A podcast for people who want to learn Content Marketing, Content Strategy and Copywriting. Join Nicole Michaelis and guests to discuss the practice (and art) of all things content.
Episode 64: Working in a Growth team
In today's episode, my guest Senior Product Designer Ademar Rodrigues and I talk about all things working with growth. We chat about how growth teams are different from other types of design teams, how content design works in a growth setting, and what some of the challenges and opportunities are.
---Learning outcomes:
---Connect with guest, Ademar Rodrigues:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ademarrodrigues/
---Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contentrookie/messageEpisode 63: Can UX Writers manage other designers?
In today's episode, I speak with Shannon Leahy (Adobe) about her path into Content Design and becoming a UX Design Manager. Shannon shares how she got her first UX Writing title and what helped her become a successful product design manager.
Learning outcomes:
Connect with guest, Shannon Leahy:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonleahy/
Meetup, RVA Content Strategy: https://www.rvacontentstrategy.com/
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contentrookie/messageIn today's episode, we have a casual conversation about content design. Iara shares how she started out and we chat about what we love about our jobs. We talk about storytelling as a content designer and framing problems, as well as how to deal with challenging situations and picking our battles.
Learning outcomes:
Connect with the guest, Iara:
Linkedin: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/iara-lucena-toes-210485104
Website: https://www.iaracreates.com
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contentrookie/messageEpisode 61: My UX Writing and Content Design focus areas this year
I'm focusing on 5 main areas this year in my role as a content design lead. I'm sharing them here along with how I came up with them and why.
Read my article on the topic: https://medium.com/p/f6cc9983e4dc
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contentrookie/messageEpisode 60: How to be creative when the world is on fire
Well, I feel like this episode needs no introduction. The world is...strange right now. And as creatives, we tend to put ourselves out there a lot. It can be difficult to produce good work when everything around us seems to be falling apart. Listen in to this open conversation between my friend Anders and me as we try to make sense of it all. 100% authentic, 25% controversial.
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
Connect with guest, Anders Tallvik:
https://anders-creative.com/
https://anders-creative.com/podcasts
Episode 59: Get started with information architecture
Information architecture can elevate lots of content design and UX writing efforts. But how do you get started on it and how do you manage the many stakeholders that need to be involved when working on IA? In this episode I share my experience working with IA and what has worked well for me (and what hasn't)
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
Episode 58: Am I crazy or am I just context-switching?
Context switching is one of the leading causes of overwhelm and burnout among content designers and UX writers. But why is it like that and what can you do to help yourself (and others)? In today's episode, I share my best tips for tackling the context overwhelm and managing up!
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
Episode 57: Why I no longer believe in Content Design v 2.0
A while ago I wrote an article for UX Collective on the above topic. It went viral and started a major debate. In this episode, I talk a little bit more about my points from the article and how we can save Content Design.
Link to article: https://medium.com/p/e71aeb5f060c
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contentrookie/messageEpisode 56: How poetry, search intent, and social media can make you a better Content Designer
In today's episode, guest Dan Porder from IKEA and I dive into SEO for Content Designers and talk about a couple of other things that are valuable informants for Content Design decisions and strategies. Guaranteed to spark inspiration and give you some new impulses for your UX Writing and writing practice as a whole
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
Connect with the guest, Dan Porder:
Episode 55: Getting promoted as a UX Writer
In today's episode, my wonderful guest Anjana Menon and I talk all things promotions. How do you get from entry level all the way up? What do the different levels even mean, and why are titles all over the place, especially in Tech? Learn how Anjana tackled her promotion at Spotify and what you can do in your day-to-day work to aid future promotion plans.
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
Connect with the guest, Anjana Menon:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnjiMenon
Everything else: bento.me/anjimenon
Episode 54: Freelance writing is hard but worth it
In today's episode, freelance writer and business owner Jenn shares how she started out freelancing and eventually, scaled her business. She doesn't sugarcoat the effort, talks about hustle culture and pricing, and shares what she believes it takes to make it as a freelance writer in the long run. We also dive into how AI is changing the market for writers and what we can do to stand out.
Learning outcomes:
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
Connect with the guest, Jenn Marie:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcknight/
Website: https://www.whoisjennmarie.com/
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