a designer who blends structure and soul to shape the way we connect. Hear to Moneta's perspectives on: How practice makes perfect Shifting careers post-graduation Staying flexible in your design journey Follow Moneta! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneta-ho-kushner-398b911his episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
- May 12, 202641 min
Smart Designs, Smarter Cities with Doris Sung
Join Doris Sung, Professor at the University of Southern California, co-founder of TBM-Designs, and Principal Owner of DOSU Studio Architecture LLC, as we dive into her dynamic world of architecture and smarter cities.Hear to Doris's perspectives on:Finding your passion by being open to learningThe connection between the natural and technologicalThe concept of exactitudeFollow Doris!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-sung/TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/doris_sung_how_buildings_can_improve_life_inside_and_outTBM-Designs: https://www.ted.com/talks/doris_sung_how_buildings_can_improve_life_inside_and_outDOSU Studio Architecture LLC: https://www.dosu-arch.com/This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
- May 4, 202636 min
Designing Across the World with Mariana Amatullo
Join Mariana Amatullo, the National Dean of Architecture, Art, and Design at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico City, as she shares her style of teaching, mixed methods research and consulting to emphasize the role of design as a cognitive approach for transforming organizational culture and driving societal impact..Hear to Mariana's perspectives on:Her career evolution from liberal arts to tech and designThe five dimensions of a design attitudeThe power of staying positiveFollow Mariana!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-victoria-amatullo-phd-frsa-3126a81/Website: https://eaad.tec.mx/esThis episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
- Apr 27, 202652 min
Foresight & Function: Liz Danzico's Blueprint for the Future
Join Liz Danzico, Vice President of Design at Microsoft AI, as she shares her experience of working in digital strategy, product, design, innovation, and education for over 20 years. Hear to Liz's perspectives on:Finding the path in digital spacesThe importance of connections in constant learningTechnologies that change the worldFollow Liz!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobulate/Fortune Interview: https://fortune.com/2025/12/03/microsoft-employees-ai-native-vp-design-liz-danzico/CreativeMornings HQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Gt7zjSiNMThis episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
- Apr 20, 202641 min
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead with Raja Schaar
Join Raja Schaar, Associate Professor of the Product Design Program at Drexel University, as she reflects on her career journey from museum exhibit design to wearable tech for maternal health. Listen to Raja's perspectives on:The intentionality of slow techThe importance of respect for the tools you useHow can what your doing now create positive change for others?Follow Raja!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaschaar/Website: https://drexel.edu/westphal/about/directory/SchaarRaja/This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
- Apr 10, 202632 min
Home is Where the UX is with Kris Woyzbun
Join Kris Woyzbun, design executive and co-founder of Gumption Inc., as we dive into her career journey from her role at Google to co-founding three tech-centered companies.Listen to Kris's perspectives on:Finding the people to support your career journeyThe future of AI and design The power of designHow to create a human-centered company Follow Kris!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswoyzbun/Website: https://www.getgumption.co/This episode was produced by Liz Gerber and Madison Deyo, and edited by Troy Cruz.
About Technical Difficulties
Technical Difficulties centers the stories of female leaders in tech and design. In each episode, these women share career-defining moments, unexpected pivots, values they live and design by, and advice for students and new grads. Join Liz Gerber, Northwestern Professor and founder of Design for America, as we learn alongside the leaders designing a human-centered digital future. Season 1's lineup explores design leadership, research, storytelling, identity, social impact and ethical innovation, creativity, and curiosity. If you’re a student, designer, technologist, researcher, or creative, Technical Difficulties is the podcast for you!
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