Episode 135: Satchell Drakes

This week, we're talking to designer and video producer Satchell Drakes.

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Designer and web video producer Satchell Drakes is someone I’ve wanted to have on the show for quite a while. Satchell is probably best known for his YouTube channel Satchbag’s Goods — a collection of gorgeously produced and insightful videos on gaming, movies, music, and culture.

We started off talking about the independent Internet space and how he got started with design and video and he walked me through his workflow and what a typical day is like for him as a designer. Satchell also shared the biggest compromise he’s made that has attributed to his success. And of course, we talked about video games too! I think you’ll really get a lot out of this interview, so press play and enjoy!

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Episode 110: Saron Yitbarek

Saron Yitbarek is a developer and the founder of CodeNewbie.

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Saron Yitbarek is the patron saint of beginning coders. Her platform CodeNewbie — which is also a Twitter chat, Slack community, and a popular podcast — serves as a helpful and supportive community for anyone looking to start their journey to becoming a programmer.

We talked about her inspiration for starting CodeNewbie, how she first got into code, how cultivating CodeNewbie has helped balance the negativity in the tech industry, and what fuels her to succeed. I love how Saron is such a positive and inspirational force for all coders!

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Revision Path is also sponsored by Hover. Visit hover.com/revisionpath and save 10% off your first purchase! Big thanks to Hover!
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Episode 108: Shannon Washington

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This week, I talk with Brooklyn-based creative director Shannon Washington.

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Shannon Washington is a true creative force! Several people that have been on the show have recommended that I talk with her, and after seeing her in this year’s Women’s Freedom Conference, I knew I had to make it happen.

Our conversation started with a simple question: “When did you first fall in love with design?” From there, we talked about her time at Howard University, how she became a creative director, the people who inspire her, and her dream project. Shannon is definitely more than just a creative director, world traveler, and fierce advocate for Black women — she is a creator!

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And of course, much thanks to Creative Market, a marketplace that sells beautiful, ready-to-use design content from thousands of independent creators around the globe.
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Revision Path is also sponsored by Hover. Visit hover.com/revisionpath and save 10% off your first purchase! Big thanks to Hover!
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Revision Path is brought to you by MailChimp. Huge thanks to them for their support of the show! Visit them today and say thanks!
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Episode 98: Vanessa French-Harris

Vanessa French-Harris is a graphic designer and art director currently in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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I met Vanessa French-Harris when I spoke in Raleigh earlier this month at the Hopscotch Design Festival. We spoke a bit before and after my talk, and I knew she would be fantastic to have on the show. Currently, Vanessa is the graphic design manager at Meredith College, and she has decades of experience in this industry.

We talked about her time at Parsons in NYC and her work in the NYC design scene, her illustration work, and her priceless advice for designers in the field right now. I’m so glad I had the chance to connect with Vanessa, and I think you’ll get a lot of gems out of this interview. Enjoy!

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And of course, much thanks to Creative Market, a marketplace that sells beautiful, ready-to-use design content from thousands of independent creators around the globe.
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Revision Path is also sponsored by Hover. Visit hover.com/revisionpath and save 10% off your first purchase! Big thanks to Hover!
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Revision Path is brought to you by MailChimp. Huge thanks to them for their support of the show! Visit them today and say thanks!
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Episode 18: Catt Small

This week, we talked with UX designer/developer and game developer Catt Small.

Catt SmallCatt Small is her name and there’s no shame in her game. I talked with the Bronx-born UX designer/developer about how she got started, the need for greater representation in the tech field, her work with Brooklyn Gamery and The Code Liberation Foundation, and even geeked out over gaming for a bit and talked about fighters and racial and gender representation in gaming.

NOTE: The audio quality is a bit rough.

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