Brinkmanda

A year ago I was terrified of public speaking. Today I just spoke on an improv panel at #EX19 about UX research won this awesome book. #BucketList ✔️

As a couples therapist, I noticed 7 patterns within couples who "made it." Here They Are:

@molly_hellmuth hi!! do you still do figma tutoring? I work at Atlassian and was referred to you. I'd love to book time on your calendly link if possible!

💥A small selection of MY go-to-Women Product Designers creating content on this platform who I follow and why: ⚡️Design Hard Skills @mulegirl - the ‘Godmother of UX’ wisdom @alyssaxuu - Legend serial app designer & builder inspo @reg_inee - the UX Accessibility reading and compassion @itscrystaltee - Figma bad ass tips @molly_hellmuth - Design System guru help @uxgoodies - UX and AI tips (on IG) @bonniekatewolf - Iconography master @graceongrid - Webflow wizardry @sarahdoody - Portfolio reviews & legit advice @jiayu_hong - UI animation sage @charliprangley - growth marketing hacks & good vibes @femkesvs - Product Strategy for designers & solid advice @imcatnoone - Design Founder Inspo @Niharikah - Designing Web3 conversations @Design3_network 🎯Design Soft Skills @BehaviourKit - Behavioural Science in design examples @uxforthewin - the go to Inclusive design figurehead @PaolaMariselli - Epic design mentor @_laurencurrie_ - Public speaking master @legoviews - Design Ops legend @mialoira - Design leadership training pioneer @Brittnibowering - Workshop facilitator powerhouse AND finally 💅yours truly…you can follow me for mindset coaching to become a brave designer - AMA anytime @katepincott 💁‍♀️ ( 🙏 Please correct me with kindness if I have mistakenly misrepresented someone’s gender) 🗯️ My Intention It is not about name dropping “good designers” but helping the huge wave of new UX designers find more examples of women role models who are sharing quality content more easily on software design education that I’m interested in. Please introduce me to more female content creators who regularly post on product design that I’ve missed 🌋

But these are all business outcomes. Let's back up. In Continuous Discovery Habits, I distinguish between business outcomes and product outcomes. Business outcomes measure the health of the business. Product outcomes measure a change in customer behavior.

I've struggled with imposter syndrome for years. Now looking back on projects from the past few years, I'm realizing how much I have achieved. I am starting to feel PROUD and DESERVING. ✨

If only meditation burned calories.

@Hertz I can't book a rental online and when I call the customer service team won't allow me to waive the 5% service charge for not booking online. Can you help me complete the reservation online? Here is the error.

@_PaigeyWagey_ Can't imagine. Hope you get a break and vacation soon! :)

@brinkmanda1 Good idea to help her immune system out. It's so hard. I'm so ready to be done but also don't want to take away her comfort item. I've been pregnant, nursing or pregnant & nursing since October of 2017 and I'm ready to not share my body for one single day.

You know what’s hard?—breastfeeding You know what’s harder?—stopping breastfeeding a 15 month old that doesn’t agree with weaning. I want my body back. Momma’s done.

wfh with kids is walking downstairs to get the forgotten headphones, and instead picking up a grumpy child, changing a diaper, changing a load of laundry, and getting back to the desk realizing you forgot the headphones and can't go back without creating another scene :)

@zillow I entered a typo in the sold price for my home I recently listed on Zillow. I can't seem to update it. Can you help?

@zillow Just emailed you the address. Thank you

@brinkmanda1 We're here to help! If you email the listing details to social@zillow.com, a team member will reach out shortly to expedite this for you.

@zillow I've tried to list my house multiple times and get feedback that I need to answer a verification phone call, but I never receive the call. Can you help me understand if I've successfully submitted my home listing?

It's no weekend without The Weeknd

Granola and blueberries is a grown-up version of captain crunch-berries.

@_PaigeyWagey_ so sweet!! My mom got hers last week too.

My grandma is currently getting her vaccine. She texted me twice thanking me for getting her scheduled. I want to cry happy tears for the hope of family gatherings again.

boys only want love if it's torturrreeeeee 🎧

Michael's been buying boujee bread and cheese at the farmers market and I don't think I can go back.

@SydFulkerson omg i'm so afraid of this, haha. Also strugging letting my gal use my old machine for many reasons :)

So I gave Emersyn my old MacBook, told her I needed to clean it up before she started using it. She took it amongst herself to go through it anyways... she found photos from my boudoir shoot and told me she is NEVER talking to me again

We have been sleep training and Alice sleeps for 11 hours now.