This one’s extra special. In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant and generous Bill Kurland – musician-turned-content-designer-turned-director – who takes us through the twists, turns, and lessons of a career built on curiosity, creativity, and care. From touring in bands to leading experience design at McDonald’s, Bill shares what helped him grow, what made him pivot, and what he wishes he’d known along the way. Whether you're just starting or looking toward your next big move, this one’s for you.

Featuring Laura Lopez, Rosie Olaivar, Camila Pechous and Susanna Agababyan.

Want to share your story? Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at cdwithfriends@gmail.com.

We’re back, friends! Season 3 starts with a big question: What do y’all do all day? In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the life of a content designer – from navigating the double diamond to juggling stakeholders and stress. We talk about collaboration, feedback loops, and using the art of storytelling to ‘sell’ your work. This episode comes with some practical self-care tips.

Featuring Laura Lopez, Rosie Olaivar, Camila Pechous, and Susanna Agababyan.

Want to share your story? Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at cdwithfriends@gmail.com.

This short trailer gives you a sneak peek at what’s ahead: surprising stories, bold ideas, and fresh voices tackling some of the industry's biggest questions!

In the last episode of season 2, we invited none other than Kristina Halvorson, founder of Brain Traffic and the powerhouse behind one of the most important conferences in the industry, Button.

In our conversation, Kristina offers insights into the tumultuous landscape of job titles, and shares her wealth of experience, unique takes on the industry, and aspirations for the field. She delves into the intricate dance between titles, pay bands, and the nuanced identities within the content design realm.

Don't miss out on this rollercoaster of a conversation, full of wisdom and laughter.

Featuring Laura Lopez, Rosie Olaivar, Camila Pechous, Laura Costantino, Susanna Agababyan and special guest, Kristina Halvorson.

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In this episode of CD With Friends, we dive deep into the art of storytelling and finding your voice, joined by our special guest, Francesca Rodriguez Sawaya, content designer at Cisco.

Francesca shares insights on crafting narratives across various mediums and formats, emphasizing the power content designers have in guiding users and the profound impact of storytelling on building trust with stakeholders. She reflects on how learning to articulate our work not only enhances our understanding but empowers us to speak up and draws parallels between the worlds of weaving and technology.

Don't miss this conversation on creativity, connection, and making a meaningful impact in the world of content design.

Featuring Laura Lopez, Rosie Olaivar, Camila Pechous, Laura Costantino, and special guest, Francesca Rodriguez Sawaya.

On this episode of CDWF, we’re hosting our very first guest, Bobby Roshdi, a content designer, speaker, and one-time stand-up comedian. He’ll share his wisdom on the benefits of speaking up at work, what he does to mentally prepare to speak to audiences big and small, and how he turned perspiration into inspiration! 

Join us on this informative and hilarious talk about the human side of speaking up at work. 

Featuring Laura Lopez, Rosie Olaivar, Camila Pechous, Laura Costantino, Susanna Agababyan and a special guest, Bobby Roshdi.

Want to share your story? Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at cdwithfriends@gmail.com.

In 2023 alone, it happened to over 230,000 tech workers: layoffs. But have we seen the last of mass layoffs in tech?

In this episode, we share our personal layoff stories and how you can support yourself, former colleagues, and friends who may be going through a layoff. 

Featuring Camila Pechous, Laura Costantino, Laura Lopez, Rosie Olaivar, and Susanna Agababyan.

Want to share your story? Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Email us at cdwithfriends@gmail.com.