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(00:00) - Meet Lauren Stapleton
(00:00) - What is Lauren’s favorite neighbourhood and why?
(01:05) - What does Lauren’s typical day as a UX Designer in New York look like?
(01:42) - How does Lauren find life-work balance in New York?
(02:11) - Any tips for aspiring UX Designers living in the city that never sleeps?
(02:36) - Three pieces of advice for breaking into UX Design in New York?
(03:24) - When and how did Lauren first find out about UX Design?
(04:14) - What was Lauren doing for work before becoming a UX Designer?
(04:47) - What was Lauren’s “Eureka” moment?
(05:08) - Why did Lauren think UX Design was a good fit for her?
(05:35) - What are three pieces of advice for current/future students who want to become UX Designers?
(06:13) - Were there any transferable skills from Lauren’s previous career?
(06:43) - How did Lauren find out about CareerFoundry?
(07:01) - How did Lauren realize CareerFoundry was the right choice for her?
(07:31) - Would Lauren recommend other prospective students book a call with a program advisor?
(07:56) - Why did Lauren choose CareerFoundry over other providers?
(08:23) - If Lauren could sum up her overall experience with CareerFoundry in one word, what would it be and why?
(08:40) - What did Lauren’s typical day as a UX Student with CareerFoundry look like?
(09:33) - Did Lauren study while working (or caring for people)?
(09:53) - What did Lauren find most challenging about this?
(10:19) - How did Lauren find the flexible learning approach that CareerFoundry offers?
(10:40) - What was Lauren’s relationship with her mentor and tutor like?
(11:17) - What were some of the highlights of this relationship?
(11:53) - What piece of advice from Lauren’s mentor or tutor has helped her the most in her current job?
(12:19) - How impactful was having this dual mentorship model to Lauren’s learning experience?
(12:43) - What was a highlight of Lauren’s learning experience?
(12:54) - How did Lauren feel when she finished her curriculum and handed in that final assignment?
(13:18) - How did Lauren celebrate finishing the program?
(13:40) - What would Lauren do differently looking back at her career change process, if she could?
(14:01) - Share three pieces of advice for fellow students looking to career change into tech
(14:45) - What advice would Lauren give someone considering getting into UX Design?
(15:14) - How did Lauren find the job search aspect of the change?
(15:44) - How did Lauren’s Career Specialist at CareerFoundry support her during the job search?
(16:19) - Did Lauren have any worries relating to the job search?
(16:32) - What 3 tips would Lauren give to somebody applying for a UX Designer of Product Design role?
(17:26) - How did Lauren feel when that first job offer came through?
(17:45) - What was the first thing Lauren did once she got the offer?
(17:55) - What advice would Lauren give to someone thinking of changing careers into a tech role?
(18:15) - What does Lauren’s new role offer her that her old role didn’t?
(18:59) - What’s it like working as a woman in tech?
(19:55) - How is work-life balance as a UX Designer?
(20:46) - How has this experience changed Lauren’s life?
(21:11) - What’s it like working as a remote UX Designer?
(21:51) - What would Lauren like to accomplish in the next 5 years?
(22:25) - Is there a good progression in the career path as a UX Designer?
(22:50) - If Lauren could sum up her new career/life in one word, what would it be and why?

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